Buyer's guides

From analog to digital, and shimmery to subtle, we let you in on the best chorus pedals you can buy today

Short on space? Try these miniature marvels for your pedalboard

Discover superior tone and playability with our round-up of sub-$2k axes – from Strats to seven-strings

Looking for more firepower? Our round-up of the best pickups for metal guitarists has you covered…

From flamenco and hybrid, to acoustic-electric models and beyond, these are the best classical guitars around right now

Give yourself the gift of thunder with the best bass guitar amps money can buy – featuring Trace Elliot, Hartke, Ampeg and more

Need to organize a messy pedalboard? Patch cables are a simple and creative cable solution for your guitar pedals

The 8-string guitar opens up a world of musical possibilities – these are the best from Schecter, Ibanez, Jackson and more

Get one of the most iconic bass tones ever with our pick of flatwound bass guitar strings

Get to know your Cry Baby from your Bad Horsie and choose the best wah pedal for you

Our expert pick of the best acoustic guitar amplifiers for all budgets, from Boss, AER, Mesa Boogie, Fender and others

Vamp up your tone with the best boost pedals for guitarists, as well as the best clean boost pedals for making your electric guitar solos really sing

These budget electric guitars offer fantastic tone and great playability, all within a more wallet-friendly price range

Breathe new life into your electric guitar tone with a fresh set of pickups

From jet flange to old school tape cool, we've got the lowdown on the best flanger pedals on the market

Stand your ground or let it all hang out with the best guitar stands and guitar hangers for your precious guitar collection