Best guitar brands 2023: Whether you’re an acoustic or electric player, these are the guitar companies you need on your radar By Daryl Robertson published 24 May 23 From Fender to Gibson, Taylor to Martin, here are 17 guitar brands you should know about
Best bass preamp pedals 2023: consistently great tone, wherever you are By Connor Godfrey published 23 May 23 Unlock bass preamp power with our expert picks from Orange, Ampeg, Electro Harmonix and more…
Best parlor guitars 2023: compact acoustics from Martin, Yamaha, Gibson and more By Richard Blenkinsop published 23 May 23 Diminutive and with a distinctive sound, parlor guitars are the unsung heroes of the acoustic world
Best electric guitar pickups 2023: upgrade your tone with single-coils, P90s, humbuckers, and more By Jonathan Horsley last updated 23 May 23 We’ve rounded up the best electric guitar pickups available on the market right now for a range of budgets, including models from Seymour Duncan, DiMarzio, and more.
Best jazz bass 2023: recommended J-Bass guitars to suit all levels, budgets and tastes By Chris Corfield published 17 May 23 There’s a jazz bass for everyone. Here's our expert pick of iconic offsets from Fender and beyond
Best Marshall amps 2023: Our pick of amps for rock and beyond from Marshall's full range By Richard Blenkinsop last updated 11 May 23 From bedroom-friendly combos, to stage-ready heads, we count down the best Marshall amps you can buy right now
Best guitar strap locks 2023: The finest fasteners from Schaller, Loxx, Jim Dunlop and more By Chris Schwarten last updated 28 April 23 Safeguard your axe with our pick of the best strap locks for guitar
Best Electro-Harmonix pedals 2023: We break down the very best EHX pedals available in all effects categories By Daryl Robertson published 25 April 23 From the Big Muff to the Memory Man, Electric Mistress, Soul Food and more, here are the greatest pedals being made by EHX right now
Best single coil pickups 2023: from trailblazing designs to vintage traditionalists By Ross Holder published 18 April 23 From Fender Telecaster twang to Gibson P-90 bite, we’ve compiled our pick of the best aftermarket single coils your money can buy right now
Best acoustic guitar strings 2023: outfit your acoustic with the strings it deserves By Chris Corfield last updated 17 April 23 Our pick of the best acoustic guitar string sets, and everything you need to know about them
Best Strat-style guitars 2023: 10 Strat-inspired models for all budgets and players By James Farmer last updated 6 April 23 Don’t want a Fender? Here’s our expert pick of the top Strat-style electric guitars from the likes of Ibanez, Yamaha, G&L, PRS and more
Best Gibson guitars 2023: Our pick of the guitars that embody Gibson’s quality, prestige and innovation By Daryl Robertson published 5 April 23 From the Gibson SG to the gorgeous Les Paul, ES-335, Firebird and Explorer, here's the best of the best from this American institution
Best P-90 pickups 2023: Rejuvenate your guitar tone with a fresh set of P-90s covering various price points and styles By Daryl Robertson published 3 April 23 The P-90 is one of the most versatile single coil pickups ever made and here's the very best from Seymour Duncan, Fishman, Mojotone and more
Best guitar accessories for beginners 2023: our pick of beginner guitar gear essentials By Chris Barnes last updated 30 March 23 Start on the right foot with the best beginner guitar and bass accessories – including strings, picks, cables, tuners, cases and more
Best Fender amps 2023: The Big F’s finest tube combo, digital modeling and headphones amp solutions By Jonathan Horsley last updated 23 March 23 Fender’s amp line-up has something for everyone. Our buyer’s guide will help you decide which is right for you
Best Strat pickups 2023: upgrade your tone with a new set of pups By Richard Blenkinsop published 20 March 23 Treat your prized old battle axe to a set of the best Stratocaster pickups – single coils and humbuckers included
Best modeling amps 2023: recreate iconic guitar tones with these top amplifier picks By Richard Blenkinsop last updated 16 March 23 Our pick of the best modeling amps from Boss, Fender, Line 6, Blackstar and more
Best 8-string guitars 2023: embrace the low-end with our djent-friendly electrics for all budgets By Jonathan Horsley last updated 9 March 23 Extend your low end beyond your wildest dreams with our selection of the best 8-string electric guitars
Best pickups for metal 2023: our guide to upgrading for high gain heaven By Amit Sharma last updated 6 March 23 Looking for more firepower? Our round-up of the best pickups for metal guitarists has you covered…
Best acoustic guitar pickups 2023: Our recommended acoustic pickups for all budgets By Jonathan Horsley last updated 3 March 23 No matter what style of guitarist you are, the best acoustic guitar pickups from LR Baggs, Fishman and others will help you get more from your tone
