Best Stratocasters: The best Strats for every budget and playing style By Amit Sharma last updated 21 July 23 Find your fit with our top pick of the best Fender Strats
Best Gibson acoustic guitars: acoustics for all styles of player from the lauded US brand By Richard Blenkinsop published 19 July 23 From Depression-era classics to contemporary workhorses; have a browse of what we think are the go-to Gibson acoustics on the market
Best Precision Bass: P-Basses from Fender and beyond By Chris Corfield published 5 July 23 Our top picks of the most recognizable bass in history, including models from Fender, Sire, Sterling by Music Man and more
Best Yamaha acoustic guitars 2024: our pick of Yamaha acoustics to suit all players By Chris Corfield published 2 July 23 Our top picks from perhaps the most under-rated of the big acoustic brands
Best Gibson SGs: Our budget-spanning picks of Gibson’s famous Solid Guitar By Daryl Robertson last updated 27 June 23 From retro reissues to contemporary shredders, here are the best Gibson SGs on the market right now
Best high-end electric guitars: the finest guitars money can buy By Simon Fellows last updated 26 June 23 Discover your new favorite dream instrument with our pick of the high-end axes from Gibson, Suhr, PRS, Fender and more
Best electric guitars under $2,000: high-end guitars for intermediate and pro players By Chris Corfield last updated 22 June 23 Discover superior tone and playability with our round-up of sub-$2k axes – from Teles to seven-strings
Best acoustic bass guitars: Unplug and play with our pick of top acoustic basses By Chris Corfield last updated 15 June 23 Our expert guide to the best acoustic bass guitars will instantly boost your low-end game, and enable you to play at home or on the go
Best electric guitars under $1,000: 8 killer options for beginners and pros By James Farmer last updated 14 June 23 From vintage-style classics to modern options, here's our pick of electric guitars that deliver for less than a grand
Best guitar amps under $1,000: 9 top combo amps and heads By Amit Sharma last updated 14 June 23 Looking for the best-sounding guitar amps under a grand? We’ve got you covered…
Best Fender acoustic guitars: Our top picks from Fender’s expansive range of acoustics By Ross Holder published 7 June 23 Whether you’re looking for an impressive jack-of-all-trades or a miniature dreadnought, Fender has an acoustic for you
Best humbucker pickups: buck up your guitar with mellow lows and punchy mids By Richard Blenkinsop published 30 May 23 From PAF replicas to modern day active tone monsters, our experts pick the best humbucker pickups on offer right now
Best guitar brands 2024: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 2024: 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