Best single coil pickups: 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 Strat-style guitars: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
Best mini pedals for guitarists: our pick of space-saving effects for your pedalboard By Alex Lynham last updated 2 March 23 Honey, I Shrunk The Rig! Get compact with our pick of the best mini guitar pedals
Best guitar slides: every budget and material covered, plus how to choose the right slide for you By Ross Holder published 2 March 23 Getting into the bluesy world of slide guitar? From Shubb and Dunlop, to Taylor and Ernie Ball, these are our top choices
Best guitars for jazz: get stunning clean tones at any budget By Richard Blenkinsop published 16 February 23 Whatever flavor you play, these are the best jazz guitars available today from brands including Ibanez, D’Angelico, Gibson and more
Best overdrive pedals: explore which drive pedal is right for you By Alex Lynham last updated 9 February 23 Overdrive is one of the most essential guitar effects pedals. These are our top picks for every budget
Best 7-string guitars: budget-spanning picks for djent to nu-metal By Jonathan Horsley last updated 8 February 23 Thicken up your low end with the very best 7-string guitars from Ibanez, Jackson, PRS and more
Best noise gate pedals: clean up your signal with the best noise gate pedals for guitar By Alex Lynham last updated 24 January 23 Unwanted noise in your chain? A noise gate pedal could be the solution
Best flanger pedals 2024: flange pedals options from Strymon, Boss, TC Electronic and more By Alex Lynham last updated 24 January 23 From jet flange to old school tape cool, we've got the lowdown on the best flanger pedals on the market
Best boost pedals 2024: including the best clean boost pedals for guitar By Alex Lynham last updated 24 January 23 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
Best acoustic guitar amps: let your acoustic guitar tone shine By Chris Corfield last updated 24 January 23 Our expert pick of the best acoustic guitar amplifiers for all budgets, from Boss, AER, Mesa Boogie, Fender and others