Best high-end electric guitars 2023: 9 of the finest guitars money can buy By Simon Fellows last updated 21 October 22 The stuff of dreams – Guitar World’s pick of the best high-end electric guitars from Fender, Gibson, Suhr, Gretsch, PRS and more…
Best tube amps 2023: Boost your tone with our pick of the finest tube amps you can buy right now By Simon Fellows last updated 12 May 23 Nothing beats a real tube amp. Revel in the most authentic tones possible from Fender, Mesa/Boogie, Vox, Tone King, Orange, Supro and more
Acoustic vs electric guitar: which is better for beginner guitarists? By Jonathan Horsley last updated 8 August 22 For new guitarists this is one of the biggest questions. We’re here to help you choose the right path and find the right guitar for you
Best bass amps for practice 2023: top combos for working on your chops at home By Chris Schwarten last updated 21 October 22 Get the most out of your playing at home with one of these great bass practice amps
Best compressor pedals 2023: tame your tone's dynamics with compression By Jonathan Horsley last updated 21 October 22 With great options from Boss, Keeley, MXR and more, there has never been a better time to add one of the best compressor pedals to your pedalboard
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
Best noise gate pedals 2023: 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
The best guitars for beginners 2023: Epic entry-level acoustic and electric guitars By Chris Corfield last updated 3 March 23 Start playing today with our pick of great beginner guitars from Squier, Epiphone, Yamaha and more
Best microphones for recording guitar 2023: top mics for recording acoustic and electric guitar By Chris Corfield last updated 21 October 22 Our pick of the best microphones for recording guitar, both acoustic and electric, with top-rated guitar mics from the likes of Shure, AKG and Sennheiser
Best acoustic bass guitars 2023: Unplug and play with our pick of 7 top acoustic basses By Chris Corfield last updated 21 October 22 Our expert guide to the best acoustic bass guitars will instantly boost your low-end game, and enable you to play on the go and to practice at home
Best 12-string guitars 2023: our pick of 12-string acoustic and electric guitars By Jonathan Horsley last updated 21 October 22 Our expert guide to the best 12-string guitars from Takamine, Taylor, Rickenbacker and others, from 12-string acoustic guitars to shimmering electrics
Best bass strings 2023: Get the best tone, feel and lifespan from your bass guitar with these string sets By Jonathan Horsley last updated 21 October 22 Strings to bring the thunder from Ernie Ball, D’Addario, Rotosound and more
Best guitar pedals for beginners: everything you need to know to kickstart your pedalboard By Alex Lynham last updated 6 July 22 Don't know your RAT from your Whammy? Your Tube Screamer from your Big Muff? We're here to help you take your first steps into the world of guitar effects
Best mini pedals for guitarists 2023: 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 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 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
The best flatwound bass strings 2023: how to choose the right flatwounds for you By Ed Friedland last updated 21 October 22 Get one of the most iconic bass tones ever with our pick of flatwound bass guitar strings
Best acoustic guitar amps 2023: 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
Best boost pedals 2023: 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 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.
