Best electric guitars under $2,000 in 2024: 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 electric guitars under $1,000 in 2024: 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 in 2024: 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 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 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
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 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 guitar accessories for beginners 2024: 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 2024: 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 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
