buying

I break down the best modeling amps available, covering a range of budgets, brands and sizes

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

The best tremolo pedals on the market right now, from the likes of TC Electronic, Electro-Harmonix, Boss, Strymon and JHS

More is more with these budget do-it-all bargains from Zoom, Line 6, Mooer and NUX

Our guide to the finest sounding effects pedals for bass players, including fuzz, compressors and multi-effects

Know your piezos from your transducers and experience the best of both worlds with models for beginners to pros and for every budget

We look at the best compressors for bass, from some of the biggest names around including Origin Effects, Empress Effects, Boss, and more

If money were no object, this is the all-star list of high-end axes from Gibson, PRS, Fender, and more that you’ll want in your collection

Need to tackle the low-end on a budget? Not to worry, our experts have run the rule over our favourite bass guitars that come in under $500/£500

There isn’t anything quite like a real tube amp. Bathe in warm, organic tones with our pick of tube amps from Fender, Mesa/Boogie, Vox, Tone King, Orange, Supro and more