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Best modeling amps 2025: get iconic amp tones at your fingertips with these top picks
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
I break down the best modeling amps available, covering a range of budgets, brands and sizes

Best Strat-style guitars 2025: Our choice of the finest S-style guitars for all budgets and players
By Matt McCracken last updated
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 tremolo pedals 2025: Top pedal choices, from old-school vibe to chopped-up tones
By James Farmer last updated
The best tremolo pedals on the market right now, from the likes of TC Electronic, Electro-Harmonix, Boss, Strymon and JHS

Best budget multi-effects pedals 2025: access a world of effects at a reasonable price
By Alex Lynham last updated
More is more with these budget do-it-all bargains from Zoom, Line 6, Mooer and NUX

Best bass effects pedals 2025: 11 of the best pedals for every type of bassist
By Simon Fellows last updated
Our guide to the finest sounding effects pedals for bass players, including fuzz, compressors and multi-effects

Best acoustic electric guitars 2025: electro-acoustic picks for every type of player
By Rob Laing last updated
Know your piezos from your transducers and experience the best of both worlds with models for beginners to pros and for every budget

Best bass compressor pedals 2025: our pick of pedals to get your low-end in line
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
We look at the best compressors for bass, from some of the biggest names around including Origin Effects, Empress Effects, Boss, and more

Best high-end electric guitars 2025: the finest guitars money can buy
By Simon Fellows last updated
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

Best budget bass guitars 2025: our top pick of basses under $500/£500
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
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

Best tube amps 2025: unlock incredible tone with our pick of the greatest tube amps you can buy right now
By Simon Fellows last updated
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
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