Best 3/4 acoustic guitars: smaller bodied options from Taylor, Martin, Fender and more By Matt McCracken last updated 26 October 23 Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned veteran there’s a lot to love about these 3/4 size acoustic guitars
Best tube amps: unlock incredible tone with our pick of the greatest tube amps you can buy right now By Simon Fellows last updated 16 October 23 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
Best bass compressor pedals: Our pick of pedals for keeping your low end dynamics in check By Richard Blenkinsop last updated 16 October 23 We look at the best compressors for bass, from some of the biggest names around including MXR, Boss, Aguilar and more
Best budget bass guitars: our top pick of basses under $500/£500 By Richard Blenkinsop last updated 15 September 23 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 Screamer clones: top alternatives for all budgets By James Farmer last updated 28 July 23 Ibanez Tube Screamer not doing it for you? Here’s our expert pick of killer Tube Screamer alternatives from EarthQuaker Devices, Mooer, JHS and more
Best high-end electric guitars: the finest guitars money can buy By Simon Fellows last updated 26 June 23 Discover your new favorite dream instrument with our pick of the high-end axes from Gibson, Suhr, PRS, Fender and more
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 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 cheap wireless guitar systems: liberate your playing on a budget, from bedroom to stage By Simon Fellows last updated 21 October 22 Free yourself from that mess of cables with an inexpensive wireless system from AKG, Behringer, Yuer, Gemini and more.
Best tremolo pedals: 8 top pedal choices, from old-school vibe to chopped-up tones By James Farmer last updated 21 October 22 The best tremolo pedals on the market right now, from the likes of TC Electronic, Electro-Harmonix, Boss, Strymon and JHS
Best distortion pedals for metal: standalone and stacked gain stages, plus 'amps in a box' By Alex Lynham last updated 21 October 22 Our pick of metal-friendly distortion stompboxes from Amptweaker, Friedman, Two Notes, Ibanez and more
Best budget multi-effects pedals: affordable multi-FX units for guitarists By Alex Lynham last updated 21 October 22 More is more with these budget do-it-all bargains from Zoom, Boss, Line 6, Mooer and NUX
Best acoustic electric guitars: 11 electro-acoustics for all players By Rob Laing last updated 21 October 22 The very best acoustic electric guitar models for beginners to pros and for every budget
Best Ibanez guitars: 13 standard and signature Ibanez models for every budget By James Farmer last updated 21 October 22 Our pick of the best Ibanez guitars for beginner to pro players, along with useful buying advice
Best electric guitars under $300: high quality at a low price By Matt McCracken last updated 25 August 22 The best electric guitars under $300 prove that you don’t have to spend big to get a high-quality instrument
Best bass effects pedals: 8 of the best pedals for every type of bassist By Simon Fellows last updated 25 August 22 Our guide to the finest sounding effects pedals for bass players, including fuzz, compressors and multi-effects
Best high-end acoustic guitars 2024: 10 of the most lust-worthy instruments for guitarists By Simon Fellows last updated 14 July 22 Our pick of the world's finest acoustic guitars from Martin, Taylor, Gibson, Epiphone, Breedlove, Guild, Takamine…
Best guitar cabinets 2024: expand upon your sound with the right cab By Matt McCracken published 17 June 22 Get the true sound of your rig with the best guitar cabs from Marshall, Orange, Fender, and more