Buying advice

We rank and review the best guitar amp pedals from Strymon, Universal Audio, Blackstar, and more

Looking for a new octave pedal to add to your bass rig, or are you entering the world for the first time? Here's are my top choices along with expert buying advice

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

Keep your instrument in its prime with my pick of the best cleaning kits and maintenance tools

We break down the latest offerings from Gibson to help you pick the right Les Paul for you

Wondering what the best blues guitars are at the moment? Here we have 10 of the finest options from Gibson, Fender, Guild and more

Stand and be heard – embrace the creative opportunities an acoustic electric guitar presents, whether live on stage or in the studio

These are the best combo amps and heads from Orange, Fender, Marshall, Boss, and more

Whether you’re a fingerpicking folkster or a powerchord punk-rocker, you’ll find the right microphone for recording your playing here – with options from Shure, Sennheiser, Warm Audio and more

Treat them right this Christmas with our pick of the 46 must-have guitar items, essential accessories, clever gadgets and instruments for every budget