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Best beginner bass guitars 2026: top starter basses for beginners
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
The best beginner basses for young players, newcomers, and the budget-conscious, picked by our experts – featuring Yamaha, Squier, Ibanez and more

Best cheap guitar pedals 2026: killer budget stompboxes you need to try
By Alex Lynham last updated
Stock up on new sounds for less with these incredibly cheap guitar pedals from Boss, NUX, TC Electronic and more

Best guitar picks 2026: my choice of tried-and-tested plectrums to upgrade your playing
By Matt McCracken last updated
My expert guide to the best picks for electric, acoustic, and bass guitar covering new players through to guitar veterans

Best bass guitars 2026: long and short-scale bass options for beginners to pros
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Our pick of the world’s finest low-end monsters, with the best bass guitars from Fender, Cort, Yamaha and more…

Best guitar wireless systems 2025: set your playing free, from the rehearsal room to the stage
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Fed up with cumbersome cables? Here's my pick of the best wireless guitar systems for every budget

Best acoustic electric guitars 2025: electro-acoustic picks for every guitarist whatever your budget
By Simon Fellows last updated
Stand and be heard – embrace the creative opportunities an acoustic electric guitar presents, whether live on stage or in the studio

Best multi-effects pedals 2026: replace your rig
By Alex Lynham last updated
Our pick of the best multi-fx pedals from Neural DSP, Kemper, Line 6, Boss, and more

Best FRFR speakers 2026: transparent tone for multi-effects and amp modelers
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Get the most out of your digital modeler with the best FRFR speakers, from on-the-go options to arena-filling mammoths

Best guitar amps 2026: tube, solid-state, and modeling amplifiers for all levels and budgets
By Chris Corfield last updated
These are the best combo amps and heads from Orange, Fender, Marshall, Boss, and more

Best online guitar lessons 2026: I'm a professional guitar product reviewer and these are my top picks
By Chris Schwarten last updated
Online lessons are the ideal platform for developing guitar skills at home or on the go – myself and our in-house experts have tested options for all playing levels, styles and budgets, including a free option
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