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 electric guitars under $2,000: high-end guitars for intermediate and pro players By Chris Corfield last updated 22 June 23 Discover superior tone and playability with our round-up of sub-$2k axes – from Teles to seven-strings
Best acoustic bass guitars: Unplug and play with our pick of top acoustic basses By Chris Corfield last updated 15 June 23 Our expert guide to the best acoustic bass guitars will instantly boost your low-end game, and enable you to play at home or on the go
Best electric guitars under $1,000: 8 killer options for beginners and pros By James Farmer last updated 14 June 23 From vintage-style classics to modern options, here's our pick of electric guitars that deliver for less than a grand
Best guitar amps under $1,000: 9 top combo amps and heads By Amit Sharma last updated 14 June 23 Looking for the best-sounding guitar amps under a grand? We’ve got you covered…
Best beginner classical guitars: Plus the top Spanish guitar for beginners By Chris Corfield last updated 12 June 23 Our expert round-up of the best classical guitars for beginners, with amazing budget nylon offerings from brands including Yamaha, Cordoba, Takamine and Epiphone
Best Martin guitars: we rank the legendary acoustics of an industry icon By Matt McCracken published 2 June 23 Our expert pick of the best Martin acoustics from one of the oldest instrument makers on the planet
Best electric guitar pickups: upgrade your tone with single-coils, P90s, humbuckers, and more By Jonathan Horsley last updated 23 May 23 We’ve rounded up the best electric guitar pickups available on the market right now for a range of budgets, including models from Seymour Duncan, DiMarzio, and more.
Best Marshall amps: Our pick of amps for rock and beyond from Marshall's full range By Richard Blenkinsop last updated 11 May 23 From bedroom-friendly combos, to stage-ready heads, we count down the best Marshall amps you can buy right now
Best guitars for shredding: unleash your inner guitar god with these supersonic six strings By Matt McCracken published 5 May 23 Shred the competition with our pick of the finest face-melting axes from Ibanez, Charvel, ESP, Schecter, and more
Best guitar strap locks: The finest fasteners from Schaller, Loxx, Jim Dunlop and more By Chris Schwarten last updated 28 April 23 Safeguard your axe with our pick of the best strap locks for guitar
Best acoustic guitar microphones: studio and live options to capture your acoustic tone perfectly By Connor Godfrey published 25 April 23 Our expert picks of the very best acoustic guitar microphones for every budget and recording scenario
Best baritone guitars: pick up the slack with these long scale guitars By Jonathan Horsley last updated 19 April 23 Get low with our expert pick of the best baritone guitars from PRS, Gretsch, Chapman, ESP, and loads more
Best pedal amps: including the top amp simulator pedals By Chris Schwarten last updated 6 April 23 With an ever-growing list of small-yet-mighty options, just about every manufacturer has their own pedal amp. Here we bring you the top-rated options from Strymon, Blackstar 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 Epiphone Les Pauls: Our pick of the greatest budget-friendly versions of Gibson’s iconic single-cut By Jonathan Horsley last updated 6 April 23 Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned guitarist, our list of the best Epiphone Les Pauls is sure to inspire you
Best P-90 pickups: Rejuvenate your guitar tone with a fresh set of P-90s covering various price points and styles By Daryl Robertson published 3 April 23 The P-90 is one of the most versatile single coil pickups ever made and here's the very best from Seymour Duncan, Fishman, Mojotone and more
Best guitar accessories for beginners: our pick of beginner guitar gear essentials By Chris Barnes last updated 30 March 23 Start on the right foot with the best beginner guitar and bass accessories – including strings, picks, cables, tuners, cases and more
Best Fender amps: The Big F’s finest tube combo, digital modeling and headphones amp solutions By Jonathan Horsley last updated 23 March 23 Fender’s amp line-up has something for everyone. Our buyer’s guide will help you decide which is right for you
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