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Positive Grid Spark Mini on a shelf

Best mini amps for guitar 2025: power up your practice with these tiny towers of tone – these are my top picks

By Matt McCracken last updated

Short on space? Practice anywhere with these small guitar amps that pack a punch

Guitar Amps
D'Addario strap with Schaller strap locks on a Gibson guitar case

Best guitar strap locks 2025: safeguard your axe from a nasty fall

By Chris Schwarten last updated

Our pick of the finest fasteners from Schaller, Loxx, Jim Dunlop and more

Accessories

Best guitar stands and guitar hangers 2025: options for single and multiple acoustic and electric guitars

By Chris Corfield last updated

Hang about! These are the best stands and hangers for your guitars right now

Accessories
Three Fender acoustic guitars leaning against a wall on a wooden floor

Best acoustic guitars under $1,000: expert picks for great tone on a budget

By Rob Laing last updated

Enjoy superb playability and sound with our guide to the top mid-priced acoustics

Acoustic Guitars

Best overdrive pedals 2025: from mid-hump to transparent tone

By Matt McCracken last updated

My pick of the top-rated overdrive pedals will get your gain tones on point

Effects & Pedals
Two Ibanez metal basses lying on a dark floor

Best basses for metal 2025: our selection of the best basses for heavy music across all budgets

By Chris Corfield last updated

From Rickenbacker to Ibanez and Schecter, our picks of the best metal basses will help you sound heavier than ever before

Bass Guitars
A DOD Mini Volume pedal on a wooden floor

Best volume pedals 2025: control your tone with these essential pedal picks

By Matt McCracken last updated

It might get loud! Our pick of the best volume pedals from Mission, Ernie Ball, Lehle and more

Effects & Pedals
Close up of the Taylor Academy 12e-N nylon string acoustic guitar

Best guitars for small hands 2025: compact, thinline and slim-necked options for all ages

By Richard Blenkinsop last updated

Here's Guitar World's pick of the best compact electric and acoustic models from Fender, Taylor, Epiphone and more

Guitars
A Fender The Bends compressor pedal on a wooden floor

Best compressor pedals 2025: control your tone with the must-have utility pedal

By Jonathan Horsley last updated

With great options from Boss, Keeley, MXR, and more, there has never been a better time to add a comp pedal to your 'board

Effects & Pedals

Best baritone guitars 2025: pick up the slack with these long scale guitars

By Matt McCracken last updated

Get low with my expert pick of the best baritone guitars from PRS, Gretsch, Chapman, Jackson, and loads more

Guitars
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