Buying Guide

Unwanted noise in your chain? A noise gate pedal could be the solution

We look at the best compressors for bass, from some of the biggest names around including Origin Effects, Empress Effects, Boss, and more

Our expert guide to the best 12-string guitars from Taylor, Rickenbacker, Fender, and others

Whether it be for performing live or recording at home, the best acoustic guitar pickups from LR Baggs, Fishman and others will help you enhance your tone

If money were no object, this is the all-star list of high-end axes from Gibson, PRS, Fender, and more that you’ll want in your collection

Our road-tested hard case and gig bag offerings for acoustic and electric guitar

Get started with our pick of the best ukes from Mahalo, Martin and Cordoba, plus a cool Fender Jazzmaster ukulele

Want a bunch of amp sounds packed into one unit? Start your research with our pick of the best amp modelers for guitarists

Here are the best small-yet-mighty pedal amp options from top brands such as Blackstar, Strymon, Universal Audio and more - including our pick of amp simulator pedals

Our expert pick of the best Martin acoustics from one of the oldest instrument makers on the planet