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Martin LX1E on a light blue background with the text 'Guitar World Buyer's guide: Best 3/4 acoustic guitars'

Best 3/4 acoustic guitars 2025: small-bodied, short scale sensations from Taylor, Martin, Fender and more

By Matt McCracken last updated

From beginner nylon string models to solid electro-acoustic travel guitars, there’s a 3/4 option here for every style of player

Acoustic Guitars
EarthQuaker Devices Plumes pedal on a wooden floor

Best Tube Screamer clones 2025: top alternatives for all budgets

By James Farmer last updated

Ibanez Tube Screamer not doing it for you? Here’s our expert pick of killer Tube Screamer alternatives from EarthQuaker Devices, Mooer, JHS and more

Effects & Pedals
The transmitter of a Joyo JW-02 wireless guitar system plugged into the jack socket of a Strat-style electric guitar

Best cheap wireless guitar systems 2025: liberate your playing on a budget, from bedroom to stage

By Simon Fellows last updated

Free yourself from that mess of cables with an inexpensive wireless system from AKG, Behringer, Yuer, Gemini and more.

Guitar Gear
Two Notes pedals including the Le Lead on a pedalboard on a wooden floor

Best distortion pedals for metal 2025: standalone and stacked gain stages, plus 'amps in a box'

By Alex Lynham last updated

Our pick of metal-friendly distortion stompboxes from Amptweaker, Friedman, Two Notes, Ibanez and more

Music Releases
Group shot of Ibanez electric guitars against a Friedman amp

Best Ibanez guitars 2025: 13 standard and signature Ibanez models for every budget

By James Farmer last updated

Our pick of the best Ibanez guitars for beginner to pro players, along with useful buying advice

Guitars
Three Epiphone Les Paul guitars, including the Epiphone AFD Les Paul Special II on a wooden floor leaning against a wall

Best electric guitars under $300 2025: high quality at a low price

By Matt McCracken last updated

The best electric guitars under $300 prove that you don’t have to spend big to get a high-quality instrument

Electric Guitars
Taylor 814ce stood up in its case on a dark grey background with 'Best high-end acoustic guitars' text

Best high-end acoustic guitars 2025: 10 of the most lust-worthy instruments for guitarists

By Simon Fellows last updated

Our pick of the world's finest acoustic guitars from Martin, Taylor, Gibson, Epiphone, Breedlove, Guild, Takamine…

Acoustic Guitars
Closeup of a Marshall speaker cab in a room with a grey floor

Best guitar cabinets 2025: expand upon your sound with the right cab

By Matt McCracken published

Get the true sound of your rig with the best guitar cabs from Marshall, Orange, Fender, and more

Speaker Cabinets
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