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Best acoustic guitars under $1,000 in 2026: great tone for less
By Rob Laing last updated
Enjoy superb playability and sound with our guide to the top mid-priced acoustics from the likes of Epiphone, Fender, Martin and more

The real reason why relicing is so popular, according to a Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilder
By Phil Weller published
The pre-worn fad is sweeping the guitar community, but why do some deride the concept as ‘stolen valor’?

“A high-octane character that’s occasionally stubborn, but it stands out from the crowd”: Fender 75th Anniversary American Professional Classic Cabronita Telecaster review
By Matt McCracken published
The Telecaster’s “asshole cousin” trades traditional twang for a boutique growl that looks as sharp as it sounds

“It’s the same, loud, high headroom amp but with a more open-sounding clean tone that boasts a little extra life”: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 30th Anniversary review
By Pete Emery published
Fender celebrates 30 years of the ubiquitous Hot Rod Deluxe with an Anniversary edition that boasts a speaker change and a classy aesthetic

Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready explains why switching to digital modeling improved his guitar playing
By Michael Astley-Brown published
For the Seattle greats’ most recent tour, McCready was running a digital rig with FRFR cabs. And he says it has sharpened his skills

Joe Perry gives us a decade-by-decade guide to the amps behind his Aerosmith tone
By Andrew Daly published
Is Joe Perry a Marshall guy, Fender guy, boutique guy, pedal amp guy? Answer: he’s all of the above

Best chorus pedals 2026: My pick of choices for your 'board at every price point
By Ross Holder last updated
From analog to digital, and shimmery to subtle, let me show you the top chorus pedals you can buy today from the likes of Boss, Ibanez, MXR and Walrus Audio

Sheryl Crow was devastated when her favorite guitar was stolen – a year later, a fan gave her a life-changing gift
By Phil Weller published
Its arrival coincided with Crow's breakout success and has remained at her side ever since
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