Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2024: our pick of easy acoustic strummers for new players By Daryl Robertson last updated 23 April 24 We've tested epic affordable six strings from Epiphone, Taylor, Fender, Yamaha and more – read on to find the best beginner acoustic guitar for you
Best amps for metal 2024: our top picks for high-gain heroes By Jonathan Horsley last updated 17 April 24 These powerhouse metal amps from PRS, Orange, Friedman, EVH, and more will have you primed to seek and destroy
Best guitar tuners 2024: chromatic, polyphonic, and strobe options By Chris Bird last updated 12 March 24 Find the best guitar tuner whatever your budget, with our top picks from the likes of Boss, Korg, TC Electronic and D’Addario
Best electric guitar strings 2024: the finest electric guitar strings for every budget and playing style By Chris Corfield last updated 11 March 24 Keep your axe feeling and sounding fresh with the best electric guitar strings on offer right now
Best acoustic guitars 2024: 12 top options for guitarists of all ages and abilities By Chris Corfield last updated 8 March 24 Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more
Best multi-effects pedals 2024: top do-it-all guitar effects units By Alex Lynham last updated 8 March 24 The best floorboard FX modelers on the market for all budgets, including gear from Line 6, Boss, and Neural DSP
Best guitar cables 2024: recommended instrument cables for electric, acoustic and bass guitar By Richard Blenkinsop last updated 1 March 24 Plug in with confidence using our expert guide to the best guitar cables from Planet Waves, Mogami, Ernie Ball, George L’s and more
Best electric guitars 2024: our top picks for every playing style, ability and budget By Daryl Robertson last updated 21 February 24 Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players
Best cheap electric guitars under $500 2024: epic electrics for smaller budgets By Amit Sharma last updated 13 February 24 These budget electric guitars offer fantastic tone and great playability, all within a more wallet-friendly price range
Best budget guitar amps under $500 2024: cost-cutting amplifiers for the budget-conscious player By Michael Astley-Brown last updated 6 February 24 Get great sounds and features without blowing your budget – from affordable tube amps to wallet-friendly digital modeling amps and everything in between
Best gifts for guitar players 2024: the ultimate gift guide for guitarists By Daryl Robertson last updated 6 February 24 Treat them right with our pick of the 46 must-have guitar items, essential accessories, clever gadgets and instruments for every budget
Best acoustic guitar strings 2024: outfit your acoustic with the strings it deserves By Chris Corfield last updated 26 January 24 Our pick of the best acoustic guitar string sets, and everything you need to know about them
Best metal guitars 2024: hell-raising electrics for shredders on any budget By Jonathan Horsley last updated 23 January 24 From extended-range guitars to Flying Vs, here's our pick of killer metal guitars from Jackson, ESP, Ibanez, and more
Best pedalboards 2024: budget-spanning picks to help organize your guitar effects By Jonathan Horsley last updated 17 January 24 Get the best from your effects with expert-recommended 'boards from Pedaltrain, Voodoo Labs, Boss, and more
Best 12-string guitars: our pick of 12-string acoustic and electric guitars By Jonathan Horsley last updated 18 December 23 Our expert guide to the best 12-string guitars from Taylor, Rickenbacker, Fender, and others, from 12-string acoustic guitars to shimmering electrics
Best acoustic guitars under $1,000: get great tone for less By Rob Laing last updated 15 November 23 Enjoy superb playability with the best acoustic guitars under $1,000, in a range of sizes, with our guide to the top mid-priced acoustics
Best guitar straps: play in comfort and secure your guitar in style By Chris Corfield last updated 9 November 23 Our expert pick of straps for electric, acoustic and bass, covering all budgets and materials
Best fuzz pedals: add some filth with this guitar effects essential for your pedalboard By Alex Lynham last updated 27 October 23 Want to know your Fuzz Face from your Fuzz Factory, or channel Jimi Hendrix? This guide is for you
Best chorus pedals: 10 top choices for your 'board By Michael Astley-Brown last updated 26 October 23 From analog to digital, and shimmery to subtle, let us show you the best chorus pedals you can buy today
Best distortion pedals: the top 11 high-gain stompboxes for guitarists By Jonathan Horsley last updated 25 October 23 Crunch, filth, mayhem! Dive into our expert round-up of the best distortion pedals available today