8 best beginner classical guitars 2021: Plus the top Spanish guitar for beginners By Chris Corfield We round-up the best classical guitars for beginners from industry-leading brands, including Yamaha, Cordoba, Takamine and Epiphone
10 best pedalboards 2021: organize your guitar effects with these budget-spanning pedalboards By Jonathan Horsley, Daryl Robertson Get the best from your effects with these 'boards from Voodoo Labs, Boss, Friedman and more
Best chorus pedals 2021: 11 top-rated chorus effects for your pedalboard By Michael Astley-Brown, Alex Lynham From analog to digital, and shimmery to subtle, we let you in on the best chorus pedals you can buy today
The best acoustic guitars for beginners in 2021, featuring 10 easy acoustic strummers By Chris Corfield, Chris Barnes The best beginner acoustic guitars, featuring epic affordable six strings from Epiphone, Taylor, Fender, Yamaha and more – prices start from $149
Best guitar strap locks 2021: The finest fasteners from Schaller, Loxx, Jim Dunlop and more By Chris Schwarten Safeguard your six-string with our pick of the best strap locks for guitar
The 15 best electric guitars in 2021 for every playing style, ability and budget By Chris Corfield Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players
Best acoustic guitars 2021: 12 top options for guitarists of all ages and abilities By Chris Corfield, Daryl Robertson Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more
11 best metal guitars 2021: hell-raising electric guitars for shredders on any budget By Guitar World Staff, Jonathan Horsley From 8-string guitars to Flying Vs, here's our pick of the best metal guitars from Jackson, ESP, Ibanez and more
Best amp modelers 2021: rack-mounted and floorboard options for every budget By Alex Lynham Think you need an amp modeler but not sure how they work or where you should start? We've got you covered
9 best guitar straps 2021: play in comfort and secure your guitar in style By Chris Corfield The best guitar straps for acoustic, electric, and bass guitars, no matter your budget
Guitar accessories for beginners and beginner guitar gear essentials By Chris Barnes, James Farmer Start playing today with our pick of the best beginner guitar accessories for guitarists and bassists – including strings, picks, cables, tuners and more
11 best guitar cables 2021: recommended instrument cables for electric, acoustic and bass guitar By Guitar World Plug in with confidence using our guide to the best guitar cables from Planet Waves, Mogami, Ernie Ball, George L’s and more
18 of the best Father's Day gifts for guitar players: the ultimate guide to Father's Day gifts for guitarists By Amit Sharma, Chris Corfield, James Farmer Surprise the guitarist in your life this Father’s Day with the best guitars, accessories, and gadgets for every budget
10 best acoustic guitars under $1,000: get great tone for less By Guitar World Staff, Daryl Robertson 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
The 8 best amps for metal 2021: play loud and proud with the best metal amps on the market By Guitar World Staff, Jonathan Horsley These powerhouse metal amps from EVH, Peavey, Orange, Hughes & Kettner and more will have you primed to seek and destroy straight from the word go
Best acoustic guitar pickups 2021: 10 recommended acoustic pickups for all budgets By Jonathan Horsley No matter what style of guitarist you are, the best acoustic guitar pickups from LR Baggs, Fishman and others will help you get more from your tone
The 12 best 7-string guitars 2021: budget-spanning picks for djent to nu-metal By Jonathan Horsley, Daryl Robertson Upgrade your low-end shred game with the best 7-string guitars from Ibanez, Jackson, Charvel and more
The 8 best fuzz pedals 2021: add some filth with this guitar effects essential for your pedalboard By Alex Lynham Want to know your Fuzz Face from your Fuzz Factory, or channel Jimi Hendrix? This guide is for you
The best reverb pedals 2021: 12 great options for your pedalboard By Michael Astley-Brown, Alex Lynham Take a deep dive into the cavernous world of 'verb and explore the best reverb pedals for every budget
Best distortion pedals 2021: the top 11 high-gain stompboxes for guitarists By Jonathan Horsley, Alex Lynham Crunch, filth, mayhem! Dive into our expert round-up of the best distortion pedals available today
