Best amp modelers: rack-mounted and floorboard options for every budget By Alex Lynham last updated 11 October 23 Want a bunch of amp sounds packed into one unit? Start your research with our pick of the best amp modelers for guitarists
Best reverb pedals: from spring to shimmer, our pick of the best reverb effects for your pedalboard By Michael Astley-Brown last updated 9 October 23 Take a deep dive into the cavernous world of 'verb and explore the best reverb pedals for every budget
Best acoustic bass guitars: Unplug and play with our pick of top acoustic basses By Chris Corfield last updated 15 June 23 Our expert guide to the best acoustic bass guitars will instantly boost your low-end game, and enable you to play at home or on the go
Best electric guitars under $1,000: 8 killer options for beginners and pros By James Farmer last updated 14 June 23 From vintage-style classics to modern options, here's our pick of electric guitars that deliver for less than a grand
Best beginner classical guitars: Plus the top Spanish guitar for beginners By Chris Corfield last updated 12 June 23 Our expert round-up of the best classical guitars for beginners, with amazing budget nylon offerings from brands including Yamaha, Cordoba, Takamine and Epiphone
Best guitar strap locks: The finest fasteners from Schaller, Loxx, Jim Dunlop and more By Chris Schwarten last updated 28 April 23 Safeguard your axe with our pick of the best strap locks for guitar
Best baritone guitars: pick up the slack with these long scale guitars By Jonathan Horsley last updated 19 April 23 Get low with our expert pick of the best baritone guitars from PRS, Gretsch, Chapman, ESP, and loads more
Best pedal amps: including the top amp simulator pedals By Chris Schwarten last updated 6 April 23 With an ever-growing list of small-yet-mighty options, just about every manufacturer has their own pedal amp. Here we bring you the top-rated options from Strymon, Blackstar and more
Best guitar accessories for beginners: our pick of beginner guitar gear essentials By Chris Barnes last updated 30 March 23 Start on the right foot with the best beginner guitar and bass accessories – including strings, picks, cables, tuners, cases and more
Best acoustic guitar pickups: Our recommended acoustic pickups for all budgets By Jonathan Horsley last updated 3 March 23 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
Best mini pedals for guitarists: our pick of space-saving effects for your pedalboard By Alex Lynham last updated 2 March 23 Honey, I Shrunk The Rig! Get compact with our pick of the best mini guitar pedals
Best 7-string guitars: budget-spanning picks for djent to nu-metal By Jonathan Horsley last updated 8 February 23 Thicken up your low end with the very best 7-string guitars from Ibanez, Jackson, PRS and more
Best boost pedals 2024: including the best clean boost pedals for guitar By Alex Lynham last updated 24 January 23 Vamp up your tone with the best boost pedals for guitarists, as well as the best clean boost pedals for making your electric guitar solos really sing
Best budget reverb pedals: wallet-friendly ‘board buys for the thrifty guitar player By Matt McCracken published 20 December 22 Get your hands on a cheap reverb pedal with offerings from Fender, TC Electronic, JHS, Electro Harmonix and more
Best microphones for recording guitar: top mics for recording acoustic and electric guitar By Chris Corfield last updated 21 October 22 Our pick of the best microphones for recording guitar, both acoustic and electric, with top-rated guitar mics from the likes of Shure, AKG and Sennheiser
The secrets behind Slash's guitar tone on Guns N' Roses' Welcome to the Jungle By Chris Gill published 21 July 20 Here's how the legendary hard-rocker achieved his sound on one of the band's most iconic hits
Everything you need to know about seven- and eight-string guitars By Chris Gill published 4 June 20 Six strings just not cutting it anymore? The world of extended-range electrics can be dizzying, but we've simplified it all for you right here
The secrets behind Ronnie Wood's crunchy tone on the Faces' Stay with Me By Chris Gill published 1 June 20 Ronnie Wood’s rhythm track on the Faces’ classic Stay with Me is one of the raunchiest guitar tones of all time. Learn how he got it
The secrets behind Eric Johnson's tone on Cliffs of Dover By Chris Gill published 23 September 19 Learn how to get the instrumental icon's legendary guitar sound
How to buy a great acoustic guitar for beginners - a guide for first-time buyers By Chris Gill published 2 September 19 Track down the six-string of your dreams with our guide to body shapes, wood and how much to pay