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Santa playing a red Stratocaster

Best Christmas gifts for guitar players 2026: the ultimate festive gift guide for guitarists

By Matt McCracken last updated

Treat them right this Christmas with our pick of the 46 must-have guitar items, essential accessories, clever gadgets and instruments for every budget

Guitar Gear
D'Addario strap with Schaller strap locks on a Gibson guitar case

Best guitar strap locks 2025: safeguard your axe from a nasty fall

By Chris Schwarten last updated

Our pick of the finest fasteners from Schaller, Loxx, Jim Dunlop and more

Accessories
Three Fender acoustic guitars leaning against a wall on a wooden floor

Best acoustic guitars under $1,000: expert picks for great tone on a budget

By Rob Laing last updated

Enjoy superb playability and sound with our guide to the top mid-priced acoustics

Acoustic Guitars
Image of Electro Harmonix Oceans 11 reverb pedal on a pink background

Best budget reverb pedals 2025: wallet-friendly ‘board buys for the thrifty guitar player

By Matt McCracken last updated

Pick up an essential piece of gear without dropping big bucks - our list of the best budget reverb pedals

Effects & Pedals

Best baritone guitars 2025: pick up the slack with these long scale guitars

By Matt McCracken last updated

Get low with my expert pick of the best baritone guitars from PRS, Gretsch, Chapman, Jackson, and loads more

Guitars

Best chorus pedals: top choices for your 'board

By Michael Astley-Brown last updated

From analog to digital, and shimmery to subtle, let us show you the top chorus pedals you can buy today

Effects & Pedals
A close up of a Taylor GS Mini-e acoustic bass guitar leaning against a wall

Best acoustic bass guitars: Unplug and play with our pick of top acoustic basses

By Chris Corfield last updated

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

Bass Guitars
A Fender Villager 12-string acoustic on a guitar stand at a gig

Best 12-string guitars: our pick of 12-string acoustic and electric guitars

By Jonathan Horsley last updated

Our expert guide to the best 12-string guitars from Taylor, Rickenbacker, Fender, and others

Guitars
Close up of a Fishman acoustic pickup on a 12-string acoustic guitar

Best acoustic guitar pickups: electrify your acoustic with our expert picks

By Jonathan Horsley last updated

Whether it be for performing live or recording at home, the best acoustic guitar pickups from LR Baggs, Fishman and others will help you enhance your tone

Guitar Pickups
Strymon Iridium on a wooden surface

Best pedal amps: big sounds in a small package

By Chris Schwarten last updated

Here are the best small-yet-mighty pedal amp options from top brands such as Blackstar, Strymon, Universal Audio and more - including our pick of amp simulator pedals

Effects & Pedals
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