Gear lists

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

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

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

Want a bunch of amp sounds packed into one unit? Start your research with our pick of the best amp modelers for guitarists

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

Crunch, filth, mayhem! Dive into our expert round-up of the best distortion pedals available today

Take a deep dive into the cavernous world of 'verb and explore the best reverb pedals for every budget

These powerhouse metal amps from PRS, Orange, Friedman, EVH, and more will have you primed to seek and destroy

Want to know your Fuzz Face from your Fuzz Factory, or channel Jimi Hendrix? This guide is for you

Our expert round-up of the best classical guitars for beginners, with amazing budget nylon offerings from brands including Yamaha, Cordoba, Takamine and Epiphone