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 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
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
“Without tone, there really isn’t anything”: How to nail Stevie Ray Vaughan’s guitar sound on a budget By Total Guitar editors published 17 July 23 Short of cash but seeking Texas-sized blues tone? These affordable guitar rigs will get you started
Best Squier guitars: Stratocasters, Telecasters, Jaguars and more for the budget-conscious player By Rob Laing last updated 4 July 23 From budget Teles, to vintage-spec’d Strats, we look at the best Squiers available today
Best Gibson SGs: Our budget-spanning picks of Gibson’s famous Solid Guitar By Daryl Robertson last updated 27 June 23 From retro reissues to contemporary shredders, here are the best Gibson SGs on the market right now
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 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
Is the 4x12 guitar cabinet still relevant today? By Paul Gough published 8 June 23 They are still the totemic image in rock and metal, but in the digital era do you still need a 4x12 in your life?
Best Marshall amps: Our pick of amps for rock and beyond from Marshall's full range By Richard Blenkinsop last updated 11 May 23 From bedroom-friendly combos, to stage-ready heads, we count down the best Marshall amps you can buy right now
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 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 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 Boss pedals: Give your playing a fresh lick with our top Boss pedal picks By Alex Lynham published 10 January 23 If you're searching for the boss of Boss pedals we've got everything you need to take your sound to the next level
Best Blackstar amps: Everything from practice amps to studio quality gear By Richard Blenkinsop published 22 December 22 From digital to tube; traditional to modern, we look at the best Blackstar guitar amps currently on offer
Best Orange amps: Add a splash of color to your playing with our pick of Orange amps By Richard Blenkinsop published 20 December 22 We delve into a brightly colored British institution by browsing the best Orange amps on the market
Dunable launches the Minotaur, an all-new guitar model built for “maximum ergonomic comfort” By Sam Roche published 7 December 22 Boasting a double-cut body shape with horns like its namesake mythical beast, the Minotaur comes in a host of different configurations, with Grover hardware as standard
Sweetwater's epic Black Friday offering comes to an end today – don't miss up to 80% off big-name guitar gear By Daryl Robertson published 27 November 22 These enormous Black Friday savings are still available on electric and acoustic guitars, amps, pedals, recording gear, strings and more – but not for long
Ernie Ball Music Man Majesty 8-string review By Chris Gill last updated 14 November 22 The king of progressive metal guitar, John Petrucci, has a new signature eight-string, and it's a typically regal work of high-end luthiery, packed with clever, player-friendly details