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A Headrush Flex Prime multi-effects pedal on a rug

Best multi-effects pedals 2025: replace your rig

By Alex Lynham last updated

Our pick of the best multi-fx pedals from Neural DSP, Kemper, Line 6, Boss, and more

Multi-effects Pedals
Kiki Wong

Kiki Wong’s go-to amp at home is a budget combo everyone loves to hate

By Phil Weller published

The cheap modelling amp is mocked by many, but it indirectly helped Wong get the biggest gig of her career

Guitarists

Best acoustic guitar strings 2025: our top-rated strings for your acoustic

By Chris Corfield last updated

We pick the best guitar strings for acoustic guitar from Ernie Ball, D'Addario, Martin, and more

Guitar Strings
Close up of Telecaster neck pickup and strings

Best electric guitar strings 2025: our top-rated strings for your electric

By Daryl Robertson last updated

Keep your axe feeling fresh with the best guitar strings for electric guitar

Guitar Strings
Joe Bonamassa

Joe Bonamassa on why you’ll never catch him playing an amp modeler

By Phil Weller published

The gear guru admits there are reasons for their surge in popularity, but he personally won’t be making the switch

Guitarists
Fender Vintera II Stratocaster on a tweed carpet and

Best electric guitars 2025: our top picks for every playing style, ability and budget

By Daryl Robertson last updated

Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players

Electric Guitars
Martin D-28 on a blue wooden floor

Best acoustic guitars 2025: 10 top options for guitarists of all ages and abilities

By Daryl Robertson last updated

Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more

Acoustic Guitars
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
Fender CD-60S on a wooden floor

Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2025: My top picks for new players, reviewed by a pro

By Daryl Robertson last updated

I've tested epic affordable six-strings from Fender, Taylor, Yamaha, and more – read on for my best beginner acoustic guitar recommendations and watch my video demos

Beginner Guitars
A Peterson StroboStomp guitar tuner on a wooden floor

Best guitar tuners 2025: my pick of chromatic, polyphonic and strobe options

By Ross Holder last updated

Stay in tune whatever your budget, with my top picks from Boss, Korg, TC Electronic, D’Addario and more

Guitar Tuners
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