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We called this do-it-all Superstrat a world-class instrument – now Yamaha’s groundbreaking Pacifica Standard Plus is cheaper than ever before
Underestimate this Pacifica at your peril: with $200 off, this is the Strat-style guitar to beat this Cyber Monday
The Yamaha F335 is a perfect beginner acoustic – get it for more than 40% off with this killer Black Friday deal
Whether it's you or someone you love getting started on the guitar – or even if you're a more seasoned player looking for something simple and affordable to strum during a free moment at the desk, say – the F335 is a worthwhile investment. At 41% off this Black Friday, it's never been more affordable
This is the perfect time to be a beginner or young guitarist – you can currently score more than $250 off our fave entry guitars from Squier, Epiphone, Yamaha and more
Some of our favorite beginner guitars – electrics and basses – have been given some healthy discounts for Black Friday
Chris Buck on vintage “dogs”, signature model intrigue, and how rock royalty helped his regal blues-rock tap into America
How many bands take 16 years to craft their debut album? This one did… But Chris Buck and Cardinal Black are making up for lost time
The Smashing Pumpkins designed some wild Yamaha guitars to celebrate their first gigs in Japan in 12 years – and they were played live
The guitars designed by Billy Corgan, Kiki Wong, James Iha and Jack Bates are now on display
Why Chris Buck ditched his Fender Strat in favor of this underrated Yamaha model
Buck argues that playing a Strat inevitably leads to tonal similarities to the guitar world's greatest
Best acoustic guitars under $1,000 2025: expert picks for great tone on a budget
Enjoy superb playability and sound with our guide to the top mid-priced acoustics
“I have long harbored a slight obsession with this hugely underrated guitar. The new finish doesn’t help with that one bit”: All the new guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including... an urn that fits inside an acoustic?
A whole load of new Jacksons, Charvels, Yamahas and Gibsons headline the last seven days of guitar gear drops
Best beginner guitar amps 2025: my top picks from over a decade working in music retail
After nearly ten years working in a busy high-street music store, I’ve seen which beginner amps truly deliver, offering the best value, most useful features, and long-lasting popularity from brands like Blackstar, Fender, Positive Grid, and more
