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“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?
By Matt Owen published
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
By Ross Holder last updated
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

Best practice amps 2025: hone your chops at home
By Matt McCracken last updated
My tried & tested pick of the best guitar practice amps to get your playing up to speed without any noise complaints

Best guitars for beginners 2025: epic entry-level acoustic and electric guitars
By Chris Corfield last updated
Start playing today with our pick of great beginner guitars from Squier, Ibanez, Yamaha and more

Best cheap acoustic guitars 2025: budget acoustics with genuine pedigree
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Great tone doesn’t have to break the bank – these are the best cheap acoustic guitars from Fender, Yamaha, Alvarez and more

Best electric guitars under $1,000 in 2025: 8 killer options for beginners and pros
By James Farmer last updated
Find the ultimate workhorse with our pick of the best electric guitars you can currently buy for less than $1,000

Matteo Mancuso has played with Joe Bonamassa and Steve Vai, but he’s already got his eye on his next dream collaborator – and a signature Revstar
By Matt Owen published
Mancuso took the guitar world by storm when he first burst onto the scene in 2023, but now he's looking forward to a new album, even more high-profile collaborations, and maybe even his first-ever signature guitar…

Bob Dylan may have played Gibson, but Timothée Chalamet started his transformation with a budget acoustic
By Janelle Borg published
The actor was fully equipped with high-end Gibsons for A Complete Unknown – but picked out a budget-friendly Yamaha when he first started taking guitar lessons
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