Latest articles by Chris Corfield
Best guitar amps 2024: tube, solid-state and modeling amplifiers for all levels and budgets
These are the best combo amps and heads from Orange, Fender, Marshall, Boss, and more
"A quick, simple way for guitarists to get a high-quality signal into their amp simulator of choice": Audient iD4 MkII review
Slick design and some nice added features make for a great value guitar interface
“The Komplete Audio 6 is perfectly capable of delivering clean audio from a variety of sources, including guitars being fed into Amplitube”: Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 review
The most fully-featured sub-$200 interface around? You bet
Best classical guitars 2024: nylon-string guitars for every budget
From classical, flamenco and crossover, to acoustic-electric models and beyond, these are the best nylon-string guitars around right now
Best cheap distortion pedals 2024: get your perfect rock tone for less money
From Boss to Behringer, Electro Harmonix to ProCo, here's our pick of the best cheap distortion pedals
"The sound is perfectly bright and balanced": Taylor Academy 12e-N review
Is this stripped-back nylon-strung acoustic the perfect platform for beginners?
Best acoustic guitar strings 2024: outfit your acoustic with the strings it deserves
Our pick of the best acoustic guitar string sets, and everything you need to know about them
"The Sitka spruce dreadnought body provides plenty of projection, with a naturally balanced tonality throughout": Taylor 110e acoustic guitar review
Taylor’s workhorse classic won’t win any prizes for aesthetics, but you might just fall in love with it anyway
Score a colossal 73% off Amplitube 5 Max and Tonex Max in this mind-blowing Black Friday sale from IK Multimedia
Yeah, that's right you can now bag Amplitube 5 Max and Tonex Max for just $79.99, or $129.99 for both at IK Multimedia
Pocket big savings on our favorite UAFX pedals in Sweetwater’s early Black Friday sale for a limited time
Add some high-quality sounds to your pedalboard with up to $80 off the superb UAFX pedal range in the latest Sweetwater sale
Sweetwater’s massive early Black Friday sale just launched with up to 70% off guitar gear – these are our top picks
With big reductions on PRS SE electrics, 25% off selected Mesa/Boogie amps and rare reductions on this year’s UAFX pedals, why wait until Black Friday itself?
Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2 review: the only headphones you need for guitar, studio and everyday use?
Do-it-all headphones that are ideal for guitar players
Everything you need to know about flying with your guitar
Taking your precious guitar on a plane, or out on the road, can be a daunting prospect. We're here to help you navigate...
Fretted vs. fretless bass: What’s the difference?
Understand the pros and cons and work out which type is right for you and your playing style
Best electric guitars under $2,000 in 2024: high-end guitars for intermediate and pro players
Discover superior tone and playability with our round-up of sub-$2k axes – from Teles to seven-strings
Best beginner classical guitars: Plus the top Spanish guitar for beginners
Our expert round-up of the best classical guitars for beginners, with amazing budget nylon offerings from brands including Yamaha, Cordoba, Takamine and Epiphone
Best Jazz Bass: recommended J-Bass guitars to suit all levels, budgets and tastes
There’s a jazz bass for everyone. Here's our expert pick of iconic offsets from Fender and beyond
Line 6 Spider V MKII 30 review
We find out how the practice amp veteran compares to the modern competition
Best signature guitars 2024: top artist-endorsed guitars from Brian May, Steve Vai, EVH, Nita Strauss and more
Grab yourself a piece of gear endorsed by the artists you love with the best signature guitars from Gretsch, ESP, Ibanez and more
Best microphones for recording guitar: top mics for recording acoustic and electric guitar
Our pick of the best microphones for recording guitar, both acoustic and electric, with top-rated guitar mics from the likes of Shure, AKG and Sennheiser
Best PRS SE Custom 24 deals: get your hands on a top-rated PRS for less
We’ve scoured the web to find today’s best PRS SE Custom 24 deals
