Latest articles by Connor Godfrey
Best guitar amp headphones 2025: 6 options for when the neighbors need a break
From studio stalwarts, to fully fledged amps you wear on your head, these are the best headphones for guitar amps
Best acoustic electric guitars 2025: electro-acoustic picks for every type of player
Know your piezos from your transducers and experience the best of both worlds with models for beginners to pros and for every budget
Best volume pedals 2025: control your tone with these essential pedals
Turn it up with our pick of the best guitar volume pedals from Lehle, Ernie Ball, Boss, and more
Best electric guitars under $500 2025: maximum tone, minimum price
Our pick of the best guitars under $500, with top choices from Squier, Epiphone, Schecter, and more
Best budget guitar amps under $500 in 2025: cost-cutting amplifiers for the budget-conscious player
Get great sounds and features without blowing your budget – from affordable tube amps to wallet-friendly digital modeling amps and everything in between
Maple vs rosewood fretboards: what’s the difference?
What separates these two standout fretboard woods and which is right for you and your budget?
Best guitar cases and gig bags 2025: from cost-effective protection, to indestructible travel companions
Our road-tested hard case and gig bag offerings for acoustic and electric guitar
Best pedal amps 2025: big sounds in a small package
Here are the best small-yet-mighty pedal amp options from top brands such as Blackstar, Strymon, Universal Audio and more - including our pick of amp simulator pedals
Best acoustic guitar amps 2025: let your acoustic tone shine
Our expert pick of acoustic amplifiers for all budgets, from Boss, AER, Fender and others
Expensive vs cheap guitar cables: does spending more make a significant difference?
So, what makes a guitar cable great, and are they worth paying more for?
Best guitar stands and guitar hangers 2025: options for single and multiple acoustic and electric guitars
Hang about! These are the best stands and hangers for your guitars right now
How to choose the right guitar cable: from length and connector considerations, to whether you should build your own, here’s everything you need to know
We've played enough bad cables to know what we're talking about – now you can plug and play with confidence using our guide
Best bass amps 2025: killer low-end amplification options for bassists
Give yourself the gift of thunder with the best bass guitar amps money can buy – featuring Trace Elliot, Hartke, Ampeg and more
Best FRFR speakers 2025: full range, flat response speakers that won't color your tone
Our pick of the best FRFR speakers for Helix, Kemper, Quad Cortex and other digital amp and effects modelers
Best bass guitars for rock 2025: rock 'n' roll basses from Fender, MusicMan, Sire and more
Make your low-end roar with the best rock bass guitars for every budget
Stratocaster vs Telecaster: What’s the difference between these legendary guitar siblings?
Two seminal guitars from the same manufacturer; what are their similarities and differences, and which is right for you?
Blackstar HT Club 40 MKIII combo review
Is this the most versatile gigging tube amp in its price range?
Best amp simulators 2025: lose the amp, keep the tone
Getting rid of your amp has never sounded better with our expert pick of the best amp simulators around
Best bass preamp pedals 2025: consistently great tone, wherever you are
Unlock bass preamp power with our expert picks from Orange, Ampeg, Electro Harmonix and more…
Best solid state amps 2025: A killer selection for those who play, dirty, clean, or anything in between
From futuristic modelling, to good old fashioned transistor tech, here’s our expert pick of the best solid state amps money can buy
