Latest articles by Matt McCracken
Guitar World deals of the week: all the places you can shop a last-minute Christmas guitar deal, plus 5 stocking fillers below $99
We've found all the last-minute sales for guitarists, and if you're quick you'll still have time for delivery before the big day
“Playing the Bass VI is a really strange experience”: Squier Limited Edition Classic Vibe Bass VI review
Part bass, part guitar, we get to grips with the Classic Vibe version of Fender’s very own dichotomy of tone
Best multi-effects pedals 2025: replace your rig
Our pick of the best multi-fx pedals from Neural DSP, Kemper, Line 6, Boss, and more
The best guitar songs of 2024 – as chosen by Guitar World editors and pro players
With the help of pals including Eric Gales and Vernon Reid, we run down the songs that lit up the guitar-o-sphere this year, including a remarkable hardcore breakthrough, a virtuoso collab for the ages and the prodigy that everyone’s talking about
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 headphone amps for guitar 2025: portable practice solutions
You don’t need to sacrifice tone to practice quietly with our expert pick of the best headphone amps for guitar players
“Like a DigiTech Ricochet channeling the spirit of a velociraptor”: Tallon Electric The Noise review
The nastiest pedal we’ve ever tried? We get to grips with this pitch-shifting noise-maker
"Gives you more features than the comparable Boss and Line 6 units": HeadRush Flex Prime review
An incredibly full-featured multi-effects that looks to come at the big boys of amp modeling
Best electric guitars 2025: our top picks for every playing style, ability and budget
Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players
Best acoustic guitars under $500 2025: get more for your money
These sub-$500 acoustic guitars are ideal for everything from folk and indie guitar to blues and country
Best beginner bass guitars 2025: starter basses for beginners
The best beginner basses for young players, newcomers and the budget-conscious – featuring Yamaha, Squier, Ibanez and more
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
Sweetwater Cyber Monday deals 2024: last chance to save at Sweetwater
Cyber Monday is over but you'll need to move quickly if you want to seal these deals
Guitar Center Cyber Monday deals 2024: last chance to save
Cyber Monday has officially ended, giving you your final call for guitar gear discounts
Cyber Monday guitar deals 2024: Your last chance to save on guitar gear
Find all the biggest savings on guitar gear from the remaining Cyber Monday sales across the web
Black Friday guitar deals 2024: You can still pick up these bargains in the biggest sale of the year
Don't worry if you missed out yesterday, we've gathered all the best post-Black Friday guitar deals in one place
Cyber Monday guitar pedal deals 2024: Our expert pick of Cyber Monday stompbox deals
Your place for all the Cyber Monday deals on guitar pedals, pedalboards, power supplies, and more
Cyber Monday Fender deals 2024: Last chance to bag yourself up to 50% off Fender gear
Cyber Monday is over, but you can save on iconic Fender gear
Cyber Monday Positive Grid deals 2024: You can still save up to 50% off Spark Mini, BIAS software and more in the Cyber Week sale
Here's how to find the best deals on amps, software and accessories before Christmas
Musician's Friend Cyber Monday deals 2024: Last chance to score up to 60% off music gear!
Our pick of the epic deals you need to check out in the Musician's Friend Cyber Monday sale
Black Friday guitar pedal deals 2024: We round up the very best Black Friday stompbox deals still live right now
Your place for all the greatest Black Friday deals on guitar pedals, pedalboards, power supplies and more
Musician's Friend Black Friday deals 2024: Last chance to get up to 60% off gear!
Get the lowdown on all the Black Friday sales action at Musician's Friend
