Latest articles by Matt McCracken
Best guitar plugins 2025: my top plugins to level up your recorded guitar tones
Get better guitar tones for recording and practice with my pick of the best guitar amp plugins
Positive Grid Spark 1 vs Spark 2: which one should you choose?
With the release of Spark 2, we've put the new amp and the original Spark head-to-head in a clash of the practice amps titans
Guitar World deals of the week: save $200 on a Victory Amps pedal, get a TC Electronic pedal for nearly half price, plus all the week's biggest savings
Get your hands on the best guitar gear for less with our favorite deals from all corners of the web
Best budget multi-effects pedals 2025: access a world of effects at a reasonable price
More is more with these budget do-it-all bargains from Zoom, Line 6, Mooer and NUX
Best guitar cables 2025: recommended instrument cables for electric, acoustic, and bass guitar
Plug in with confidence using our expert guide to the best instrument cables from, Mogami, Ernie Ball, George L’s, and more
Best combo amps 2025: the best all-in-one amps for every budget
The ultimate tube, solid state, and modeling combo amps for every genre, from Motown to metal and everything in between
Best delay pedals 2025: our pick of the coolest delay pedals for your pedalboard
Whether you prefer digital or analog delay pedals, the options in this round-up will help boost your creativity on the guitar
Best acoustic guitar strings 2025: our best rated strings for your acoustic
Top picks from the best acoustic guitar string brands including Ernie Ball, D’Addario, Elixir, and more
Best electric guitar strings 2025: our top-rated strings for your electric
Keep your axe feeling fresh with the best guitar strings for electric guitar
Best beginner guitar amps 2025: top guitar amplifiers for beginners
Looking for one of the best guitar amps for beginners? We’ve rounded up our favorites for players of any style from brands including Blackstar, Orange, Boss, and more
Best looper pedals 2025: go it alone with the greatest loop pedals for practice, live performance and jamming
Whether you're writing songs or woodshedding solos, using a loop pedal will make you a better guitarist – these are the best looper pedals from Boss, TC Electronic, Line 6 and more
Best chorus pedals 2025: top choices for your 'board
From analog to digital, and shimmery to subtle, let us show you the top chorus pedals you can buy today
Best pedalboards 2025: perfect platforms for your pedals
Get the best from your effects with expert-recommended 'boards from Pedaltrain, Voodoo Labs, Boss, and more
Best clip-on guitar tuners 2025: hit the right note with these cost-effective tuners
Whether you play acoustic, electric, or bass, these clip-on tuners offer a quick, easy, and affordable way to achieve concert pitch every time
“For players who want to get lairy, experiment with the interactions between stompboxes, and create auditory chaos”: Eventide x Third Man Hardware Knife Drop review
Time to get weird with this synth/octave/overdrive from FX masters Eventide and Jack White's Third Man Hardware
Best pedalboard power supplies 2025: juice your ‘board with pro-grade power
Make sure your effects are firing on all cylinders with our pick of the best pedal power supplies from Strymon to Ernie Ball
Best Stratocasters 2025: The best Strats for every budget and playing style
Find your fit with our top pick of the best Fender Strats
Best FRFR speakers 2025: transparent tone for multi-effects and amp modelers
From on-the-go options to arena-filling mammoths, our pick of the best FRFR speakers for guitar is sure to have every musician covered
Best Telecasters 2025: top Teles for every taste
Whether it’s your first Telecaster or you’ve walked in the boots of guitar-playing royalty, our top Telecasters will help you get your twang on
Best Neural DSP plugins 2025: 10 Neural plugins tested with sound samples
From bass to hi-gain, get the lowdown on some of the top guitar amp modeling plugins with our favorite Neural DSP plugins ranked
Grab yourself a guitar like no other with huge 20% discounts on these web-exclusive Squier guitars
Snag a limited edition finish from just $159.99 with these online-only deals on some stunning looking instruments you won’t find anywhere else
Best guitar capos 2025: top choice capos for acoustic and electric guitar
A capo is a great way to boost your creativity on the instrument. Here’s our expert picks for electric and acoustic guitar, ukulele, 12-string and beyond
Best guitar straps 2025: play in comfort and secure your guitar in style
Our expert pick of straps for electric, acoustic and bass, covering all budgets and materials
