Latest articles by Matt McCracken
Best ukuleles 2024: Acoustic and electric ukes for all budgets and playing styles
Get started with our pick of the best ukes from Mahalo, Martin and Cordoba, plus a cool Fender Jazzmaster ukulele
Best Squier guitars 2024: Stratocasters, Telecasters, Jaguars and more for the budget-conscious player
From budget Teles, to vintage-spec’d Strats, we look at the best Squiers available today
“Two stone-cold classics that provide effortless playability and iconic guitar tones at a pretty reasonable price”: Fender Player II Stratocaster & Telecaster review
Fender's best-selling Player Series guitars receive a much-awaited update, but is it revolutionary or evolutionary?
Best Martin guitars 2024: we rank the legendary acoustics of an industry icon
Our expert pick of the best Martin acoustics from one of the oldest instrument makers on the planet
Best pedalboards 2024: budget-spanning picks to help organize your guitar effects
Get the best from your effects with expert-recommended 'boards from Pedaltrain, Voodoo Labs, Boss, and more
Do I need a different guitar cable for studio, live, and practice?
We look at how your choice of guitar cable can affect your tone, and demystify the misinformation around cable lengths, capacitance, and tone suck
Instrument cable vs speaker cable: what’s the difference?
Not all cables are created equally. Here’s how to avoid damaging your amp or impacting your tone
“A handy addition to your pedalboard if you're playing shows with poor monitoring”: Cloudvocal EverSync Wireless IEM review
This reasonably priced in-ear-monitor system aims to offer live guitar players the monitor sound they’ve been dreaming of
Guitar Center just dropped their Fourth of July sale more than a week early - get massive savings of up to 30% off gear
Save yourself hundreds of dollars on gear with this amazing sale at Guitar Center
Best compressor pedals 2024: tame your tone's dynamics with compression
With great options from Boss, Keeley, MXR, and more, there has never been a better time to add a comp pedal to your 'board
Best guitar stands and guitar hangers 2024: options for single and multiple acoustic and electric guitars
Hang about! These are the best stands and hangers for your guitars right now
Best guitars for small hands 2024: compact, thinline and slim-necked options for all ages
Our pick of compact electric and acoustic models from Fender, Taylor, Epiphone and more
Best acoustic guitars under $1,000 in 2024: get great tone for less
Enjoy superb playability and sound with our guide to the top mid-priced acoustics
Best 3/4 acoustic guitars 2024: small-bodied, short scale sensations from Taylor, Martin, Fender and more
From beginner nylon string models to solid electro-acoustic travel guitars, there’s a 3/4 option here for every style of player
Best Yamaha acoustic guitars 2024: our pick of Yamaha acoustics to suit all players
Our top picks from perhaps the most under-rated of the big acoustic brands
Best mini amps for guitar 2024: power up your practice with these tiny towers of tone
Short on space? Practice anywhere with these small guitar amps that pack a punch
Best guitars for beginners 2024: epic entry-level acoustic and electric guitars
Start playing today with our pick of great beginner guitars from Squier, Ibanez, Yamaha and more
8 ways to make your beginner acoustic guitar play and sound better
Our expert tips will help unlock the full potential of your beginner acoustic
Best travel guitars 2024: top acoustic and electric travel guitars for portability and performance
Top travel guitar choices and buying advice for musicians on the move
Best delay pedals 2024: classic analog and modern digital delays to give your tone new life
Whether you prefer digital or analog delay pedals, the options in this round-up will help boost your creativity on the guitar
Best reverb pedals 2024: from spring to shimmer, these are our top picks for your pedalboard
Take a deep dive into the cavernous world of 'verb and explore the best reverb pedals for every budget
Show your dad he rocks this Father's Day with Positive Grid and up to 40% off the Spark, Spark Mini, Spark Go, and more
Save big on smart amps with the perfect gift for dads that rock this Father’s Day
I review pedals for a living and Sweetwater’s awesome Memorial Day pedal sale has got my attention – here are the 5 pedals you should be looking at
Sweetwater’s super pedal sale is the place to shop for effects lovers with a huge selection of pedals from EarthQuaker Devices, Walrus Audio, Catalinbread, and loads more
