Latest articles by Matt McCracken
Single coils vs humbuckers: Which pickup type is right for you?
They both offer a unique flavor of guitar tone, but is one pickup really better than the other? We deep dive into the debate
“Very much the upgrade that was needed for one of the most popular headphone amps for guitar”: Fender Mustang Micro Plus review
Fender’s teeny-tiny portable practice amp gets a significant upgrade
Best guitar strap locks 2025: Safeguard your axe
Our pick of the finest fasteners from Schaller, Loxx, Jim Dunlop and more
Best tremolo pedals 2025: 8 top pedal choices, from old-school vibe to chopped-up tones
The best tremolo pedals on the market right now, from the likes of TC Electronic, Electro-Harmonix, Boss, Strymon and JHS
With all eyes on the Spark 2, now's the time to get the original 5-star Spark amp for way less in the Positive Grid Labor Day sale
PG also has fantastic deals on amps, wireless guitar systems, software, and more this Labor Day weekend
Shop exclusive deals and up to 50% discounts in the massive Guitar Center Labor Day sale
Make your Labor Day weekend more musical with huge savings on electric guitars, bass guitars, acoustic guitars, guitar pedals, and more
Best basses for metal 2025: our selection of the best basses for heavy music across all budgets
From Rickenbacker to Ibanez and Schecter, our picks of the best metal basses will help you sound heavier than ever before
Best laptops for music production 2025: portable computers for recording guitar
Our pick of capable machines for tracking guitars, creating demos and more, from brands including Apple, Dell, Microsoft and Asus
“The pinnacle of that most utilitarian of accessories”: Peterson Stroboclip HDC review
We get our hands on an $80 clip-on tuner. Worth it? Read on to find out
9 AI guitar amp features we predict will revolutionize the way you interact with your amp
What does the future look like for our precious guitar amps, and how will AI shape your guitar tone
"Delivers on all fronts heavy and looks phenomenal whilst doing so": Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24 review
A purebred shred machine with a Floyd Rose and Seymour Duncans, all for less than a grand
Best acoustic guitars 2025: 10 top options for guitarists of all ages and abilities
Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more
“A ravishing instrument”: Taylor 50th Anniversary GS Mini-E Rosewood review
Taylor's compact top-seller gets the 50th Anniversary makeover treatment and it has never looked – or sounded – better
Best guitar audio interfaces 2025: our top picks for every budget
Get recording your guitar today, regardless of your budget or experience
“Delivers a stunning sound with bags of sustain and a complex tonal profile”: Sheeran by Lowden W05 review
Ed Sheeran's collaboration with Lowden brings us a comfortable acoustic guitar made in Northern Ireland
Best cheap acoustic guitars 2025: budget acoustics with genuine pedigree
Our pick of cost-effective acoustic guitars from Yamaha, Epiphone, Fender, D'Angelico and more
Best acoustic bass guitars 2025: Unplug and play with our pick of top acoustic basses
Our expert guide to the best acoustic bass guitars will instantly boost your low-end game, and enable you to play at home or on the go
Best chorus pedals 2025: top choices for your 'board
From analog to digital, and shimmery to subtle, let us show you the best chorus pedals you can buy today
Best bass compressor pedals 2025: our pick of pedals to get your low-end in line
We look at the best compressors for bass, from some of the biggest names around including Origin Effects, Empress Effects, Boss, and more
Best 12-string guitars 2025: our pick of 12-string acoustic and electric guitars
Our expert guide to the best 12-string guitars from Taylor, Rickenbacker, Fender, and others
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 acoustic guitar pickups 2025: electrify your acoustic with our expert picks
Whether it be for performing live or recording at home, the best acoustic guitar pickups from LR Baggs, Fishman and others will help you enhance your tone
“It is more evolution than revolution, but Positive Grid have delivered everything guitarists have been asking for and more”: Positive Grid Spark 2 review
PG’s groundbreaking desktop amp finally gets an update, and we got our hands on it pre-launch
