Latest articles by Matt McCracken
Best guitar amps 2024: tube, solid-state and modeling amplifiers for all levels and budgets
These are the best combo amps and heads from Orange, Fender, Marshall, Boss, and more
Best guitar cables 2024: recommended instrument cables for electric, acoustic and bass guitar
Plug in with confidence using our expert guide to the best guitar cables from Planet Waves, Mogami, Ernie Ball, George L’s and more
Fender Play is the cheapest we’ve ever seen with this one-day-only deal - get a year’s worth of top-quality lessons for just $29
Fender’s leap-day deal gives you a year’s expert tuition for less, but it’s only available for one day
“A powerful tool for recording guitars, and there’s plenty to grow into”: Universal Audio Apollo Twin X review
This premium audio interface is packed full of pro-level features, but is it overkill for recording guitar at home?
5 brilliant pedals I rate as a guitar gear reviewer are on sale for Presidents’ Day, including my favorite octave pedal the Electro-Harmonix POG
These powerful tone shapers will have your guitar tone sounding much better for less
Did Fender just drop the best Presidents' Day guitar deal? Score an impressive 50% off gear and a huge $399 off one of our favorite models
From fresh guitars to powerful pickup upgrades there are some superb offers at the official Fender shop - but you better move fast, the sale ends 02/19
Musician’s Friend just dropped their Presidents’ Day sale more than a week early – massive up to 40% savings on gear
Grab yourself an early deal on some fresh guitar gear with this Presidents’ Day sale
“Everything the modern musician needs to record great sounding guitars”: Focusrite Scarlett 4th Gen audio interfaces review
We deep dive with the 2i2 and 4i4 4th Gen models to find out if Focusrite’s latest audio interfaces are a good fit for guitarists
Best classical guitars 2024: nylon-string guitars for every budget
From classical, flamenco and crossover, to acoustic-electric models and beyond, these are the best nylon-string guitars around right now
Boss GT-1000 Core vs HX Stomp: which amp and effects modeler should you pick?
Which of these pedalboard-sized amp modelers should you choose? We deep dive into the fine details to find out
Looking for a sign to finally go digital? Line 6 just slashed $200 off the price of Helix Floor and LT
If you recently bought one don't worry, most retailers will refund you the difference
Best acoustic guitars under $500 in 2024: get more for your money
These sub-$500 acoustic guitars are ideal for everything from folk and indie guitar to blues and country
Best patch cables 2024: tidy up your ‘board with our pick of the best patch leads
Need to organize a messy pedalboard? Patch cables are a simple and creative cable solution for your guitar pedals
Fender Jaguar vs Mustang: What’s the difference?
We dive into the nitty gritty of differences and similarities between Fender’s unique Jaguar and Mustang models
P90s vs humbuckers: Which pickups should you choose?
We deep dive into the differences and similarities between these two powerful pickup options
Best volume pedals 2024: 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
Squier Paranormal Baritone Cabronita Telecaster review – a bargain baritone that can get properly heavy
The Squier Paranormal range’s only baritone offers some unusual sounds for explorative players at a bargain price, but is it more jack of all trades than master of one?
Quick! There are only 3 days left to take advantage of Sweetwater's unbelievable up to 80% off Cyber Week Sale
These sweet deals on guitars, pedals, and amps are still live but won’t be around for much longer
Cyber Monday Fender deals 2023: you can still get up to 50% off guitars, pedals, and amps
Cyber Monday is officially over but there is still time to grab a great saving on Fender gear
Guitar Center Cyber Monday deals 2023: for a limited time you can still get up to 40% off guitar gear
Cyber Monday is done but you can still bag some big savings on guitar gear until November 29
Cyber Monday guitar pedal deals 2023: Our expert pick of Cyber Monday stompbox offers that are still live
Your place for all the greatest Cyber Monday deals on guitar pedals, pedalboards, power supplies and more
Cyber Monday Positive Grid deals 2023: Cyber Week deals are live with saving on the Spark Go and Mini, plus 50% off BIAS software
Positive Grid's official Cyber Week sale has landed! Here's how to find the best savings on amps, software and accessories
Musician's Friend Cyber Monday deals 2023: The mega Musician's Friend sale is still live with up to 50% off
The deals you need to check out in the Musician's Friend Cyber Week sale
