Latest articles by Matt McCracken
Best amps for metal 2025: our top picks for high-gain heroes
These powerhouse metal amps from PRS, Orange, Friedman, EVH, and more will have you primed to seek and destroy
"Packed full of great sounds and options yet easy to navigate": NUX MG-300
Could this budget-friendly multi-effects pedal be the perfect match for the beginner guitar player who wants loads of tones on tap?
One of our favorite practice amps is 10% off and there's free shipping on everything in Positive Grid’s massive guitar month sale
Get your hands on some of the world’s most popular smart and desktop amps for less over at Positive Grid
“Completely shatters the expectations for a guitar geared toward modern metal”: PRS SE Mark Holcomb SVN review
The Periphery guitarist’s signature model gives lovers of the low-end great specs and playability at a lower cost. We find out if it’s more than just a djent machine.
Gibson Les Paul vs Fender Stratocaster: Which is right for you?
We put these two titans of tone head to head, deep-diving into their similarities and differences so you can be sure you’re purchasing the right guitar
I use Helix Native every day for practice and recording and Line 6 just slashed $160 off the price
Line 6’s superb amp sim and effects software just got an absolutely humongous discount
Waves just dropped loads of its plugins back to Black Friday prices – record better guitar tones from just $9.99
We've hand-picked 7 essential (and discounted) plugins that will massively improve your home guitar recordings
Best guitar tuners 2025: chromatic, polyphonic, and strobe options
Find the best guitar tuner whatever your budget, with our top picks from the likes of Boss, Korg, TC Electronic and D’Addario
You can now get the coveted sound of a Gibson Les Paul for a whole lot less - save a mammoth $600 in the Musician’s Friend Guitar Fest sale
Get big money off huge brands like Gibson, Fender, Boss, Line 6 and more in this impressive sale
Should you replace or upgrade your guitar? Fender just gave you the answer with a whopping 20% off official parts and pickups
Here are the four discounted upgrades we'd choose from the official Fender shop
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 2025: 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 patch cables 2025: 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
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?
