Matt McCracken
Matt is a Junior Deals Writer here at Guitar World. He regularly tests and reviews music gear with a focus on guitars, amps, pedals, modelers, and pretty much anything else guitar-related. Responsible for over 60 buying guides, a large part of his role is helping guitarists find the best deals on gear. Matt worked in music retail for 5 years at Dawsons Music and Northwest Guitars and has written for various music sites including MusicRadar, Guitar Player, Guitar.com, Ultimate Guitar, and Thomann’s t.blog.
A regularly gigging guitarist with over 20 years of experience playing live and writing and recording in bands, he's performed everything from jazz to djent, gigging all over the UK in more dingy venues than you can shake a drop-tuned guitar at. When he's not holed up in his home studio recording new songs or tweaking pedal settings, you’ll find him making a racket with Northern noise hounds JACKALS.
Latest articles by Matt McCracken
Best guitar strings for metal 2024: our top string picks for the metalheads
By Matt McCracken last updated
Whether you’re into death metal or djent, the best guitar strings for metal will always deliver
Best acoustic guitar strings for beginners 2024: Our top choices for getting to grips with acoustic guitar
By Matt McCracken last updated
Entering the world of acoustic guitar can be daunting, so make sure you get off on the front foot with the best beginner acoustic guitar strings
Best electric guitars under $300: high quality at a low price
By Matt McCracken last updated
The best electric guitars under $300 prove that you don’t have to spend big to get a high-quality instrument
Best 5-string bass guitars: all of the options from budget to boutique
By Matt McCracken published
Get lower with the best 5-string bass guitars from Yamaha, Fender, Ibanez, and more!
Best guitar cabinets 2024: expand upon your sound with the right cab
By Matt McCracken published
Get the true sound of your rig with the best guitar cabs from Marshall, Orange, Fender, and more
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