Latest articles by Matt McCracken
Get your summer strum on with a massive 20% off select Fender ukuleles
Grab yourself some serious savings on ukuleles over at the Fender website, but only whilst stocks last
Positive Grid Spark GO review
Positive Grid enters new territory with its pocket-sized amp that's packed with features
Types of guitar bridges explained
Everything you need to know about the different types of fixed bridges and tremolos available for your guitar – plus the pros and cons of each one
Best guitar amps under $1,000 in 2025: 9 top combo amps and heads
Looking for the best-sounding guitar amps under a grand? We’ve got you covered…
5 reasons why you should buy a modeling amp over a tube amp
Has digital really won the amp war? We delve into all the reasons you’d be better off with a modeling amp
Best modulation pedals 2025: our pick of the best mod effects from subtle to spectacular
Get into the captivating world of modulation pedals with these top choices from Strymon, Boss, EHX, Universal Audio, and more
Celebrate Father’s Day with irresistible free gifts and money off Positive Grid’s Spark amps and BIAS software
Unleash great tone with these incredible Father’s Day deals on Spark, Spark Mini, Spark GO, BIAS software, and more
Get yourself up to 35% off loads of guitar gear in the massive Guitar Center Memorial Day sale
With huge discounts on big brands, now’s your chance to save money on Fender, Gibson, Schecter, PRS, Boss and loads more
Save up to 40% on a huge range of guitar gear with the Musician’s Friend Memorial Day sale
These Memorial Day deals see hundreds of dollars off top brands like Fender, Gibson, PRS, Boss, Universal Audio, and more
Best resonator guitars 2025: our pick of the best dobro guitars for blues, bluegrass and country
Release your inner hound dog with these super strummers from Gretsch, Epiphone, Fender and more
Best electric guitar pickups 2025: upgrade your tone with single-coils, P90s, humbuckers, and more
We’ve rounded up the best electric guitar pickups available on the market right now for a range of budgets, including models from Seymour Duncan, DiMarzio, and more.
Best guitars for shredding 2025: unleash your inner guitar god with these supersonic six strings
Shred the competition with our pick of the finest face-melting axes from Ibanez, Charvel, ESP, Schecter, and more
Guitar Center’s Guitar-A-Thon has landed, promising up to 20% off the hottest guitar gear
Get your hands on some super savings with Fender, Gibson, Epiphone, and loads more
Strymon BigSky vs Strymon BlueSky: which reverb is best for your 'board?
We put two of Strymon’s top-tier pedals head to head
Best guitar apps 2025: top choices for learning, tuning, recording and more
Enhance your technique with our pick of the best guitar apps for the modern player
Here's your last chance to save a massive 50% on Line 6 Helix Native in its spring software sale
Get your paws on some of the best amp and effects modeling software around with these tempting spring deals
Guitar neck profiles explained: find your perfect playing partner
Discover more about how your guitar neck profile affects your guitar’s playability
Save big on Player Series bundles with up to $180 off in Fender’s Spring Sale
Take a tasty discount when you bundle Fender’s renowned Player and Player Plus guitars with some awesome accessories
5 alternatives to the DigiTech Bad Monkey that you can actually afford
Swerve the hype and bag yourself a bargain whilst everyone's attention is elsewhere
Vidami Blue review
Not your usual kind of guitar pedal, this Bluetooth-powered stompbox streamlines your workflow with rapid-fire guitar tracking and intuitive video learning
Get a month of Guitar Tricks online lessons for just $1
This exclusive offer for Guitar World readers gives you access to over 11,000 lessons – all for less than the cost of some new guitar picks
Best pickups for metal 2025: our guide to upgrading for high gain heaven
Looking for more firepower? Our round-up of the best pickups for metal guitarists has you covered…
Don't miss out on a huge $300 off the excellent Universal Audio OX Amp Top Box at Guitar Center
Get perfect guitar tones for less with this powerful reactive load box that’s ideal for studio and stage work
