Latest articles by Matt McCracken
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
The Musician’s Friend Presidents’ Day sale has just dropped, with up to 40% off an array of amazing guitar gear
Get yourself some serious discounts on big brands like Fender, Gibson, Line 6, Jackson, and loads more
Best amps for pedals: maximize your tone with our choice of the best pedal platforms
Unleash the potential of your pedalboard with these high headroom amplifiers from Fender, Roland, Orange, and more
Unlock 50% off Fender Play annual subscriptions and get a two-week free trial with this mega-deal
Master the guitar with Fender Play’s expert tuition, now at half price for a year’s worth of lessons
Best octave pedals: fast track your way to fat guitar tone with these powerful pedalboard additions
Make your riffs slap harder and solos fly higher with our expert selection of the best octave pedals you can buy today
Positive Grid OMNYSS review
Designed for sonic explorers, Positive Grid’s OMNYSS takes your guitar tone to hitherto unimagined realms
Best budget reverb pedals: wallet-friendly ‘board buys for the thrifty guitar player
Get your hands on a cheap reverb pedal with offerings from Fender, TC Electronic, JHS, Electro Harmonix and more
Save up to $200 on a stylish, top-performing electric, bass or acoustic guitar with these Cyber Monday-beating Epiphone deals
Save big on a wide range of the company's models – from basses to 'Bursts
Quick! These 8 Harley Benton guitars just got even cheaper for Cyber Monday
Save even more on these brilliant-value guitars in Thomann’s Cyber Week sale – electrics, acoustics, and bass included
Unplug in style with these top-tier Cyber Weekend acoustic guitar deals
Save up to $800 on top-selling models from Gibson, Fender, Epiphone, Breedlove, Yamaha and more
Looking for a beginner electric guitar? You won't go wrong with these fantastic Cyber Monday deals
Save up to $130 on stellar, easy-playing models from Squier, Epiphone, EVH, Gretsch, Donner and more
Last chance! The Positive Grid Black Friday sale has been extended, with just a few more hours to grab a great deal
Get massive discounts on some amazing practice amps and powerful recording software
Get yourself up to $100 off TC Electronic pedals over at Sweetwater - but only whilst stocks last
Steal yourself a deal with these brilliant stompboxes, including overdrive, distortion, multi-effects, and reverb pedals
You can still save $450 on these stunning limited-edition D'Angelico semi-hollow guitars in this crazy post-Black Friday deal
Grab yourself a huge saving on some serious guitar eye candy
Shopping for guitar gear this Black Friday? These 7 sales are unmissable
These are the only guitar sales you need to check out today
Can’t wait for Black Friday? Grab yourself 15% off a huge selection of guitars, amps, and effects at Guitar Center right now
Treat yourself to an early Black Friday deal with prices slashed on big brands like Martin, EVH, Ibanez, and more
Epiphone Les Paul Studio review
A no-nonsense hard-rocker that's outstanding value for money
Best guitar strings for metal 2024: our top string picks for the metalheads
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
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
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
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
Get the true sound of your rig with the best guitar cabs from Marshall, Orange, Fender, and more
