Latest articles by Richard Blenkinsop
Fender amps explained: from tubes to modeling, here's everything you need to know about Fender amplifiers
On the hunt for a new amp? Here's our guided tour of everything Fender has to offer when it comes to guitar amps
Best Telecasters 2025: the top Fender Tele electric guitars for all budgets and styles
Figure out which is the best Telecaster for you - we pay homage to Fender's iconic electric guitar
Everything you need to know about guitar cables – from what they’re made of to how they work
Get to know the science behind your guitar cables’ operation and the additional factors that can have an impact on cable performance
Best nylon guitar strings 2025: top picks from D'Addario, La Bella, Ernie Ball and more
Warm and mellow to bright and snappy; we look at the best nylon guitar strings on offer
Best delay pedals 2025: classic analog and modern digital delays to give your tone new life
Whether you prefer digital or analog delay pedals, the options in this round-up will help boost your creativity on the guitar
Best reverb pedals 2025: from spring to shimmer, these are our top picks for your pedalboard
Take a deep dive into the cavernous world of 'verb and explore the best reverb pedals for every budget
ESP vs LTD Guitars: What's the difference?
Looking for a capable guitar for playing rock or metal? We explore the history, spec and tone characteristics of ESP and its affordable sub-brand LTD
5 Fender signature guitars you need to try – and 5 we can't believe they haven't made yet
Our pick of Fender artist collaborations, plus the five players whose autographs we’d like to see adorning signature guitars in the future
Best guitar wireless systems 2025: set your playing free, from the rehearsal room to the stage
Fed up with cumbersome cables? Here's our pick of the best wireless guitar systems for every budget
Flatwound vs roundwound bass strings: What’s the difference?
Mellow and warm or bright and snappy? We look at the key differences between flatwound and roundwound bass strings
“You might not be fooled into thinking it’s a tube amp, but it’s close enough for silent practice”: Blackstar amPlug 2 FLY review
An affordable silent practice tool with three channels and three effects that covers ground for all guitarists
“If you’re a rock or metal guitarist looking to up your game, then JTC Guitar is an incredible resource”: JTC Guitar review
Some of the best video content out there to help rock and metal players hone their craft
Best looper pedals 2025: go it alone with the greatest loop pedals for practice, live performance and jamming
Whether you're writing songs or woodshedding solos, using a loop pedal will make you a better guitarist – these are the best looper pedals from Boss, TC Electronic, Line 6 and more
Fender's guitar models explained: we break down the entire Fender line-up from Player to Custom Shop
Get to know your Jazzmasters from your Jags and your Players from your Performers with our breakdown of the vast Fender catalog
Best FRFR speakers 2025: full range, flat response speakers that won't color your tone
Our pick of the best FRFR speakers for Helix, Kemper, Quad Cortex and other digital amp and effects modelers
Best beginner guitar amps 2025: top guitar amplifiers for beginners
Looking for one of the best guitar amps for beginners? We’ve rounded up our favorites for players of any style from brands including Blackstar, Orange, Boss, and more
Best budget delay pedals 2025: Get echo and slapback for not much greenback
From analog to digital, we check out the best cheap delay pedals to upgrade your 'board for less
Best electric guitar strings 2025: the finest electric guitar strings for every budget and playing style
Keep your axe feeling and sounding fresh with the best electric guitar strings on offer right now
“It delivers a lot of the classic Stingray sound and it plays like a dream”: Sterling By Music Man SUB Series Stingray Ray4 review
The most affordable take on the Stingray might just be one of the greatest budget basses money can buy
Should you play guitar with a pick or fingers? We weigh up the tone and technique benefits of both approaches
Use what you’re born with, or stick with a pick? We take a close look at the tones and techniques associated with playing guitar and bass with fingers and pick
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
Best Epiphone guitars 2025: classic Les Pauls, Flying Vs and more
From good old-fashioned Les Pauls to contemporary shred machines, we look at the best Epiphone guitars available today
Short-scale vs long-scale bass: what's the difference?
Get the lowdown on the low-end - we look at the differences between short-scale and long-scale basses
