Latest articles by Richard Blenkinsop
Fender ’65 Deluxe Reverb review
Some of the best cleans and pushed overdriven tones in a friendly 22W combo
Best fretless basses: get more vibrato and texture from your bass guitar
From electric to acoustic, modern to vintage, we take a look at the best fretless basses on offer
Best tube amps under $1,000: get amazing guitar tones under a grand
Level up your rig with the best tube amps under $1K from the likes of Fender, Marshall, Orange, Vox and more
Active vs passive pickups: What’s the difference?
Join us as we weight up the differences between active and passive pickups to see which is right for you
How to assemble the ultimate live acoustic guitar rig
From how to banish feedback to sweetening your tone through EQ, get yourself gig-ready now
8 ways to keep your kids interested in playing guitar
Keep outside distractions away with eight entertaining and supportive ways to help your child stick with the guitar
Best bass pickups: Improve your bass sound with options from Fender, Aguilar, Seymour Duncan and more
Step up your bottom-end game with our expert selection of pickups for upgrading your bass
Orange Learn review
An accredited course in rock guitar for newcomers and more experienced players
Singular Sound Aeros Gold Edition looper pedal review
A compact, powerful and functional loop pedal with an easy-to-read touchscreen - what's not to love?
Best tube amps under $500 in 2024: get that classic, warm tone for less money
Get great guitar tone on a budget with our pick of affordable tube amps from the likes of Blackstar, Marshall and Vox
Boss Katana vs Line 6 Catalyst: Which should you buy?
Which of these killer affordable modeling amps is the best use of your budget?
Best Gibson acoustic guitars: acoustics for all styles of player from the lauded US brand
From Depression-era classics to contemporary workhorses; have a browse of what we think are the go-to Gibson acoustics on the market
Pickup Music review 2024
Some of the most personable online guitar lessons available, suited to both beginner and experienced players
Boss RC-1 Loop Station review
One of the simplest and most reliable looper pedals on the market right now
Best parlor guitars: compact acoustics from Martin, Yamaha, Gibson and more
Diminutive and with a distinctive sound, parlor guitars are the unsung heroes of the acoustic world
Best Marshall amps: Our pick of amps for rock and beyond from Marshall's full range
From bedroom-friendly combos, to stage-ready heads, we count down the best Marshall amps you can buy right now
Alvarez AD30 review
An affordable solid-topped dreadnought that punches above its price point
Best Strat pickups: upgrade your tone with a new set of pups
Treat your prized old battle axe to a set of the best Stratocaster pickups – single coils and humbuckers included
Best modeling amps 2024: recreate iconic guitar tones with these top amplifier picks
Our pick of the best modeling amps from Boss, Fender, Line 6, Blackstar and more
Best 8-string guitars: embrace the low-end with our djent-friendly electrics for all budgets
Extend your low end beyond your wildest dreams with our selection of the best 8-string electric guitars
Best mini pedals for guitarists: our pick of space-saving effects for your pedalboard
Honey, I Shrunk The Rig! Get compact with our pick of the best mini guitar pedals
Best 7-string guitars 2024: budget-spanning picks for djent to nu-metal
Thicken up your low end with the very best 7-string guitars from Ibanez, Jackson, PRS and more
Best signature guitars 2024: top artist-endorsed guitars from Brian May, Steve Vai, EVH, Nita Strauss and more
Grab yourself a piece of gear endorsed by the artists you love with the best signature guitars from Gretsch, ESP, Ibanez and more
