Latest articles by Richard Blenkinsop
Best modeling amps 2025: 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 2025: 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 2025: 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 2025: 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 2025: 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
Best Blackstar amps 2025: Everything from practice amps to studio quality gear
From digital to tube; traditional to modern, we look at the best Blackstar guitar amps currently on offer
Best Orange amps 2025: Add a splash of color to your playing with our pick of Orange amps
We delve into a brightly colored British institution by browsing the best Orange amps on the market
Best guitar tuner apps 2025: top free and paid options
Our list of the best guitar tuner apps for musicians on the move
Best distortion pedals for bass 2025: thicken up your low end with these aggressive bass stompboxes
Browse our choice of the gnarliest distortion pedals for bass from Darkglass, Fender, Source Audio and more
Best guitars for indie rock 2025: iconic brands and signature sounds from Fender, Rickenbacker and more
Grab your skinny jeans, paisley shirts and Wayfarer sunglasses, as we take a look at the best guitars for indie rock currently on the market
Guitareo review 2025
A detailed selection of well presented guitar tuition videos that make learning fun for beginners and beyond
Best acoustic guitar pedals 2025: essential pedals to transform your acoustic tone and boost creativity
Our guide to the best acoustic guitar pedals for creativity, great live tone and banishing feedback, with top picks from the likes of LR Baggs, Fishman and MXR
Boss Katana 50 MKII review
One of the most popular modelling amps around gets the perfect upgrade
Ibanez miKro GRGM21 review
A small, portable electric guitar that’s perfect for kids and grown-ups on the move
