Latest articles by Ross Holder
Best travel guitars 2024: top acoustic and electric travel guitars for portability and performance
Top travel guitar choices and buying advice for musicians on the move
5 signs your guitar cable needs replacing (and 6 ways to make it last longer)
Assess the health of your cables with our guide to the warning signs, plus our maintenance tips to extend their life
Best beginner bass guitars 2024: starter basses for beginners
The best beginner basses for young players, newcomers and the budget-conscious – featuring Yamaha, Squier, Ibanez and more
Best bass cabinets 2024: achieve your best tone yet with the perfect bass cab
From Fender to Ampeg, pick the best bass cabinet to bring your desired tone to life
Squier Affinity Stratocaster FMT HSS review: a budget Strat that has plenty of tones to match its sizzling aesthetic
Squier is at it again offering an attractive and affordable flame maple option on a perennial classic
Squier Classic Vibe ‘70s Telecaster Thinline review
Squier is reviving a ‘70s classic with this affordable, versatile, eye-catching version of Fender’s increasingly popular semi-hollow Telecaster
Best bass strings: Get the best tone, feel and lifespan from your bass guitar with these string sets
Our expert pick of strings to bring the low-end thunder from Ernie Ball, D’Addario, Rotosound and more
Best left-handed guitars: Top electric and acoustic choices from Fender, PRS, Squier and more
We’re showing the lefties some love with our expert pick of the best left-handed guitars. Read on to find your perfect match…
Best Fender acoustic guitars: Our top picks from Fender’s expansive range of acoustics
Whether you’re looking for an impressive jack-of-all-trades or a miniature dreadnought, Fender has an acoustic for you
