Buying Guides

From extra heavy acrylic picks to surprisingly slim signature options by Dunlop, Ernie Ball, D’Addario and more

Keep your low-end punchy and your bank balance healthy with our pick of the best budget bass amps from Fender, Orange, Ampeg and beyond!

So you're a budding guitarist? Get started with our pick of the best beginner electric guitars from Squier, Yamaha, and Epiphone

Treat them right this Christmas with our pick of the 46 must-have guitar items, essential accessories, clever gadgets and instruments for every budget

From beginner practice amps to touring-grade tube combos, these are the best amplifiers from the industry's most famous brand

Show your bass-playing buddy, parent, or partner some love this Christmas with 22 brilliant gift ideas for bass players

Our guide to the finest sounding effects pedals for bass players, including fuzz, compressors and multi-effects

The ultimate tube, solid state, and modeling combo amps for every genre, from Motown to metal and everything in between

From extended-range guitars to Flying Vs, here's our pick of killer metal guitars from Jackson, ESP, Ibanez, and more

We've played epic affordable six-strings from Epiphone, Taylor, Fender, Yamaha and more – read on for our best beginner acoustic guitar recommendations and watch our video demos