Buying Guides

You don’t need to sacrifice tone to practice quietly with our expert pick of the best headphone amps for guitar players

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

Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players

Know your piezos from your transducers and experience the best of both worlds with models for beginners to pros and for every budget

The grandfather of acoustic guitars – our top parlor guitar picks from Gibson, Martin, Yamaha, and more

These sub-$500 acoustic guitars are ideal for everything from folk and indie guitar to blues and country

The best beginner basses for young players, newcomers and the budget-conscious – featuring Yamaha, Squier, Ibanez and more

Top picks from the best acoustic guitar string brands including Ernie Ball, D’Addario, Elixir, and more

Turn it up with our pick of the best guitar volume pedals from Lehle, Ernie Ball, Boss, and more

Our pick of the best guitars under $500, with top choices from Squier, Epiphone, Schecter, and more