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Best combo amps 2025: the best all-in-one amps for every budget
By Matt McCracken last updated
The ultimate tube, solid state, and modeling combo amps for every genre, from Motown to metal and everything in between
Best metal guitars 2025: hell-raising electrics for shredders on any budget
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
From extended-range guitars to Flying Vs, here's our pick of killer metal guitars from Jackson, ESP, Ibanez, and more
Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2025: top picks for new players, reviewed and demoed by experts
By Daryl Robertson last updated
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
Best baritone guitars 2025: pick up the slack with these long scale guitars
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Get low with our expert pick of the best baritone guitars from PRS, Gretsch, Chapman, Jackson, and loads more
Best ukuleles for beginners 2025: top picks from soprano to tenor
By Simon Fellows last updated
The best beginner ukuleles from Fender, Epiphone, Martin, Kala, Gretsch and more – prices starting from $30
Best guitars for jazz 2025: smooth swinging options for jazz cats
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
From archtops to solid bodies, these are the best jazz guitars on the market today from top brands like D’Angelico, Gibson, Squier, and more
Best MIDI foot controllers 2025: seamless transitions for amps, pedals, rack effects, and more
By Joe Dean last updated
Our favorite MIDI controllers for guitar cover all levels and budgets, with models from Gig Rig, Fender, Boss, Electro-Harmonix, and more
Best overdrive pedals 2025: explore which drive pedal is right for you
By Alex Lynham last updated
Overdrive is one of the most essential guitar effects pedals. These are our top picks for every budget
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