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Best nylon guitar strings 2024: top picks from D'Addario, La Bella, Ernie Ball and more
By Richard Blenkinsop published
Warm and mellow to bright and snappy; we look at the best nylon guitar strings on offer
Best delay pedals 2024: classic analog and modern digital delays to give your tone new life
By Alex Lynham last updated
Whether you prefer digital or analog delay pedals, the options in this round-up will help boost your creativity on the guitar
Best reverb pedals 2024: from spring to shimmer, these are our top picks for your pedalboard
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Take a deep dive into the cavernous world of 'verb and explore the best reverb pedals for every budget
Acoustic vs electric guitar: which is better for beginner guitarists?
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
For new guitarists this is one of the biggest questions. We’re here to help you choose the right path and find the right guitar for you
5 Fender signature guitars you need to try – and 5 we can't believe they haven't made yet
By Richard Blenkinsop published
Our pick of Fender artist collaborations, plus the five players whose autographs we’d like to see adorning signature guitars in the future
Best phaser pedals 2024: our guide to this versatile modulation guitar effect
By Chris Corfield last updated
Looking to create that swirling sound effect? These are the best phaser pedals to try from MXR, Electro-Harmonix, Walrus Audio and more
Best bass amps for practice 2024: top combos for working on your chops at home
By Chris Schwarten last updated
Get the most out of your playing at home with one of these great bass practice amps
Best guitar amp headphones 2024: 10 options for when the neighbors need a break
By Amit Sharma last updated
From studio stalwarts, to fully fledged amps you wear on your head, these are the best headphones for guitar amps, from Boss, Audio-Technica and more
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