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Strymon Iridium on a wooden surface

Best pedal amps 2024: big sounds in a small package

By Chris Schwarten last updated

Here are the best small-yet-mighty pedal amp options from top brands such as Blackstar, Strymon, Universal Audio and more - including our pick of amp simulator pedals

Effects & Pedals
Martin Guitars SC-13E leaning against a brick wall

Best Martin guitars 2024: we rank the legendary acoustics of an industry icon

By Matt McCracken last updated

Our expert pick of the best Martin acoustics from one of the oldest instrument makers on the planet

Acoustic Guitars
Overhead shot of a pedalboard belonging to Marcus King

Best pedalboards 2024: budget-spanning picks to help organize your guitar effects

By Jonathan Horsley last updated

Get the best from your effects with expert-recommended 'boards from Pedaltrain, Voodoo Labs, Boss, and more

Pedalboards
Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Jet Bass guitar on a black background

Best budget bass guitars 2024: our top pick of basses under $500/£500

By Richard Blenkinsop last updated

Need to tackle the low-end on a budget? Not to worry, our experts have run the rule over our favourite bass guitars that come in under $500/£500

Bass Guitars
A Fender The Bends compressor pedal on a wooden floor

Best compressor pedals 2024: tame your tone's dynamics with compression

By Jonathan Horsley last updated

With great options from Boss, Keeley, MXR, and more, there has never been a better time to add a comp pedal to your 'board

Effects & Pedals
Boss Acoustic Singer Live on a wooden floor

​​Best acoustic guitar amps 2024: let your acoustic tone shine

By Chris Corfield last updated

Our expert pick of acoustic amplifiers for all budgets, from Boss, AER, Fender and others

Acoustic Amps
Best P-90 pickups: Close up of Gibson Non-Reverse Firebird Studio with three P-90 pickups

Best P-90 pickups 2024: Rejuvenate your guitar tone with a fresh set of P-90s covering various price points and styles

By Daryl Robertson last updated

The P-90 is one of the most versatile single coil pickups ever made and here's the very best from Seymour Duncan, Fishman, Mojotone and more

Guitar Pickups
The headstocks of a variety of electric guitars and basses in a multi-guitar stand

Best guitar stands and guitar hangers 2024: options for single and multiple acoustic and electric guitars

By Chris Corfield last updated

Hang about! These are the best stands and hangers for your guitars right now

Accessories
Fake plastic ear with a swirl of earplugs on cords surrounding it

Best earplugs for musicians 2024: guitarist-friendly plugs to suit every budget

By Chris Corfield last updated

Our pick of the best affordable earplugs to protect your hearing from the din of the rehearsal room to the stage

Headphones
Orange and Black Supro Delta King 12 amp on a wooden floor in front of a white wood-paneled wall

Best tube amps 2024: unlock incredible tone with our pick of the greatest tube amps you can buy right now

By Simon Fellows last updated

There isn’t anything quite like a real tube amp. Bathe in warm, organic tones with our pick of tube amps from Fender, Mesa/Boogie, Vox, Tone King, Orange, Supro and more

Guitars
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