Buying Guides

Our pick of the best multi-fx pedals from Neural DSP, Kemper, Line 6, Boss, and more

From studio stalwarts, to fully fledged amps you wear on your head, these are the best headphones for guitar amps

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