Guitar Gear

“It just works. Remarkably well. Invisibly so”: Shure GLXD16+ wireless guitar system review

Best guitar capos 2026: 6 expert-tested options for acoustic and electric players

Best patch cables 2026: top picks for your pedalboard

I’ve found 11 amazing Big Deal Days deals for guitar players - and they’re all $20 or less

Stock up on guitar strings from just $4.99 a pack with these mega multipack guitar string deals in the Amazon Big Deal Days sale

Chibson pokes fun at Fender’s Stratocaster copyright campaign with Cease & Desist control knobs – and they go to 11

MusicNomad is on a quest to make guitar setups simple – combining tools, education, and step-by-step guidance for beginners and pros alike

“A game-changer? In some ways, absolutely”: Steadfast Stopbar review

Fender says it’s solved single-coil hum issues with a new breakthrough – and it could change the playing experience forever

JHS Pedals turned EHX’s Flerb into a meme – now it’s put its own spin on the divisive effect

Best pedalboards 2025: perfect platforms for your pedals, tested

Boss EX-4 Effects Expander review

Best pedalboard power supplies 2026: expert-reviewed power for pedal nerds

"Takes the fight to Darkglass with a very distinct character of its own": EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls Bass Odyssey review

"Tonex sounds wrapped in a worthwhile, but imperfect floorboard": IK Multimedia Tonex Board review

Josh Scott of JHS Pedals is selling a treasure trove of rare pedals and prototypes in new Reverb store

"It sounds the business”: Mad Professor Super Black Mini review

JHS Pedals crams the Morning Glory and Notaklön into one unit – and you don’t have to build it yourself

“A tidy little gig-and-studio combo with the tone of a rarified era”: Fender ’62 Deluxe Amp review

Best amps for metal 2026: tried and tested metal amps for heavy guitar tones

Best guitar amp headphones 2026: expert-approved cans for silent practice

Best headphone amps for guitar 2026: silent practice solutions

Best bass amps for practice 2026: tried and tested desktop and combo amps for home use

Best beginner guitar amps 2026: my top picks from over a decade working in music retail

Best practice amps 2026: combos and mini amps tested by experts

Best guitar amps 2026: tube, solid-state, and modeling amplifiers for all levels and budgets

Joe Bonamassa goes digital with the first ever Fender Tone Master signature amp

Alt-rock fans, rejoice – Kim Gordon’s signature Fender Jazzmaster is finally here

Ibanez goes Super Saiyan with surprise Dragon Ball Z collection – complete with a custom Tube Screamer

Fender responds to rumours of layoffs after WARN notice

“We felt that we needed that crown jewel”: Rick Nielsen’s five-neck Hamer smashes estimate at auction

The tale of George Michael’s Faith Gretsch – an icon of ’80s pop

Looking to start your metal guitar journey? The Ibanez GIO RG range will get you set up and shredding in no time

RKS Guitars’ Ravi Sawhney on the late Dave Mason’s musical legacy – and how it lives on in the guitar brand they founded

“I’m so happy that the playability has escaped any sense of compromise”: Cort KX500 Pale Moon review

Gretsch G6134T-58 Limited Edition Penguin with String-Thru Bigsby review

Playing through a modeler? I've tested 15 pairs of studio headphones, and 2 of my favorite cans are on sale for Prime Day

If you want to sound better live, three of our top-rated in-ear monitors just got some mega discounts in the Thomann In-Ear Days sale - save up to 30% on pro-level live sound

Best in-ear monitors for guitar players 2025: stay in tune and on time

“The best wireless headphones for musicians you can buy right now, despite a few flaws”: Yamaha YH-WL500 review

“Some of the finest sounding IEMs”: Ultimate Ears Pro UE 150, UE 250, UE 350 In-Ear Monitors review

“A handy addition to your pedalboard if you're playing shows with poor monitoring”: Cloudvocal EverSync Wireless IEM review

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

CloudVocal’s EverSync wireless in-ear monitor system delivers high-quality, low-latency monitoring in a compact, pedalboard-friendly design

Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2 review: the only headphones you need for guitar, studio and everyday use?

“At $25, having one in your back pocket to spark ideas seems like a bit of a no-brainer”: Devi Ever : fx Plugins review

"Expensive, but it may be the only guitar plugin you ever need": Line 6 Helix Stadium Native review

Are apps ruining guitar gear? We argue for and against the trend that has taken over practice amps

What are impulse responses? A guitarist’s guide to the secret sauce of great guitar tone

"You’ll be making your first songs in no time": 7 steps to record your guitar in GarageBand

Line 6 launches free Helix Stadium plugin: every amp and effect you can play at zero cost

Best guitar plugins 2026: my top plugins to level up your recorded guitar tones

IK Multimedia makes 9 elusive lost era Fender amps available as a TONEX plugin

“A must-have producer’s plugin for how much ground it covers”: MixWave Yvette Young Plugin review

Best guitar audio interfaces 2026: tried and tested for low latency

Neko Engineering unveils the NAM-compatible wireless studio tool that fits in your pocket

I've spent hundreds of hours tracking guitars, and with up to 50% off in Sweetwater's studio and recording sale, here's what I'd buy

Best FRFR speakers 2026: transparent tone for multi-effects and amp modelers

"Try to put yourself in the mindset of a music listener, not a music maker": Record better guitars at home with 8 of my pro tips

Best impulse responses: the secret sauce of great recorded guitar tone

Best microphones for recording guitar 2026: capture your acoustic or electric playing perfectly with these top-flight mics for every occasion

Why Fender just launched its own recording software – and what sets it apart for guitarists

These 5 audio interfaces came out on top in my testing gauntlet, and now they're all on sale with a hefty Black Friday discount – including $200 off a UA Apollo