The Big Shootout: Acoustic Guitars for Blues
The process for finding the right guitar for blues is much like the style of music itself - all about the feel....
TESTED: Our Favorite Clean Boost Pedals – No Hiss, Pure Bliss
All the boost with none of the noise....
Need A Guitar Scale Book? We Suggest One Of These 3
The best scale books are easy to read, durable enough to live in a gig bag, and contain a range of scales for players of all abilities....
Shootout: Earplugs for Musicians (WINNERS Only)
We take a look at the Best Earplugs for Musicians and find it doesn't have to cost a wedge to protect your hearing!...
Shootout: Soundproof Room Dividers (Winners Only)
If you're looking to contain your noise - or keep other people's noise out - check out our picks....
Our Favorite Strat Pickups (Passive & Active)
If you're trying to get the most out of your strat - we have the guide for you! Check out the 7 best strat pickups on the market today!...
The Big Shootout: Our Favorite Thin Neck Guitars
For when you're looking something that's fast and comfortable in the hand...
TESTED: Our Favorite Volume Pedals – Smooth Swells, No Tone Loss
Smooth sweeps across the range without affecting your tone....
The Big Shootout: Our Favorite Guitars For Jazz
The jazz guitar market is strong at every price point, with something for everyone....
TESTED: Our Favorite Loop Pedals – Loopers For Every Budget
Killer options no matter what your budget....
The Big Shootout: Guitar Slides – All Materials, All Budgets!
We walk you through all the materials and other considerations, plus our 7 favorites on the market....
Our Honest List Of The Beginner Guitars You Should Consider
We give you our top choices from acoustic to electric, for just about any style....
TESTED: Our Favorite Boost Pedals – Serious Tone Enhancement
We check out the best of the best, including some rad pedals from MXR, EHX and J. Rockett....
TESTED: Our Favorite Envelope Filter Pedals – Perfect Tones, Zero Buzz
You don't have to drop a ton to afford an envelope pedal - we give you 7 that span all budgets!...
Shootout: Guitar Amp Attenuators (WINNERS Only)
If you're looking to crank an amp head at home, you probably need our list…...
Shootout: Our Favorite Mini Guitar Amps – Big Sound, Tiny Amps
Great tones, portability and tons of features. Check out our guide to the best options on the market....
Yes, there are GREAT Budget Guitar Amps – Here’s Our Picks
To find the best budget guitar amps you really don't need to spend a fortune. Check out our roundup to learn all about our favorites!...
The Big Shootout: High-End Acoustic Guitars – Approaching Perfection
In our roundup of the best high-end acoustic guitars, we find the journey is quite personal but the reward is high-end!...
TESTED: Our Favorite Flanger Pedals – The Art of Modulation
Getting flange right can make your tone truly magical - we bring you the best on the market....
TESTED: Our Favorite Semi-Hollow Guitars
In our round up of the best semi hollow guitars on the market, we find that you can get an awesome guitar at about any price....
TESTED: Our Favorite Thin-Neck Acoustic Guitars
Never fear! We've scoured the market to solve your issue - check out our choices for the best thin neck acoustic guitars available today!...
So Many AWESOME Acoustic Guitars Under $1000
We run down our list of the 7 Best Acoustic Guitars Under $1000, and find you can get a lot of guitar in this intermediate market!...
The Big Shootout: Our Favorite Marshall Amps
We run down our picks for the 7 best Marshall amps, and find this classic amp maker has something to fit every budget!...
Our Favorite Humbucker Pickups For Each Style And Budget
We're sure you'll find something in our selection to elevate your tone to new heights....
TESTED: Our Favorite Tremolo Pedals
We check out the Best Tremolo Pedals, including some killer options from Keeley, Behringer and of course Strymon....
Active Begone! Our Picks Of Passive Pickups for Metal
We round up our 7 top choices for the best passive pickups for metal - you don't need an active pickup to chug!...
Shootout: Our Favorite Strap Locks – Protect That Axe!
Protect your guitar with these handy strap locks from Fender, Schaller, D'Addario and more....
The Big Shootout: Our Favorite Klon Clones
If you want that Klon Centaur sound but can't afford $$$$......
TESTED: Our Favorite EQ Pedals To Shape Your Tone
There's a whole lot you can do with an EQ pedal - and there's a whole lot of great models to choose from too....
TESTED: Our Favorite Fuzz Pedals – Hendrix in a box!
Our guide to the best fuzz peals for all budgets runs you through a variety of options, from germanium to silicon transistors and beyond!...
The Big Shootout: Our Favorite Combo Amps – Power, Performance, and Portability
A convenient way to practice, record, and even perform live....
The Big Shootout: Our Favorite Fender Amps
We take a look at our 7 picks of the best Fender guitar amps on the market - there's a lot to choose from!...
TESTED: Our Favorite Octave Pedals
It's a buyer's market - you can get a killer octave pedal at any budget....
TESTED: Our Favorite Compressor Pedals (for punchy cleans!)
We round up the Best Compressor Pedals on the market today, and find you can give your clean tone punch at any price point!...
Need A Distortion Pedal? Our Picks For Classic Rock, Metal and More
One thing is for sure - today's distortion pedals can give you a lot of gain for not too much money....
TESTED: Our Favorite Wah Pedals for All Budgets
In our roundup of the Best Wah Pedals on the market today, we find there are killer options at every price point....
Shootout: Electric Guitars for Shredding – Power, Precision, and Playability
Almost all shred guitars have three things in common - playability, hot pickups, and aggressive styling....
Shootout: Our Favorite Headless Guitars – Ergonomics at any price!
Ergonomic goodness at any price....
TESTED: Our Favorite Small Guitar Amps (and how to choose)
You might be surprised - you can actually get quite a range of tones in these little packages....
High Gain Heaven – Metal Guitar Amp Shootout
From budget micro heads to the grand daddy - the 5150....
Shootout: Distortion Pedals For Metal (Winners Only)
Turn even the tamest amp into a snarling beast....
Start Here For Beginner Guitar Amps
We run down our list of the 7 Best Beginner Guitar Amps, and find you can get a lot of amp at a beginner budget!...
TESTED: Our Favorite Thin Body/Thinline Acoustics
A more comfortable playing experience - without sacrificing tone....
The Big Shootout: Microphones for Recording Acoustic Guitar
If you're looking for killer acoustic recordings, you'll love our list of the Best Microphones for Recording Acoustic Guitar!...
The Big Shootout: Guitar Tuners (Tune Fast!)
7 options from budget favorites to the best pro level units on the market....
TESTED: Our Favorite 12-String Guitars – Acoustic And Electric!
Find jangle for all budgets from Guild, Epiphone, Taylor and more....
The Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster Delivers True Hybrid Performance For Everyone
Fender's Acoustasonic series really kicked up a storm on release, bringing a new feel to classic models. We check out the player tele....
You can get a GREAT amp under $500 (our picks)
We round up the Best Amps Under $500, and find a ton of great sounds and features - without having to take out a loan!...
Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Review
When you're ready to step up from the Bullet series, the Squier Affinity series is ready for you! We review the Affinity Series Tele!...
SHOOTOUT: Beginner Electric Guitars (winners only)
The three things beginners above all need - playability, comfort, and build quality....
SHOOTOUT: Wireless Guitar Systems (WINNERS Only)
We look at the Best Wireless Guitar Systems on the market today - and find you can keep your tone on the go at about any price point!...
The Big Shootout: Our Favorite Electric Guitars
Playability, clarity, build quality, and style - the four fundamental pillars....
7 Guitar Chord Books You Should Consider
A valuable resource for guitar players of all ages and abilities. Check out our favorites....
5 Cheap Les Pauls You Should Look At
With options from Epiphone, Kramer, Jackson and more, you're really spoiled for choice....
Our Favorite Light Touch Acoustic Guitar Strings for Beginners
Comfort, longevity, and consistency of tone from Elixir, Ernie Ball and more....
Our Favorite Electric Guitar Strings for Beginners – Comfort, Longevity, and Tone
Don't make the mistake of thinking all guitar strings are the same....
The Big Shootout: Our Favorite Amps for Jazz Guitar
How clean can you get? Really, really, really clean....
The Big Shootout: Our Favorite Ibanez Guitars
You might be surprised to learn that some of the best Ibanez guitars aren't actually shredders - Check out our roundup to learn more!...
The Big Shootout: Our Favorite Intermediate Electric Guitars
We give you our picks for the Best Intermediate Electric Guitars on the market today - and show you how to choose!...
The Big Shootout: Our Favorite Telecasters with Humbuckers
We run down our 7 top choices for the best telecaster with humbuckers - with guitars at any budget and any style!...
The Big Shootout: Our Favorite Amps for Telecasters
The best amps for Telecasters share one common trait - they all allow the natural character of the guitar to take the spotlight!...
Shootout: Electric Guitars for Country – Crisp Tones and Classic Style
From classic twang to modern country magic, our list has something for everyone....
TESTED: Our Favorite Flying V Shaped Guitars
The best Flying V style guitars find common ground in their styling, attitude, and their playability. Check out our favorites in this guide!...
The Big Shootout: Our Favorite Strat Copies
The best Strat copies may all look similar, but you might find yourself surprised to learn that there are options to suit every player!...
Shootout: 5-Watt Tube Amps (WINNERS Only)
What separates the best from the rest is simple - character. What they lack in power, these amps make up for in personality....
The Big Shootout: Acoustic Guitars for Country
The secret to finding the right guitar for country is to look for a blend of clarity, punch, and of course, style....
Shootout: Electric Guitars for Blues – From Sweet Sustain to Gritty Growl
An important first step in inspiring your playing and elevating your blues experience....
Winners: Busking Amp Shootout (and buyers guide)
Our hot take: portability and flexible power arrangements are the most important features to look for....
Shootout: Our Favorite Strats with Humbuckers – Uncompromising Tone, Classic Design
The best Strats with humbuckers share one thing in common - they bridge the gap between vintage style and extreme tonal versatility...
Yes, you can get GREAT guitar amps under $200 (our budget picks)
You might be surprised to learn that when it comes to the best amps under $200, there's no need to compromise on quality, tones, or features!...
We Check Out Some Seriously Weird Guitar Pedals – Tools for Unique Tones
If you're looking to make some sounds that no one has made before, you're in the right place....
SHOOTOUT: Drum Machines for Guitarists (Winners Only)
Including top rated models from Alesis, Singular Sound, Elektron and more....
5 Stratocaster Bridges You Should Consider
One of the first Strat mods people tend to do is upgrading the bridge - we walk you through our picks for the 5 best Stratocaster bridges....
The Big Shootout: Explorer-Style Guitars – Same Vibe, New Thrills
Looking for something different to the Gibson/Epiphone classics? Check out our top 7 best Explorer style guitars!...
TESTED: Our Favorite Harmonizer Pedals – Zero-Latency Wonders
Definitely a market where you get a lot of flavor for just about any budget....
Shootout: Guitar Humidifiers (WINNERS Only)
Protect your acoustic from the elements....
The Big Shootout: Fingerstyle Guitars (All Budgets)
If you're looking for a fingerstyle guitar, we got you....
Shootout: Guitar Amps with Bluetooth (WINNERS Only)
We run down our top picks for the best guitar amps with bluetooth - a new development in the amp world but a popular one....
Shootout: Guitar Pedal Switchers (WINNERS Only)
A market full of options from basic to all-the-bells-and-whistles....
TESTED: Our Favorite Baritone Acoustic Guitars
If you're trying to get low - real low - we've got you covered....
TESTED: Our Favorite Tap Tempo Delay Pedals
Models for all pockets and pedal board sizes...
The Big Shootout: Our Favorite Telecaster Copies
Regardless of your budget, they all nail that twang....
The Big Shootout: Classical Guitars – All Budgets, All Abilities
From Cordoba to Taylor to Yamaha - you can get an amazing instrument at any budget....
TESTED: Our Favorite Multi-Effect Pedals – All Your FX in One
In an age when everyone's upsizing their sound and downsizing their rig, we look at 7 of the best multi-effect pedals at all budgets....
Our Favorite Telecaster Pickups (Active & Passive)
The Best Telecaster Pickups will allow you to take what you like about a telecaster's tone and turn it up! Check out our picks....
7 Guitar Pedal Power Supplies You Should Consider
Spending a little more goes a long way in getting clean power....
So Many SHREDDING Guitars for Metal under $1,000 – Our Choices
We round up the Best Metal Guitars Under $1000, and find you can get some advanced chug for intermediate money....
The Big Shootout: Guitar Straps (With Comfort in Focus!)
We check out the best guitars straps on the market, and find that comfort doesn't have to be expensive, or plain!...
TESTED: Our Favorite Overdrive Pedals For Every Budget!
Killer pedals at every price point....
TESTED: Our Favorite Chorus Pedals
With chorus pedals making a comeback, your choices can be boutique or cheap and cheerful....
Shootout: Our Favorite Metronomes (That Are Easy to Use)
The best metronomes for guitarists offer a variety of tempos and time signatures - all in a small affordable package!...
The Big Shootout: Our Favorite Guitar Cables – Leads and Patch Cables for Electric, Acoustic and Bass guitar
If you're serious about your tone, upgrade your wires....
It’s Easy to See Why The Squier Bullet Strat HT Has Been Popular For Years
Fender's Squier bullet range has been a popular choice for beginner guitarists for decades - and it's easy to see why! We review the strat....
Fender American Acoustasonic Jazzmaster Review
Fender's new Acoustasonic line is causing something of a stir for it's unique take on several classics. We review the Jazzmaster....
ESP LTD EC-1000 Electric Guitar Review
LTD have been making outstanding intermediate guitars for the hard rock and metal genres for years, and the EC-1000 is no exception....
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen Review
Focusrite really revolutionized home recording with the Scarlett series, bringing high performance at a low price to your bedroom....
Fender Player Plus Meteora HH Review
With the Player Plus Meteora HH, Fender is giving us something we're not used to seeing, but with a sound that's all Fender!...