Buyers Guides

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.

In our review of the best guitars for jazz, we find the jazz guitar market is strong at every price point, with something for everyone.

In our review of the best guitar pedal power supplies, we find that spending a little more goes a long way in getting clean power.

If you’re looking for a balls to the wall rock sound, you’re looking for a Les Paul style guitar! We run through 7 of the best!

We look at the best guitar stools on the market today, and find you really shouldn’t skimp out on picking up the best guitar chair for you!

In our overview of the best overdrive pedals on the market today, we find there are killer pedals at every price point!

In our roundup of the Best Wah Pedals on the market today, we find there are killer options at every price point.

In our round up of the best acoustic guitars under $500, we find a crowded market with some very clear winners!

In our roundup of the best electric guitars under $500, we find the market offers quite a selection of surprisingly good guitars!

In our review of the best guitar tuners, we give you 7 options from budget favorites to the best pro level units on the market!

If you’re trying to decide between the Kemper Profiler rack and the Kemper Profiler head, we’re here to hit you with the key points!

We put the tried and true Kemper Profiler up against the new kid on the block Quad Cortex in the battle of the modelers!

We tested a bunch of different curtains by blasting AC/DC’s Back In Black at “I do what I want” volumes – here’s the best soundproof curtains we found!

Is Sweetwater Legit? Is it safe to order from Sweetwater? Will They be helpful with a purchase problem? We review Sweetwater in depth.

In our overview of the best acoustic guitars on the market today, we give you something at every price point and skill level!

A good speaker can really bring out the gold in most combos or cabinets. We look at our three favorite speakers for metal players.

For many players, the first thing they do with a new guitar is drop in some locking tuners. We look at your options depending on what model of guitar you have.

We review the best delay pedals on the market today, from small form budget pedals to world class studio grade units.

We walk through the best metal guitars on the market today, touching all price points and all skill levels along the way!

We walk through six of the best guitars for doom metal, from budget bangers all the way up to best in class guitars!

We review the best acoustic guitar gig bags on the market, from budget soft cases to top of the line soft shell bags for your acoustic.

We pick out the best electric guitar gig bags on the market today, from budget soft cases to best in class soft cases for your guitars!

We review the best home recording studio packages, and find that today’s market has options for beginners right up to pros!

We look at the best strings for stratocasters, from budget slinkies all the way up to long life high grade balanced sets!

We look at the best guitar setup kits and guitar tool kits including some simple multi-tool systems to maintain your guitar!

Short scale guitars scratch an itch for anyone who grew up pining after Kurt Cobain’s killer mustangs, but they’re also ideal for younger players looking for a comfortable first guitar. We walk through seven of the best options on the market.

We walk you through our top choices for the most playable low action acoustic guitars, plus we explain how to lower the action on an acoustic guitar

Super charge your playing with our guide to the best guitar books for self teaching – from beginners to master level!

In our review of the best electric guitars for kids and the best acoustic guitars for kids, we find you awesome instruments for all ages.

While budget amps have gotten a lot better in recent years, it can still be hard to find an actually decent sub $100 practice amp. Thankfully, the team at KGR have put all of the current contenders through their paces and come up with this list of the 7 best, plus a cheeky bonus amp if you have an extra $20!

The benefit of finding the best guitar stand, or best guitar rack when you have multiple guitars, is always having creativity at hand!

If you want to get your guitar off the ground, our list of the Best Guitar Wall Hanger or Mounts on the market will help you!

If you’re looking for a set of nylon strings that will bring out the best in your classical guitar, we have the best picks for you

The great thing about the best guitar picks for beginners is they’re so cheap – you can try them all! We walk through our favorites.

We help you find the best noise gate pedal for your situation and budget – keep all your tone, lose all that unwanted noise!

The best classical guitars don’t have to break the bank! You can get an amazing instrument at any budget – let’s take a look!

Amp sims are the way to go when you need a variety of recording tones on a budget, and with so many free amp sims, there’s a lot of choice!

Putting the best Les Paul pickups for your style of music – from Jazz to Thrash – will help you zero in on that LP magic!

Boss Katana vs. Fender Mustang – which one of these affordable modeling amps should you put your money on? We investigate!

The best modeling amps on the market these days range from tabletop practice amps to fully featured behemoths! We share our favorites!

Low latency audio interfaces are the heart of any modern recording setup. We walk through 7 of the best for all budgets.

The best P90 guitars give you that distinctive sound of the body of a humbucker with the bite of a single coil. Here’s our pick of the best.

We look at the best guitar headphone amps on the market today, from budget units to higher end all in one solutions.

The best preamp pedals mean you can leave your amp at home! Imagine the freedom, and the amount of stage it frees up!

Parlor guitars somewhat fell out of fashion after being the go-to guitars for players in the late 19th and early 20th century. These days, they’re the go-to for many country and worship players. We walk you through seven of the best.

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!

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.

If you’re looking for the best budget acoustic guitar that you can afford, we’ve got the full details for you! Check it out.

We run down the list to show you the best Fender Telecaster for your needs, whatever the budget, whatever the sound!

We highlight our choices for the best Squier guitars on the market today – in a world of budget competition, can Fender still reign?

The best half sized guitars are a perfect fit for smaller bodies, and set kids up for a lifetime of fun! We run down the best.

In our Japanese guitar brand guide, we walk you through all of the key players, and find some gems you might want to check out!

We take a look at the best loop pedals on the market, and find there are killer options no matter what your budget!

Our guide to the best fuzz peals for all budgets runs you through a variety of options, from germanium to silicon transistors and beyond!

There really is a strat for every budget! We take a look at 7 of the best, from the budget Affinity series right up to the US made strats!

Our picks for the best guitar capos encompass both acoustic and electric models, from budget to the best of the best!

For our money, Yamaha make some of the best acoustic guitars on the market. Here’s our pick of 7 of the best at all price points.

There’s a reason many consider Fender to be the best guitars on the market! We talk through our picks for the 7 best you can get.

In our review of the best reverb pedals, we look at 7 different models from budget mini pedals right up to digital multi-reverb units!

In our look at the best acoustic guitars for beginners, we find 7 models that span all price ranges – there’s something here for everyone!

Dreadnought Vs Concert guitars – what are the differences? Which one is good for what? And what are the best ones? We answer all!

In our roundup of the best guitar speakers for all genres and budgets, we have something for everyone – and every sound!

In our round up of the best mini amp heads, we find that the field may be crowded, but it’s crowded with a lot of affordable gems!

In our round up of the best 10 inch guitar speakers on the market, we find five options that cover all the bases.

Our take on the best clean amps today isn’t exclusively for pedal based guitars – but these little beauties can do it all!

We review the best modern combo amps for metal and find ourselves spoiled for choice – at every price point!

In our round up of the best 8 inch guitar speakers, we bring you 5 speakers across all price ranges that will make your guitar sing!

If you’re looking for the perfect FRFR/guitar speaker cab for your modelling amp, we have the perfect selection for you!

If you’re looking for an electric, acoustic or classical guitar for small hands, we have the full line up ready for you!

KGR’s Guide to the Best Electric Guitar Starter Kit for beginners based on a hands-on side-by-side comparison to evaluate performance, tone, and durability.

Guitar speakers arguably have the biggest effect on your tone – so choose wisely with these three killer speakers for rock tones!

If you’re looking for an electric guitar with a thinner neck that’s perfect for smaller hands, we have the best lineup for you!

If you’re looking for a good replacement case for your Les Paul – there are options! Here’s 5 of the best.

The best ProCo Rat clones don’t just copy the sound and function of the classic distortion pedal, they improve on it. Here’s 5 of the best.

Trying to decide between the Boss Katana Vs. Positive Grid Spark for a small form practice amp? We have the answers!

Looking at the Boss Katana Vs Yamaha THR10? We pit these two popular practice amps against each other to find out who wins!

Picking gifts for guitarists is never easy, but every year you have to find something. Here’s our top suggestions at every price!

The best clip on tuners save you a space on your pedalboard, and offer an easy way to tune anywhere on stage in the dark. We check out 5.

If you’re looking for an acoustic guitar kit to get everything you need in one package, you’re on the right track. Here’s our top 7.

A good acoustic guitar amplifier won’t just amplify the sound of your guitar, it’ll make it shine. Here’s 5 of the best.

There are many reasons to choose an acoustic guitar for small hands – here are five of the best guitars just for you.

While many people will avoid doing their own setups, there’s no reason not to try to keep your guitar clean and free of gunk! We walk you through our top suggestions for cleaning kits to keep your fingerboard fast and your guitar looking factory fresh.

We set the amp of the moment, the Quad Cortex up against the legendary Fractal Audio Axe FX 3 to see which one comes out on top!

We go in depth on electric strings, giving you our choices for best metal, blues, strat, budget, long life, 7 string and all rounder strings!

The best strings for 12 string guitars (either electric or acoustic) will make your guitar sound amazing. Here’s our picks.

We set the amp of the moment, the Quad Cortex up against the Line 5 Helix to see which one comes out on top!

Acoustic panels do double duty – they add a degree of soundproofing to your room while dampening echoes on your recording. We look at 5 of the best.

One of the things about trying to find the best strings for a 7 string guitar is there aren’t a ton out there. Here’s our favorites!

Looking for some strings that bring out the best in your Telecaster? We have five of the best for all styles.

High output, low tuned metal calls for it’s own special kinds of strings. We pick out five of the best for all styles of METAL.

If you’re looking to get the best in bluesy tones from your guitar, you might want to choose the best strings for the job. We pick our five favorites.

If you’re looking for a set of guitar strings that will last you much longer than your usual cheap sets, we have some suggestions for you!

Travel guitars are great for when you’re out on the road but don’t have space for a full sized guitar case. We take a look at 7 of the best.

One of the last things many players think of when it comes to tone is swapping out their speakers, but it cane make such a huge difference. Here’s our pick for blues speakers.

Everyone knows about acoustic electric guitars, but what about if you want an electric guitar that will also give you an acoustic sound? We review 5 of the best.

If you’re in the market for the best acoustic guitar strings money can buy – we have the answers. We share our top sets on the market today!

7 String Guitars are near-ubiquitous in certain styles of music, but many artists play guitars that rival Gibson Les Paul Customs on price.

We walk you through several of our best picks for 7 strings under $500 – new and used – and talk you through what you need to bear in mind as a buyer, and as an owner.