Buyers Guides

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.

If you’re in need of an ultra portable amp for playing through headphones while travelling, or for late night practice at home, we’ve got the guide for you!

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!

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!

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

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.

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!

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!

While many people like to learn from YouTube, there are still plenty who prefer books. For one, it’s harder to get distracted with a book. For another, there’s something about having a page of tab in front of you to get you going. We run through our seven picks – plus a few extras – for the best books on the market today.

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.

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 five pairs we found!

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.

Is Sweetwater Legit? Is it safe to order from Sweetwater? Not sure if your stuff will show up, or if they will be helpful with a purchase problem? We review Sweetwater in depth.

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!

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

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!

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

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

Whether you are a one-guitar person or own an army of stringed instruments, you should have a way to keep them within reach, at least the one that you use regularly. We go through our choices for the best stands and racks for all budgets.

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 a set of strings that bring out the very best in a strat, we have the goods – check out our favorites!

Killer Guitar Rigs’ comprehensive list (w/ reviews) of the best guitar wall mounts & hangers based on features, functionality, aesthetics, and affordability.

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!

Home recording studio packages have become so affordable that it’s now possible to get professional level results from the comfort

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.

Nothing’s worse than trying to play guitar on a computer chair with arms in the way. Treat yourself! Here’s our favorite guitar stools.

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!

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.

While a noise gate isn’t necessarily the sexiest pedal on your board, it will do a ton to make your signal a lot more attractive. We go over our top choices for noise gate pedals at all price points.

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

Delay pedals are found on almost every guitarist’s pedal board, but with such a wide range available, and given they’re a higher priced pedal, it can be hard to know where to start. We walk you through how to choose a delay pedal, and give you our top ten choices for delay pedals on the market today.

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.

While there isn’t a “beginner guitar pick”, there are definitely good choices for packs of picks to help you work out what the right pick is for you. We review three of our favorites, as well as looking at some unusual selections, such as steel, wood and stone picks!

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.

If you like your metal slow, sludgy, and depressing as all get out, you might be a doom metal fan. We’re going to walk you through our picks for the best guitars for doom metal.

More than arguably any other style of music, metal is the sound of a million different types of guitars. While of course there is no one “metal sound” (who sounds like Maiden and Behemoth?), there are guitars at all price points that will help you zero in on the sound you want. Let’s take a look.

If you’re looking to do some minor repairs and general care of your instrument at home, you’re going to need a tool kit. Some things you can do with your standard home toolkit, but when you get into the reeds, you need some guitar specific tools. Luckily, these kits don’t cost as much as even one trip to the luthier. We walk through our choices for best tool kits and multitools for guitars.

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!

With an acoustic guitar in particular, you want to make sure your gig bag has enough padding to where you’re not constantly worried about it getting dinged in transit. Luckily, today’s gig bags are sturdy enough to put even your most prized acoustic to the test. Check out our top picks!

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 a case is the ultimate in protection, a gig bag is the more practical option for when you’re moving around with your guitar, and these days you’ll find gig bags come with so many safety features, you’ll wonder why you ever lugged a heavy case around. Check out our top picks!