Connor Godfrey
Latest articles by Connor Godfrey

Best pedal amps 2025: Power up your pedalboard with an amp simulator pedal
By Matt McCracken last updated
Save on visits to the chiropractor with my pick of the best amp modeling pedals

Best PRS Guitars 2025: PRS models for every playing style
By Daryl Robertson last updated
From the iconic Custom 24 and top-of-the-range signature guitars to budget-friendly SE models

Best electric guitars 2025: top quality electrics for all budgets
By Daryl Robertson last updated
My pick of the finest electric guitars at every price point from the likes of Gibson, Fender, PRS, Reverend, Music Man, Jackson, and more

Best wireless guitar systems 2025: unshackle yourself from cables, it’s time to go wireless
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Unlock the freedom of the stage with our pick of the best wireless guitar systems from Boss, Line 6, AKG, Behringer, Sennheiser, NUX, and more

Best bass amps 2025: low-end tone machines
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Our pick of the best bass amp combos and heads from the likes of Fender, Blackstar, Orange, Darkglass and more

Best guitar slides 2025: my picks to unlock classic slide tone
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Achieve the ultimate slide sound with the best slides for guitar on the market from Dunlop, Fender, MojoTone, Rock Slide and Shubb

Best amp modelers 2025: Get your dream guitar tone with my top picks
By Connor Godfrey last updated
Amp models so good, you’ll think they’re the real thing

Best 3/4 acoustic guitars 2025: Top short-scale options from Taylor, Martin and more
By Connor Godfrey last updated
Here are the best short-scale acoustic options that don’t compromise on tone, build quality or performance

Best guitar stands and hangers 2025: Keep your precious guitars safe and secure
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
From multi-guitar racks to compact stands and wall hangers, we pick the best from K&M, PRS, Fender, Hercules and more

Best Travel Guitars 2025: Top Portable Instruments From Lowden, Furch, Martin and more
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
From short scale acoustics to carry-on electrics, we look at the best travel guitars available right now

Best FRFR Speakers 2025: The best full range, flat response speakers for your digital effects and modelers
By Ross Holder last updated
Our pick of fantastic FRFR speakers that won’t color your tone from Kemper, Line 6, Fender, Mission Engineering and more

Best mini amps 2025: tiny amps for powerful tones
By Connor Godfrey published
Our pick of the best small guitar amps will get you great big tone in a teeny-tiny package

Best Semi-Hollow Guitars 2025: The Top Choices From Gibson, PRS, Fender, Eastman and More
By Rob Laing last updated
We give our expert opinion on the top semi-hollow body guitars available today

Best acoustic guitar mics 2025: our expert pick of the best mics for recording acoustic guitar
By Simon Fellows last updated
Capture every nuance of your playing with these microphones for recording acoustic guitar from Shure, AKG, Neumann, Fishman, and more

What is the best Stratocaster in 2025? I've been playing Strats for 20 years - here are my top picks
By Matt McCracken last updated
I've been playing a Strat all my life, here's an all-encompassing guide to the best Fender Stratocasters available today

Best overdrive pedals 2025: Saturate your guitar tone
By Connor Godfrey last updated
Push your sound to break-up with the best OD pedals from Boss, TC Electronic, JHS, Ibanez and more

Best Electric Guitar Strings 2025: Freshen Up Your Sound
By Matt McCracken last updated
Get your guitar playing to its potential with our pick of the best electric strings for all styles and budgets

Best Klon clones 2025: Bringing the unattainable overdrive icon into arm’s reach
By Connor Godfrey last updated
Klon-alike overdrive pedals from Electro-Harmonix, Way Huge, Ceriatone, Wampler and more
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