
Connor Godfrey
Connor is a contributor to Guitar World and MusicRadar. Having been a guitarist since the age of 10, he's played bass and guitar in bands across the South West of England. He has a background in audio engineering, having worked in some of the UK’s best studios including Rockfield and Invada, and has a passion for recording guitar. He is always keen to discover the greatest gear for capturing tone, be that microphones, audio interfaces or cab simulators.
Latest articles by Connor Godfrey

Best guitar tuners 2026: clip-on, pedal, and app-based tuning options for all guitarists
By Matt McCracken last updated
Nail your tuning with our selection of tuners for guitar, bass, and more from the likes of TC Electronic, Boss, Korg, and D’Addario

Best online guitar lessons 2026: get started playing guitar the right way
By Ross Holder last updated
Unlock your playing potential with the best online guitar courses whatever your ability

Best reverb pedals 2026: embolden your guitar tone with my top-rated reverb pedals
By Connor Godfrey last updated
From affordable stompboxes that deliver classic reverberations to sophisticated FX processors, these are the best reverb pedals for guitar

Best acoustic guitar pedals 2025: Boost your tone with the top effects pedals for acoustic guitar
By Connor Godfrey published
Take your acoustic tone to the next level with my top pedal picks, from DIs to delays

Best acoustic guitars under $1,000 in 2025: Grab an all-solid acoustic for below a grand
By Matt McCracken last updated
Pro playability and superior tone are within your grasp with the best acoustic guitars under a grand

Best noise gate pedals 2025: Keep your tone tight and controlled with my pick of noise reduction pedals
By Connor Godfrey last updated
With options from Boss to Darkglass, TC Electronic to Revv Amplification, I've selected a noise gate to suit every style of rig

Best semi-hollow guitars 2025: My top picks for tone and feel
By Rob Laing last updated
We give our expert opinion on the top semi-hollow body guitars available today

Best guitar audio interfaces 2025: Record your guitar with my top picks
By Matt McCracken last updated
Whether you’re a solo guitarist or a frequent collaborator, here lies the perfect guitar-ready interface for you – chosen by experts

Best Telecasters 2025: Top-rated Fender Teles for all players
By Rod Brakes last updated
Shopping around for a Fender Telecaster? Here’s a list of our top choice Teles from Fender and Squier

Best electric guitars under $500 in 2025: Bargain electrics that punch above their weight
By Connor Godfrey last updated
My pick of the best cheap electric guitars from PRS, Squier, Epiphone, Kramer, and more

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, here are the best products from K&M, Hercules, Taylor, Ibanez & 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 guitar straps 2025: Keep your guitar safe and play in comfort
By Matt McCracken last updated
Make sure your guitar is secure when you step up to the stage with the best guitar straps

Best classical guitars 2025: My pick of the finest nylon-string acoustics
By Daryl Robertson last updated
From small-scale acoustics for your first steps to stage-ready electro-classicals, here's what to look for

Best Taylor guitars 2025: my pick of the most popular Taylor acoustics
By Rob Laing last updated
Marrying innovation with sustainability, these instruments are Taylor-made for your collection

Best bass guitars 2025: Low-end tones for any budget
By Matt McCracken last updated
From top-end Rickenbackers to budget-friendly squiers, the best basses take many forms – these are the ones to consider right now

Best jazz guitars 2025: Great jazz guitars for traditional and modern players
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
My pick of the best electric guitars for jazz from Ibanez, D'Angelico, Fender, Gibson, and more

Best distortion pedals 2025: Dirty up your tone with my top choices
By Alex Lynham last updated
It's time to get heavy with my top-rated distortion pedals for metal, rock, bass, and more

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 Klon clones 2025: unobtainium overdrive tone for the masses
By Connor Godfrey last updated
Get killer Klon-tones from these excellent and affordable adaptations, including clones by Wampler, Warm Audio, Way Huge, and more

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 2026: 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
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