
Connor Godfrey
Connor is a contributor to Guitar Player. 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 looper pedals 2026: my top guitar loop stations for practice and live performance
By Matt McCracken last updated
Check out the top looper pedal choices, including the Boss RC-5, TC Electronic Ditto 2, and the Boss RC-600

Best clip-on tuners 2026: expert picks for accurate guitar tuning
By Ross Holder last updated
From precise strobe tuners to discreet clip-ons, we give you the best clip-on guitar tuners from TC Electronic, D'Addario, Peterson, and more

"If you want classic Fender tube tones, the Blues Junior IV remains among the cheapest ways of achieving them." We review the Fender Blues Junior IV tube amp
By Connor Godfrey published
Does one of Fender's best-selling amps remain the gold standard for portable, all-tube tone? We find out

Best wireless guitar systems 2026: 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 guitar cases and gig bags 2026: the ultimate guide to protecting your instrument
By Connor Godfrey last updated
From Mono’s legendary hybrid bags to Gator’s military-grade hard shells, this is the top gear to keep your investment safe on the road or at home

Best Martin guitars 2026: top-tier acoustic guitars for all
By Connor Godfrey last updated
Considering a Martin? Here's my pick of the best Martin acoustics for every type of player

Best mini amps 2026: tiny amps for powerful tones
By Connor Godfrey last updated
Our pick of the best small guitar amps will get you great big tone in a teeny-tiny package

Best bass amps 2026: low-end tone machines
By Daryl Robertson last updated
My pick of the best bass amp combos and heads from the likes of Fender, Blackstar, Orange, Darkglass, and more

Best combo amps 2026: my pick of solid-state and tube combos for all budgets
By Daryl Robertson last updated
No matter your genre, budget or skill level, these top combo amplifiers from Fender, Orange, Blackstar, EVH, and more will make your guitar sing

Best pedalboard power supplies 2026: quiet and efficient power for your pedals
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Say goodbye to unwanted hiss and ground loop hum as we hand-pick the best guitar pedal power supplies for every budget

Best guitar capos 2026: acoustic and electric options for every budget
By Ross Holder last updated
Boost your creativity and explore new horizons with our pick of the best capos from Shubb, Ernie Ball, G7th, and more

Best beginner bass guitars 2026: starting you off on your low-end journey
By Chris Corfield last updated
Great models for budding bass stars from Squier, Ibanez, Gretsch, Sterling by Music Man and more

Best amp modelers 2026: get all your dream guitar tones in one
By Connor Godfrey last updated
Amp models so good, you’ll think they’re the real thing

Best bass guitars under $500 in 2026: brilliant budget basses for every kind of player
By Matt McCracken last updated
Get low with our picks of the best bass guitars under £500/$500 from Squier, Epiphone, Yamaha, and more

Best acoustic guitar mics 2026: my pick of the best mics for recording acoustic guitar
By Connor Godfrey last updated
Capture every nuance of your playing with these microphones for recording acoustic guitar from Shure, AKG, Neumann, Fishman, and more

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: 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: 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: my top picks for tone and feel
By Rob Laing last updated
From affordable workhorses to dream guitar purchases, these are the semi-acoustic guitars that deliver

Best guitar audio interfaces: 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
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