James Farmer

James Farmer

James is a freelance writer and former Junior Deals Writer at Guitar Player. Before writing, James worked as a guitar salesman at a local music store, so he knows a thing or two about matching people with their perfect instruments. James also has experience working in other areas of the music trade, having briefly worked for online music distributor, RouteNote. James is a guitarist, bassist, and drummer and has also toured the UK and Europe with his old band Hypophora. 

Latest articles by James Farmer

A Peterson StroboStomp HD on a wooden floor

Best Guitar Tuners: Clip-On, Pedal, and App-based Tuning Options For All Guitarists

By James Farmer 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

Gear
Pedalboard on a concrete floor

Best Pedalboards 2024: 9 Of The Best Budget-Spanning Pedalboards To Help Organize Your Effects

By James Farmer last updated

Level up your rig and get the most out of your pedals with ‘boards from the likes of Pedaltrain, Temple Audio and Friedman

Pedals & Pedalboards
Two Martin acoustic guitars leaning against a wooden wall

Best Martin Guitars 2024: 11 Top Choices From Budget To Premium

By James Farmer last updated

Considering a Martin? Here's Guitar Player’s pick of Martin acoustics for every type of player

Acoustic Guitars
Blue Eric Johnson Stratocaster balanced on its side

Best Stratocasters 2024: 9 Top-Rated Fender Strats For All Players

By James Farmer last updated

Love the Fender Stratocaster? Check out our favorite Fender and Squier models of this iconic double-cut

Guitars
Three Squier electric guitars on a blue background

Best Electric Guitars Under $500: Budget Axes To Suit All Players

By James Farmer last updated

Our pick of the best cheap electric guitars from brands including Squier, Epiphone and Ibanez

Guitars
Guitar Player Memorial Day deal

Get up to 50% off a range of epic guitar gear this Memorial Day

By James Farmer published

Celebrate Memorial Day in style with huge savings to be made at Guitar Center, Musician's Friend, Sweetwater, Native Instruments and more

Gear