Latest articles by Matt McCracken
Black Friday guitar deals 2025: these deals are already live – plus all the info you need ahead of the year's biggest guitar sale
Black Friday may not officially be here just yet, but there are loads of early deals available and we've got the best of them
I’ve covered Black Friday for years, but this sale is genuinely next level for guitar players – Sweetwater just dropped up to 80% off guitars, amps, and pedals
Thousands of new Black Friday guitar deals just went live at Sweetwater, and trust me, guitarists won’t want to miss this one
Best acoustic guitars under $1,000 in 2025: Grab an all-solid acoustic for below a grand
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
With options from Boss to Darkglass, TC Electronic to Revv Amplification, I've selected a noise gate to suit every style of rig
Black Friday may be 17 days away, but no one told Thomann – save up to 69% off a range of music-making gear in the Cyber Week Early Deals
It's not Black Friday yet, but Thomann's early deals are on another level with discounts on some of our top-rated gear of the year
Best blues guitars 2025: My pick of the best guitars for playing blues
Get your best pentatonic licks ready for the top blues guitars from Gibson, Fender, Yamaha, and more
Guitar Center just took the cover off the early Black Friday deals with up to 30% off - including a massive $100 off my favorite multi-effects pedal
The Black Friday guitar deals have landed earlier than ever, with some of the best discounts I've seen all year
Best semi-hollow guitars 2025: My top picks for tone and feel
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
Whether you’re a solo guitarist or a frequent collaborator, here lies the perfect guitar-ready interface for you – chosen by experts
Prime Day guitar deals 2025: Amazon's massive sales event has officially ended
If you missed out on the action don't worry, there are still loads of great guitar gear deals to take advantage of
Forget big-ticket gear like guitars, these Amazon Prime Day accessories and essentials are the ones that are worth your attention
With deals starting from just $6.49, Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is the best place to shop for essential guitar gear
Universal Audio's insane Rocktober software sale just landed, and it includes 5 plugins I think every home producer should have in their arsenal
Upgrade the sound of your guitar recordings with this amazing sale over at the official Universal Audio site
Best Telecasters 2025: Top-rated Fender Teles for all players
Shopping around for a Fender Telecaster? Here’s a list of our top choice Teles from Fender and Squier
Thomann's new sale is a serious opportunity to upgrade your gear with up to 70% off - get £1,063 off a Gibson and £482 off a Taylor acoustic
With a slew of standout deals, the Thomann Guitar Days sale is the place to be for guitar players
Best electric guitars under $500 in 2025: Bargain electrics that punch above their weight
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
From multi-guitar racks to compact stands and wall hangers, here are the best products from K&M, Hercules, Taylor, Ibanez & more
Best acoustic electric guitars 2025: Get the best of both worlds with my top picks
Get yourself gig-ready with the best electro acoustics from Taylor, Martin, Fender, and more
Best guitar picks 2025: My favorite plectrums for speed, grip, and articulation in your guitar playing
Find the perfect fit with my selection of guitar picks for electric, bass, and acoustic guitars
What is the best Stratocaster in 2025? I've been playing Strats for 20 years - here are my top picks
I've been playing a Strat all my life, here's an all-encompassing guide to the best Fender Stratocasters available today
Get up to 30% off guitars you won't find anywhere else in the Guitar Center Labor Day sale, including a mega $500 saving on a Gibson Les Paul
From rare finishes to models you won’t see anywhere else, this is a chance to grab something that sets you apart
Beat the Labor Day rush with the Musician's Friend mega sale including $100 off the Guild Polara and a huge $500 discount on an Alvarez acoustic
From Guild guitars to Keeley pedals, these are the best deals from the Musician's Friend sale
Best guitar straps 2025: Keep your guitar safe and play in comfort
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
From small-scale acoustics for your first steps to stage-ready electro-classicals, here's what to look for
