Latest articles by Matt McCracken
Score up to 30% off top-tier gear during Guitar Center's massive fall sale with deals on Fender, Epiphone, MXR, Sterling by Music Man, and more
Grab an early Labor Day steal with some mega savings in the Positive Grid Fall Tone Fest sale
Take your acoustic tone to the next level with my top pedal picks, from DIs to delays
From coated options to custom gauges, these are the best acoustic strings on the market from Elixir, Ernie Ball, D’Addario, and more
Time to save big on guitar gear with this super early Labor Day sale from Sweetwater
From small-scale acoustics for your first steps to stage-ready electro-classicals, here's what to look for
From beginner-friendly Squiers, gig-ready Fenders, and premium Gibsons, our gear experts look at the finest electric guitars on the market right now
Get yourself gig-ready with the best electro acoustics from Taylor, Martin, Fender, and more
Save on visits to the chiropractor with my pick of the best amp modeling pedals
Whether you're tracking at the home studio or regularly gigging, my top bass guitars will deliver tone, feel, and flexibility
Push your sound to break-up with the best OD pedals from Boss, TC Electronic, JHS, Ibanez and more
From high-quality entry-level models to top-of-the-range collector’s pieces, I look at the best acoustic guitars available today
The latest sale over at Guitar Center delivers seriously good deals for guitar players
Mesa's all-encompassing 3-channel tube monster delivers Fender cleans and Mesa high gain in a gig- and studio-ready 1x12 combo
Here are my top picks of the best electrics below $1,000 from Fender, PRS, Jackson, and more
From Squier to Ibanez, here's our expert selection of the best electric guitars for beginners
I've found all of the best sales for guitarists to help celebrate the 4th of July weekend
Get your guitar playing to its potential with our pick of the best strings for electric guitar
Make your tone massive with our pick of the best delay stompboxes from Line 6, Boss, Strymon, and more
If you were out of the loop for Prime Day, there are still some great deals you can pick up
Your last chance to take advantage of price drops on guitars, amps, pedals, and more, guided by Guitar Player's gear experts
These guitar tools are an essential purchase for any player looking to make sure their guitar plays its best
From low-wattage bedroom-friendly rigs to gig-ready classic combos, I’ve personally tested these six awesome guitar amps to find the ultimate tube tone for serious players
