Matt McCracken

Matt McCracken

Junior Deals Writer

Matt is a Junior Deals Writer here at Guitar Player. He regularly tests and reviews music gear with a focus on guitars, amps, pedals, modelers, and pretty much anything else guitar-related. Responsible for over 60 buying guides, a large part of his role is helping guitarists find the best deals on gear. Matt worked in music retail for 5 years at Dawsons Music and Northwest Guitars and has written for many music sites including MusicRadar, Guitar World, Guitar.com, Ultimate Guitar, and Thomann’s t.blog.

A regularly gigging guitarist with over 20 years of experience playing live and writing and recording in bands, he's performed everything from jazz to djent, gigging all over the UK in more dingy venues than you can shake a drop-tuned guitar at. When he's not holed up in his practice space jamming new songs or ogling yet another guitar, you’ll find him making a racket with Northern noise punks Never Better.

Latest articles by Matt McCracken

A selection of Positive Grid smart amps and accessories on a wooden desk

Why Wait For Black Friday? At Amazon Positive Grid Just Slashed The Price Of Their Spark Smart Amps

By Matt McCracken published

Proof that the Amazon Prime Big Deals Day isn’t a dud, PG’s superb smart amps and accessories have up to 20% off

Amps
Three Fender guitars on a wooden floor

Who Needs Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days Sale? Unlock Savings Up To $350 On Fender Aerodyne And Vintera Guitars At The Fender Shop

By Matt McCracken published

Bag the best non-Amazon deal today with massive savings on vintage and modern guitars over at the official Fender shop

Guitars
Three Fender guitars on a yellow background

The Fender Labor Day Sale Arrives Early With Up To 30% Off A Massive Range Of Guitar Gear

By Matt McCracken published

Get huge discounts on electrics, acoustics, accessories, apparel, and loads more this Labor Day weekend

Gear
Three Fender guitars on a blue background

Save Big On Vintage-Inspired Guitars with a Massive 20% Discount on Fender Vintera Series Guitars

By Matt McCracken published

Fender’s vintage-meets-modern guitars have got a serious discount over at the official Fender shop, but only whilst stocks last

Guitars

Best guitar amps under $1,000: great guitar tones without breaking the bank

By Matt McCracken last updated

Make your move into serious amplification territory with the best sub-$1,000 guitar amps

Amps
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Strum Your Way To Summer Bliss With A Massive 20% Off Select Fender Ukuleles

By Matt McCracken published

Get your summer soundtrack started with these awesome deals over at the Fender website - only available whilst stocks last

Gear
Closeup of Positive Grid logo on a Spark desktop amp

Make Father’s Day Unforgettable With Free Gifts And Money Off Positive Grid’s Spark Amps And BIAS Software

By Matt McCracken published

Celebrate Father’s Day with these amazing deals on Positive Grid’s Spark, Spark Mini, BIAS software, and more

Gear
Two electric guitars and a bass guitar on a turquoise background

Get Up To 20% Off Loads Of Great Music Gear In Guitar Center’s Massive Guitar-A-Thon Spring Sale

By Matt McCracken published

Grab yourself some huge savings on all your favorite guitar brands with Fender, Gibson, Epiphone, and loads more

Gear
Three Fender Player guitars on a blue background

Spring Into Big Savings With Up To $180 Off Fender Player Series Guitar Bundles

By Matt McCracken published

These excellent value-for-money guitar bundles offer big savings on guitars with some amazing accessories

Guitars
A Fender Telecaster and Gibson Les Paul leaning against a Vox amplifier, with an MXR overdrive pedal in between them

The Musician’s Friend Presidents' Day Sale Is Now Live With Up To 40% Off A Massive Range Of Guitar Gear

By Matt McCracken published

Get yourself some amazing deals on all the big brands with Fender, Gibson, Vox, MXR, and more

Gear
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Start Learning The Guitar With 50% Off Fender Play’s Annual Subscription And A Two-Week Free Trial

By Matt McCracken published

Take advantage of playing the guitar for less with this amazing new year’s deal from Fender Play

Guitars
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