Richard Blenkinsop
After spending a decade in music retail, I’m now a freelance writer for Guitar Player, Guitar World, MusicRadar and Reverb, specializing in electric and acoustic guitars bass, and almost anything else you can make a tune with. When my head’s not buried in the best of modern and vintage gear, I run a small company helping musicians with songwriting, production and performance, and I play bass in an alt-rock band.
Latest articles by Richard Blenkinsop

By Connor Godfrey Last updated
Push your sound to break-up with the best OD pedals from Boss, TC Electronic, JHS, Ibanez and more

By Matt McCracken Last updated
From high-quality entry-level models to top-of-the-range collector’s pieces, I look at the best acoustic guitars available today

By Richard Blenkinsop Last updated
Here are my top picks of the best electrics below $1,000 from Fender, PRS, Jackson, and more

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

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

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

By Richard Blenkinsop Last updated
Our pick of the best guitars for kids; electrics and acoustics from the likes of Yamaha, Squier, Taylor and more

By Matt McCracken Last updated
Pro playability and superior tone are within your grasp with the best acoustic guitars under a grand

By Richard Blenkinsop Last updated
From multi-guitar racks to compact stands and wall hangers, here are the best products from K&M, Hercules, Taylor, Ibanez & more

By Richard Blenkinsop Last updated
Find the perfect fit with my selection of guitar picks for electric, bass, and acoustic guitars

By Richard Blenkinsop Last updated
My pick of the best electric guitars for jazz from Ibanez, D'Angelico, Fender, Gibson, and more

By Richard Blenkinsop Last updated
My pick of tried-and-tested beginner acoustics from trusted brands including Taylor, Fender, Epiphone, and more

By Daryl Robertson Last updated
From the iconic Custom 24 and top-of-the-range signature guitars to budget-friendly SE models

By Richard Blenkinsop Last updated
From traditional tones to modern high-gain options, these should be your go-to pickups to breathe new life into your Telecaster

By Matt McCracken Last updated
The ultimate plug in and play guide: the best guitar cables from the likes of Mogami, Ernie Ball, D’Addario and more

By Ross Holder Last updated
Tube warmth or modern modeling? I've taken a look at the best Fender amps for all players and budgets

By Richard Blenkinsop Published
Digital or analog; bypass or buffered? We look at the best chorus pedals you can buy right now

By Richard Blenkinsop Last updated
Quiet practice has never sounded so good thanks to capable and affordable headphone amps from Boss, Fender, Vox and more

By Richard Blenkinsop Last updated
From short scale acoustics to carry-on electrics, we look at the best travel guitars available right now
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