Latest articles by Ross Holder
Best mini amps 2026: tiny amps for powerful tones
Our pick of the best small guitar amps will get you great big tone in a teeny-tiny package
Best bass amps 2026: low-end tone machines
My pick of the best bass amp combos and heads from the likes of Fender, Blackstar, Orange, Darkglass, and more
Best combo amps 2026: my pick of solid-state and tube combos for all budgets
No matter your genre, budget or skill level, these top combo amplifiers from Fender, Orange, Blackstar, EVH, and more will make your guitar sing
Best pedalboard power supplies 2026: quiet and efficient power for your pedals
Say goodbye to unwanted hiss and ground loop hum as we hand-pick the best guitar pedal power supplies for every budget
Best guitar capos 2026: acoustic and electric options for every budget
Boost your creativity and explore new horizons with our pick of the best capos from Shubb, Ernie Ball, G7th, and more
Best pedalboards 2026: budget-spanning 'boards to help you organize your effects
Level up your rig and get the most out of your pedals with ‘boards from the likes of Pedaltrain, Boss, Temple Audio, Friedman, and more
Best acoustic guitars under $500 in 2026: top-rated acoustic guitars for less
My wallet-friendly picks of the best acoustics under $500 from the likes of Epiphone, D'Angelico, Gretsch, Yamaha, and more
Best amp modelers 2026: get all your dream guitar tones in one
Amp models so good, you’ll think they’re the real thing
Best practice amps 2026: practice your guitar at home with top tier tone
Keep your chops in tip-top shape with the best practice amps from Fender, Marshall, Boss, and more
Best guitars for kids 2026: acoustic and electric models for your budding guitar hero
Our pick of the best guitars for kids; electrics and acoustics from the likes of Yamaha, Squier, Taylor and more
Best guitar amp headphones 2026: practice your guitar quietly with my top picks
Play your guitar ear-responsibly with these superb headphones from Audio-Technica, Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser, and more
Best patch cables 2026: put your pedalboard in order
My selection of the best patch leads to get your pedalboard tidy, including options from EBS, MXR, Ernie Ball, Mogami, and more
Best guitar tuners 2026: clip-on, pedal, and app-based tuning options for all guitarists
Nail your tuning with our selection of tuners for guitar, bass, and more from the likes of TC Electronic, Boss, Korg, and D’Addario
Best online guitar lessons 2026: get started playing guitar the right way
Unlock your playing potential with the best online guitar courses whatever your ability
We review the Gibson: Learn to Play Guitar app
Gibson heritage meets the modern, gamified guitar learning experience in an immersive method that keeps you moving forward
Black Friday isn’t just about gear – invest in your playing with $800 off online lessons in Guitar Tricks' best deal of the year
Make 2026 all about improving as a player for only $8.25 per month
PRS has already knocked up to 20% off a huge range of guitars for Black Friday, including 5-star models ranging from the workhorse SE CE 24 to Mayer's Silver Sky
It's PRS' 40th anniversary too, so they're really pushing the boat out, with hundreds of dollars in savings
Best noise gate pedals: 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
Best blues guitars: 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
Best semi-hollow guitars: my top picks for tone and feel
From affordable workhorses to dream guitar purchases, these are the semi-acoustic guitars that deliver
Best guitar audio interfaces: 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
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
