Ross Holder
Ross has been a music lover and guitar player since the age of 8. He has spent the five years since graduating from university working in music retail, selling guitars, amps and more. Ross is particularly interested in electric guitars, pedals and amplifiers and his current rig includes a trusty 2009 American Standard Stratocaster and Vox AC30S1 with a few Walrus Audio and Way Huge pedals in between. He currently writes for Guitar Player and Guitar World.
Latest articles by Ross Holder
Best Electric Guitar Strings 2024: Freshen Up Your Sound
By Matt McCracken last updated
Get your guitar playing to its potential with our pick of the best electric strings for all styles and budgets
Get shred-ready this Black Friday with massive savings of up to $400 off Charvel's Superstrats
By Ross Holder published
With a whole bunch of Style 1 models in the Pro-Mod range discounted, Sweetwater’s Black Friday sale is the place to go for a fast-playing, high-gain Superstrat at an unmissable price
Quick! Our #1 online lessons platform for intermediate guitarists has a huge discount for Black Friday
By Ross Holder published
Guitar Tricks’ $800 saving makes Black Friday the perfect time to take your playing to the next level – here's everything you get in the bundle
Snag one of our favorite 3/4-sized acoustic guitars for only $99 this Black Friday with Taylor's superb Get One, Gift One promotion
By Ross Holder published
You can also score the road-ready Academy series for $299 or a GS Mini for just $199 when you purchase a qualifying 300 or 400 Series guitar
From a beginner-friendly SG to a classic ES-335 equipped with American hardware, this year’s Black Friday Epiphone deals just started hotting up thanks to Guitar Center
By Ross Holder published
Save big on select Epiphone models – including limited editions – with up to $150 off at Guitar Center
Sweetwater just kicked off Black Friday early with the first ever reductions on the Boss' Katana Gen 3 amps
By Ross Holder published
Whether you play bass or guitar, Sweetwater has you covered with fantastic savings across the versatile Katana range as part of their early Black Friday sale
Best Taylor Guitars 2024: Our Pick Of The Finest Taylor Acoustic guitars You Can Buy Today
By Rob Laing last updated
Marrying innovation with sustainability, these instruments are Taylor-made for your collection
Best Guitar Audio Interfaces 2024: Great Guitar Recording Options For A Range Of Budgets
By Sam Roche last updated
Whether you’re a solo guitarist or a frequent collaborator, here lies the perfect guitar-ready interface for you – chosen by our experts
Best Combo Amps 2024: Our Pick Of Stunning Solid-State and Tube Combos For All Budgets
By Daryl Robertson last updated
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 guitar cables 2024: Hard-working cables that will preserve your tone
By Matt McCracken last updated
Keep your tone untouched with the best guitar cables from the likes of Planet Waves, Mogami, Fender and more
Best acoustic guitar strings 2024: our pick of the best strings around
By Matt McCracken last updated
From coated options to custom gauges, these are the best acoustic guitar strings on the market from Elixir, Ernie Ball, D’Addario, and more
Best Patch Cables 2024: Our Top Picks For Reliability, Tone and Boosting ‘Board Space
By Ross Holder last updated
Our selection of the best patch cables for durability, spacing and tone from Ernie Ball, MXR, Roland and more
Best Electric Guitars 2024: Fine Electrics For Beginner To Pro Players
By Daryl Robertson last updated
We run down the best electric guitars for all budgets currently available from the likes of Gibson, Fender, PRS, Reverend, Music Man, Jackson and more
Best Fender Amps 2024: Fender’s 10 Finest Amplifiers Currently On The Market
By Ross Holder last updated
From small modeling practice amps to monstrous 4x10 tube-powered options, take a look at our favorite Fender amplifiers you can buy right now
Best guitar amps under $500 in 2024: Premium tones from budget-friendly amplifiers
By Matt McCracken last updated
Get the tone you want for reasonable outlay, with amplifiers from Boss, Marshall, Fender, Orange and more – all under $500
Best acoustic guitars 2024: Our pick of the very best beginner, intermediate and top-end acoustics
By Daryl Robertson last updated
From high quality entry-level models, to top-of-the-range collector’s pieces, we look at the best acoustic guitars available today
Best bass guitars 2024: Four- and five-string options for every style and budget
By Matt McCracken last updated
From top-end Rickenbackers to budget-friendly squiers, the best basses take many forms – these are the ones to consider right now
Best beginner electric guitars 2024: Empower your guitar journey with our pick of guitars for fresh-faced rookies
By Ross Holder published
From Squier to Ibanez, here's our expert selection of the best electric guitars for beginners
Best Guitar Amps 2024: 15 Supreme Tube And Solid-State Amps For Home, Studio And Stage
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Our pick of the best amplifiers for all budgets from Fender, Vox, Blackstar, Tone King and more
Best FRFR Speakers 2024: The best full range, flat response speakers for your digital effects and modelers
By Ross Holder published
Our pick of fantastic FRFR speakers that won’t color your tone from Kemper, Line 6, Fender, Mission Engineering and more
Best Guitar Tuners: Clip-On, Pedal, and App-based Tuning Options For All Guitarists
By James Farmer last updated
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 Guitar Capos 2024: Acoustic And Electric Options For Every Budget
By Ross Holder published
Boost your creativity and explore new horizons with our pick of capos from Shubb to Ernie Ball and G7th
Best Online Guitar Lessons 2024: Improve Your Guitar Playing With Our Pick Of Online Lessons For Every Skill Level And Budget
By Ross Holder published
Whether you’ve been playing for 30 years or 3 days, it’s possible to evolve your guitar skills from the comfort of your home with the right online lessons platform
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