Latest articles by Ross Holder
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
Best guitar picks: my favorite plectrums for speed, grip, and articulation in your guitar playing
Find the perfect fit with my selection of guitar picks for electric, bass, and acoustic guitars
What is the best Stratocaster? I've been playing Strats for 20 years - here are my top picks
I've been playing a Strat all my life, here's an all-encompassing guide to the best Fender Stratocasters available today
Best Taylor guitars: my pick of the most popular Taylor acoustics
I've picked out all the top Taylor guitars, matched to the type of player they suit best
Best bass guitars: low-end tones for any budget
From top-end Rickenbackers to budget-friendly squiers, the best basses take many forms – these are the ones to consider right now
Best acoustic guitar strings: my pick of the best strings around
From coated options to custom gauges, these are the best acoustic strings on the market from Elixir, Ernie Ball, D’Addario, and more
The HX Stomp was my gateway to pro-level tone and right now you can get up to $200 off Line 6 gear in this Prime Day-beating sale at Sweetwater – but time is running out to save
Prime Day is almost over, but Sweetwater's rival sale is offering serious savings on Line 6 gear for limited time, including up to $200 off some Helix products
