
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 2025: 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 Guitar Audio Interfaces 2025: 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 2025: 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 Patch Cables 2025: 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 Guitar Capos 2025: 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 2025: 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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