Buying Guides

Make sure your guitar is secure when you step up to the stage with the best guitar straps

From small-scale acoustics for your first steps to stage-ready electro-classicals, here's what to look for

Marrying innovation with sustainability, these instruments are Taylor-made for your collection

From top-end Rickenbackers to budget-friendly squiers, the best basses take many forms – these are the ones to consider right now

Nail your tuning with our selection of tuners for guitar, bass, and more from the likes of TC Electronic, Boss, Korg, and D’Addario

From coated options to custom gauges, these are the best acoustic strings on the market from Elixir, Ernie Ball, D’Addario, and more

My pick of the best electric guitars for jazz from Ibanez, D'Angelico, Fender, Gibson, and more

It's time to get heavy with my top-rated distortion pedals for metal, rock, bass, and more

My pick of tried-and-tested beginner acoustics from trusted brands including Taylor, Fender, Epiphone, and more

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