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Best chorus pedals 2025: the best options from Boss, Universal Audio, Ibanez, and more
By Richard Blenkinsop published
Digital or analog; bypass or buffered? We look at the best chorus pedals you can buy right now

Best Clip-On Tuners 2025: 8 Top Picks For Fast And Affordable Tuning
By Ross Holder published
We’ve tested loads of clip-on tuners – here are the best from TC Electronic, Peterson, Snark and more for effortless guitar tuning.

Best headphone amps for guitar 2025: Crank your amp and silence your surroundings
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Quiet practice has never sounded so good thanks to capable and affordable headphone amps from Boss, Fender, Vox and more

Best Desktop Guitar Amps 2025: Great Space-Saving And Portable Picks From Boss, Blackstar And More
By Ross Holder published
Looking for a compact, portable guitar amp without sacrificing quality? Here are the best options on the market from Yamaha, Blackstar, Positive Grid and more.

Best Travel Guitars 2025: Top Portable Instruments From Lowden, Furch, Martin and more
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
From short scale acoustics to carry-on electrics, we look at the best travel guitars available right now

Best FRFR Speakers 2025: The best full range, flat response speakers for your digital effects and modelers
By Ross Holder last updated
Our pick of fantastic FRFR speakers that won’t color your tone from Kemper, Line 6, Fender, Mission Engineering and more

Best mini amps 2025: tiny amps for powerful tones
By Connor Godfrey published
Our pick of the best small guitar amps will get you great big tone in a teeny-tiny package

Best guitar amps under $500 2025: Premium tones from budget-friendly amplifiers
By Matt McCracken last updated
Who said great tone has to cost an arm and a leg? These amps from Boss, Marshall, Fender, Blackstar, and more deliver incredible sound – all for under $500
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