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Gear of the Year: The best guitars, amps, pedals and more of 2023
By Dave Hunter, Jimmy Leslie, Christopher Scapelliti, Art Thompson published
Our guide to the greatest guitars, amps, pedals and accessories of 2023, handpicked by the Guitar Player team

Six important things you need to consider before buying a vintage guitar amplifier
By Mitch Colby published
From speakers and transformers to capacitors and resistors, here's what you need to pay attention to before pulling the trigger

Best Pedalboards 2025: 9 Of The Best Budget-Spanning Pedalboards To Help Organize Your Effects
By James Farmer last updated
Level up your rig and get the most out of your pedals with ‘boards from the likes of Pedaltrain, Temple Audio and Friedman

Best Practice Amps 2025: The 10 Best Amps For Guitar Practice
By Matt McCracken last updated
Keep your chops in tip-top shape with the best practice amps from Fender, Marshall, Boss and more

Best Guitar Amps Under $1,000 in 2025: Great Guitar Tones Without Breaking The Bank
By Matt McCracken last updated
Make your move into serious amplification territory with the best sub-$1,000 guitar amps

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

The Memorial Day Sales Have Landed, With Giant Savings Up To 40% For Guitar Players
By Chris Barnes published
Get straight to the best Memorial Day discounts at Guitar Center, Musician's Friend, Sweetwater and more

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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