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Best multi-effects pedals: do-it-all multi-FX for all styles and budgets
By Matt McCracken last updated
Expand your guitar-playing horizons with these multi-fx options from Line 6, Kemper, Neural DSP and more

Best combo amps: my 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 delay pedals: elevate your tone from subtle to stratospheric
By Matt McCracken last updated
Make your tone massive with our pick of the best delay stompboxes from Line 6, Boss, Strymon and more

Best acoustic guitar amps: top acoustic amplifiers and preamp pedals
By Rob Laing last updated
Boost and sweeten your instrument’s tone with the best acoustic guitar amps from likes of Boss, Fishman, AER, Orange and more

Best beginner bass guitars: Starting you off on your low-end journey
By Chris Corfield published
Great models for budding bass stars from Squier, Ibanez, Gretsch, Sterling by Music Man and more

Best guitar cases and gigbags: the best ways to store and carry your instrument
By Richard Blenkinsop published
Protect your pride and joy with our pick of the best guitar cases and gigbags

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
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