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Best pedalboards 2026: budget-spanning 'boards to help you organize your effects
Level up your rig and get the most out of your pedals with ‘boards from the likes of Pedaltrain, Boss, Temple Audio, Friedman, and more
The Presidents' Day celebrations have arrived early at Musician's Friend with massive discounts of up to 60% off guitar gear, including some sweet deals on Fender, Epiphone, and Martin guitars
Get your hands on a new guitar, amp, or effects pedal at a healthy discount in this early Presidents’ Day sale
“This amp’s dynamics are off the charts.” We review Bartel Amplifiers’ Swingland 1x12 combo and find a low-watter that delivers high-wattage tone, response and feel
The Swingland is designed for studio/home use to deliver like a cranked vintage amp at low volume
Best amp modelers 2026: get all your dream guitar tones in one
Amp models so good, you’ll think they’re the real thing
Best practice amps 2026: practice your guitar at home with top tier tone
Keep your chops in tip-top shape with the best practice amps from Fender, Marshall, Boss, and more
Best acoustic guitar mics 2026: my pick of the best mics for recording acoustic guitar
Capture every nuance of your playing with these microphones for recording acoustic guitar from Shure, AKG, Neumann, Fishman, and more
We review the Fishman AirLock Wireless GT wireless guitar system and find cordless heaven
The plug-and-play wireless system delivers cable-like tone with adjustable voicing and interference settings
Best guitar amp headphones 2026: practice your guitar quietly with my top picks
Play your guitar ear-responsibly with these superb headphones from Audio-Technica, Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser, and more
