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Best acoustic guitar mics 2026: my pick of the best mics for recording acoustic guitar

By Connor Godfrey Last updated

Capture every nuance of your playing with these microphones for recording acoustic guitar from Shure, AKG, Neumann, Fishman, and more

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A photo of the Fishman AirLock Wireless GT in use
We review the Fishman AirLock Wireless GT wireless guitar system and find cordless heaven

By Jimmy Leslie Published

The plug-and-play wireless system delivers cable-like tone with adjustable voicing and interference settings

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Best guitar amp headphones 2026: practice your guitar quietly with my top picks

By Matt McCracken Last updated

Play your guitar ear-responsibly with these superb headphones from Audio-Technica, Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser, and more

Live Studio
Best patch cables 2026: put your pedalboard in order

By Ross Holder Last updated

My selection of the best patch leads to get your pedalboard tidy, including options from EBS, MXR, Ernie Ball, Mogami, and more

Pedals & Pedalboards
Best guitar tuners 2026: clip-on, pedal, and app-based tuning options for all guitarists

By Matt McCracken Last updated

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

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Best reverb pedals 2026: embolden your guitar tone with my top-rated reverb pedals

By Connor Godfrey Last updated

From affordable stompboxes that deliver classic reverberations to sophisticated FX processors, these are the best reverb pedals for guitar

Pedals & Pedalboards
The Beach Boys Dumble ODS
How the Beach Boys' Dumble Overdrive Special ended up in Hawaii, and the celebrity who’s now recording with it

By Phil Weller Published

One of three Dumbles built for the band, it’s been hidden in the Aloha State for 35 years

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Johnny A. poses with a gold Strat-style guitar
Win tickets to see the Johnny A. Trio at a special Guitar Player Presents event in Oakland, California

By Jimmy Leslie Published

The Boston Music Hall of Famer returns to California to play a rare trio show at Yoshi’s in Jack London Square on Wednesday, January 7

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A photo of the Strymon Fairfax drive/boost pedal
Strymon launches its new Series A line of analog pedals with the Fairfax, a “full tube amp circuit” in a pedal

By Elizabeth Swann Published

Based on the Herzog tube drive created for guitarist Randy Bachman in the 1970s, the Fairfax is made with only analog components and comes out today

Pedals & Pedalboards
Black Friday and Cyber Monday might be over, but these 69 deals for guitarists are still live – act fast before they're gone forever

By Matt McCracken Published

Missed out on the Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales? You've still got a chance to save big on guitar gear

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