buyer's guide

Our pick of fantastic FRFR speakers that won’t color your tone from Line 6, Fender, HeadRush, Blackstar, and more

From coated options to custom gauges, these are the best acoustic strings on the market from Elixir, Ernie Ball, D’Addario, and more

From small-scale acoustics for your first steps to stage-ready electro-classicals, here's what to look for

From beginner-friendly Squiers, gig-ready Fenders, and premium Gibsons, our gear experts look at the finest electric guitars on the market right now

Get yourself gig-ready with the best electro acoustics from Taylor, Martin, Fender, and more

Save on visits to the chiropractor with my pick of the best amp modeling pedals

Whether you're tracking at the home studio or regularly gigging, my top bass guitars will deliver tone, feel, and flexibility

Push your sound to break-up with the best OD pedals from Boss, TC Electronic, JHS, Ibanez and more

From high-quality entry-level models to top-of-the-range collector’s pieces, I look at the best acoustic guitars available today

Here are my top picks of the best electrics below $1,000 from Fender, PRS, Jackson, and more