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Best pedalboard power supplies 2026: quiet and efficient power for your pedals
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Say goodbye to unwanted hiss and ground loop hum as we hand-pick the best guitar pedal power supplies for every budget

Best pedalboards 2026: budget-spanning 'boards to help you organize your effects
By Ross Holder last updated
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

Best acoustic guitars under $500 in 2026: top-rated acoustic guitars for less
By Daryl Robertson last updated
My wallet-friendly picks of the best acoustics under $500 from the likes of Epiphone, D'Angelico, Gretsch, Yamaha, and more

Best bass guitars under $500 in 2026: brilliant budget basses for every kind of player
By Matt McCracken last updated
Get low with our picks of the best bass guitars under £500/$500 from Squier, Epiphone, Yamaha, and more

Best practice amps 2026: practice your guitar at home with top tier tone
By Matt McCracken last updated
Keep your chops in tip-top shape with the best practice amps from Fender, Marshall, Boss, and more

Best guitars for kids 2026: acoustic and electric models for your budding guitar hero
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Our pick of the best guitars for kids; electrics and acoustics from the likes of Yamaha, Squier, Taylor and more

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

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
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