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Best Jazz Guitars: From Traditional To Modern, And For Every Budget By Richard Blenkinsop last updated 13 June 23 We round up the best jazz guitars on the market, for both traditional and modern style players
Best Combo Amps: Our Pick Of Stunning Solid-State and Tube Combos For All Budgets By Daryl Robertson last updated 13 June 23 Covering all genres and styles, these superb combos from the likes of Boss, Vox, Fender, EVH, Orange and Blackstar are sure to help you achieve tonal bliss
Best Bass Amps: From Heads To Combos, These Are The Greatest Amps Available For Bass Players By Daryl Robertson published 2 June 23 Dial in the perfect low-end with the best bass amps from Fender, Markbass, Trace Elliot, Darkglass and more
Best Guitar Slides: Our Pick Of Options From Dunlop, Fender, MojoTone, Rock Slide and Shubb By Daryl Robertson last updated 31 May 23 Seriously up your slide game with the best guitar slides on the market right now
Best Distortion Pedals For Guitarists: Dirty Up Your Sound With These Top Choices By Alex Lynham last updated 24 May 23 Where does an overdrive end and a distortion begin? Find out more with our distortions guide
Best Taylor Guitars: Our Pick Of The Finest Taylor Acoustic guitars You Can Buy Today By Rob Laing last updated 23 May 23 Marrying innovation with sustainability, these instruments are Taylor-made for your collection
Best PRS Guitars: Our Top Pick Of The Finest Guitars From Paul Reed Smith By Daryl Robertson last updated 17 May 23 From the iconic Custom 24 and top-of-the-range signature guitars to budget-friendly SE models, we have everything covered
Best Classical Guitars: Add The Dynamic Warmth Of A Nylon Guitar To Your Collection By Daryl Robertson published 16 May 23 From Taylor to Cordoba, Alvarez, Yamaha and more, these are the very best classical guitars on the market right now
Best Semi-Hollow Guitars: The Top Choices From PRS, Fender, Eastman, Gibson and More By Rob Laing, Daryl Robertson last updated 15 May 23 We give our expert opinion on the top semi-hollow body guitars available today
Best Blues Guitars: Play Away The Blues With Our Top Choices From Gibson, Fender, Duesenberg, PRS, And More By Daryl Robertson last updated 11 May 23 We hope you have your best pentatonic licks at the ready because with blues guitars this good, you're going to need them!