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Best guitar slides 2025: my picks to unlock classic slide tone
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Achieve the ultimate slide sound with the best slides for guitar on the market from Dunlop, Fender, MojoTone, Rock Slide and Shubb

Best Telecaster pickups 2025: Expert recommendations for perfecting that unmistakable Tele twang
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
From traditional tones to modern high-gain options, these should be your go-to pickups to breathe new life into your Telecaster

Best electric guitars under $1,000 in 2025: My guitar picks that span all skill levels, budgets and genres
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Sticking to a budget of a grand? Here are my top picks of the best electrics from Fender, PRS, Epiphone and more

Best guitar cables 2025: Hard-working cables that will preserve your tone
By Matt McCracken last updated
The ultimate plug in and play guide: the best guitar cables from the likes of Mogami, Ernie Ball, D’Addario and more

Best 3/4 acoustic guitars 2025: Top short-scale options from Taylor, Martin and more
By Connor Godfrey last updated
Here are the best short-scale acoustic options that don’t compromise on tone, build quality or performance

Best guitar amps 2025: Tube-driven triumphs and peerless pedal platforms for home, studio, and stage
By Daryl Robertson last updated
From solid-state practice amps to all-tube stage amps, here’s our pick of the best amplifiers on the market – featuring Boss, Blackstar, Orange, and more

Best chorus pedals 2025: the best options from Boss, Universal Audio, Ibanez, and more
By Richard Blenkinsop published
Digital or analog; bypass or buffered? We look at the best chorus pedals you can buy right now

Best Clip-On Tuners 2025: 8 Top Picks For Fast And Affordable Tuning
By Ross Holder published
We’ve tested loads of clip-on tuners – here are the best from TC Electronic, Peterson, Snark and more for effortless guitar tuning.
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