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Best FRFR Speakers 2025: The best full range, flat response speakers for your digital effects and modelers
By Ross Holder last updated
Our pick of fantastic FRFR speakers that won’t color your tone from Kemper, Line 6, Fender, Mission Engineering and more

Best guitar amps under $500 2025: Premium tones from budget-friendly amplifiers
By Matt McCracken last updated
Who said great tone has to cost an arm and a leg? These amps from Boss, Marshall, Fender, Blackstar, and more deliver incredible sound – all for under $500

Best Semi-Hollow Guitars 2025: The Top Choices From Gibson, PRS, Fender, Eastman and More
By Rob Laing last updated
We give our expert opinion on the top semi-hollow body guitars available today

Best Electric Guitar Strings 2025: Freshen Up Your Sound
By Matt McCracken last updated
Get your guitar playing to its potential with our pick of the best electric strings for all styles and budgets

Best Epiphone Les Pauls 2025: 8 Wallet-Friendly Single-Cuts That Give Gibson A Run For Its Money
By Daryl Robertson last updated
This epic guide to the best Epiphone Les Pauls proves you don't need to spend big to get those legendary rock tones

Best Taylor Guitars 2025: Our Pick Of The Finest Taylor Acoustic guitars You Can Buy Today
By Rob Laing last updated
Marrying innovation with sustainability, these instruments are Taylor-made for your collection

Best multi-effects pedals 2025: Do-it-all multi-FX for all styles and budgets
By Matt McCracken last updated
Expand your guitar-playing horizons with these multi-fx options from Line 6, Kemper, Neural DSP and more

Best Combo Amps 2025: Our Pick Of Stunning Solid-State and Tube Combos For All Budgets
By Daryl Robertson last updated
No matter your genre, budget or skill level, these top combo amplifiers from Fender, Orange, Blackstar, EVH, and more will make your guitar sing
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