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Strymon BigSky reverb pedal

Best Reverb Pedals 2025: The Finest Options For Adding Airiness, Ambience And Atmosphere To Your Tone

By Simon Fellows last updated

From affordable stompboxes that deliver classic reverberations to sophisticated FX processors, these are the must-have reverb pedals

Pedals & Pedalboards
A leather guitar strap on a Fender Stratocaster

Best Guitar Straps 2025: Comfort And Support For Electric, Acoustic And Bass Guitars

By Matt McCracken last updated

Make sure your guitar is secure when you step up to the stage with the best guitar straps

Guitars
Three Squier electric guitars on a blue background

Best Electric Guitars Under $500 2025: Budget Axes To Suit All Players

By James Farmer last updated

Our pick of the best cheap electric guitars from brands including Squier, Epiphone and Ibanez

Guitars
A Martin DJR-10E acoustic guitar on a chair

Best Acoustic Electric Guitars 2025: The Best Of Both Worlds At Your Fingertips

By Matt McCracken last updated

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

Guitars
Fender Newporter on orange background

Best Acoustic Guitars Under $500 In 2022: 9 Killer Acoustic Guitars That Offer Superb Value For Money

By Daryl Robertson last updated

Wallet-friendly acoustic guitars from the likes of Epiphone, Yamaha, Takamine, Ibanez, Fender and more

Acoustic Guitars
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