Latest articles by Matt McCracken
Best electric guitars 2024: Our pick of guitars to suit all budgets
Find the top electric guitar for your budget and playing style, whether you play rock, metal, blues or beyond
Best pedal amps 2024: Get the sound, feel and response of an amp, all on your pedalboard
Downsize your rig with the best amps-in-a-box to suit all styles of music
4 guitar upgrades we're considering in Fender's mod-friendly official parts and pickups sale - save up to 20%
Looking to make some upgrades to your current guitar? This is what we'd pick from this limited-time sale at the official Fender shop
Best in-ear monitors 2024: IEMs for stage and studio
Our expert guide to the best in-ear monitors for practice, performance and production, no matter your budget
This one-day-only Fender Play deal is the best we’ve ever seen - get a year’s worth of guitar lessons for only $29
This incredible leap day deal sees Fender play drop to the cheapest price we’ve ever seen - but it’s for one day only
“Equal to or even better than similarly priced offerings from bigger name brands“: Soloking MS-1 Custom review
Can this great-value guitar shine in an ultra-saturated marketplace? We get hands-on to find out
"A few small gripes aside, it’s the perfect first wireless system for players looking to take to the stage cable-free": the t.bone GigA Pro pedal set review
Cut the cord for less with an affordable, pro-level guitar wireless system from Thomann
Best gifts for guitar players 2024: Gift ideas for every type of guitarist
Great gift ideas for guitar players everywhere - from electric guitar strings and capos to acoustic guitars and amps
"They may not have all the bells and whistles of the bigger brands, but they get the job done": the t.bone EP 4 in-ear monitors review
Thomann’s budget in-ear monitors offer excellent quality sound for much less than the bigger brands
“Every bit as clear and crisp as a cable”: Positive Grid Spark Link review
Free yourself from the constraints of cables with this simple-to-use wireless guitar system from Positive Grid
Ditch your amp and save - Line 6 just slashed a colossal $200 off the price of Helix Floor and LT
Don't fret if you already bought one, many retailers are refunding the difference
Best Telecasters 2024: Fender Telecasters for every budget
Our pick of the best Telecasters that prove Leo Fender’s first born is still the most versatile guitar design of all time
"If you want an amplifier that can play multiple roles, the Spark Live is a fantastic choice" – Positive Grid Spark Live review
We take a first look at the exciting new hybrid smart amp and PA system from Positive Grid
Best vocal mics 2024: Our top vocal microphones for stage and studio
Add some sheen to your vocals with the best dynamic and condenser mics from Shure, AKG, Rode, Aston, Telefunken, Neumann, and more
Best electric guitar strings 2024: Sets for all styles and budgets
These are the very best guitar strings from Ernie Ball, D’Addario, Elixir, Rotosound and more
What acoustic guitar string gauges should I use?
Our definitive guide to stringing your acoustic with the right gauge to suit your playing style
Best overdrive pedals 2024: Find new inspiration with the best drive pedals for guitar
Some of the best examples of a key component of any guitar player’s rig - the overdrive pedal
Harley Benton JA-25TH Firemist review
A 25th-anniversary edition offset that looks to celebrate everything great about the value-centric Harley Benton brand
Quick! The Kemper Profiler Player is already discounted at Thomann
Despite just being released the latest amp modeller has already seen a tasty £50 discount - act fast before it goes back to full price
Best practice amps: the best amps for guitar practice
Onboard effects, digital modelling, valves? Here are the best practice amps for guitar, with options from Yamaha, Power Grid, Fender, Line 6 and more
Load up on must-have studio tools with all Waves plugins slashed to just $29.99 - plus buy two, get two free
Featuring essential compressors, EQs, channel strips, and creative plugins, it's the perfect chance to restock your studio
How to gift plugins to a musician this Christmas
Giving the gift of music software this Christmas is a breeze when you know how - here's everything you need to know
Plugin Boutique just obliterated the price of our favourite Universal Audio plugins - score up to 86% off
UAD’s best-selling plugins are now available at some incredibly low prices - no additional hardware required
