Latest articles by Richard Blenkinsop
Best Harley Benton guitars 2025: Cheap and reliable electric and acoustic models
Get a glimpse into the world of Thomann’s ever-expanding budget brand with the best Harley Benton guitars
Best guitar wireless systems 2025: Cut the cord and liberate your playing today
Invest in a transmitter/receiver and ditch trailing cables with our pick of the best wireless guitar systems from beginner to pro
Best Stratocasters 2025: Top Strat picks from Fender and Squier
Our experts countdown the best Strat guitars - from budget to pro - that showcase arguably the most iconic guitar of all time
Best pedal amps 2025: 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
What are the best online guitar lessons in 2025? I review guitar gear for a living and these are my favourite lessons platforms
My pick of the best online guitar courses will get your playing up to speed from the comfort of your own home, whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player
Best reverb pedals 2025: Our pick of reverb effects for your pedalboard
From subtle to extreme, these are our reverb top picks right now
"Plugging in, you’re met with a rich, lush-sounding overdrive. Being completely honest, I was pleasantly surprised": Zoom MS-200D+ Multistomp review
How many overdrives are too many, or is there even such a thing?
Best guitar tuners 2025: From tuning pedals and clip-ons, to guitar tuning apps
Keep your all-important tuning on point with the best strobe, polyphonic and chromatic tuners
Best guitar cables 2025: Leads and patch cables for all budgets
Quality cables make the difference, here's our top picks from Mogami, Ernie Ball, Fender and more
Best bass strings 2025: Electric and acoustic bass strings encompassing every tone and budget
Breathe some fresh life into your bass with our pick of the best bass strings on the market
Peterson StroboStomp Mini review
One of the most accurate and feature-packed tuners on the market - plus, it fits in your pocket!
Best classical guitars 2025: Our pick of top nylon-string, flamenco and hybrid acoustics
Your guide to the finest classical, flamenco, and hybrid guitars from big names including Yamaha, Cordoba, Godin, Taylor, and more
Thunderbolt vs USB audio interfaces: what's the difference?
Understand the key variances in power, performance and price between the two connection types so you know which is right for you
What is an audio interface and how does it work?
Take a deeper look at one of the most common pieces of recording equipment in the modern world - the audio interface
Best ukuleles 2025: Top acoustic ukes and the best electric ukuleles for all
Start strumming today with our expert guide to the best ukuleles available today, with options from Martin to Mahalo
Best headphone amps for guitar 2025: turn it up while keeping it down
You don’t need to sacrifice tone to practice quietly, or on the go, with our pick of headphone amps for guitar
Coated vs uncoated guitar strings: What’s the difference?
Unsure whether coated or uncoated strings are right for you and your guitar? We unpick the difference in sound, feel, tuning, price and more
Do you need to learn music theory to be a great musician?
From half diminished chords to phrygian modes; music theory can be both a help and a hindrance to many, but do you really need it in order to be a great musician?
Best overdrive pedals 2025: 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
Best fuzz pedals 2025: add some extra dirt to your guitar tone
From Fuzz Faces to Big Muffs, here’s our pick of the best fuzzboxes out there
Best bass guitars 2025: four-string and five-string basses for every budget
From modern multiscale models to tried and tested best sellers, we look at the best bass guitars available today
Best metal guitars 2025: riff machines for any budget
When you want to thrash and burn these are the best guitars for metal, tailor-made for world-conquering heaviness
PRS SE P20e Tonare parlour guitar review
Sporting a compact body shape, impressive feature set and modest price tag, this PRS acoustic is out to impress
