Ross Holder

Ross Holder

Ross has been a music lover and guitar player since the age of 8. He has spent the five years since graduating from university working in music retail, selling guitars, amps and more. Ross is particularly interested in electric guitars, pedals and amplifiers and his current rig includes a trusty 2009 American Standard Stratocaster and Vox AC30S1 with a few Walrus Audio and Way Huge pedals in between.

Latest articles by Ross Holder

They say nothing comes for free, but Taylor proves that wrong by giving away a BT-1 this Black Friday

Did someone say free guitar? Bag a Taylor BT-1 free of charge with this fantastic Black Friday acoustic deal

By Ross Holder published

Purchase a 300 or 400 Series guitar and get a Baby Taylor BT-1 FREE - now that’s a deal!

Acoustic Guitars
Close up of bass strings and a pickup

Best bass strings 2024: Electric and acoustic bass strings encompassing every tone and budget

By Chris Bird last updated

Breathe some fresh life into your bass with our pick of the best bass strings on the market

Guitar Strings
Two guitars lying on the floor with guitar cables

Best guitar cables 2024: Leads and patch cables for all budgets

By Rob Laing last updated

Quality cables make the difference, here's our top picks from Mogami, Ernie Ball, Fender and more

Guitars
Yamaha C40II review

"It’s easy to see why the C40 has spanned generations of learners. It’s durable, affordable, easy to play, and stays in tune": Yamaha C40II review

By Ross Holder published

In a seriously crowded market, does the C40II stand out as the top choice for beginners? Here’s our verdict

Acoustic Guitars
Yamaha Storia I review

"Perhaps the most pleasant surprise about this fashion-forward acoustic guitar is the tone": Yamaha Storia I review

By Ross Holder published

Is Yamaha’s ultimate living room guitar more style than function? We put the Storia I through its paces

Acoustic Guitars
Two Taylor beginner acoustic guitars lying on a purple floor

Best acoustic guitar for beginners 2024: Strum your first chords with our choice of beginner acoustic guitars

By Chris Corfield last updated

Start playing today with beginner acoustics from Taylor, Fender, Epiphone, Martin and more – hand-picked by experts

Acoustic Guitars
An AER acoustic amp on a wooden floor with an acoustic guitar in the background

Best acoustic guitar amp 2024: Amplify your sound without losing your acoustic resonance

By Jonathan Horsley last updated

Whether you’re practicing, busking, or performing, amplify the finest qualities of your guitar with our selection of acoustic amps

Guitar Amps
Man holding red guitar, with wireless system attached, puts his foot on his pedalboard

Best guitar wireless systems 2024: cut the cord and liberate your playing today

By Michael Astley-Brown last updated

Invest in a transmitter/receiver and ditch trailing cables with our pick of the best wireless guitar systems from beginner to pro

Guitars
Squier Classic Vibe 60s Jazzmaster on a blue textured background

Best offset guitars: Our top choice asymmetrical axes for every budget

By Ross Holder published

From alt-rock heroes to surf-rock icons, our experts have picked budget-spanning offsets from Fender and Reverend, to D’Angelico and more

Guitars

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