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“It's a testament to just how good beginners have it these days that I can’t find all that much to fault”: Cort G200SE review
By Matt McCracken published
It might be built for beginners, but the G200SE’s quality and playability show that budget guitars are getting seriously good

Ernie Ball fights battery waste with new rechargeable AA and 9V batteries that are tailored for effects pedals and active guitars
By Janelle Borg published
With recharge times as quick as 75 minutes to 80%, Ernie Ball guarantees that these batteries deliver a “consistent, full-voltage performance across instruments, wireless packs, pedals, tuners, and more”

Best FRFR speakers 2025: transparent tone for multi-effects and amp modelers
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Get the most out of your digital modeler with the best FRFR speakers, from on-the-go options to arena-filling mammoths

Best guitar amps 2025: tube, solid-state and modeling amplifiers for all levels and budgets
By Chris Corfield last updated
These are the best combo amps and heads from Orange, Fender, Marshall, Boss, and more

IK Multimedia takes on Fender and Boss with the TONEX Plug – its first-ever headphone amp
By Matt Owen published
The pocket-sized headphone amp looks to win the hearts of players by offering more than 40,000 tones propped up by the same AI Machine Modeling behind the entire TONEX ecosystem

Best bass strings 2025: Optimize tone, feel and lifespan
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Our expert pick of strings to bring the low-end thunder from Ernie Ball, D’Addario, Rotosound and more

How Jim Root’s radical signature Telecaster updated a Fender mainstay for the 21st century
By Matt Owen published
The Slipknot guitarist was originally pushed towards Charvel, but he had his sights set on reinventing a Fender classic

I’ve been playing live shows for 20 years – these are my road-tested Christmas gift recommendations for gigging guitar players
By Richard Blenkinsop published
From essential spares to gig-saving tools, these gift options are ideal for guitarists who play live. They’re affordable too, with price from only $4.99
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