Buying guides

After nearly ten years working in a busy high-street music store, I’ve seen which beginner amps truly deliver, offering the best value, most useful features, and long-lasting popularity from brands like Blackstar, Fender, Positive Grid, and more

Stay in tune whatever your budget, with my top picks from Boss, Korg, TC Electronic, D’Addario and more

Online lessons are the ideal platform for developing guitar skills from the comfort of your home or on the go – myself and our in-house experts have tested options for all playing levels, styles and budgets, including a free option

From Rickenbacker to Ibanez and Schecter, our picks of the best metal basses will help you sound heavier than ever before

Need that low B? We’ve handpicked the best 5-string bass guitars from Yamaha, Fender, Ibanez, and more – whatever your price range

I put 14 different patch cables to the test to find out which is the perfect match for your pedalboard

From budget Teles, to vintage-spec’d Strats, I look at the best Squiers available today

It might get loud! Our pick of the best volume pedals from Mission, Ernie Ball, Lehle and more

Here's Guitar World's pick of the best compact electric and acoustic models from Fender, Taylor, Epiphone and more

Get the most out of your playing at home with one of these great bass practice amps