Latest articles by Matt McCracken
Guitar World deals of the week: get the lowdown on the best early Black Friday deals, including a massive $670 off a signature Gretsch, and a limited edition Squier with a gigantic $218 reduction
Your weekly digest of the best early Black Friday guitar deals from all corners of the web, hand-picked by Guitar World's gear experts
“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
It might be built for beginners, but the G200SE’s quality and playability show that budget guitars are getting seriously good
Best FRFR speakers 2025: transparent tone for multi-effects and amp modelers
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
These are the best combo amps and heads from Orange, Fender, Marshall, Boss, and more
Best electric guitar strings 2025: our top-rated strings for your electric
Keep your axe feeling fresh with the best guitar strings for electric guitar
Musician's Friend Black Friday deals 2025: Massive discounts of up to 50% off guitar gear
Black Friday may be weeks away, but at Musician's Friend, you can still grab yourself a great early deal on guitar gear
I wasn’t expecting my favorite multi-effects pedal to go on sale this early, but Guitar Center just knocked $100 off for their pre-Black Friday deals
No need to wait for the main event when the early Black Friday deals have already arrived
Cyber Monday guitar deals 2025: Everything you need to know ahead of this year's sale
Find out where and how to grab the biggest savings on guitar gear when Cyber Monday arrives
Black Friday guitar deals 2025: shop early savings and read our expert shopping tips for the biggest sale of the year
Get ahead of all other guitarists with the best early savings this Black Friday, from Sweetwater, Guitar Center and more
Best guitar picks 2025: My choice of tried-and-tested plectrums to upgrade your playing
My expert guide to the best picks for electric, acoustic, and bass guitar covering new players through to guitar veterans
Guitar Center Black Friday deals 2025: The Pre-Black Friday Sale is here!
Guitar Center has gone early with a Pre-Black Friday sale, which sees up to 30% off from now until November 12
Best Christmas gifts for guitar players 2025: the ultimate festive gift guide for guitarists
Treat them right this Christmas with our pick of the 46 must-have guitar items, essential accessories, clever gadgets and instruments for every budget
Sweetwater Black Friday deals 2025: the early all-access sale has begun!
The Sweetwater early All Access Black Friday sale has arrived – here are the best deals on guitar gear
Best Christmas gifts for bass players 2025: the ultimate festive gift guide for lovers of low-end
Show your bass-playing buddy, parent, or partner some love this Christmas with 15 brilliant gift ideas for bass players
“Can absolutely replace going the traditional route of a practice amp”: Positive Grid Spark Neo Core review
PG's follow-up to its first wireless amp-headphone solution for guitar gives players a massive price cut, but it doesn't get everything right
Best clip-on guitar tuners 2025: hit the right note with my top pick of cost-effective tuners
Whether you play acoustic, electric, or bass, these clip-on tuners offer a quick, easy, and affordable way to achieve concert pitch every time you pick up your instrument
Best guitar straps 2025: play in comfort and secure your guitar in style – top picks from a guitar salesman
My expert pick of straps for electric, acoustic and bass, covering all budgets and materials
Best mini amps for guitar 2025: power up your practice with these tiny towers of tone – these are my top picks
Short on space? Practice anywhere with these small guitar amps that pack a punch
Best acoustic guitars under $500 in 2025: get more for your money
These sub-$500 acoustic guitars are ideal for everything from folk and indie guitar to blues and country
Best acoustic guitars 2025: 10 top options for guitarists of all ages and abilities
Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more
Best guitar strap locks 2025: safeguard your axe from a nasty fall
Our pick of the finest fasteners from Schaller, Loxx, Jim Dunlop and more
Black Friday Fender deals 2025: what to know before the sale starts
This Black Friday, we're seeing some fantastic Fender deals crop up across the web, including discounted Player II guitars
"No matter what type of fuzz you enjoy, you’ll find something to love here": Kernom Moho Fuzz review
Kernom delivers a detailed sweep through the many faces of fuzz
