Buying Guides

Who said great tone has to cost an arm and a leg? These amps from Boss, Marshall, Fender, Blackstar, and more deliver incredible sound – all for under $500

We give our expert opinion on the top semi-hollow body guitars available today

Capture every nuance of your playing with these microphones for recording acoustic guitar from Shure, AKG, Neumann, Fishman, and more

From the iconic Custom 24 and top-of-the-range signature guitars to budget-friendly SE models, we have everything covered

Considering a Martin? Here's Guitar Player’s pick of the best Martin acoustics for every type of player

From Squier to Ibanez, here's our expert selection of the best electric guitars for beginners

I've been playing a Strat all my life, here's an all-encompassing guide to the best Fender Stratocasters available today

Push your sound to break-up with the best OD pedals from Boss, TC Electronic, JHS, Ibanez and more

Get your guitar playing to its potential with our pick of the best electric strings for all styles and budgets

This epic guide to the best Epiphone Les Pauls proves you don't need to spend big to get those legendary rock tones