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Best amp modelers: Fractal Axe-FX III

Best amp modelers 2025: Get your dream guitar tone with our top picks

By Connor Godfrey published

Amp models so good, you’ll think they’re the real thing

Amps
Martin LX1e on blue background

Best Travel Guitars 2025: Top Portable Instruments From Lowden, Furch, Martin and more

By Richard Blenkinsop published

From short scale acoustics to carry-on electrics, we look at the best travel guitars available right now

Acoustic Guitars
A Fender Twin Reverb amp on a wooden floor

Best Guitar Amps 2025: 15 Supreme Tube And Solid-State Amps For Home, Studio And Stage

By Daryl Robertson last updated

Our pick of the best amplifiers for all budgets from Fender, Vox, Blackstar, Tone King and more

Amps
Three electric guitars on a stand in front of some guitar amps

Best guitar stands and hangers 2024: Keep your precious guitars safe and secure...

By Richard Blenkinsop published

From multi-guitar racks to compact stands and wall hangers, we pick the best from K&M, PRS, Fender, Hercules and more

Gear
Close up of Taylor GS Mini

Best 3/4 acoustic guitars 2025: Top models from Fender, Martin, Gretsch, Yamaha, Taylor and more

By Connor Godfrey published

Diminutive acoustics with substantial tone for beginners and pros alike

Acoustic Guitars
A pile of guitar cases

Best guitar cases and gigbags 2025: The best ways to store and carry your instrument

By Richard Blenkinsop published

Protect your pride and joy with our pick of the best guitar cases and gigbags

Guitars
Headrush and Line 6 FRFR speakers side by side

Best FRFR Speakers 2025: The best full range, flat response speakers for your digital effects and modelers

By Ross Holder published

Our pick of fantastic FRFR speakers that won’t color your tone from Kemper, Line 6, Fender, Mission Engineering and more

Amps
Gear of the year logo

Gear of the Year: The best guitars, amps, pedals and more of 2023

By Dave Hunter, Jimmy Leslie, Christopher Scapelliti, Art Thompson published

Our guide to the greatest guitars, amps, pedals and accessories of 2023, handpicked by the Guitar Player team

Gear
A Peterson StroboStomp HD on a wooden floor

Best Guitar Tuners 2025: Clip-On, Pedal, and App-based Tuning Options For All Guitarists

By James Farmer last updated

Nail your tuning with our selection of tuners for guitar, bass, and more from the likes of TC Electronic, Boss, Korg, and D’Addario

Gear
Fender tweed amps belonging to producer and musician Ethan Johns

Six important things you need to consider before buying a vintage guitar amplifier

By Mitch Colby published

From speakers and transformers to capacitors and resistors, here's what you need to pay attention to before pulling the trigger

Amps
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