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Best Acoustic Guitars Under $500 In 2022: 9 Killer Acoustic Guitars That Offer Superb Value For Money

By Daryl Robertson last updated

Wallet-friendly acoustic guitars from the likes of Epiphone, Yamaha, Takamine, Ibanez, Fender and more

Acoustic Guitars
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Best Desktop Guitar Amps 2022: Portable Practice Solutions For Modern Living Spaces

By Matt McCracken last updated

Keep your chops in tip-top shape with the best desktop guitar amps from Positive Grid, Fender, Boss, and more

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Best Gear of 2021

The Best Gear of 2021: Our Roundup of the Year’s Top Guitars, Amps and Pedals

By Dave Hunter, Jimmy Leslie, James Volpe Rotondi, Christopher Scapelliti, Art Thompson published

What in the world of guitar gear got us excited in 2021? Guitar Player's editors and reviewers pick their favorites.

Gear
Epiphone Les Paul Vs Gibson Les Paul: What's The Difference?

Epiphone Les Paul Vs Gibson Les Paul: What's The Difference?

By Daryl Robertson published

It’s often debated among guitarists, but what really is the difference between a Gibson and Epiphone Les Paul? Here's the low down on these legendary single cuts

Electric Guitars
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Top Guitar Amp Tubes You Can Buy Right Now

By Mitch Colby published

From 12AX7s to EL34s to KT66s, these are the best tubes you can find.

Guitars
Guitar Speakers: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Buying - GuitarPlayer.com

Guitar Speakers: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Buying

By Dave Hunter published

Get the facts about vintage and modern guitar speakers

Amps
Roundup! 11 Micro Tube Amps - GuitarPlayer.com

11 of the Best Micro Tube Amps

By Guitar Player Staff published

Our pick of micro heads and combos from Blackstar, Fender, Jet City, Hughes & Kettner, Kustom, Laney, Vintage47 and Vox.

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