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Best looper pedals 2024: Our top pick of loop pedals from practice to live performance By Matt McCracken last updated 7 November 24 Fatten up your live performances and enhance your practice regimen with the leading looper pedals from Boss, TC Electronic, MXR, EHX, and more
Best Klon clones 2024: Bringing the unattainable overdrive icon into arm’s reach By Connor Godfrey last updated 7 November 24 Klon-alike overdrive pedals from Electro-Harmonix, Way Huge, Ceriatone, Wampler and more
“It’s a famous riff, and I have to admit, it’s hard to play. You have to be a real guitarist to do it well." How Andy Summers made a massive Police hit using a hand-wrenching guitar figure and a Telecaster with a mysterious history By Christopher Scapelliti published 4 November 24 The guitarist calls "Message in a Bottle" "the best song Sting ever came up with, and the best Police track”
Best Taylor Guitars 2024: Our Pick Of The Finest Taylor Acoustic guitars You Can Buy Today By Rob Laing last updated 3 November 24 Marrying innovation with sustainability, these instruments are Taylor-made for your collection
Best tube amps 2024: Top choices from Fender, Marshall, MESA/Boogie and more By Richard Blenkinsop last updated 31 October 24 From single-channel combos to versatile, powerful heads, here are the best tube amps on offer right now
Best multi-effects pedals 2024: Do-it-all multi-FX for all styles and budgets By Matt McCracken last updated 30 October 24 Expand your guitar-playing horizons with these multi-fx options from Line 6, Kemper, Neural DSP and more
Best Guitar Audio Interfaces 2024: Great Guitar Recording Options For A Range Of Budgets By Sam Roche last updated 30 October 24 Whether you’re a solo guitarist or a frequent collaborator, here lies the perfect guitar-ready interface for you – chosen by our experts
Best wireless guitar systems 2024: unshackle yourself from cables, it’s time to go wireless By Daryl Robertson last updated 25 October 24 Unlock the freedom of the stage with our pick of the best wireless guitar systems from Boss, Line 6, AKG, Behringer, Sennheiser, NUX, and more
Best Combo Amps 2024: Our Pick Of Stunning Solid-State and Tube Combos For All Budgets By Daryl Robertson last updated 24 October 24 No matter your genre, budget or skill level, these top combo amplifiers from Fender, Orange, Blackstar, EVH, and more will make your guitar sing
Fractal’s new VP4 virtual pedalboard puts hundreds of classic stompbox and studio effect models at guitarists' feet By GP Editors published 15 October 24 The floor-based processor features effects based on the award-winning Axe-Fx III
