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Best guitar cables 2025: Hard-working cables that will preserve your tone
By Matt McCracken last updated
Keep your tone untouched with the best guitar cables from the likes of Planet Waves, Mogami, Fender and more
Best acoustic guitar strings 2025: our pick of the best strings around
By Matt McCracken last updated
From coated options to custom gauges, these are the best acoustic guitar strings on the market from Elixir, Ernie Ball, D’Addario, and more
Best bass amps 2025: Low-end tone machines
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Our pick of the best bass amp combos and heads from the likes of Fender, Blackstar, Orange, Darkglass and more
Best pedalboard power supplies 2025: quiet and efficient power for your pedals
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Say goodbye to unwanted hiss and ground loop hum as we hand-pick the best pedal power supplies for every budget – and explain why you might need one
Best Telecaster pickups 2025: nail the perfect tone for your fender
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Freshen up an old classic with our choice of the best Tele pickups on the market
Best Electric Guitars 2025: Fine Electrics For Beginner To Pro Players
By Daryl Robertson last updated
We run down the best electric guitars for all budgets currently available from the likes of Gibson, Fender, PRS, Reverend, Music Man, Jackson and more
Best guitar amps under $500 in 2025: Premium tones from budget-friendly amplifiers
By Matt McCracken last updated
Get the tone you want for reasonable outlay, with amplifiers from Boss, Marshall, Fender, Orange and more – all under $500
Best pedal amps 2025: Power up your pedalboard with an amp in a box
By Matt McCracken last updated
Save on visits to the chiropractor with our pick of the best pedalboard-friendly amp simulators
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