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The 11 best pedalboards 2020: top choice pedalboards for guitarists
Organise your guitar effects pedal collection with one of the best pedalboards available
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Your guide to the finest classical, flamenco and hybrid nylon-string acoustics from Yamaha, Taylor, Cordoba and more
The 11 best guitar tuners 2020: top clip-on tuners, tuning pedals and apps to keep you sounding great
Keep your acoustic, electric, bass guitar or ukulele in tune with these top choice strobe, polyphonic and chromatic tuners
10 best acoustic guitar strings 2020: top choice strings to get the best from your guitar
Discover the best acoustic guitar strings for your budget and playing style, including top picks from D’Addario, Martin, Elixir and more
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Your guide to the best budget acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars, with great value options from Epiphone, Alvarez, Taylor and more
11 best guitar picks 2020: our pick of the best plectrums for acoustic, electric and bass
Find out how the best guitar picks from the likes of Fender, Ernie Ball and D'Addario can transform your playing style and tone
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Martin SC-13E review
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Martin's bold and radical new acoustic makes an early claim for the best guitar of 2020
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