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Get your Memorial Day savings in early with 30% off Player, Paranormal and Affinity models at Fender
As well as guitars, the sale also covers pedals, accessories and Fender-branded clothing
Lee Downer from Lowlives picks his 3 essential pieces of gear
From his love of grunge to valuable vintage guitar advice and selling Slash a guitar worth 13K, Downer talks gear, music and life in alt-rocks hottest new band
Best guitar straps 2024: boost comfort, support and security with these straps for electric, acoustic and bass
Protect your guitar and complete your look with our pick of the best guitar straps for every budget and style
Unmissable deal alert! Chapman Standard and Pro guitars are half-price at Andertons for a limited time
Featuring everything from the popular ML1 to tasty 7-strings and the beloved Ghost Fret, there's never been a better time to purchase a Chapman guitar
Best acoustic guitars 2024: Super steel string acoustics for all players and budgets
Our pick of the very best flat tops from Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender and loads more
"I'm a fuzz junkie": Feeder's Grant Nicholas picks his essential pieces of gear
Feeder's frontman shares why he loves writing on an acoustic guitar, the story of purchasing his first Fender Jazzmaster and loving a pedal so much he named a song after it
Best desktop amps 2024: a lightweight and portable practice solution for all guitarists
Our pick of the finest small-scale amps from Positive Grid, Blackstar, Yamaha, Vox and Orange
Thomann's 70th birthday celebrations just got even bigger with the addition of super deals on PRS, Korg, Taylor, AKG, Bose and more
With discounts applied to everything from guitars to amps, studio gear and keyboards there’s something for everyone in Thomann's birthday sale
Fancy a FREE Fender pedal? Well now is your chance with this epic 3 for 2 Hammertone stompbox offer
You have your pick of overdrive, distortion, delay and flanger in this insane pedal offer from Fender
Best delay pedals 2024: add dimension to your tone with pedals from Boss, Strymon, Electro-Harmonix and more
Explore the best analogue and digital delay pedals for all budgets
"A high-performance Les Paul that is sure to satisfy even the most contemporary player": Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured review
A flashy contemporary take on the classic LP formula – but is it style over substance?
"This contemporary Les Paul may look basic, but it more than delivers on playability and sound": Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite review
A proper stripped-back LP with none of the Gibson charm taken away
"This guitar is stunning to look at, a joy to play and has the tone to boot": Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1963 SG Custom review
An impeccably styled guitar that might seem pricey for some, is certainly worth the money
The three epic keyboard deals you should consider in Thomann's colossal 70th anniversary sale
With sizable discounts on big-name brands such as Akai, Yamaha, Korg and more, Thomann’s 70th anniversary sale is the place to go for keys players
"Not only does this tiny device allow us to beam iconic Boss tones directly into our ears, but the Stage Feel feature delivers an immersive practice experience like no other": Boss Katana:Go review
The new Boss headphone amp looks to revolutionise the way you practice at home – but is it worth it?
“When somebody buys my signature Duesenberg in a store, they're buying exactly what I play on stage”: Dave Baksh of Sum 41 interview
Dave Baksh lifts the lid on the gear used to record Sum 41’s last-ever album and details the benefits of a digital rig and recording remotely
"With effortless playability and the credentials to absolutely nail those iconic Peter Green, Gary Moore and Kirk Hammett tones": Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard review
The world's most famous Les Paul finally gets the Epiphone treatment – but is it worth it?
Best pianos 2024: Our pick of acoustic and digital options for home, studio and stage
Here’s our pick of the best pianos - and the best piano brands - including Yamaha, Casio, Nord, Roland and more…
Best electric guitars 2024: Our pick of guitars to suit all budgets
Find the top electric guitar for your budget and playing style, whether you play rock, metal, blues or beyond
“Holy sh*t, that's good!”: Foo Fighters’ Chris Shiflett on replacing his amps with the Quad Cortex for his solo tour – plus, the lowdown on the other essentials in his current rig
Amp modelling, why the Les Paul is a great country guitar and what fans can expect from his latest Fender signature model
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Thomann’s massive 70th birthday celebrations include platinum-quality deals on big-name brands - including Squier, Korg, Yamaha, Akai and more
With discounts applied to everything from guitars to amps, studio gear and keyboards there’s something for everyone in Thomann's birthday sale
"The MT-1 Custom is a well-made, highly playable guitar that is ideal for contemporary players seeking a high-performance model on a budget": Soloking MT-1 Custom review
This new budget brand is taking on the big guns with high-end specs and flashy looks – but is it enough to be crowned the new king of the affordable guitar space?
Fender's Ultra range gets a wild makeover - exclusive to Guitar Center, the new Tiger's Eye finish looks to be a roaring success
Available on the Strat, Tele and P-Bass, this limited edition finish won't be around for long, so you'll want to pounce on it while you can
