Richard Blenkinsop

Expand your frequency range with our expert pick of 5-string basses from the likes of Ibanez, Fender and Spector

Downsize your rig with the best mini amps from the likes of Fender, Vox, Orange, positive Grid and more

We showcase some of the best cheap tube and digital modelling guitar amp heads and combos, for all playing styles

Elevate your guitar skills with our top picks for online guitar lesson sites and apps

We countdown 10 of the best Strat guitars - from budget to pro - that showcase arguably the most iconic guitar of all time

Keep your all-important tuning on point with the best strobe, polyphonic and chromatic tuners

The best guitar amps for rock, metal, blues and more, including tube, solid-state and digital modelling amplifiers

Keep your tuning in check in all scenarios with the best clip-on tuners for guitar, bass and ukulele

From lightweight gig bags to flight-ready hard cases, we look at the best guitar cases out there right now

Take a deep-dive into Thomann’s biggest selling brand as we look at the best electric and acoustic Harley Benton guitars

For those just starting out, we’ve picked out the best beginner bass guitars from the likes of Squier, Epiphone, Sterling, Ibanez and more

Our pick of FRFR speakers for amplifying your Helix, Kemper, Quad Quartex and more

You don’t need to sacrifice tone to practice quietly, or on the go, with our pick of headphone amps for guitar

Some of the best examples of a key component of any guitar player’s rig - the overdrive pedal

When you want to thrash and burn these are the best guitars for metal, tailor-made for world-conquering heaviness

Breathe some fresh life into your bass with our pick of the best bass strings on the market

From subtle to extreme, these are our reverb top picks right now

Great sub-$500/£500 acoustics from the likes of Martin, Taylor, Fender and Guild that show you don’t have to spend much to get a quality guitar