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Best pitch shifter pedals 2025: an essential tool for channeling Tom Morello, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani
By Alex Lynham last updated
For face-melting solos and keeping your audience on their toes, pitch shifters are a surefire way to inject something different into your tone

Best offset guitars 2025: slanted-waist wonders from Fender, G&L, Duesenberg, Epiphone and more
By Daryl Robertson last updated
We dive into the wondrous world of offset guitars – from surf-rockers to shoegaze noise machines – to bring you the top picks on the market today

Best solid state amps 2025: Our amp picks for those who play, dirty, clean, or anything in between
By Simon Fellows last updated
Save your back and your wallet with the best solid state amps from the likes of Fender, Boss, Yamaha and more

Best octave pedals 2025: fast track your way to fat guitar tone with these powerful pedalboard additions
By Matt McCracken last updated
Make your riffs slap harder and solos fly higher with our expert selection of the best octave pedals you can buy today

Best mini amps for guitar 2025: power up your practice with these tiny towers of tone
By Matt McCracken last updated
Short on space? Practice anywhere with these small guitar amps that pack a punch

Best modeling amps 2025: iconic amp tones at your fingertips
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
I break down the best modeling amps for guitar, covering a range of budgets, brands, and sizes

Best electric guitars under $1,000 in 2025: 8 killer options for beginners and pros
By James Farmer last updated
Find the ultimate workhorse with our pick of the best electric guitars you can currently buy for less than $1,000

Best desktop guitar amps 2025: my top desktop amps for portable practice
By Nick Guppy last updated
Improve your guitar playing with my pick of the most powerful yet portable practice solutions

Best online guitar lessons 2025: remote learning for guitar players – every platform tested by experts
By Chris Schwarten last updated
Online lessons are great for developing your guitar skills from the comfort of your home or on the go – myself and our in-house experts have thoroughly tested options for all playing levels and budgets, including a free option
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