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Best guitars for jazz 2025: smooth swinging options for jazz cats
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
From archtops to solid bodies, these are the best jazz guitars on the market today from top brands like D’Angelico, Gibson, Squier, and more

Best MIDI foot controllers 2025: seamless transitions for amps, pedals, rack effects, and more
By Joe Dean last updated
Our favorite MIDI controllers for guitar cover all levels and budgets, with models from Gig Rig, Fender, Boss, Electro-Harmonix, and more

Best overdrive pedals 2025: explore which drive pedal is right for you
By Alex Lynham last updated
Overdrive is one of the most essential guitar effects pedals. These are our top picks for every budget

Best guitar strap locks 2025: Safeguard your axe
By Chris Schwarten last updated
Our pick of the finest fasteners from Schaller, Loxx, Jim Dunlop and more

Best tremolo pedals 2025: 8 top pedal choices, from old-school vibe to chopped-up tones
By James Farmer last updated
The best tremolo pedals on the market right now, from the likes of TC Electronic, Electro-Harmonix, Boss, Strymon and JHS

Best basses for metal 2025: our selection of the best basses for heavy music across all budgets
By Chris Corfield last updated
From Rickenbacker to Ibanez and Schecter, our picks of the best metal basses will help you sound heavier than ever before

Best laptops for music production 2025: portable computers for recording guitar
By Chris Corfield last updated
Our pick of capable machines for tracking guitars, creating demos and more, from brands including Apple, Dell, Microsoft and Asus

Best humbucker pickups 2025: buck up your guitar with mellow lows and punchy mids
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
From PAF replicas to modern day active tone monsters, our experts pick the best humbucker pickups on offer right now
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