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The Best Metal Guitars of 2026
Compare the best metal guitars of 2026, from affordable 6-strings to signature and 7-string models built for high-gain riffs, speed and precision.
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How to Choose the Best Bass Amp for Practice, Recording & Live Performance
Learn how to choose the best bass amp for beginners, practice, recording and live performance, with combo amp, head, wattage and speaker tips.
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Guitar-A-Thon Exclusives | Fall 2026
Discover Fall 2026 Guitar-A-Thon exclusives, from special-edition guitars and basses to amps and effects available only at Guitar Center.
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The Best Overdrive Pedals of 2026
Find the overdrive pedal that’s right for you. From cheap overdrives to the most versatile, we picked the top grind pedals from BOSS, Ibanez and more.
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The Best Nylon-String, Classical and Flamenco Guitars of 2026
Choose from the best beginner, advanced and high-tech nylon-string guitars for classical and flamenco players. We pick 16 top models for all styles.
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Buying Guides18 Sep 2026
How to Choose the Best MESA/Boogie Guitar Amplifier
Compare MESA/Boogie California Tweed, Fillmore, Mark and Rectifier amps, from vintage-inspired cleans to versatile high-gain heads, combos and cabinets.
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Buying Guides18 Sep 2026
A Guide to the Fender Stratocaster
The Stratocaster has maintained its place as Fender's top-selling electric guitar, and in this article we're going to take a look at some of the best models for your first (or your fifth) Strat.
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Buying Guides17 Sep 2026
A Guide to the Fender Jazz Bass
Learn the history of the Fender Jazz Bass and compare current Squier and Fender models, from affordable classics to artist signatures and premium builds.
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Buying Guides17 Sep 2026
A Guide to the Fender Telecaster
Explore Fender Telecaster tone, history and model differences, from Squier and Player II to American Professional, Ultra, artist and Custom Shop Teles.
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Buying Guides17 Sep 2026
A Guide to Ashdown Engineering Bass Amps
Learn about Ashdown Engineering bass amps, from Studio, Original, Rootmaster and ABM models to artist signatures, tube heads and bass pedals.
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Buying Guides17 Sep 2026
A Guide to the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Bass
Compare top Sterling and Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay basses, from entry-level RAY models to 50th Anniversary and artist signature editions.
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Top 5 USB Audio Interfaces
Compare five popular USB audio interfaces for recording, from affordable bus-powered models to the expandable Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Gen 2.
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Top 5 Ukuleles for Beginners
Compare five beginner ukuleles from Córdoba, Fender, Flight, Kala and Mitchell, with soprano, concert, travel and acoustic-electric options.
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A Guide to the ProCo RAT
Learn the history of the ProCo RAT and compare the RAT2, Lil’ RAT and FAT RAT for classic distortion, compact rigs and expanded tonal range.
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Top 10 Pedals for Psychedelic Rock
Compare 10 essential guitar pedals for psychedelic rock, from fuzz and wah to delay, reverb, rotary and modulation effects.
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The Best Bass Guitars of 2026
Best bass guitars for 2026: top picks for 4-, 5- and 6-strings, short-scale and fretless models, plus buying tips.
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A Guide to the Fender Precision Bass
Compare Fender and Squier Precision Bass models, from beginner-friendly options to artist signatures, anniversary editions and Custom Shop builds.
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The Best Small Guitar Amplifiers of 2026
Compare the best small guitar amps for practice, recording and gigging, from compact combos to headphone amps and modeling options.
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The Best Studio Monitors of 2026
Explore our picks for the top studio monitors and find the pair that best suits your recording and mixing needs.
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Top 10 Studio Monitors for Mastering
Compare 10 mastering studio monitors, including ADAM Audio, Barefoot, Focal, Genelec, Neumann, PMC and Yamaha options.
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A Guide to Dunlop Wah Pedals
In this guide, we’ll uncover many of the most popular Dunlop wah pedals, including everything from the Cry Baby Standard to signature collaborations with legendary guitarists and more.
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