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A Guide to Seymour Duncan Pickups
Explore Seymour Duncan pickups for guitar and bass, from vintage P.A.F.-style humbuckers to Strat, Tele, bass and 7-string options.
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The Best Snare Drums for 2026
Dig into our list of the best snare drums for attack, resonance, dynamics and more. Plus, a sound chart to compare woods, metals and synthetics.
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The Best Electronic Drum Kits of 2026
Check out our choices for the top e-kits for practice, recording and gigging.
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The Best Distortion Pedals of 2026
Go for grind with our Top 10 list of the best distortion pedals from BOSS, Electro-Harmonix, MXR, EarthQuaker, ProCo and other saturation stompboxes.
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Top Electric Guitars for Jazz
In this article, we’ll explore what makes a guitar great for jazz, then profile models that embody what guitarists look for in their musical companion.
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Top 5 Most Popular Tuner Pedals
Compare five popular tuner pedals at Guitar Center, including KORG, BOSS, Peterson, Walrus Audio and D’Addario picks.
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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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Top 5 Squier Classic Vibe Guitars
Learn how five Squier Classic Vibe guitars compare, from Jazzmaster and Jaguar offsets to Telecaster and Stratocaster favorites.
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Buying Guides03 Aug 2026
The Best Cases for Electric Guitar
Looking for the best electric guitar case to protect a prized instrument? We’ve assembled a variety of top picks to ensure your guitar is safe and sound on the go, or even just at home. From Stratocaster- and Les Paul-style electrics to Flying V-type models and beyond, there’s a perfect fit for every body, no matter the shape.
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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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A Guide to Fishman Fluence Pickups
Learn how Fishman Fluence pickups use multi-voice technology to cover vintage, modern, signature and acoustic tones with low-noise performance.
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Best Electric Guitars for Country Music
Explore the best electric guitars for country music, from Telecasters and Stratocasters to Gretsch hollowbodies, Gibson classics and modern Nashville-ready picks.
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A Guide to the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff
Celebrate the sound of the mighty EHX Big Muff and explore current Big Muff offerings.
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The Best Guitar Amps for Metal
In this article, we’ll uncover some of the best guitar amps for metal—including heads, combos and pedalboard-style modelers—so you can proverbially take your sound up to eleven.
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Top 10 Acoustic Guitars for Blues
In this guide, we’ve rounded up ten of the most inspiring acoustic guitars for blues players—from vintage-style small bodies and 12-fret beauties to stage-ready resonators and signature models with serious roots.
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How to Choose the Best Guitar Pedal Tuner for Your Rig
Learn how to choose a guitar pedal tuner, compare chromatic, polyphonic and strobe tuning modes, and find the right tuner pedal for your pedalboard.
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A Guide to the Epiphone Les Paul
Epiphone Les Paul guitars are excellent values for beginners and skilled players alike. Get inspired by our picks of vintage and modern styled Les Pauls.
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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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Best Stratocaster Pickups: Replacement Pickup Sets for Every Tone
Explore the best Stratocaster pickups for vintage tone, noiseless performance, high-output rock, blues, modern clarity and easy prewired upgrades.
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