Buying Guides

Top 5 Modeling Guitar Amps
Compare five popular modeling guitar amps at Guitar Center, including Fender Mustang, Line 6 Spider, BOSS Katana and Positive Grid Spark picks.

Top 5 PRS SE Guitars
Compare five popular PRS SE guitars at Guitar Center, including the Silver Sky, NF 53, DGT Standard, Custom 24 and NF3.

The Best Electronic Drum Kits of 2026
Check out our choices for the top e-kits for practice, recording and gigging.

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.

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.

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.

Top 5 Tuner Pedals
Compare five popular tuner pedals at Guitar Center, including KORG, BOSS, Peterson, Walrus Audio and D’Addario picks.

Top 5 Squier Classic Vibe Guitars
Learn how five Squier Classic Vibe guitars compare, from Jazzmaster and Jaguar offsets to Telecaster and Stratocaster favorites.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Top 5 Looper Pedals
Explore the top 5 looper pedals at Guitar Center, including BOSS, Sheeran Looper, Acoustic and TC Electronic picks.

The Best Metal Guitars of 2026
Shop the best metal guitars of 2026, from shred-ready 6- and 7-string models to active-pickup, Floyd Rose and signature guitars from Charvel, Jackson, Ibanez, ESP LTD, Schecter and more.

The Best Bass Pedals of 2026
Explore the best bass pedals of 2026, including preamps, DI pedals, compressors, distortion, fuzz, filters, EQ, modulation, multi-effects and synth pedals for bass.

Gibson J-45 Guide: History, Sound & Models
Explore the Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar, including its history, signature sound, famous players, current Gibson and Epiphone models, and recording tips.

Top 5 Reverb Pedals
Explore 5 of the most popular reverb pedals at Guitar Center, including BOSS, Electro-Harmonix, Strymon, Walrus Audio and GAMMA picks.
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