Buying Guides

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Top 5 Ukuleles for Beginners
Compare five beginner ukuleles from Córdoba, Fender, Flight, Kala and Mitchell, with soprano, concert, travel and acoustic-electric options.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Top 10 Studio Monitors for Mastering
Compare 10 mastering studio monitors, including ADAM Audio, Barefoot, Focal, Genelec, Neumann, PMC and Yamaha options.

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.

A Guide to the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff
Learn the history of the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff and compare fuzz pedals from Triangle, Ram’s Head, Sovtek and bass models.

Top 5 Snare Drums for Rock
Compare five snare drums for rock at Guitar Center, including DW, Ludwig, Pearl, TAMA and Yamaha picks built for power and projection.

5 Secret Weapon Guitar Pedals for Weird and Inspiring Tones
Discover 5 secret weapon guitar pedals for weird, inspiring tones—feedback, organ, granular and glitch effects to spark new riffs and soundscapes.

A Guide to Dunlop Fuzz Face Pedals
In this article, we’re going to dive into Dunlop’s current Fuzz Face offerings and help you find the Fuzz Face that suits your sound.

The Best Flanger Pedals
This article will cover some of the best flanger pedals available, so you can equip your board with the infamous, jet engine-like sonics of an all-time classic effect.

The Best Guitar Amps for Blues
Compare 10 guitar amps for blues, from Fender and VOX tube combos to solid-state and digital options for classic and modern tones.

The Best Guitar Amps for Country Music
A great country guitar amp is about character, clarity and the right balance of warmth and bite. We’re breaking down the best amps for country guitarists today. Let’s get into it.

The Best Guitar Amps for Metal
Compare the best guitar amps for metal, from EVH, Marshall, MESA/Boogie and Orange heads to combos and digital modelers.
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