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Gear Of The Year 2019: Best guitars, amps and pedals
We’ve crowned the best electric guitar, acoustic guitar, pedal, amp and accessory of 2019!
By Guitar.com
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It doesn’t feel like too long ago that we inducted the winners of our Gear Of The Year 2018 awards. But in the 12 months since, we’ve seen some monumental events shake up the guitar universe. From Gibson’s legal battles to Ed Sheeran partnering a small UK luthier to a new world record for the most expensive guitar sold at auction, it’s never been a more exciting time to be a six-string lover.
But we’re here for the gear. So without further ado, these are the best gear in seven categories: premium electric guitar, affordable electric guitar, acoustic guitar, amplifier, stompbox, multi-effects pedal and accessory.
Best premium electric guitar
Winner: Gibson Custom 60th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard
Recommended:
- Gretsch G6620T Players Edition Nashville Center Block Double-Cut
- Eastman Romeo
Also nominated:
- Macmull Custom Guitars Heartbreaker Custom
- Novo Mirus J
- Gibson SG Junior
- Bunting Melody Queen
- Vuorensaku T Family ‘Birke’
- Millimetric Instruments MGS2
- Music Man Valentine Tremolo
Best affordable electric guitar
Winner: Fender Vintera ’50s Telecaster
Recommended:
- Sterling By Music Man St Vincent HH
- Chapman Guitars ML1 CAP10
Also nominated:
- Gibson Les Paul Tribute
- Fender Vintera ’60s Jazzmaster Modified
- Fender American Performer Stratocaster
- Chapman V2 ML2 Modern Standard
- Shergold Provocateur SP02-SD
- Supro Silverwood
- Harmony Jupiter
Best acoustic guitar
Winner: Taylor Builder’s Edition 717e Grand Pacific
Recommended:
- Sheeran By Lowden S04
- Eastman Double Top Series DT30D
Also nominated:
- B&G Caletta Crossroads
- Dearnaley Guitars Natural
- Taylor 562ce V-Class 12-string
- Martin D-28 Modern Deluxe
- Lowden F32
- Auden Artist Julia Mahogany
Best electric guitar amplifier
Winner: Orange TremLord 30
Recommended:
- Boss Katana MkII 50
- Marshall Studio Series SV20H
Also nominated:
- Supro 1812R Blues King 12
- Carr Telstar
- Supro 1696RT Black Magick Reverb
- Blackstar Silverline Stereo Deluxe
- Rift Amplification Aynsley Lister Signature
- Two-Rock Studio Signature
- Blackstar HT-20R MkII
Best guitar pedal
Winner: Strymon Volante
Recommended:
- Beetronics Swarm
- Keeley Fuzz Bender
Also nominated:
- King Tone The Duellist
- Becos CompIQ Pro Stella Compressor
- ThorpyFX Heavy Water
- Redbeard Effects Red Mist Mk IV
- Teisco Boost
- EarthQuaker Devices Plumes
- Walrus Audio Slö Multi Texture Reverb
Best multi-effects
Winner: Kemper Profiler Stage
Recommended:
- Mooer GE300
- Fender Tre-Verb
Also nominated:
- Keeley Electronics DDR Drive Delay Reverb
- Electro-Harmonix Grand Canyon
Best guitar accessory
Winner: Blackstar amPlug 2 Fly Guitar
Recommended:
- EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things Pedalboard Reconciler
- IK Multimedia AXE I/O
Also nominated:
- Tul Microphones G12 Retro
- IsoAcoustics Stage 1