Guides

It’s time to drone on and shimmer out.

It’s been three decades since grunge cracked the mainstream, but it remains one of the most important moments in the history of guitar music. In a new series, we examine the important bands, gear and players from this remarkable movement.

The Fab Four’s impact on guitar music is hard to overstate, but what are their best moments of on-record guitar brilliance? We’ve picked out our top 20.

Charting the rise, fall and rehabilitation of gadget guitars

Starting out in the world of guitar? Here are your best choices for your first six-string.

Always wondered what your Stratocaster would be like with a 27-inch scale length? We grab one of Fender’s new aftermarket Sub-Sonic Baritone necks and find out how easy it is to install.

Looking to add a vintage Telecaster, Nocaster, Esquire, Broadcaster, Thinline, Deluxe or Custom to your collection but don’t know where to start? Let us be your guide.

Chorus, flanger, phaser and more – we round up the top modulation pedals out there today.

The Epiphone Casino found its way into the hands of rock royalty at the very peak of their powers. Here’s how this much-loved model was born.

You don’t have to break the bank to get a great instrument.