In “The Devil Is in It,” John Stubbings explores the history behind the history of the steel-string flat-top acoustic guitar—“the people’s instrument,” as he calls it. He visits the factories and ...

Budget and affordable guitars used to be one of the worst buys you could make when I was growing up. But the times, they are a-changing. Guitars like the Jet Guitars JS400 and other non-mainstream ...

Fantastic quality amp and effects modelling. Excellent selection of iconic amp and effects tones. Super intuitive ‘light beam’ display makes using it a breeze. Very cleanly presented companion app ...

Delivering fantastic build quality and a truly captivating humbucker tone, the Cort G200SE is incredibly good value for money, and demonstrates just how good the beginner guitar market is right now.

It’s been about three years since I last rode a Yamaha Tracer 7, and I loved it at the time. Fast-forward to 2025 and Yamaha’s released this — the Tracer 7 GT, a more touring-focused version of their ...

Yamaha has expanded its headphone lineup with the YH-C3000 closed-back and YH-4000 open-back audiophile models. Built in Japan, these headphones feature advanced drivers, premium materials like beech ...

Five-button design rules out newer six-button play Mini upper frets are an optional extra Button placement can be awkward CRKD (pronounced "Cracked") has got the band back together to make an all-new ...

Ever since Fortnite Festival debuted back in 2023, it’s been feeling like guitar-based rhythm games were poised for a comeback. The CRKD Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller really drives that home, ...

Mac DeMarco sure seems like he’s one of the nicest guys in the music business. He's always smiling, and in interviews he’s always joking around in a fun, lighthearted way. His affable personality ...

It can often be challenging for musicians who need to practice regularly and singer-songwriters who might get inspired at all hours, not to disturb those around them. In a shared space with family or ...

Justin Pot is a freelance journalist who helps people get more out of technology. If you'd rather not use this automated tuning, or find that it doesn't quite work, you can tap a string to tune it ...