Best Guitars
Everything published on Music Adviser UK under Best Guitars — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Best Kids Guitars for the Money
Forget the search for one 'best' model. Here's what actually changes as you move up through kids guitar tiers, and which young player each one genuinely suits.
The Best Squiers for the Money
No fake tests, just an honest tier-by-tier look at which Squier suits which player, from first-timers to gigging regulars.
The Best Gibson Es 335s for the Money
There's no single “best” option here — just the tier that genuinely matches your budget, your playing, and how much of the story matters to you.
The Best Electric Guitars for the Money
The best-value electric guitar options differ significantly by price tier. Here are the strongest choices at each budget level with honest assessments.
The Best Gibson Les Paul Standards for the Money
No invented rankings, just an honest steer through the real choices — vintage feel, modern speed, the looks, and a genuinely respectable budget alternative.
The Best Jazz Guitars for the Money
Archtop, semi-hollow, solid-body or nylon-string — here's which jazz guitar actually suits the style you're chasing.
The Best Bass Strings for the Money
No fake test scores here — an honest, style-by-style breakdown of where bass strings actually earn their price tag.
The Best Archtop Guitars for the Money
From entry-level laminate instruments to full acoustic hand-carved models, these are the archtops that deliver the most for what you spend.
The Best Tanglewoods for the Money
No invented benchmarks here — just an engineer's breakdown of which Tanglewood guitars earn their price at each budget tier.
The Best Steel Pedals for the Money
Learner single-neck, extended single-neck, or double-neck — here's which tier of steel pedal guitar actually matches where you are as a player.
The Best 12 String Guitars for the Money
The best 12 string guitar depends on your budget and how you play. Here's how to match the instrument to your needs, from budget options to premium handcrafted models.
The Best Gretsch White Falcon Guitars for the Money
From the sensible modern Professional Collection to a full vintage 6137 Project-O-Sonic — which White Falcon tier actually deserves your money.
The Best British Guitars for the Money
No made-up rankings, just an honest sort of the best British guitars by what you're actually chasing — vintage looks, workshop craft, or that famous amp-driven tone.
The Best Evh Guitars for the Money
Not 'cheapest' — value. Here's which EVH guitars actually give you the most for what you're spending, tier by tier, no fake shootout numbers.
The Best Lap Steel Guitars for the Money
No invented product tests here — just an honest, tier-by-tier look at what entry-level, mid-range and premium lap steel guitars actually offer.
The Best Gibson Firebirds for the Money
No fake test scores here — just an honest, tier-by-tier look at where a Gibson Firebird actually earns its money.
The Best Evhs for the Money
No sales pitch — just where your money actually goes well across EVH guitars, and where you're paying for a name.
The Best Gibson Firebird Guitars for the Money
From an Epiphone first-timer to a collector's 1960s original, here's how the different tiers of Gibson Firebird actually compare.
The Best Guitar Ibanez Jems for the Money
There's no single 'best' JEM — here's how the range actually splits by budget, playing level and what you're chasing.
The Best Fender Guitars for the Money
There's no one best Fender. There's the best one for your budget and your genre, at each stage of the journey. Here's how that breaks down.
The Best Charvel Guitars for the Money
There's no single best Charvel — just the right tier for what you actually play. Here's how Pro-Mod, USA and signature models really compare.
The Best Gretsch White Falcons for the Money
No single White Falcon is ‘the best’ — there's a best one for your budget. Here's the honest, no-hype breakdown of the Electromatic, Professional and vintage tiers.
The Best Pedal Steel Guitars for the Money
No invented rankings, just an honest look at what each tier of pedal steel guitar actually offers and who it genuinely suits.
The Best Ibanez Gios for the Money
No sales pitch — just where your money actually goes well across the Ibanez GIO range, by playing style rather than hype.
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12 String Guitar
Choose a 12 string guitar for bright, ringing texture, rich chords and standout acoustic colour in studio or live settin...
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Acoustic Guitar
An acoustic guitar is a versatile steel-string instrument for strumming, fingerstyle, songwriting and live performance.
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Electric Guitar
A versatile amplified instrument for rhythm, lead and genre-spanning performance, from clean tones to high-gain sounds.
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Fender
Fender guitars and related instruments trusted for classic design, tone and versatility.
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Fender Jaguar
Fender Jaguar guitars with offset style, short-scale comfort and distinctive tones.
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Ibanez Guitars
A wide-ranging guitar brand known for playable, modern instruments across beginner, intermediate and professional levels...
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Kids Guitar
Scaled-down guitars for younger players, with comfortable sizes that make learning easier and more enjoyable.
Yamaha Revstar
The Yamaha Revstar is a distinctive modern electric guitar with strong style, comfort and versatile tone.
