Best electric guitars under $1,000/£1,000 2023: find your next guitar under a grand
Find a great sub $1,000/£1,000 electric guitar for playing rock, metal, blues and beyond
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Best acoustic guitars under $500/£500: expert picks for budget-conscious players
Great sub-$500/£500 acoustics from the likes of Martin, Taylor, Fender and Guild that show you don’t have to spend much to get a quality guitar
Best guitar picks 2023: our choice of the best plectrums to try for acoustic, electric and bass players
Transform your playing style and guitar tone with the best guitar picks from Fender, Ernie Ball, D'Addario and others
Best saturation plugins 2023: Bring your mix to life with these studio secret weapons
Ignite individual tracks or give your mix the finishing flourish with our pick of the best saturation plugins from SoundToys, FabFilter, Brainworx, and more
Best online guitar lessons 2023: Improve your playing with Fender Play, Guitar Tricks, JustinGuitar and more
Elevate your guitar skills with our top picks for online guitar lesson sites and apps
Best pedalboards 2023: top choice 'boards for guitarists
Organise your guitar effects pedal collection with one of the best pedalboards available from Pedaltrain, D'Addario, Gator and more
Best bass drum pedals 2023: single and double bass pedals for every budget
Put your best foot forward with our guide to choosing the best bass drum pedal for you, with expert picks from DW, Pearl, Tama and others
Best guitar straps 2023: boost comfort, support and security with these straps for electric, acoustic and bass
Protect your guitar and complete your look with our pick of the best guitar straps for every budget and style
Best drumsticks 2023: wooden and synthetic sticks for beginner and pro drummers
Our experts help you choose the right drumsticks for your budget and drumming style
Best mic stands 2023: Our pick of microphone holders you can rely on
Whether you’re a vocalist, you're miking up an instrument or you're a podcaster looking for a sturdy desktop microphone stand, these options are perfect
Best DIY guitar pedal kits 2023: From fuzz to delay, this is our pick of the ultimate self-assembly pedals
With these options from StewMac, Zvex and Amazon you have the ability to handcraft your dream guitar tone
Best mini amps for guitar 2023: unlock big tones in a small package
Downsize your rig with the best mini amps from the likes of Fender, Vox, Orange, positive Grid and more
Best banjos 2023: Whether you’re into bluegrass, folk, alt, or rock, there's a banjo for you
Elevate your performances with a level of snap and twang that only a banjo can deliver. Our pick of the best from Fender, Epiphone, and more
Best hardware vocal compressors 2023: Analogue studio hardware to suit all budgets and styles
Our pick of modern and vintage-style compressors and limiters in rack, desktop and 500 series formats
Best looper pedals 2023: 12 loopers to fatten up your live guitar performances
Explore our pick of compact and floorboard loop stations and the best looper pedals for guitarists at every budget
Best metal amps 2023: get juggernaut tones with these heads and combos
Tube, solid-state and digital guitar amplifiers... these are the best amps for metal from Mesa/Boogie, Orange, Peavey and more
Best electronic drum pads 2023: Top drum and percussion pads for the studio and stage
Explore a world of sound with the best electronic drum pads around, from Roland, Yamaha, Alesis and Nord
Best Yamaha e-kits 2023: Top electronic drum sets from Yamaha for beginner, intermediate and pro drummers
Use our expert guide to help you find the right Yamaha electronic drum set for you
Best compact drum kits 2023: Our pick of the best mini-kits at any budget
If you’re thinking of downsizing your set, a 16” bass drum kit from Gretsch, Ludwig, Sonor and others is the perfect solution
