Buying guides

Your guide to the best cheap acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars out there, with amazing value options from Martin, Taylor, Fender, and more

Our pick of the best acoustic guitar strings for your style and budget from Elixir, Ernie Ball, Martin, D'Addario, and more

Get your child off to a flying start on the drums with these affordable, entry-level e-kits and drum pads, selected specifically for kids

Discover the power that a desktop PC or Mac can bring to your music-making, with my expert pick of the best desktops for music production

Our pick of the very best flat tops from Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender and loads more

Shopping for a drummer, guitarist, DJ, producer or content creator? Here’s some Christmas gift inspiration for the muso in your life - including last-minute ideas

Treat the piano player in your life this Christmas with our pick of 15 must-have piano items, essential accessories and clever gadgets for every budget

Show the drummer in your life some love this Christmas with my pick of 18 useful accessories and gadgets starting from only $8.75

Our recommended budget IEMs for practice and performance – options starting from $45/£45

Our experts have tested over 85 kits to bring you this guide to the best electronic drum kits available today - the guide also includes full reviews, buying advice and demos