Buying guides

Want all the style and sound of the big ‘F’ without spending the big bucks? With these Strats, Teles, Jazzmasters, and more from Squier, you can do just that

Chorus is back! Find out why with our top-rated chorus pedals you need to try today

Get a glimpse into the world of Thomann’s ever-expanding budget brand with the best Harley Benton guitars

Invest in a transmitter/receiver and ditch trailing cables with our pick of the best wireless guitar systems from beginner to pro

Our experts countdown the best Strat guitars - from budget to pro - that showcase arguably the most iconic guitar of all time

From mini monosynths, through to mighty polyphonic workstations, our experts have hand-picked hardware synth recommendations for every budget

Start making music for less with our selection of affordable MIDI keyboards from Arturia, Akai, Nektar, Novation, and more

Learn drums how and when you want with these excellent online drum lesson resources, tried and tested by us

Our expert pick of the top cheap USB mics for streaming, podcasting, recording, gaming, work calls, and more

Downsize your rig with the best amps-in-a-box to suit all styles of music