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Best drum thrones 2025: Top stools for comfort behind the kit
DW, Roc-N-Soc and Gibraltar are among the budget-spanning brands vying to be crowned king of the drum thrones – but which one is right for you?
Best acoustic guitar strings 2025: Find your favourite acoustic strings
Our pick of the best acoustic guitar strings for your style and budget from Elixir, Ernie Ball, Martin, D'Addario, and more
Best classical guitars 2025: Our pick of top nylon-string, flamenco and hybrid acoustics
Your guide to the finest classical, flamenco, and hybrid guitars from big names including Yamaha, Cordoba, Godin, Taylor, and more
Best Roland digital pianos 2025: Our top pick of digital pianos from across the full Roland range
Bag yourself the ultimate digital playing experience with these top-rated Roland pianos - featuring units from the RP, F, HP, DP, Kiyola, LX and GP series
Best acoustic pianos 2025: Budget to premium instruments for home and studio
If you’re considering buying a new acoustic piano and want some advice, don’t worry – pianos are our forte
Best MIDI keyboards for beginners 2025: Entry-level controllers for those starting out in music production
Get producing your own music with our pick of the best MIDI controller keyboards for beginner musicians
Best travel guitars 2025: Top acoustic and electric guitars for musicians on the go
Out top picks for practicing your guitar on the move, wherever the road takes you
Best field recorders 2025: Top portable recorders for capturing sound on-the-go
From Foley and found sound to recording your rehearsals, a field recorder can unlock the sonics that surround us
