Music buyer’s guides

This is the DJ equipment you need to create the perfect standalone or laptop-based setup

Our guide to the best wah pedals for adding more expression to your guitar sound

The finest hardware samplers you can buy today

These are the very best guitar strings from Ernie Ball, D’Addario, Elixir, Rotosound and more

Find the best electric guitar for your budget and playing style, from rock and metal to blues and beyond

The studio monitor is the single-most important investment you can make for your recording studio and you should therefore spend the biggest portion of your studio budget on a set. Here's why…

Everything you need to find the right entry-level keyboard for you or your child

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

Unsure how best to power your guitar effects? Here are great power supply solutions from Truetone, Voodoo Lab, MXR and more

Thinking about investing in an electro-acoustic guitar? Here’s our round-up of the best models available…

Our pick of the best mixers for the bedroom producer and project studio

Protect your guitar and look the part with our pick of the best guitar straps for all budgets and styles

Looking for power or portability when it comes to your music-making machine? We take a closer look at two Apple devices to help you decide

Whether you’re a beginner guitarist, a seasoned pro or somewhere in between, improve at home with these remote guitar lesson services

We pick 10 of the best Telecasters that prove Leo Fender’s first born is still the most versatile guitar design of all time

Add more dirt to your tone with the best overdrive pedals around

A plethora of pro-level synth powerhouses for your consideration

Our pick of the best pianos for use at home or on stage

Our guide to the best multi-effects pedals will help you get your head around amp modelling pedals and multi-FX