The 12 best podcasting microphones 2021: our pick of podcast mics for every level and budget
Record your first, or next, podcast with our pick of the very best podcast microphones
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Best guitar straps 2021: boost comfort and support with these straps for electric, acoustic and bass guitar
Protect your guitar and look the part with our pick of the best guitar straps for all budgets and styles
The 8 best guitar wireless systems 2021: cut the cord and liberate your playing today
Invest in a transmitter/receiver and ditch trailing cables with our pick of the best wireless guitar systems from beginner to pro
Best beginner bass guitars 2021: Slam dunk the funk for less with these 8 epic beginner basses
Get started with the best beginner bass guitars from Yamaha, Squier, Ibanez, Sterling and others, with cheap beginner basses starting from just $199/£179
Best bass amps 2021: 13 top choice amplification options for bassists
Dive into our best bass amp guide to discover which options deliver the power and features to suit your low-end needs at every budget
The 12 best acoustic guitars under $/£1,000: the best options for beginners and experts
Your guide to the best mid-priced acoustic guitars for under a grand
Best guitar cables 2021: 10 guitar leads and patch cables to suit all budgets
How to pick the best guitar cable for you and why choosing the right cable matters, with options from Mogami, Ernie Ball, Fender and more.
The 8 best pedalboard power supplies 2021: our choice of top power supplies for your effects
Unsure how best to power your guitar effects? Here are some of the best pedalboard power supplies from Truetone, Voodoo Lab, MXR and more
The 12 best guitar tuners 2021: top tuning pedals, clip-on tuners, and guitar tuning apps for all your playing needs
Keep that acoustic, electric, bass guitar or ukulele in tune with the best strobe, polyphonic and chromatic tuners
11 best bass drum pedals 2021: single and double bass pedals for every budget
Drummers, put your best foot forward with our guide to choosing the best bass drum pedal for you, with options from DW, Pearl, Tama and others
10 best digital pianos for beginners 2021: start playing in style with authentic sounds and feel
If an acoustic piano is too big and loud for your home, or you’re just getting started, a digital piano is the perfect choice
11 best studio headphones 2021: our expert pick of the best headphones for music production
We’ve tested the best studio headphones for producers, musicians and more. In this guide you’ll find wired and wireless options from Sennheiser, Focal, Sony, Audio-Technica and more
The 6 best Roland electronic drum sets 2021: The top Roland e-kits for beginner to pro drummers
Find the right Roland electronic drum set for you
The 12 best pedalboards 2021: top choice pedalboards for guitarists
Organise your guitar effects pedal collection with one of the best pedalboards available
11 best guitar picks 2021: our expert choice of the best plectrums for acoustic, electric and bass
Transform your playing style and guitar tone with the best guitar picks from Fender, Ernie Ball, D'Addario and others
Best jazz guitars 2021: 9 recommended electric guitars for playing jazz
From Gibson to Guild, Ibanez to D’Angelico, we’ve got jazz guitars for all budgets and abilities and everything you need to find the right one for you
13 best acoustic guitars 2021: our pick of acoustic guitars for new players to pros
Expert buying advice and recommendations for the best acoustic guitars at every price point
The 11 best looper pedals 2021: 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
The 10 best multi-effects pedals 2021: the best all-in-one guitar FX modellers
Our guide to the best multi-effects pedals will help you get your head around amp modelling pedals and multi-FX
