Best guitar straps 2023: boost comfort, support and security with these straps for electric, acoustic and bass
Protect your guitar and complete your look with our pick of the best guitar straps for every budget and style
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Best drumsticks 2023: wooden and synthetic sticks for beginner and pro drummers
Our experts help you choose the right drumsticks for your budget and drumming style
Best mic stands 2023: Our pick of microphone holders you can rely on
Whether you’re a vocalist, you're miking up an instrument or you're a podcaster looking for a sturdy desktop microphone stand, these options are perfect
Best DIY guitar pedal kits 2023: From fuzz to delay, this is our pick of the ultimate self-assembly pedals
With these options from StewMac, Zvex and Amazon you have the ability to handcraft your dream guitar tone
Best mini amps for guitar 2023: unlock big tones in a small package
Downsize your rig with the best mini amps from the likes of Fender, Vox, Orange, positive Grid and more
Best banjos 2023: Whether you’re into bluegrass, folk, alt, or rock, there's a banjo for you
Elevate your performances with a level of snap and twang that only a banjo can deliver. Our pick of the best from Fender, Epiphone, and more
Best hardware vocal compressors 2023: Analogue studio hardware to suit all budgets and styles
Our pick of modern and vintage-style compressors and limiters in rack, desktop and 500 series formats
Best looper pedals 2023: 12 loopers to 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
Best metal amps 2023: get juggernaut tones with these heads and combos
Tube, solid-state and digital guitar amplifiers... these are the best amps for metal from Mesa/Boogie, Orange, Peavey and more
Best electronic drum pads 2023: Top drum and percussion pads for the studio and stage
Explore a world of sound with the best electronic drum pads around, from Roland, Yamaha, Alesis and Nord
Best Yamaha e-kits 2023: Top electronic drum sets from Yamaha for beginner, intermediate and pro drummers
Use our expert guide to help you find the right Yamaha electronic drum set for you
Best compact drum kits 2023: Our pick of the best mini-kits at any budget
If you’re thinking of downsizing your set, a 16” bass drum kit from Gretsch, Ludwig, Sonor and others is the perfect solution
Best website builders for bands and musicians 2023: sell your merch, get your music heard and build your fanbase
Do bands still need a website? Oh yes - here's our expert pick of 7 easy-to-use website builders for music makers, bands and creatives
Best online piano lessons 2023: Recommended piano lesson apps, websites and software
Learn to master music theory and play your favourite piano songs over the internet from the comfort of your home
Best Yamaha keyboards 2023: Our top picks for home music makers
We’ve trawled through Yamaha’s extensive keyboard range to help you find the right one for you
Best delay pedals 2023: add dimension to your tone with pedals from Boss, Strymon, Electro-Harmonix and more
Explore the best analog and digital delay pedals for all budgets
Best acoustic guitars under $/£1,000 2023: 10 of the best options for beginners and experts
Your guide to the best mid-priced acoustic guitars for under a grand
Best mini pedals 2023: Give your ‘board some breathing room with these small-scale stompboxes
Our choice of mini guitar pedals for phenomenal cosmic tones, with an itty bitty pedalboard footprint
Best camera microphones 2023: Shotgun and lavalier mics for content creators
Bypass your camera’s built-in mic with possibly the most important add-on to any video rig
