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Best acoustic guitar pickups 2025: electrify your acoustic for stage, studio and sound fx – our top picks for all budgets
Looking to perform live, record in a studio or hook up your acoustic guitar to some dazzling effects? Then fitting a quality pickup is the best upgrade you can make
Best USB microphones 2026: Plug-and-play mics for everything from streaming to singing
Capturing audio has never been easier, with these all-in-one USB microphones from Shure, Sennheiser and more
Best guitar cables 2026: Leads and patch cables for all budgets
Quality cables make the difference, here's our top picks from Mogami, Ernie Ball, Fender and more
Best MIDI keyboards for beginners 2026: Entry-level controllers for those starting out in music production
Get producing your own music with my pick of the best MIDI controller keyboards for beginner musicians
Best in-ear monitors 2026: IEMs for stage and studio
Our expert guide to the best in-ear monitors we've testedfor practice, performance and production, no matter your budget
What are the best online guitar lessons in 2026? I’m a professional guitar gear reviewer and these are my highest-rated lessons platforms
My expert pick of the best online guitar courses will supercharge your playing wherever you are, and whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player
Best acoustic guitars 2026: Super steel string acoustics for all players and budgets
Our pick of the very best flat tops from Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender and loads more
Best electric guitars 2026: Our pick of guitars to suit all budgets
Find the top electric guitar for your budget and playing style, whether you play rock, metal, blues or beyond
