Best gifts for guitar players 2024: Gift ideas for every type of guitarist By Ed Mitchell last updated 6 February 24 Great gift ideas for guitar players everywhere - from electric guitar strings and capos to acoustic guitars and amps
Best budget studio headphones 2024: Top cheap headphones for every studio task By Dave Clews last updated 5 February 24 Expert buying advice, plus our pick of budget studio headphones for music-makers from just $/£40
Best PA speakers 2024: Compact and mobile active sound systems for bands and buskers By Trevor Curwen last updated 1 February 24 These PA systems and speaker setups are ideal for amplifying vocals and instruments – including Roland, Bose, Yamaha and JBL speakers
10 years of the Korg Volca: Every synth, drum machine and sampler ranked from best to worst By Si Truss published 31 January 24 VIDEO: Korg's compact and affordable instruments go head-to-head. Which you should buy?
Best budget in-ear monitors 2024: Our pick of cheap in-ears for every type of musician By Chris Corfield last updated 31 January 24 Our recommended budget in-ear monitors for practice and performance – options starting from $99/£75
Best budget USB microphones 2024: Get creative and sound better for less By Chris Corfield last updated 26 January 24 Our expert pick of the top budget USB mics for streaming, podcasting, recording, gaming, work calls and more
Best Telecasters 2024: 9 of the best Fender Telecasters for every budget By Ed Mitchell last updated 26 January 24 Our pick of the best Telecasters that prove Leo Fender’s first born is still the most versatile guitar design of all time
Best Stratocasters 2024: Our pick of the best Fender Stratocasters By Ed Mitchell last updated 25 January 24 Our experts countdown the best Strat guitars - from budget to pro - that showcase arguably the most iconic guitar of all time
Best acoustic guitar strings 2024: Find your favourite acoustic strings By Jonathan Horsley last updated 24 January 24 Our pick of the best acoustic guitar strings for your style and budget from Elixir, Ernie Ball, Martin, D'Addario, and more
Best digital pianos for beginners 2024: Start playing with authentic sounds and feel By Dave Clews last updated 23 January 24 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