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
Best vocal mics 2024: Our top vocal microphones for stage and studio By Chris Corfield last updated 22 January 24 Add some sheen to your vocals with the best dynamic and condenser mics from Shure, AKG, Rode, Aston, Telefunken, Neumann, and more
Best digital pianos 2024: Options for every level and budget By Daryl Robertson last updated 16 January 24 Our in-house piano experts have chosen the very best digital pianos from Yamaha, Roland, Casio, Kawai and Korg - covering all price points
Best electric guitar strings 2024: Sets for all styles and budgets By Jonathan Horsley last updated 15 January 24 These are the very best guitar strings from Ernie Ball, D’Addario, Elixir, Rotosound and more
Best keyboards for beginners 2024: Get started with our expert pick of beginner keyboards for all ages By Dave Clews last updated 15 January 24 Useful advice and recommendations to help you find the best entry-level keyboard piano for you or your child
Best overdrive pedals 2024: Find new inspiration with the best drive pedals for guitar By Chris Corfield last updated 8 January 24 Some of the best examples of a key component of any guitar player’s rig - the overdrive pedal
Best gifts for drummers 2024: 47 brilliant ideas to treat the drummer in your life By Chris Barnes last updated 4 January 24 Show the drummer in your life some love with our pick of the coolest drum accessories, gadgets, handmade gifts, last-minute ideas and more
Best dynamic microphones: Top picks for recording instruments, vocals and podcasts in challenging conditions By Simon Fellows last updated 21 December 23 Equally at home on the stage or in the studio, our pick of the best dynamic microphones deserve a place on any musician’s wishlist
Best practice amps: the best amps for guitar practice By Jonathan Horsley last updated 19 December 23 Onboard effects, digital modelling, valves? Here are the best practice amps for guitar, with options from Yamaha, Positive Grid, Fender, Line 6 and more