Best low volume cymbals 2023: Top choices for quieter drum practice
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Best drum thrones 2023: 10 of the best drum stools you can buy today
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Best closed-back headphones 2023: studio-friendly options for music makers
Our pick of recommended closed-back studio headphones for optimal audio
Best wah pedals 2023: Simply the top wah-wahs for your pedalboard
Our guide to the best wah pedals for adding more expression to your guitar sound
Best tremolo pedals for guitar 2023: Give your tone a shake-up with these killer effects
From vintage amp-style wobble to aggressive helicopter chops, our expert guide is here to help
Best guitar effects pedals 2022: Our pick of effects in every pedal category
Looking for the right delay, reverb, fuzz, flange, or overdrive for your pedalboard? We’ve rounded up the best of everything
Best compressor pedals 2023: Make your clean tones really stand out
Our experts pick 10 of the best compressor pedals available for all budgets, including an option for bassists
Best acoustic electric guitars 2023: 9 budget to high-end guitars from Epiphone, Martin, Taylor and more
Thinking about investing in an electro-acoustic guitar? Here’s our round-up of the best models available…
The 7 best rock guitars 2023: Sound like EVH and Angus Young with these top electric guitars for rock
Our pick of budget-spanning guitars from hard rocking classics to modern shred beasts
The 8 best blues guitars 2023: Budget-spanning electric guitars for budding Joe Bonamassas
There's never been more choice when it comes to electric guitars for blues guitarists, but we've narrowed down the field to eight stone-cold killers
Best signature guitars 2023: Nail the tone of everyone from Van Halen to St Vincent with these stellar artist models
Make your mark with these artist-approved electric guitars – and use them to fuel your own style of guitar playing
Best 7-string guitars 2023: Extend your range with the top pro and cheap 7-string guitars
Tap into the world of low-end with the best 7-string guitars, from pro level to cheap 7-string guitars that still sound the business
Best left-handed guitars 2023: Southpaws, these are the top left-handed guitars for you
Are you a member of the lefty guitarists club like Jimi Hendrix and Tony Iommi? Then plug in and rock out with our pick of the best left-handed guitars
Best 12-string guitars 2023: 9 electric and acoustic 12-strings for all budgets
Buying advice and our top picks for the best 12-string guitars on the market right now
Best high-end acoustic guitars 2023: Deluxe acoustics delivering pro-quality performance for serious players
Vintage classics and new-school builds from Taylor, Gibson, Martin and more…
Best high-end electric guitars 2023: Our guide to the best high-end electrics for experts and pro players
Looking for premium electric for rock, metal, blues and beyond? We’ve got the best high-end electric guitars right here
Best baritone guitars 2023: Dive deep with these hollow and solid-bodied baritone guitars
Stretch yourself with the best baritone guitars for all budgets, plus the best baritone acoustic guitar
Best jazz guitars 2023: 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
Best Yamaha acoustic guitars 2023: 8 top choices for all levels of player and budget
The expert buying guide to the best Yamaha acoustic guitar models, including electro, steel and nylon-string guitars
