Best electric guitars under $1,000/£1,000 in 2024: find your next guitar under a grand
Find a great sub $1,000/£1,000 electric guitar for playing rock, metal, blues and beyond
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Best guitar picks 2024: our choice of the best plectrums to try for acoustic, electric and bass players
Transform your playing style and guitar tone with the best guitar picks from Fender, Ernie Ball, D'Addario and others
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Ignite individual tracks or give your mix the finishing flourish with our pick of the best saturation plugins from SoundToys, FabFilter, Brainworx, and more
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Put your best foot forward with our guide to choosing the best bass drum pedal for you, with expert picks from DW, Pearl, Tama and others
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Our experts help you choose the right drumsticks for your budget and drumming style
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With these options from StewMac, Zvex and Amazon you have the ability to handcraft your dream guitar tone
Best mini amps for guitar 2024: 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: Whether you’re into bluegrass, folk, alt, or rock, there's a banjo for you
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Best hardware vocal compressors: 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 2024: 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: 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: Top drum and percussion pads for the studio and stage
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Best Yamaha e-kits: 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
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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 2024: Sell your merch, get your music heard and build your fanbase
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Best acoustic guitars under $/£1,000 in 2024: 10 of the best options for beginners and experts
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