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Take a tour through our pick of the best budget bass guitars for beginner to intermediate players
Keep the neighbours happy with our favourite low volume cymbal sets, plus other low-decibel alternatives
Our experts pick 10 of the best compressor pedals available for all budgets, including an option for bassists
Expand your tone and explore new sounds with this collection of the best beginner effects pedals for guitarists
Looking for premium electric for rock, metal, blues and beyond? We’ve got the best high-end electric guitars right here
Want that unmistakable semi-hollow sound? These guitars are the very best at every price point
For those just starting out, we’ve picked out the best beginner bass guitars from the likes of Squier, Epiphone, Sterling, Ibanez and more
You thought Thomann's Cyber software sale was good? Get big money off 16 plugins from Serato, KV331, Fab Filer and others, and kickstart your new year of music making
Make massive savings on VST’s, effects and more with NI’s annual Cyber Season offers
Alesis brings all-mesh to the masses with this cracking beginner e-kit
Explore our choice of the very best combos on the market from the biggest brands in the business, including a range of the best combo amps under $500/£500
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Fender's Strat and Tele changed the world. But which one will be your next electric guitar? We can help with that...
Until March 22nd, you can make huge savings on a killer collaborative production bundle from Native Instruments & iZotope
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