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Best electric guitars under $1,000/£1,000 in 2024: find your next guitar under a grand
By Chris Corfield last updated
Find a great sub $1,000/£1,000 electric guitar for playing rock, metal, blues and beyond
Best DI boxes 2024: A studio and stage staple for acoustic guitar, bass and keyboards
By Daryl Robertson last updated
The DI box is an essential piece of gear and we have high-quality options from Rupert Neve, Tech 21, Fishman, Radial and more
Best acoustic guitars under $/£1,000 2024: 8 of the best options for beginners and experts
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Your guide to the best mid-priced acoustic guitars for under a grand
Best distortion pedals 2024: our pick of the top gain stages for guitar
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Bring the filth with 10 of the best distortion pedals for hard-rock, metal, and beyond
Best drum thrones 2024: top stools for comfort behind the kit
By Stuart Williams last updated
DW, Roc-N-Soc and Gibraltar are among the budget-spanning brands vying to be crowned king of the drum thrones – but which one is right for you?
Best electronic drum sets 2024: Top picks for every playing level and budget, tested by drummers
By Chris Barnes last updated
Our expert guide to the best electronic drum kits available today - plus full reviews, buying advice and video
Best acoustic guitar strings 2024: Find your favourite acoustic strings
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Our pick of the best acoustic guitar strings for your style and budget from Elixir, Ernie Ball, Martin, D'Addario, and more
Best classical guitars 2024: Our pick of top nylon-string, flamenco and hybrid acoustics
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Your guide to the finest classical, flamenco, and hybrid guitars from big names including Yamaha, Cordoba, Godin, Taylor, and more
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