Buying Guides

Play quietly and supercharge your hand technique with our tried and tested pick of the best pads for drummers

Everything you need to know about studio monitor stands and why you need them in your recording studio

Immerse yourself in your guitar playing with headphones, earphones and IEMs from Boss, Vox, Sennheiser, Shure, Focal and more…

Find a great sub $1,000/£1,000 electric guitar for playing rock, metal, blues and beyond

The DI box is an essential piece of gear and we have high-quality options from Rupert Neve, Tech 21, Fishman, Radial and more

Your guide to the best mid-priced acoustic guitars for under a grand

Bring the filth with 10 of the best distortion pedals for hard-rock, metal, and beyond

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?

Our pick of the best acoustic guitar strings for your style and budget from Elixir, Ernie Ball, Martin, D'Addario, and more

Your guide to the finest classical, flamenco, and hybrid guitars from big names including Yamaha, Cordoba, Godin, Taylor, and more