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Buying Guides


Shop the best metal guitars of 2026, from shred-ready 6- and 7-string models to active-pickup, Floyd Rose and signature guitars from Charvel, Jackson, Ibanez, ESP LTD, Schecter and more.
  • Explore the best bass pedals of 2026, including preamps, DI pedals, compressors, distortion, fuzz, filters, EQ, modulation, multi-effects and synth pedals for bass.
  • Explore the top 5 most popular reverb pedals at Guitar Center, including BOSS, Electro-Harmonix, Strymon, Walrus Audio and GAMMA picks.
  • We’re showcasing the full range of the most popular electric guitars that have helped shape the sound of country music, from golden-age legends to today’s boundary-pushers.
  • We break down the best DJ controllers for battle style, beginners, stems and more. See our top picks from Serato, AlphaTheta, Numark, Pioneer and others.
  • Explore the top 5 most popular delay pedals at Guitar Center, including BOSS, Electro-Harmonix, MXR, Line 6 and Walrus Audio picks.
  • Whether you're looking to step up (or help someone step up) from a first acoustic guitar, looking for a backup stage guitar for gigs or seeking something that's more suitable for carrying around town than your $5,000 Martin or Taylor, you'll find a lot of worthy offerings in the sub-$1,000 price range.
  • In this article, we're going to present to you our choice of the best pickups for your Gibson SG, give you some tips on how to change out your pickups and answer some additional questions we often get asked about pickup swaps.
  • In this guide, we’ll walk you through our top picks for software synthesizers, whether you’re building tracks in the studio or running a laptop-based live rig.
  • We've put together a list of mastering monitors that will reveal the smallest sonic imperfections, let you dial in your tracks with incredible detail and get the professional results you need.
  • Whether you’re mixing major label Atmos releases or spatial audio content for streaming, the right set of studio monitors will benefit your workflow and the listeners’ experience.
  • Find fun, easy-to-play 4-piece and 5-piece acoustic drums—as well as electronic kits—from top brands such as Ludwig, TAMA, Simmons, Alesis and more.
  • Drumming is an incredible way to introduce children to the joy of music. Whether your child is ready to start rocking out or is just beginning to explore their musical interests, the right drum set can help foster a lifelong love of music.

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