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A Guide to Martin's Standard Series Acoustic Guitars
Though the range of models that Martin makes has expanded over the decades, the acoustic guitars of the Standard Series have been the rock behind the reputation.
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Buying Guides09 Nov 2026
The Best Acoustic Guitars for Beginners
If you’re wondering what the best acoustic guitars for beginners are—whether for yourself or a loved one—we’ve pinned down a short list of quality selections from top brands.
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Buying Guides09 Nov 2026
The Best Electric Guitars for Beginners
Choosing an electric guitar as a beginner—or for the beginner in your life—is no small task. We’ve collected over a dozen excellent picks, including traditional, tried-and-true models, as well as a handful of vibey instruments with effortless cool for virtually endless beginner inspiration.
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Buying Guides09 Nov 2026
Top 5 Ukuleles for Beginners
Compare five beginner ukuleles from Córdoba, Fender, Flight, Kala and Mitchell, with soprano, concert, travel and acoustic-electric options.
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Buying Guides09 Nov 2026
Top 5 Electric Guitars for Beginners
Compare five popular beginner electric guitars at Guitar Center, including Squier, Epiphone, Gretsch and Jackson picks.
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Buying Guides09 Nov 2026
The Best Beginner Drum Sets of 2026
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.
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Buying Guides09 Nov 2026
Dave Kushner Introduces the Guitar Center Holiday Gift Guide | “First, Focus on You”
See Dave Kushner share five holiday gear picks from Guitar Center, including guitars, bass, production gear and electronic drums.
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Buying Guides06 Nov 2026
Guitar Center 2026 Holiday Exclusives
Discover Guitar Center’s 2026 holiday exclusives, from limited-edition guitars, basses and drums to digital pianos, cymbals and collectible gifts.
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Buying Guides06 Nov 2026
The Best Acoustic Guitars Under $1,000
Compare the best acoustic guitars under $1,000, from compact travel models to stage-ready dreadnoughts and versatile acoustic-electrics from Taylor, Martin, Epiphone, Yamaha and Takamine.
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Buying Guides06 Nov 2026
A Guide to the Fender Stratocaster
The Stratocaster has maintained its place as Fender's top-selling electric guitar, and in this article we're going to take a look at some of the best models for your first (or your fifth) Strat.
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Buying Guides06 Nov 2026
A Guide to the Fender Jazz Bass
Learn the history of the Fender Jazz Bass and compare current Squier and Fender models, from affordable classics to artist signatures and premium builds.
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Buying Guides06 Nov 2026
The Best Cases for Electric Guitar
Compare the best electric guitar cases for Strat, Tele, Les Paul, SG, Jazzmaster, semi-hollow and extreme body shapes, from everyday hardshells to TSA-ready options.
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Buying Guides06 Nov 2026
The Best Cases for Acoustic Guitar
We have the top acoustic guitar cases for you to consider as excellent defenses against tragedies large and small.
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Buying Guides06 Nov 2026
A Guide to the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff
Learn the history of the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff and compare fuzz pedals from Triangle, Ram’s Head, Sovtek and bass models.
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Buying Guides06 Nov 2026
How to Choose the Best Bass Amp for Practice, Recording & Live Performance
Learn how to choose the best bass amp for beginners, practice, recording and live performance, with combo amp, head, wattage and speaker tips.
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Buying Guides06 Nov 2026
The Best Small Guitar Amplifiers of 2026
Compare the best small guitar amps for practice, recording and gigging, from compact combos to headphone amps and modeling options.
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Buying Guides06 Nov 2026
A Guide to the ProCo RAT
Learn the history of the ProCo RAT and compare the RAT2, Lil’ RAT and FAT RAT for classic distortion, compact rigs and expanded tonal range.
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Buying Guides06 Nov 2026
Top 10 Pedals for Psychedelic Rock
Compare 10 essential guitar pedals for psychedelic rock, from fuzz and wah to delay, reverb, rotary and modulation effects.
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Buying Guides06 Nov 2026
A Guide to Ashdown Engineering Bass Amps
Learn about Ashdown Engineering bass amps, from Studio, Original, Rootmaster and ABM models to artist signatures, tube heads and bass pedals.
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Buying Guides06 Nov 2026
The Best Bass Guitars of 2026
Best bass guitars for 2026: top picks for 4-, 5- and 6-strings, short-scale and fretless models, plus buying tips.
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Buying Guides06 Nov 2026
A Guide to the Fender Precision Bass
Compare Fender and Squier Precision Bass models, from beginner-friendly options to artist signatures, anniversary editions and Custom Shop builds.
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Buying Guides06 Nov 2026
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