Buying Guides

The Best Acoustic Guitars Under $500
There's never been a better time to get great-playing and sounding instruments at a very accessible price.

A Guide to the Epiphone Les Paul
Epiphone Les Paul guitars are excellent values for beginners and skilled players alike. Get inspired by our picks of vintage and modern styled Les Pauls.

The Best Drum Sets for Kids
Compare the best drum sets for kids, from compact beginner kits to full-size options for growing players, with picks from Pearl, Mapex, Yamaha, TAMA and more.

The Best Pickups for Gibson SG Guitars
Compare top replacement pickups for Gibson SG guitars, including Gibson, Seymour Duncan, EMG, Fishman and Sheptone options.

Ultimate Guide to Gibson Pickups
Compare Gibson humbuckers and P-90 pickups, from vintage PAF-style tones to modern high-output options for guitar upgrades.

5 Secret Weapon Guitar Pedals for Weird and Inspiring Tones
Discover 5 secret weapon guitar pedals for weird, inspiring tones—feedback, organ, granular and glitch effects to spark new riffs and soundscapes.

A Guide to Dunlop Fuzz Face Pedals
In this article, we’re going to dive into Dunlop’s current Fuzz Face offerings and help you find the Fuzz Face that suits your sound.

The Best Flanger Pedals
This article will cover some of the best flanger pedals available, so you can equip your board with the infamous, jet engine-like sonics of an all-time classic effect.

The Best Guitar Amps for Blues
Compare 10 guitar amps for blues, from Fender and VOX tube combos to solid-state and digital options for classic and modern tones.

The Best Guitar Amps for Country Music
A great country guitar amp is about character, clarity and the right balance of warmth and bite. We’re breaking down the best amps for country guitarists today. Let’s get into it.

The Best Guitar Amps for Metal
Compare the best guitar amps for metal, from EVH, Marshall, MESA/Boogie and Orange heads to combos and digital modelers.

The Best Multi-Effects Pedals of 2026
Simplify your guitar rig by examining the top all-in-one multi-effects pedalboards from BOSS, Fender, HeadRush, Kemper, Line 6 and more.

A Guide to Dunlop Wah Pedals
In this guide, we’ll uncover many of the most popular Dunlop wah pedals, including everything from the Cry Baby Standard to signature collaborations with legendary guitarists and more.

Hybrid Mixers for Live Performance and Home Recording
Learn how hybrid mixers can bridge live sound and studio recording, with options from TASCAM, PreSonus, Allen & Heath, Yamaha, QSC, Behringer and Midas.

How to Choose the Best Bass Guitar
There are many things to consider when buying a bass guitar and we're here to help you choose the best one for your needs.

The Best DJ Controllers of 2026
Find the best DJ controller for your setup, from club and scratch controllers to portable and all-in-one systems.

The Best DJ Headphones of 2026
Really hear your mixes with top, club-certified DJ headphones. Review our handy comparison chart for working DJs and get rapid rundowns on 10 models.

The Best DJ Mixers of 2026
Review our top picks of DJ mixers for clubs, battle-style scratching, effects and more. Also included are budget and portable models.

The Best Snare Drums for 2026
Dig into our list of the best snare drums for attack, resonance, dynamics and more. Plus, a sound chart to compare woods, metals and synthetics.

The Best Drum Thrones of 2026
Find the right drum throne for you. Here are top picks for comfort, stability and portability from makers such as PDP, DW, Mapex and ROC-N-SOC.
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