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.
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Top Electric Guitars for Jazz
In this article, we’ll explore what makes a guitar great for jazz, then profile models that embody what guitarists look for in their musical companion.
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Buying Guides06 Aug 2026
The Best Distortion Pedals of 2026
Go for grind with our Top 10 list of the best distortion pedals from BOSS, Electro-Harmonix, MXR, EarthQuaker, ProCo and other saturation stompboxes.
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Buying Guides06 Aug 2026
Top 5 Squier Classic Vibe Guitars
Learn how five Squier Classic Vibe guitars compare, from Jazzmaster and Jaguar offsets to Telecaster and Stratocaster favorites.
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Buying Guides03 Aug 2026
The Best Cases for Electric Guitar
Looking for the best electric guitar case to protect a prized instrument? We’ve assembled a variety of top picks to ensure your guitar is safe and sound on the go, or even just at home. From Stratocaster- and Les Paul-style electrics to Flying V-type models and beyond, there’s a perfect fit for every body, no matter the shape.
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Buying Guides31 Jul 2026
A Guide to Fishman Fluence Pickups
Learn how Fishman Fluence pickups use multi-voice technology to cover vintage, modern, signature and acoustic tones with low-noise performance.
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Buying Guides29 Jul 2026
Top 10 Acoustic Guitars for Blues
In this guide, we’ve rounded up ten of the most inspiring acoustic guitars for blues players—from vintage-style small bodies and 12-fret beauties to stage-ready resonators and signature models with serious roots.
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Buying Guides28 Jul 2026
Best Electric Guitars for Country Music
Explore the best electric guitars for country music, from Telecasters and Stratocasters to Gretsch hollowbodies, Gibson classics and modern Nashville-ready picks.
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Buying Guides28 Jul 2026
Best Stratocaster Pickups: Replacement Pickup Sets for Every Tone
Explore the best Stratocaster pickups for vintage tone, noiseless performance, high-output rock, blues, modern clarity and easy prewired upgrades.
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Buying Guides23 Jul 2026
How to Choose the Best Guitar Pedal Tuner for Your Rig
Learn how to choose a guitar pedal tuner, compare chromatic, polyphonic and strobe tuning modes, and find the right tuner pedal for your pedalboard.
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Buying Guides23 Jul 2026
The Best Bass Pedals of 2026
Explore the best bass pedals of 2026, including preamps, DI pedals, compressors, distortion, fuzz, filters, EQ, modulation, multi-effects and synth pedals for bass.
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Buying Guides15 Jul 2026
The Best Acoustic Guitars Under $1,000
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.
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Buying Guides08 Jul 2026
The Best Digital Synthesizers of 2026
Let's explore today's top digital synthesizers, each bringing distinct character, depth and creative potential to your musical journey.
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Buying Guides06 Jul 2026
5 Electro-Voice Mics to Throw In Your Mic Locker
Explore five Electro-Voice microphones for studio, stage and broadcast use, including the RE20, RE320, RE520, ND76 and ND96.
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Buying Guides06 Jul 2026
A Guide to the AKG C414 Condenser Microphone
Compare today’s C Series models, specs, and sound—plus the history of the iconic multipattern condenser mic.
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Buying Guides06 Jul 2026
The Best Analog Synthesizers of 2026
In this article, we'd like to introduce what we feel are the top 10 analog synths available today.
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Buying Guides06 Jul 2026
Exploring the Fender 75th Anniversary Telecasters and Precision Basses
New Fender’s 75th Anniversary Telecasters and Precision Basses, from vintage-style Vintera and American Vintage II to modern Ultra II and Player II models.
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Buying Guides02 Jul 2026
A Guide to the Gibson ES-335
The Gibson ES-335 is one of the most versatile guitar platforms of all time. It’s equally effective giving flight to rock, blues, funk, pop, jazz, country, prog, R&B, punk and just about any style of music you can imagine.
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Buying Guides02 Jul 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 Guides02 Jul 2026
Top 10 Acoustic Guitars for Country Music
In this guide, we’re rounding up ten of the best-selling and most-popular acoustic guitars for country pickers of all stripes.
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Buying Guides02 Jul 2026
Top 5 Studio Monitors for Immersive Audio
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.
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Buying Guides02 Jul 2026
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