Best 7-string guitars: Extend your range with the top pro and cheap 7-string guitars
Tap into the world of low-end with the best 7-string guitars, from pro level to cheap 7-string guitars that still sound the business
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Buying advice and our top picks for the best 12-string guitars on the market right now
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Vintage classics and new-school builds from Taylor, Gibson, Martin and more…
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Looking for premium electric for rock, metal, blues and beyond? We’ve got the best high-end electric guitars right here
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Stretch yourself with the best baritone guitars for all budgets, plus the best baritone acoustic guitar
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From Gibson to Guild, Ibanez to D’Angelico, we’ve got jazz guitars for all budgets and abilities and everything you need to find the right one for you
Best Yamaha acoustic guitars: 8 top choices for all levels of player and budget
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Best hollowbody guitars: Find the right hollow body for you and your budget
From jazz to rock and beyond, these air-filled guitars have got your tones covered
Best FRFR speakers: Full range flat response speakers for your digital modelling unit
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The best analogue and digital mixers for live music, from solo musicians to full bands
Best XLR microphones: Superb sound for studio and stage
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Best acoustic guitar mics: our pick of microphones for recording your acoustic guitar
Capture your acoustic guitar's wonderful shimmering highs and warm, deep lows with 10 choice microphones from Shure, Beyerdynamic, and more…
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Best Eurorack modules: essential oscillators, filters, utilities, effects and more
Whether you’re designing your first system or expanding a modular rig, these are the must-have modules right now
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Need to improve your mixes and get a more professional sound? You need a decent set of high-end studio monitors. Here are the best sets in the world today
Best field recorders: Top portable recorders for capturing sound on-the-go
From Foley and found sound to recording your rehearsals, a field recorder can unlock the sonics that surround us
Best cheap synthesizers: including the best synths under $500/£500
Portable, desktop and keyboard instruments for music-makers on a budget
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