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Best Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Find the best acoustic electric guitar for gigs, recording and practice, from Yamaha and Fender value picks to Taylor and Ibanez guitars built for stage.
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Best Cheap Keyboard Pianos
The best cheap keyboard piano picks from Yamaha, Casio and Alesis, plus what to look for in touch-sensitive keys, speakers and learning features on a budget.
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Best Beginner Violins
Choosing a beginner violin? Compare student outfits from Yamaha, Stentor, Knilling and Kennedy, plus sizing, setup and what to avoid when buying online.
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Best Practice Amps for Guitar
Find the best practice amp for bedroom, desk or gigs, from Boss Katana and Fender Mustang to Spark and Yamaha THR, plus settings that sound good quietly.
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Best Travel Guitars
Find the best travel guitar for flights, camping and small flats, from the Little Martin and GS Mini to collapsible, silent and carbon fiber options.
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Best Electric Guitar Starter Kits
Compare the best electric guitar starter kit options from Squier, Yamaha and Donner, what each box includes, and the upgrades worth budgeting for on day one.
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Best Guitar Strings for Acoustic and Electric
The best guitar strings for acoustic, electric and nylon players, from D’Addario and Ernie Ball staples to long-life coated sets, plus how to pick a gauge.
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Best Electronic Drum Sets for Beginners
The best electronic drum set for beginners: quiet starter kits from Alesis, Roland, Yamaha and Donner, plus advice for parents on space, noise and extras.
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Best Electronic Drum Sets
The best electronic drum set for serious players: mid and pro kits from Roland, Alesis and Yamaha compared on modules, mesh heads, hi-hats and upgrade paths.
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Best Capos for Acoustic and Electric Guitar
The best capo for your guitar, from Kyser and Shubb to G7th, D’Addario, Paige and Thalia, with tips on radius, tension and stopping capo tuning drift.