Guitar & Bass
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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,…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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Best Bass Guitars for Beginners
The best bass guitar for beginners from Squier, Yamaha, Ibanez and Sterling: short-scale vs 34-inch, P vs J pickups, setup…
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Best Electric Guitars for Beginners
Find the best electric guitar for beginners: Squier, Yamaha, Epiphone, Ibanez and Fender picks, with honest trade-offs, setup tips and…
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Best Acoustic Guitars for Beginners
Find the best acoustic guitar for beginners: Yamaha, Fender, Taylor, Martin and Ibanez picks compared on playability, size and value,…
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Best Gifts for Bass Players
Practical gifts for bass players at every budget: strings, straps, tuners, headphone amps, DI and drive pedals, gig bags, books…
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Best Gifts for Guitar Players and Guitarists
Gifts for guitar players at every budget: strings, capos, tuners, care kits, stands, pedals, loopers and practice amps that guitarists…
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Best Amp Sims for Beginners
The best amp sims for beginners, from free starters to easy all-in-one suites, with honest pros and cons to get…