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These guides are designed to help you find the most highly rated options when you're buying music equipment. Every item presented has a Gearank Rating and the number of owner and user opinions that have been evaluated by the Gearank Algorithm for this purpose.

The Best Guitar Amps Under $300 - Combo & Amp Heads

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Aug. 27, 2022.

The Highest Rated Guitar Amps Under $300

The $200 to $300 price range has some nice amps with serious tone and flexibility. Since tone quality inspires better and longer playing, and sonic versatility allows for exploration of other musical styles, these amps are ideal for first time buyers, and for experienced players who want something compact. Includes tube and hybrid amps.

The Best Modeling Amps for Guitar - Combo All Under $1000

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Aug. 27, 2022.

Here are the highest rated combo modeling amps for guitar, divided into four price brackets to help you find one that suits your budget.

The Best Electric Guitars Under $1000 - Solidbody

Submitted by Alden Acosta on Aug. 26, 2022.

The Highest Rated Solidbody Electric Guitars from $500 to $1000

Platinum selling guitarist Alden Acosta presents the highest rated solidbody electric guitars between $500 and $1000 along with advice to help you chose the best one for your style.

The Best Tube Amps - Combo & Head - Up To $1000

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Aug. 25, 2022.

Guitar amplifiers don't just amplify sound, they also shape and color the sound. This is especially true for tube amps, and is the reason why amps are considered as vital to tone as guitars themselves. Here we feature the best tube amps, combo and heads, that fit the average guitarist's budget.

The Best Earplugs For Musicians - Singers, Drummers, Guitarists & More

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Aug. 24, 2022.

Hearing protection is probably one of the most overlooked types of gear for musicians. Long term exposure to the average concert at around 100db or more can permanently damage our eardrums, reducing our ability to hear. Even worse than hearing loss is developing tinnitus, which is a constant ringing of the ear that doesn't go away.

The Best Acoustic Electric Guitars - Under $300, $500, $750 & $1000

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Aug. 24, 2022.

The Highest Rated Acoustic-Electric Guitars

Anyone who has ever gigged with an acoustic guitar can tell you what a lifesaver acoustic pickups are. The days where guitarists had to carefully position their instrument in front of a microphone are long gone, because acoustic guitars have become plug and play instruments.

The Best Stage Monitors - Powered Speakers Under $500

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Aug. 24, 2022.

The Highest Rated Powered Stage Monitors

Stage monitors allow you to hear yourself and others on stage. Without stage or floor monitors it can be very difficult to stay in time and sing in tune. This guide features the highest rated powered options on the market.

The Best Digital Pianos - All Prices Up To $1000

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Aug. 22, 2022.

There's just no replacing the feel and sound of acoustic pianos, but they are not always practical when considering real world space and budget restrictions. This is where we come in with our feature on the Best Digital Piano keyboards, featuring market favorites up to $1000 that have impressed students and professional pianists alike.

The Best iPad Audio Interfaces Under $200

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Aug. 22, 2022.

With the right audio interface, you can turn your iPad into a full featured recording studio. Featured here are the best audio interfaces that you can use to maximize the iPad's mobile recording potential.

The Best Bass Guitar Strings - 4 String Sets

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Aug. 17, 2022.

Finding the best bass guitar strings can be a challenge. With so many different materials and approaches to bass string design, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which is going to work the best for you and your style of playing.