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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 Bass Preamp Pedals + Rackmount in 2023

The Highest Rated Bass Preamps

Looking for a portable and affordable alternative to your expensive and bulky bass amplifiers? Or are you simply looking for a way to improve your sound? If yes, then this gear guide is for you.

Low Watt Tube Amps - Top Picks for 2023

The Highest Rated Small Tube Amps

Want something you can crank at home without annoying the neighbors? Maybe a small gig or two in the future? Need saturated dirty tones for recording? Find the best small tube amp for you from our handpicked recommendations. We outline the key features to consider and recommend both budget and higher-end models.

The Best XLR Cable Options of 2023 (Mic & Line Level)

The Highest Rate XLR Cables

Balanced XLR Cables are used to connect microphones and other balanced output music gear into mixing consoles. They continue to be the industry standard for both recording and live performance because they shield your signal from interference to noiselessly transfer your audio over long distances.

Best Condenser Mics of 2023 - Studio: Small to Large Diaphragm

The Highest Rated Studio Condenser Mics

Over a century after it was first introduced, the Condenser Mic continues to be an indispensable tool for music production. This guide focuses on the highest rated large and small diaphragm mics that cover all the tasks studio condensers are used for.

The Best Beginner Drum Sets for Adults 2023 (Under $1000)

The Highest Rated Beginner Drum Sets

If you go to many of the major online retailers you'll find well over 100 options priced under $1,000 listed in their drum set categories which can be very confusing if you're just starting out. This guide simplifies the process of buying a beginner drum set and tells you what you need to know to avoid some of the pitfalls in buying drum kits online.

The Best MIDI Pad Controller Units for 2023

The Highest Rated MIDI Pad Controllers

For the modern electronic musician, performing goes beyond playing keyboard MIDI controllers and tweaking knobs. Songs arranged in the studio can now be performed and altered live. Sounds, samples or even entire sections of music can be triggered with the help of dedicated MIDI pad controllers assigned to specific functions in a DAW.

Complete Guide to the Best Guitar Stands 2023 - Acoustic, Electric & Bass

The Highest Rated Guitar Stands

Guitar stands are kind of like a belt. They’re cheap, and you’re not going to see a lot of people debating the pros and cons of different models on forums, but if you don’t get a good one you’ll end up regretting it. So rather than trying to search through scores of different models through online retailers, check out our recommendations.

Best Electric Guitar Strings 2023 - 6 String Sets

The Highest Rated Electric Guitar Strings

We analyzed a record number of guitarist ratings and reviews, more than 183k sources, to bring you the highest rated sets of guitar strings in five standard gauge ranges.

The Best Guitar Multi Effects Pedals / Processors

The Highest Rated Guitar Multi Effects Pedals

Demand for multi-effects continues to rise, thanks to their ever improving quality and practicality. In line with this, we present you with what the market considers as the best guitar multi effects pedals, covering everything from beginner friendly compact units, to advanced flagship models.

Complete Guide to the Best Guitar Amps Under $500 in 2023

The Highest Rated Guitar Amps Under $500

The sub $500 price range is the sweet spot where you can find many guitar amps with good value and overall quality. Here we look at the best of these market leading combo, head and pedal board amplifiers, to help you in your pursuit of great guitar tone and functionality.

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