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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 Cheap Ukuleles Under $50 - Perfect for Beginners

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Mar. 3, 2021.

Here we look at what the market considers as the best cheap ukes you can get for under $50. We've included bundled packages that have extras like carry bags and tuners which help make them suitable for beginners.

The Best Reverb Pedals + Delay Reverb Combos

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Mar. 3, 2021.

The Highest Rated Reverb & Delay-Reverb Pedals

In this edition we present the highest rated of both reverb pedals and delay-reverb combo pedals. You'll also get advice and important pointers to keep in mind while choosing which one to get.

The Best Soprano Ukuleles - Regular & Pineapple Shaped

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Mar. 2, 2021.

The Highest Rated Soprano & Pineapple Ukuleles

The soprano ukulele is the smallest standard size and it produces the trademark bright ukulele sounds we've come to know and love. If you're looking for the classic, traditional ukulele tone then this is the size you are looking for. Coming in at about the same size is the lesser known "pineapple" ukulele.

The Best Guitar Compressor Pedals

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Feb. 23, 2021.

Compressor pedals are the unsung heroes of many musicians’ rigs. This type of pedal is used to remove a portion of a signal’s dynamic range. Depending on how you set the pedal, it either makes quiet notes louder or loud notes quieter (or both).

The Best Acoustic Guitar Strings: Extra Light - Light - Medium - Heavy

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Feb. 18, 2021.

The Highest Rated Acoustic Guitar Strings

When it comes to acoustic guitars, a huge part of your tone is decided by the strings you use. The gauge, the material they’re made from, and their design can all transform your tone; for better or worse. Make the most out of your instrument, equip it with the best sounding acoustic guitar strings - check out our recommendations!

The Best Cheap Distortion Pedals - Under $50 & $100

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Feb. 17, 2021.

The Highest Rated Distortion Pedals Under $100

Distortion is the sound that powers hard rock and metal. As such, many guitarists' first pedal is a distortion box, and the love for this effect continues to grow with experience, with some having tried many different distortion pedals by the time they're playing on stage.

The Best Guitar Humidifiers & Case Hygrometers

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Feb. 17, 2021.

The Highest Rated Guitar Humidifiers & Case Hygrometers

Humidifying your guitar is an important part of maintaining your instrument. So to protect your precious instrument from damage, you’re going to want to find the best guitar humidifier for your situation. Check out our recommendations to see which will work best for you!

The Best Overdrive Pedals - Under $50, $100, & $150

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Feb. 5, 2021.

The Highest Rated Overdrive Pedals Under $150

Overdrive is an incredibly useful effect. To start with, it gives you familiar rock guitar tones, from subtle grit to crunch. On more complex setups, it can be used to add girth to an already distorted sound, and give your lead the cutting boost to take your solos to the next level. If you’re looking for the best overdrive pedals, check out our recommendations!

The Best Volume Pedals for Guitar

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Feb. 4, 2021.

A volume pedal is a must-have piece of gear for many guitarists, facilitating control over gain as well as advanced techniques like volume swells. However, because there are so many options available it can be hard to figure out the best volume pedal for a given situation.

The Best Loopers - Pedals & Tabletop

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Feb. 2, 2021.

Loopers have become indispensable thanks to their ability to create clones which you can use as virtual backup musicians and singers. Here we look at what the market considers as the best loopers, divided into three categories: Compact, Multiswitch and Tabletop.