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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 Amp from the Top 10 Brands Under $1000

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 3, 2023.

This is different to our other guitar amp guides in that we have first determined which brands have the highest average ratings via analysis of more than 90,000 review and rating sources, then we have selected the highest rated amp by each brand.

The Best Acoustic Guitar Pickups (Active & Passive) 2023

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 3, 2023.

The Highest Rated Acoustic Guitar Pickups

Gigging with an acoustic guitar can be a headache if you don’t have an acoustic guitar pickup, and if you don’t get the most appropriate pickup type for you you’re never going to get the tone you want. So rather than go in blind, check out our recommendations!

The Best 25 Key MIDI Controller Keyboards

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on May. 2, 2023.

The Highest Rated 25-Key MIDI Controller Keyboards

The great thing about 25 key MIDI controllers is their portability and the small amount of space they take up. They're not designed to replace a full size keyboard, but rather to offer convenience - that said some of the higher-end options are packed with an impressive range of features.

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

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 2, 2023.

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 Drum Thrones 2023 - Round, Saddle & Backrest

Submitted by Alden Acosta on May. 2, 2023.

Your playing experience is decided just as much by your accessories as it is by your actual instrument, and there’s no better example of this than drum thrones. If you’re looking for the best drum throne, check out our recommendations!

The Best Delay Pedals 2023 - Analog & Digital

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 2, 2023.

Delay is a unique effect in that it has a place in every genre. Whether you’re looking for dry country slapback chunk or the smooth “filling out” effect you hear in metal. Essentially, if you play guitar you will want to pick up a delay pedal at some point.

The Best DIY Guitar Kits - Electric Under $250 - 2023

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 2, 2023.

Building your very own personalized guitar has never been this easy, thanks to DIY (Do-It-Yourself) guitar kits. Here we look at what the market considers to be the best of them, covering a good variety of guitar shapes and styles.

The Best 61 Key MIDI Controller Keyboards in the World in 2023

Submitted by Alden Acosta on May. 2, 2023.

The Highest Rated 61-Key MIDI Controller Keyboards

61-Key MIDI keyboard controllers are big enough for complex two hand playing, while still keeping compact and portable profiles. These are ideal instruments for Keyboardists who are looking for a controller that can be used both in the studio and for live performances.

Best Synthesizer Keyboard Hardware - Under $500 & $1000

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 2, 2023.

This guide presents a range of synthesizers for those who are interested in choosing their first hardware synth and for musicians who are looking for a unit to add to their collection. Includes both analog and digital keyboard synths under $500 and under $1000.

The Best Travel Guitars - Electric & Acoustic (2023)

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 2, 2023.

Here we look at the best travel guitars on the market today, covering both acoustic and electric models, all of which are smaller and lighter to make your journey more comfortable.