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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 Tube Amps for Guitar - Combo up to $1000

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Jul. 26, 2021.

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 combo tube amps that fit the average guitarists' budget.

The Best Electronic Drum Sets: Standard + Hybrid

Submitted by Alden Acosta on Jul. 20, 2021.

This year we expanded the scope of this guide to include both hybrid and standard electronic kits across all price ranges. Our recommendations are separated into 4 price brackets to help you choose the best one that fits within your budget.

The Best Cheap Guitar Amps Under $100 - Combo

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Jul. 19, 2021.

The Highest Rated Guitar Amps Under $100

Guitar amps are an integral part to your sound, but a lot of musicians just can’t justify dropping hundreds (or even thousands!) of dollars on a guitar amp. If you’re looking to get a great tone for as cheap as possible, check out our recommendations in this guide.

The Best Guitar Multi Effects Pedals / Processors

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Jul. 13, 2021.

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

The Best Nylon / Classical Guitar Strings

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Jul. 13, 2021.

Nylon has been the material of choice for flamenco, classical, and many fingerstyle guitarists for decades. First introduced as an alternative to the gut strings used prior to the material’s introduction, nylon has proven itself to be a best option due to its affordability and resilience.

The Best 7 String Guitars - $200 to $2000

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Jul. 6, 2021.

Here are the highest rated 7-string electric guitars up to $2000 along with advice to help you find the best one for your needs.

The Best MIDI Pad Controllers

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Jun. 29, 2021.

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.

The Best Overhead Mics For Drums - Matched Pairs

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Jun. 24, 2021.

While many of us are infatuated with gear, your sound when recording is only as good as the equipment you use to record. Finding the best overhead drum mics can be a challenge, so rather than go in blind check out this guide.

The Best Battery Powered Guitar Amps - All Prices

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Jun. 24, 2021.

The Highest Rated Battery Powered Guitar Amps

A battery powered guitar amp gives you the freedom to play on the go. Inspiration can also hit you from the most unexpected of times so an amp that is ready to play anywhere is a valuable tool for guitarists. Instead of taking time to fire up your entire rig just to get ideas down, a portable battery powered guitar amp can get you going right away.

The Best MIDI Interfaces for PC / Mac / iOS and More

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Jun. 22, 2021.

MIDI has been connecting musical equipment since 1982 and it's still going strong. Here we present to you the best MIDI interfaces for connecting your computer, tablet or even phone to your other MIDI gear. We've focused on interfaces with single in/out ports as these are what most people without complex setups need.