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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.

Best Cheap Overdrive Pedal Choices in 2023 - Under $50 & $100

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on May. 2, 2023.

The Highest Rated Overdrive Pedals Under $100

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 Soprano Ukuleles - Regular & Pineapple Shaped

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 2, 2023.

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 49 Key MIDI Controller Keyboards 2023

Submitted by Alden Acosta on May. 2, 2023.

The Highest Rated 49-Key MIDI Controller Keyboards

49 Key controllers hit the sweet spot for many musicians and music producers. They are much more of a playable instrument than their smaller 25-Key siblings, yet still compact enough to be reasonably portable and not take up too much valuable space in a home recording studio.

The Best Live Vocal Mics - Handheld / Wired (May 2023)

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on May. 2, 2023.

This focuses on the best mics for live vocals as opposed to ones for speaking conferences or making announcements over PA systems. All these mics are great for vocals, but some can also be used on instruments, and some are also handy studio mics.

All the Best Guitar Straps of 2023 - Acoustic, Electric & Classical

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on May. 2, 2023.

Here we feature the best guitar straps for electric and acoustic guitars as well as for bass. We also include top rated strap button adapters and straps for classical guitars and ukuleles.

The Best Electronic Drum Sets: Standard + Hybrid (2023)

Submitted by Alden Acosta on May. 1, 2023.

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 Overhead Drum Mics 2023 - Matched Pairs

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on May. 1, 2023.

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.

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

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 1, 2023.

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 Guitar Humidifier & Hygrometer 2023

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 1, 2023.

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 Drumsticks + Brushes & Mallets of 2023

Submitted by Alden Acosta on May. 1, 2023.

Finding the best drum sticks can be a challenge. There’s so much that goes into how they’re designed, and if you don’t get the right type for your needs and skill level you’re not going to get the tone or response you want.