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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 Multitrack Recorders - Digital

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Aug. 19, 2020.

The Highest Rated Digital Multitrack Recorders

This guide is about digital multitrack recorders that have everything you need built-in for recording, mixing, and producing music - if you're looking for handheld multitrack recorders then please read our Handheld Recorder Guide.

The Best Nylon / Classical Guitar Strings

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Aug. 18, 2020.

The Highest Rated Nylon / Classical Guitar Strings

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 Microphone Pop Filters + Budget Option

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Aug. 14, 2020.

The Highest Rated Microphone Pop Filters

Here are the highest rated pop filters along with professional advice from recording engineer Raphael Pulgar to help you select the best one for your recordings.

The Best Battery Powered Guitar Amps - All Prices

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Aug. 12, 2020.

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 Classical & Nylon String Guitars - $150 to $1000

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Aug. 12, 2020.

This guide covers all the main types of guitars with nylon strings including classical, flamenco, hybrid and both acoustic and acoustic-electric models. It also provides advice on topics such as Tonewoods, Scale Length, Nut Width, Action / String Height, Acoustic and Acoustic-Electric options.

The Best 7 String Guitars - $200 to $2000

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Aug. 10, 2020.

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 Modeling Amps for Guitar - Up To $1000

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Aug. 5, 2020.

We have decided to sift through what's available to present you with the best modeling amps for guitar, divided into price brackets that fit the average budget. In addition, we've included important features and noteworthy feedback from both experts and users, to give you a good overview of how well each one is received.

The Best Guitar Amps Under $500 - Combo

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Jul. 31, 2020.

The Highest Rated Combo 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 amplifiers, to help you in your pursuit of great guitar tone and functionality.

The Best Bass Preamp Pedals + Rackmount

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Jul. 23, 2020.

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, featuring the best bass preamps available.

The Best Small / Low Watt Tube Amps - Combo & Amp Heads

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Jul. 22, 2020.

The Highest Rated Low Watt Tube Amps for Guitar

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? Small, Low Watt Tube Amps are the perfect solution for all these needs