The 6505 Plus 112 is a direct descendent of the Peavey 5150 Eddie Van Halen signature which up to this day is sought after its high gain tone. Peavey changed the name to 6505 after EVH parted ways with the company.

This particular model is rated at 60W and equipped with a 12" Sheffield speaker.

It has five 12AX7 preamp tubes and two 6L6GC power tubes, and comes in a 2-channel format with pre/post gain controls and 3-band EQ per channel.

The Marshall DSL5CR is rated at 5W and can go as low as 1W via power attenuation.

To faithfully reproduce Marshall's familiar overdriven tones, the amp is equipped with two ECC83 tubes in the preamp section, and a ECC99/12BH7 poweramp tube.

Like its smaller sibling, the highly regarded DSL1CR, this amp lets you switch between 2-channels, Classic Gain and Ultra Gain, and it comes with a slightly bigger 10" speaker from Celestion.

The Monoprice 611705 gives us genuine tube tones in an affordable and practice friendly package.

It packs an all-tube 5 watt amplifier with 12AX7 preamp tube and a 6V6GT power tube for authentic old school tones.

Jasmine make a number of entry level guitars and one of their more popular and highly rated is their S-34C model.

This guitar’s body falls into the “Grand Orchestra” category, which is rounder and slightly smaller than a dreadnought. The difference isn’t dramatic, but a Grand Orchestra is definitely more manageable for children or smaller framed adults.

The Epiphone EL-00 Pro is based on smaller "parlor" style flat top acoustics that they were building prior to being owned by Gibson.

This smaller body makes it viable for younger players, while older players appreciate its traditional "blues box" appeal.

And it's not just about looks because Epiphone equipped this guitar with a solid spruce top, supported by mahogany back and sides, following after classic designs.

Vibes made their breakthrough in the hearing protection scene when they appeared on the show Shark Tank.

They are primarily tuned towards concert going applications as well as for everyday use.

The 22db attenuation caters to people who may use these earplugs for more than just music.

The Boss Katana-100/212 MKII takes the Katana Series' focused amp modeling and effects concept and make them available for big stage and big venue use.

At 100 Watts and with two 12" speakers, this combo amp can go really loud, while maintaining the features that make the Katana series highly rated: having fewer but high quality amp models, and the inclusion of Boss effects right on the amp.

The Takamine GD20 is solid-cedar topped acoustic guitar, a type of wood commonly used in classical guitars, which results in warmer tones. Since Takamine guitars are known for their brighter voicing, the use of cedar balances out the overall tone.

Another interesting feature of this guitar is Takamine's split-saddle, which comes in two pieces. Because of this, the positions of the strings are better positioned for improved intonation. This is especially useful when your playing intricate passages on the upper frets of the guitar.

The Ibanez AC240 (also know as the AC240 OPN) is a grand concert profile guitar, which is the next size down from the dreadnought. This body style is known for its more pronounced mid-range, making it a great choice for musicians who want to focus on finger-style arrangements and lead flatpicking.

Like most of Ibanez' entry-level acoustics, the AC240 OPN is crafted using okoume wood, an alternative to mahogany. This particular model has a solid okoume top which gives it its a warmer voicing, and balances the brighter tone that's expected from its body profile.

The DV Mark Little Jazz Combo is an interesting entry in this list because unlike the other amps, this one is especially designed to handle the intricacies of Jazz guitar and related playing styles.

This combo combines a 45W amplifier and an 8" speaker in a compact combo amp that's meant to be as straightforward as possible, so you can focus on embellishing your music via your playing technique, rather than through effects.

If you’re looking for a compact practice amp, it really is hard to beat the Roland Micro Cube GX.

This amp comes loaded with a model for every situation, and weighs in at just six pounds.

It also comes with modulation effects (though to get different distortion profiles you will have to switch between amp voicings).

This was the most popular capo under $15 and was rated highly enough to be included in the 2019 edition of our guide to The Best Capos.

The K&M 210 series is known for its reliability.

Despite being around for over 30 years, the engineering behind the product still holds up today.

The 21021 is a tripod and boom variant of the 210 series with a taller vertical adjustment point and a lower center of gravity.

The Atlas Sound MS-10C sports chrome plating and a weather proof clutch.

The die cast base has an edge-concentrated weight distribution and has rubber pads underneath.

The K&M 21070 is an all metal tripod microphone stand. It has a square swivel joint and large wing nut for clamping and easy boom adjustment.

It also features a solid zinc die-cast base with long folding legs.

The On-Stage MS7701B is a value oriented mic stand that offers features usually found on more expensive mic stands like rubber feet as opposed to plastic feet found on cheaper mic stands.

The Blackstar Fly3 Bluetooth is a step above its sibling, the Fly3, the main difference being the addition of Bluetooth connectivity.

This allows the amp to double as a multimedia speaker for streaming audio from Bluetooth compatible devices.

Very convenient for jamming and other than that, it has the same 3W 2-channel amplifier and 3" speaker, along with Blackstar's patented IFS (Infinite Shape Feature) knob, which lets you conveniently shape your tone to mimic various amp voicings.

Small guitar amps are no longer designed to just be practice amps, rather some of them are designed with home recording in mind, as exemplified by the THR5.

From its desktop friendly profile to its 2-channel USB recording, this amp is a perfect fit for small home studios where traditional combo amps would either be too bulky or awkwardly positioned.

Its sonic versatility is also recording friendly, with 5 amp models , 4 modulation effects, and 4 delay/reverb effects.

The Fender Champion 20 is arguably one of the most versatile amps in its price range, with 8 different amp models and onboard effects.

The amp models cover vintage Fender Amplifiers, a Vox model, a Marshall model, and three high-gain models.

The onboard effects are also a great inclusion, featuring the majority of modulation effects the average guitar player is likely going to need. The amp also comes with Fender style reverb, which is the most copied reverb ever.

While the brand name is Acoustic, this is actually designed for electric guitars, with a button that lets you switch between two channels - Lead and Rhythm.

Acoustic is a lesser known brand that build good quality amps, one of which is the Lead Guitar Series G20, a 20W 1 x 10" solid state combo amp rated highly for its tone and simplicity.

The Lead channel comes with a gain knob for adding overdrive, while both channels have dedicated volume controls.

The Boss Micro BR BR-80 is a portable multitrack recorder that fits in your pocket and is designed for use by all musicians, but it comes with some special features specifically designed for guitarists including Roland's COSM amp and effect emulators.

Rectified nylon strings are extruded and then ground to playing quality.

Savarez 520R Rectified Treble strings have a slightly more textured feel than clear nylon.

This is to prevent finger slippage and allow for a different tone than clear nylon.

The M260 80/20 ball-end strings offer a rich tone from the crystal nylon trebles and deep and warm tones from the 80/20 bronze bass strings.

If you're a beginner and still learning how to securely tie your strings or if you're a veteran that just wants the convenience of a ball-end when restringing, the Martin M260 80/20 string set is a good budget option.

The Dragonpad USA Pop Filter is a value-priced offering with a 6" filter and a 13" gooseneck.

The Musician's Gear Double Pop Filter employs an interesting method of removing the B and P consonant plosives - two pop filters divided by around half an inch of air space.

This configuration has double the efficiency of conventional pop filters, the first filter redirects the plosive consonants to the open space in between which disperses the excess air pressure, while the second filter further disperses any unneeded air movements while allowing the sound to pass through clearly.

Rated at 240W, this is a loud amp head, but its in no way limited to just big venues and stages, because the Line 6 Spider V 240W HC is fitted with compact full-range stereo speakers (2 x 4") that lets it double as a mini combo amp.

This means that you can utilize this amp both on stage and inside your room, saving you more in the long run.

Being part of the Spider series, the 24HC is as versatile as it gets, with over 200 amp, cab and effect models that you can experiment with to get the tone that you want.

When it comes to entry-level acoustic guitars, Washburn is known for great value, as exemplified by the Harvest Series D7S.

For the price, you are getting a true solid spruce top dreadnought, with mahogany back and sides.

Neck specifications stay true to classic dreadnought designs, with its 25.5" scale length and 1.6875" nut width.

The Yamaha NTX Series have the scale length of a Classical Guitar but with a thinner body, nut width and action that more closely resemble a Flamenco Guitar.

Yamaha say they designed this series as a 'crossover' range that steel string acoustic and electric guitar players will find easier to adjust to than a standard classical guitar.

Yamaha have also employed their A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) technique to prepare the tonewoods in order to produce a result that Yamaha says makes them sound like aged or vintage instruments.

The Boss Katana series is generally well received by critics and professionals with the larger 100-watt variants getting a lot of stage and studio time. Boss aims to continue this stellar performance with the Katana Mini: a 7-watt portable combo amplifier.

The Katana series can best be thought of as Boss’s answer to Fender’s Mustang line, featuring a variety of onboard effects and amp models.

The VT100X is part of Vox' line of hybrid amps that combine a solid-state poweramp section with a multi-stage tube driven preamp section.

To be more precise, it sports a 12AX7 preamp tube that adds realism to its built-in amp modeling capabilities.

This means that you get the warmth of tube, and the versatility of solid-state digital amp modeling, which lets you choose from 20 amp models and 13 effects, with up to 60 preset slots to work with.

Behind its old school silver grille cloth front fascia, the Fender Champion 100 is a value packed amplifier that combines power with nifty features.

To start off, it has a 100 Watt amplifier section that drives 2 x 12" speakers, more than enough for most venues, while keeping the price tag reasonable.

The amp's first channel is based on old Fender Blackface clean, while the second channel lets you choose from 16 different amp voices, from overdrive to high octane distortion.

Signature instruments tend to have specifications that are niche and unique to the person it's named after. The Schecter Keith Merrow KM-7 MK-III Artist is a signature guitar that's filled with top-tier specifications while still appealing to a broad (but still metal-oriented) audience.

Ampeg is well known for their bass amplifiers, so much so that even their competitors are trying to emulate their sound be it via digital or analog means.

The Ampeg Classic Analog Bass Preamp gives you the distinct chunky low-end tone of Ampegs in a compact form factor, complete with 3-band EQ.

It also features Ultra-Hi and Ultra-Lo circuits that you can activate, in case you are looking for more higher frequencies and bottom end.

While being around the same price point as the NI Maschine Mikro MK3, the Maschine Jam is not an "upgrade".

Rather, It offers a different workflow and feature set that caters to performance, live looping and on-the-fly improvisation.

The MK3 edition of the Maschine Mikro caused a stir when it was announced in September 2018.

Forums lit up at the prospect of a sub-$300 Maschine controller.

The Mikro MK3 lived up to the hype at release, bringing in a plethora of features like a new smart strip to control pitch, modulation, effects and even be able to "strum" held down notes as chords like a vintage Suzuki Omnichord.

While the PODHD500X isn't Line 6's flagship guitar processor, it is still very capable and much in demand as evidenced by the overwhelmingly positive response that it continues to get from users and expert alike.

It follows after its predecessor, albeit with a more powerful CPU and improved interface via colorful LED rings around the footswitches.

While it is well loved for its HD amp models, it also packs quite a lot of effects (over 100!), applying the same HD modeling technology on actual stompboxes to get them to sound as close to the real thing as possible.

The Donner Alpha Cruncher is an analog style multi-effect pedal that combines three essential effects in one compact unit. First of which is the distortion effect, with classic Brit style hi-gain tones, second is chorus effect that's described as having a bright and warm sound, and finally, it comes with an analog-voiced delay.

It sports an analog style interface with dedicated footswitches and knobs that allow for hassle free and intuitive control. This means that unlike most multi-effects in this price range, you won't have to press buttons and navigate through menus.

The Rivera Sedona is a hybrid tube combo amp that works for both electric and acoustic-electric guitars.

It is rated at 55 watts with a 12" Celestion G12T-75 speaker.

Channel 1 is designed for acoustic-electric guitars, with EQ controls for tone shaping and a 1" dome tweeter to handle the extra high frequencies of acoustic instruments.

Like many acoustic amps, this one has anti-feedback controls. It also comes with a built-in ES (Taylor's Expression System) option for better pairing with Taylor acoustic guitars.

This was Fishman's most powerful acoustic amp prior to the new version which has the same power rating.

It's very well suited for use as a small PA for solo and duo acts as well as for performing with larger bands.

Yamaha continues to be the brand to beat when it comes to student friendly musical gear, including electric guitars where their Pacifica line continues to get good ratings. The PAC112V in particular is a true to form HSS (Humbucker-Single-Single) pickup configuration "super strat" at a very affordable price point.

For a beginner's guitar, this instrument has a wide array of voicings, thanks to its 5-way pickup selector and push-pull tone knob, which lets you utilize half of the humbucker for single-coil sounds in the bridge position.

The Samson Meteor Mic is a compact condenser microphone with a convenient fold-back leg design for portability.

Applications

Voice recording, instrument recording, podcasting.

The LTD EC-10 is ESP's affordable hotrod version of the classic single-cutaway design.

Immediately noticeable is its distinctly contoured body, which smoothens the parts of the guitar that come in contact with your arm, and makes it easier to reach higher frets.

Speaking of frets, this guitar has a 24-fret fingerboard on top of a thin U-shape profile neck.

Ibanez continues to be the go to guitar for the likes of Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, George Benson and a long list of other virtuoso guitarists.

But they're not just a brand for the elite - rather they are well known for their good balance of cost and quality - hence the popularity of guitars like the Ibanez S-521.

To break free from the typical dual humbucker setup, Ibanez equipped the S-521 with a 5-way pickup selector that allows for more tone options.

Double Jet is Gretsch speak for double cutaway, so the G5445T is essentially a double cutaway version of their popular solidbody guitar design.

And like its single jet sibling, Gretsch manages to make this design distinct, with some subtle but well placed changes to conventional double cutaway guitars.

Many decades after it was first introduced, the Les Paul is still as iconic as ever, available in a variety of versions (including clones) that cover everything from cheap to ridiculously expensive.

The Goth Les Paul is an interesting entry in this list because there's nothing different about it on paper, other than its color, yet it still ranked higher than other Les Pauls in this price range.

The Eris E8 is a bi-amplified studio monitor with an 8" kevlar weave woofer and a 1.25" silk dome tweeter.

The kevlar weave is designed to minimize extra reflections from the surface of the cone to more accurately project low and low midrange frequencies.

The Pigtronix Infinity Looper Pedal offers a good range of features, with its two track looping, expanded connectivity options and MIDI compatibility.

Speaking of connectivity, this looper comes with two distinct input/output ports, which lets you record two different sound sources into dedicated loops and playback via dedicated outputs.

There's also an Aux loop out that can be used to send looped audio to a monitor, so your band can play in sync with your loops.

As the name implies, the Hall of Fame Mini is a miniature version of the original pedal of the same name, carrying over most of its features - including its Tone Print technology - while keeping the form factor small and stripping down the controls to just a single knob and footswitch.

While real-time control on the pedal is obviously limited, the built-in Tone Print technology inside the pedal allows you to load different reverb types onto the pedal, which essentially makes it as versatile as the regular sized version.

Mooer’s Yellow Comp is a great option for anyone looking for subtle compression to smooth out their playing or fatten up their tone.

It’s also regarded to be very transparent, which is a huge plus for anyone who doesn’t want their existing tone to be colored.

Even better, this pedal is also true bypass so you won’t have to worry about it impacting your tone while it’s not engaged.