Essential Gear Buying Guides, Artist Interviews & More
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What to look for when choosing an acoustic or acoustic-electric guitar that matches your musical style, your budget and skill level. -
How To Choose a Les Paul
Knowing how to choose a Les Paul electric guitar, whether Gibson or Epiphone, can be a challenge. Let the experts at Musician's Friend help you make the right choice.
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World Percussion & Hand Drums Buying Guide
Don’t know a djembe from a doumbek? Here are the essentials you need to know when shopping for hand drums, congas, shakers, cajons, djembes and many... -
Violin Buying Guide
How to choose the violin that matches your skill level and budget. -
Saxophone Buying Guide
How to choose the right saxophone to match your skill level, music and budget. -
Gretsch Drums Buying Guide
Find the Right Gretsch Drum Set to Match Your Music and Budget -
An Essential Six-Pack of BOSS Guitar Pedals
We highlight a half dozen go-to effects pedals that turn up regularly in the signal chains of the world’s most esteemed guitarists. -
Stratocaster vs. Les Paul: Which Is Right for You?
We break down the primary features and compare two iconic axes - the Les Paul and the Stratocaster. -
Guitar and Chromatic Tuners: How to Choose
From pitch pipes to sophisticated electronic music tuners, find the right model for your instrument and budget. -
Guitar, Bass, and Keyboard Amplifier Buying Guide
How to Choose the Right Amp for Your Guitar, Bass, or Keyboard -
iOS Gear for DJ's Buying Guide
How to choose the right iOS-compatible audio equipment to keep the beats coming seamlessly.
Buying Guides
Overwhelmed by the mindboggling array of music gear out there today? Dazed by all the specs, features, and technobabble? Can’t figure out if you want a guitar with active or passive pickups? Stymied over the best way to get started recording or playing live? Can’t decide what recording equipment is right for your home studio? Uncertain what guitar amp is the right fit for your music and budget? You’ve arrived at the place to get the answers you need. We’ll help you choose the music gear and instruments that makes sense for your style and budget with straightforward information you can count on.Results 82-90 of 98