Buying guides
Honest, plain-English guides to choosing guitars, basses, amps and home studio gear, written for UK buyers.
Guitars
The best electric guitars under £500
Seven guitars that sound and play well above their price, and how to pick the right one for the music you play.
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How to buy a guitar in the UK (without getting overwhelmed)
New, used or B-stock, shop or online, what to check and how to protect yourself: a plain-English guide to buying well.
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Bass
Amps
Home studio
Home studio starter guide: what you actually need
The essential kit for recording at home, in the order to buy it, and what you can safely skip at the start.
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The best MIDI keyboards for home producers
How many keys you need, whether drum pads matter, and the controllers worth buying at each size.
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The best drum machines for beginners and beyond
From pocket-sized beatboxes to studio workhorses: what to look for and which drum machines are worth your money.
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