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Best Christmas gifts for guitar players 2025: the ultimate festive gift guide for guitarists
Treat them right this Christmas with our pick of the 46 must-have guitar items, essential accessories, clever gadgets and instruments for every budget
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Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players
Best acoustic electric guitars 2025: electro-acoustic picks for every type of player
Know your piezos from your transducers and experience the best of both worlds with models for beginners to pros and for every budget
Best parlor guitars 2025: sofa-strumming acoustics for every budget
The grandfather of acoustic guitars – our top parlor guitar picks from Gibson, Martin, Yamaha, and more
Best acoustic guitars under $500 2025: get more for your money
These sub-$500 acoustic guitars are ideal for everything from folk and indie guitar to blues and country
Best beginner bass guitars 2025: starter basses for beginners
The best beginner basses for young players, newcomers and the budget-conscious – featuring Yamaha, Squier, Ibanez and more
Best volume pedals 2025: control your tone with these essential pedals
Turn it up with our pick of the best guitar volume pedals from Lehle, Ernie Ball, Boss, and more
Best electric guitars under $500 2025: maximum tone, minimum price
Our pick of the best guitars under $500, with top choices from Squier, Epiphone, Schecter, and more
