Essential Gear Buying Guides, Artist Interviews & More

  • When you're shopping for new microphones, you'll encounter a range of different types of microphones spanning a vast range of prices. The sheer volume of specifications and features associated with the hundreds of available models can be confusing, leaving you with little basis for comparison aside from a microphone's price.
  • Knowing how to choose the best electric guitar can often be overwhelming. We're here to help.
  • What to look for when choosing an acoustic or acoustic-electric guitar that matches your musical style, your budget and skill level.
  • 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...
  • From live sound mixers to PA speakers and monitors to mics, get the info you need to take your live show to the people.
  • Check out our guide for choosing the best digital piano for home use or stage/studio performance that matches your skill level, music and budget.
  • Learn how to choose the right audio equipment connectors, adapters, and cables to match your gear and budget.
  • Shopping for an electronic drum kit, drum module, triggers, pads or cymbals? Here’s what you need to know to get into digital drumming.

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.

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