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Best parlor guitars 2025: sofa-strumming acoustics for every budget
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
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
By Chris Bird last updated
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
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
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
By Matt McCracken last updated
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
By Amit Sharma last updated
Our pick of the best guitars under $500, with top choices from Squier, Epiphone, Schecter, and more

Sweetwater Cyber Monday deals 2024: last chance to save at Sweetwater
By Chris Barnes last updated
Cyber Monday is over but you'll need to move quickly if you want to seal these deals

Guitar Center Cyber Monday deals 2024: last chance to save
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Cyber Monday has officially ended, giving you your final call for guitar gear discounts

Musician's Friend Cyber Monday deals 2024: Last chance to score up to 60% off music gear!
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Our pick of the epic deals you need to check out in the Musician's Friend Cyber Monday sale
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