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Best bass guitar picks 2025: our pick of perfect plectrums for bass players
By Ross Holder published
From extra heavy acrylic picks to surprisingly slim signature options by Dunlop, Ernie Ball, D’Addario and more

Best budget bass amps 2025: brilliant bass tone without a hefty price
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Keep your low-end punchy and your bank balance healthy with our pick of the best budget bass amps from Fender, Orange, Ampeg and beyond!

Best Fender amps 2025: famous tube combos to digital headphone amps
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
From beginner practice amps to touring-grade tube combos, these are the best amplifiers from the industry's most famous brand

Best Christmas gifts for bass players 2025: the ultimate festive gift guide for lovers of low-end
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Show your bass-playing buddy, parent, or partner some love this Christmas with 22 brilliant gift ideas for bass players

Best metal guitars 2025: hell-raising electrics for shredders on any budget
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
From extended-range guitars to Flying Vs, here's our pick of killer metal guitars from Jackson, ESP, Ibanez, and more

Best ukuleles for beginners 2025: top picks from soprano to tenor
By Simon Fellows last updated
The best beginner ukuleles from Fender, Epiphone, Martin, Kala, Gretsch and more – prices starting from $30

Best guitars for jazz 2025: smooth swinging options for jazz cats
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
From archtops to solid bodies, these are the best jazz guitars on the market today from top brands like D’Angelico, Gibson, Squier, and more

Best MIDI foot controllers 2025: seamless transitions for amps, pedals, rack effects, and more
By Joe Dean last updated
Our favorite MIDI controllers for guitar cover all levels and budgets, with models from Gig Rig, Fender, Boss, Electro-Harmonix, and more
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