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Guides for musicians

Clear, practical guides for players at every level. What the specifications mean, what you need on day one and what can wait.

Guitar

Guide · Guitar

How to choose an electric guitar: body, pickups, neck and budget

Pick a guitar that feels comfortable, stays in tune and suits the music you want to play. Here is what the specifications mean and what else you need to budget for.

7 min read

Keys and synths

Guide · Keys and synths

Digital piano, keyboard, synth or MIDI controller: which do you need?

Learning piano, writing songs on a laptop or designing your own sounds all call for different instruments. Here is how to tell them apart and choose.

7 min read