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Discover the best guitars for every style and skill level in our detailed guides. From electric and acoustic guitars to basses and ukuleles, find the perfect instrument for you.
17 Best Electric Guitars: Guide to Great Guitars 2024
If you’ve ever found yourself struggling with trying to find the right electric guitar for your needs, you’ve come to the right place. This article will give you a guide to what you should look for in an electric guitar, as well as giving you some great recommendations!
Read MoreLast updated July 2024
Best Kids' Guitars: Top Electric & Acoustic Guitars for Your Child 2024
These are the best kids guitars. We show you the top picks for acoustic and electric guitars for children. Read our reviews on the best children's guitars to see which one will fit with your child's playing style and guitar goals.
Read MoreLast updated May 2024
11 Best Guitars for Metal: Gear Guide 2024
So, alongside this continued success is a long list of guitar companies, all with new models, all vying for young aspiring metal guitarists. At Equipboard, we’re going to help you cut through the noise and figure out how to decide which guitar is the best for you and your shredding needs.
Read MoreLast updated August 2024
8 Best Travel Guitars: Guitars on the Go 2024
If you’re a guitar player you know how much of a hassle it can be to take your guitar anywhere. Aside from the fact that airlines have a well documented history of being jerks to musicians the world over, guitars are really just kind of awkward to travel with. It’s even worse if you’re primarily an acoustic musician.
Read MoreLast updated June 2024
5 Best Blues Guitars: Six Strings that Sing the Blues 2024
Considering how influential and diverse the genre is, it’s no surprise that so many aspiring musicians want to try their hand at it. However, it’s no easy feat trying to figure out how to choose the best blues guitar for your needs. But fear not! If you’ve ever had a hard time trying to find your perfect blues axe, you’ve come to the right place! This article will give you all the information that you need to find your dream guitar, as well as give you great recommendations to aid you in your search.
Read MoreLast updated August 2024
5 Best Acoustic-Electric Guitars: Best of Both Worlds 2024
The best acoustic-electric guitars can balance gorgeous organic acoustic tones and combine them with some of the versatility of electrics. In this article we go through the benefits of acoustic-electric guitars, what to consider when shopping for one, and review some of the top acoustic-electrics on the market.
Read MoreLast updated August 2024
5 Best Mandolins: A Complete Guide 2024
There are dozens of different brands at a staggering amount of different price points, all of which have their associated pros and cons.
Read MoreLast updated September 2024
10 Best Hollow Body Guitars & Semi-Hollow Body Guitars 2024
There’s never been a better time to buy a semi-hollow or hollow bodied guitar, but with all of the choices available choosing the right one for your needs can be more than a bit overwhelming. If you’re not sure where to start you’ve come to the right place! This article will give you all the information that you need to make an informed purchase, as well as giving you great recommendations to help aid you in your search.
Read MoreLast updated August 2024
5 Best Banjos: How To Choose A Banjo 2024
Choosing the best banjo can be overwhelming, but also enjoyable. Here, we will show you the different styles of banjos and associated tunings and playing styles to help you decide which options will work for you as well as recommend some great banjos as a starting point to help you buy your first banjo.
Read MoreLast updated August 2024
5 Best 8-String Guitars: The Ochos 2024
Choosing the best 8 string guitar can be difficult, as these guitars have different fretboard radius measurement, pickups, and more. Here we review extended range guitars to play lower music without detuning, retaining a focused and aggressive tone while still being able to pump out chunky riffs on the lower strings.
Read MoreLast updated August 2024
7 Best Ukuleles: A Guide for Beginners 2024
The ukulele is used to either provide extra texture to a song (like how modern country uses the mandolin) or to give a song a more Hawaiian feel.
Read MoreLast updated June 2024
4 Best Beginner Guitars: Guitars for New Players 2024
Choosing your first guitar can be a overwhelming process, especially for people who are unfamiliar with instruments in general. It’s hard to find quality at a price point that beginner’s feel comfortable with, and unless you spend hours doing independent research it can be incredibly easy to end up with something borderline unplayable regardless of how much you spend. So if you’ve ever wanted to start playing the guitar but you’ve been unsure where to start, you’ve come to the right place! This article will give you all the information that you need to choose the perfect guitar for your needs, as well as give you five great recommendations that won’t break the bank.
Read MoreLast updated August 2024
5 Best Classical Guitars: Gear Guide 2024
Considering that most guitarists play steel string instruments, most of us find that selecting a classical guitar can be a bit overwhelming. They’re constructed differently, sound different, feel different to play etc. If you don’t have much or any experience with classical guitars (or guitars in general) it can be really hard to figure out which classical guitar will be the best investment on your part. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to choose the best classical guitar for your needs you’ve come to the right place! This article will give you some great tips that will give you the information that you need to make an informed decision, as well as giving you five great recommendations to help you start your search!
Read MoreLast updated August 2024
5 Best Resonator Guitars: Gear Guide for Lap Steels and Resonators 2024
From Son House to Eric Clapton, resonator guitars have always been at the forefront of blues music. This article will give you all the information you need to choose the best resonator guitar for your budget, rig, and price point.
Read MoreLast updated September 2024
7 Best Parlor Guitars: Great Sound in a Small Package 2024
The weapon of choice for finger-style guitar players the world over, parlor guitars show that great things really do come in small packages. Parlor guitars have a couple of really specific uses, making them an invaluable addition to any musician’s rig. The question is: Which parlor guitar is right for you? Well, if you’re not sure how to choose the best parlor guitar for your needs you’ve come to the right place. This article will give you all the information that you need to make in an informed purchase, as will as give you five great recommendations to help aid you in your search!
Read MoreLast updated August 2024
Fender Jimmy Page Mirror Telecaster Review
Follow along as we unbox, play test, and review the Fender Custom Shop Jimmy Page Signature Mirror Telecaster.
Read MoreLast updated September 2024
5 Best Bass Guitars: Top 5 Basses for Beginners 2024
We take a look at the best bass guitars. From legendary iconic basses to beginner friendly options, we'll help you decide the best bass for you and talk about what to consider when choosing your first bass guitar.
Read MoreLast updated September 2024
5 Best 7-String Guitars: When 6 Wires Aren't Enough 2024
With the advent of heavier genres of music that are utilizing increasingly low tunings, a 7-string guitar is quickly becoming a must have accessory if you want to play along with your favorite modern heavy rock acts. As guitars (and basses) with extra strings have become more popular it’s gotten harder and harder to know what brands are producing quality instruments and what brands are just trying to capitalize on the latest craze. If you’ve ever had a hard time trying to choose the best 7-string guitar for your needs, you’ve come to the right place! This article will give you all the information that you need to make an informed purchase, as will as give you five great recommendations to help aid you in your search!
Read MoreLast updated August 2024
5 Best Acoustic Guitars < $500: Budget Bargains 2024
Choosing the best acoustic guitar for you can be complicated. You can choose body shape, tone woods, and other factors that will affect your tone. In this guide, we show you how to select the best acoustic guitar under $500 for your needs.
Read MoreLast updated August 2024