70 (!) Best Gifts for Musicians: A Speakergy Buyer’s Guide

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I guess some people find it a little daunting and intimidating finding the perfect gift for a musician, but to me it is incredibly fun – just as it’s been so much fun putting together this buyer’s guide for the best presents for musicians.

Whether for a birthday, a Christmas present, graduation, any other holiday or occasion or just because, you will find a huge selection of ideal, thoughtful, useful and cool gifts below – really fantastic ideas for the musician in your life.

If you are in a bit of a rush, and don’t want to read through the whole piece, in the next section I’ll list a few of my very favorite gift ideas

What Is the Best Present for a Musician?

Before we really get started with the gifts, i should be completely clear than when I say “a huge selection” I’m not just whistling Dixie – I am pretty amazed to see other buyer’s guides for the best musical gifts include maybe a half dozen to a dozen ideas, when I had so much trouble not going into the hundreds!

So below you will find a lot of ideas, broken up into a few different categories, but since that in itself might be a little daunting I thought it might help to put together a little mini-guide here.

My general categories for musician’s gifts are:

See what I mean? So you can click on any one of those lines above and be taken to that part of the article, and see a bunch of great ideas, or you can simply read all the way through, but here I am going to list one or two of my favorite gifts for each of these categories – no descriptions or rationale, which you can find below, but just the recommendations themselves.

Best Gadgets and General Gifts for Musicians

Best Jewelry Gifts for Musicians

Best Tablets for Musicians and Sheet Music

Best Headphones for Musicians

Best Speakers for Musicians

The Best Gifts for Drummers

The Best Gifts for Guitarists

oops, I guess that’s three…

The Best Gifts for Pianists / Keyboard Players

Really, any one of these gifts would make a brilliant choice for the musician on your list, but there are a lot more below, ranging from super-cheap to upper crust – well, to be fair, only a couple of items are silly expensive, and they are about the best and most amazing presents I could possibly imagine for a musician – a Roland F-140R Digital Piano, a Martin D-15M Acoustic Guitar, the aforementioned Apple iPad Pro… 

But the super-cheap gifts on our list are also amazing, as is everything in between.

Did I mention how much fun I’m having? I hope you will too, with this 2023 buyer’s guide to great gifts for musicians – so let’s get into it!

The Best Presents for Musicians – An Exceptionally Generous Guide

Best Gadgets and General Gifts for Musicians

We’ll start out with a few gadgets that any musician would find incredibly useful and just love to have – and remember, while we musicians do project an aura of coolness and even mystery, almost every single one of us is really a geek at heart, and loves a cool techy toy.

Korg TM-60C Combo Tuner Metronome with Contact Microphone

Korg TM-60C Combo Tuner Metronome + Contact Microphone Bundle with Austin Bazaar Polishing Cloth -...
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Korg TM-60C Combo Tuner Metronome + Contact Microphone Bundle with Austin Bazaar Polishing Cloth -...
  • Equipped with high-precision tuner function...
  • Backlit LCD ensures excellent visibility even...
  • Long-life design with approximately double...
  • Metronome features a wide tempo range from 30...
  • Bundle includes contact microphone and...

The best value I’ve found in a general use electronic tuner and metronome – useful to any musician and a perfectly accurate and very high quality product.


Dunlop SLS1033BK Black & Snark SN5X Clip-On Tuner

Dunlop Straplok Dual Design Strap Retainer System, Black and Snark SN5X Clip-On Tuner for Guitar,...
  • Product 1: 360 groove-and-ball design allows...
  • Product 1: Easy to install and...
  • Product 1: Same strap can be used with...
  • Product 1: Release-tested up to 800 lbs.
  • Product 2: Full Color Display

A more specialized clip-on electronic tuner for guitarists, the Dunlop is the most highly rated and desirable on the market, and surprisingly inexpensive.


Zoom H4n Pro 4-Track Portable Recorder

Zoom H4n Pro 4-Track Portable Recorder, All Black, Stereo Microphones, 2 XLR/ ¼“ Combo Inputs,...
1,017 Reviews
Zoom H4n Pro 4-Track Portable Recorder, All Black, Stereo Microphones, 2 XLR/ ¼“ Combo Inputs,...
  • Capture Professional-Quality Audio: With...
  • Connect with Confidence: The H4N offers...
  • Unlock Powerful Recording Capabilities:...
  • Portable and Convenient: The H4N is compact...
  • Enhance Your Recording Setup: The H4N doubles...

A fairly expensive but superb quality portable high resolution recorder and mixer that would absolutely thrill any musician.


Focusrite Scarlett Solo Studio USB Audio Interface

Focusrite Scarlett Solo Studio 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface Bundle for the Guitarist, Vocalist or...
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Focusrite Scarlett Solo Studio 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface Bundle for the Guitarist, Vocalist or...
  • Pro performance with the finest pre-amps -...
  • Get the perfect guitar and vocal take -...
  • Capture studio-quality recordings for music...
  • Comfort and quality for mixing and streaming...
  • Easy Start - It’s easier than ever to get...

A simple but incredibly useful and important tool for any musician who wants to record digitally on their computer – not cheap, but incredibly affordable for what it does and how well it does it.


Orba by Artiphon Portable Synth, Looper, and MIDI Controller

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Orba by Artiphon | Portable synth, looper, and MIDI controller | iOS, Mac, Windows, PC | Bluetooth...
  • Make music anywhere with Orba by Artiphon, a...
  • Loop Drum, Bass, Chord, and Lead parts to...
  • Use Tilt, Shake, Bump, and other gestures to...
  • Play through the built-in speaker or use the...
  • Pair wirelessly to the Orba App to customize...

A weird and ultra-cool portable music maker, the Orba is a bit of a cult item among musicians, who love its intuitive way of making sounds as well as its incredibly array of useful high-tech features – one of my favorite toys and a sure-fire hit!


Fender Jack Rack Amp Key Holder

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Licensed Fender Jack Rack- guitar amp key holder, includes 4 guitar plug keychains and 1 wall...
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Licensed Fender Jack Rack- guitar amp key holder, includes 4 guitar plug keychains and 1 wall...
  • The one and ONLY officially licensed Fender...
  • Made with real amplifier components,...
  • Includes 4 laser etched Fender guitar plug...
  • Stores up to 4 sets of keys at a time....
  • Easily mounts to your wall in under 5...

Ok, not really a techno-gadget, and in fact decidedly old-school, this Fender key holder simply exudes cool, and is actually useful as well. And, to make sure there’s no resentment or betrayal of brand loyalty, you can also get a Marshall Jack Rack Amp Key Holder.


Contemporary Hand-Made Classic Wood Inlay Music Box – Canon in D

Contemporary Hand - Made Classic Wood Inlay Music Box - Many Songs to Choose - Canon in D
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Contemporary Hand - Made Classic Wood Inlay Music Box - Many Songs to Choose - Canon in D
  • Tune: 18 note movement (please choose above...
  • The main focus is of the beautiful wood...
  • This gorgeous music box was entirely...
  • The very skillful artists use of subtle lines...
  • This beautiful hand-made Italian music...

Not as cool as the gadgets above, and maybe not a great choice for any musician – speed metal, thrash and grunge, for example, need not apply – the superb and stunningly beautiful handmade Italian music box is the perfect gift for more refined tastes, and sounds as lovely as it looks. Besides, as even hard-cores must admit, Pachelbel rules!


Hestra Wakayama Winter Gloves

Hestra Wakayama Winter Glove - Warm, Leather, Retro Inspired Glove for Winter - Red/Royal Blue - 8
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Hestra Wakayama Winter Glove - Warm, Leather, Retro Inspired Glove for Winter - Red/Royal Blue - 8
  • DESIGNED FOR: The Wakayama Glove was designed...
  • STYLE AND FUNCTION: Rustic style mixes with...
  • RETAIN WARMTH: PrimaLoft Gold insulation made...
  • CONSTRUCTION: Removable wool lining has terry...
  • CONVENIENT FEATURES: These gloves feature a...

I will talk more about the superb Hestra hand-made gloves below, in the best gifts for pianists and keyboard players section, but really they are an amazingly apt and wonderfully thoughtful and loving gift for any musician. The above link is for a brilliant pair of winter gloves for either men or women, but I highly encourage you to check out all of their products at the Hestra Store Page.


The Best Jewelry Gifts for Musicians

Jewelry is a pretty personal present, of course, and I can’t really represent everybody’s tastes or styles here, so I have simply chosen some of my own favorite pieces for women (mostly) and men, which are beautiful and high quality and which a musician would really love to receive.

Infinity Collection Treble Clef Music Bracelet

Infinity Collection Music Bracelet - Music Jewelry - Music Gift - Treble Clef Jewelry - Music Note-...
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Infinity Collection Music Bracelet - Music Jewelry - Music Gift - Treble Clef Jewelry - Music Note-...
  • MUSIC NOTE JEWELRY- Music Charm Bracelet for...
  • MUSIC BRACELET- Silver and Black Infinity...
  • ADJUSTABLE- Easily Adjusts to Fit your Wrist...
  • GIFT IDEAS -Perfect gifts for her (birthday...

Toupop Silver and Cubic Zirconia Circular Musical Note Pendant

TOUPOP Music Gifts for Women 925 Sterling Silver Music Note Necklace with Circle Crystal Jewelry...
  • ❤ A gift for music lovers ❤ Treble Clef...
  • ❤ Musical Note NecklaceSize ❤ The...
  • ♪♫ Music Note Necklace ♪♫ s925...
  • 🎁 GIFT CHOICE 🎁 Our new fashion and...
  • ☞ CUSTOMER SATISFACTION FIRST ☞ 24 hours...

Sterling Sliver Cubic Zirconia Music Note Pendant

DXZNBEST Music Note Pendant Necklace 925 Sterling Sliver Cubic Zirconia for Women Girls Mother’s...
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DXZNBEST Music Note Pendant Necklace 925 Sterling Sliver Cubic Zirconia for Women Girls Mother’s...
  • Unique Design: Fashion music note pendant...
  • Size: Pendant 0.98x0.4inch Chain: 18 inch...
  • Material: Made of high quality 925 silver and...
  • Occasion: Fashion music note pendant...
  • Great Gift: This music note pendant necklace...

Simple Sterling Silver Musical Note Pendant


Boruo Sterling Silver Musical Note Ring

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BORUO 925 Sterling Silver Ring -Stackable Music Note Band - Comfort Fit Silver Rings Women - Music...
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BORUO 925 Sterling Silver Ring -Stackable Music Note Band - Comfort Fit Silver Rings Women - Music...
  • TIMELESS BEAUTY: One of BoRuo’s best...
  • LONG LASTING: Made with premium grade 925...
  • VALUE FOR MONEY: BoRuo Music Note rings are...
  • GREAT AS A GIFT: Because of its meaningful...
  • SATISFACTION GUARANTEE: We offer a...

Gelvtic Crystal Heart & Headphones Musical Necklace

GELVTIC Necklaces for Women Birthstone Earrings Crystal Music Note Necklace Heart Ring CZ Jewelry...
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GELVTIC Necklaces for Women Birthstone Earrings Crystal Music Note Necklace Heart Ring CZ Jewelry...
  • 【SELECTED MATERIALS】September birthstone...
  • 【SPECIFICATIONS】Pendant Size:...
  • 【ORIGINAL DESIGN】Exquisite navy blue...
  • 【PERFECT GIFT】The heart crystal necklace...
  • 【CUSTOMER SERVICES】Questions or concerns...

Joycuff Music Speaks Friendship Bracelet

JoycuFF Music Teacher Gift Where Words Fail Music Speaks Inspirational Jewelry for Her Women Mantra...
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JoycuFF Music Teacher Gift Where Words Fail Music Speaks Inspirational Jewelry for Her Women Mantra...
  • [Women gifts] Joycuff inspirational bracelets...
  • [Adjustable size] Joycuff women bracelets is...
  • [High quality] Inspirational bracelets is of...
  • [Unique gift} Clean and delicate women's...
  • [After-sale service] Joycuff will provide...

And some of my personal favorite pieces from Beautlace Jewelry, suitable for men and women:

Beautlace Black Metal Musical Note Necklace

beautlace Women's Musical Note Necklace Black Gun Plated Love Heart Treble Clef Music Note Pendant...
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beautlace Women's Musical Note Necklace Black Gun Plated Love Heart Treble Clef Music Note Pendant...
  • ❤Musical Note Necklace's MATERIALS❤:...
  • ❤Love Heart Pendant's DIMENSION❤:This...
  • ❤EXQUISITE GIFT WRAPPED❤:Neatly wrapped...
  • ❤IDEAL GIFTS❤:Suitable for wedding,...
  • ❤MANUFACTURER GUARANTEE❤: 30-Day money...

Beautlace Black Metal Musical Note Stud Earrings

Beautlace Musical Note Staff Stud Earrings Black Gun Plated Asymmetry Treble Clef Music Note Studs...
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Beautlace Musical Note Staff Stud Earrings Black Gun Plated Asymmetry Treble Clef Music Note Studs...
  • ❤MATERIALS❤: Silver/18K Gold/Black Gun...
  • ❤DIMENSION❤: This earrings size:0.5" x...
  • ❤EXQUISITE GIFT WRAPPED❤:Neatly wrapped...
  • ❤IDEAL GIFTS❤:Suitable for wedding,...
  • ❤MANUFACTURER GUARANTEE❤: 30-Day money...

Beautlace Black Metal Guitar Pick Pendant

beautlace Guitar Pick Necklace Black Gun Plated Guitar with Music Note Pendant Jewelry for Music...
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beautlace Guitar Pick Necklace Black Gun Plated Guitar with Music Note Pendant Jewelry for Music...
  • ❤MATERIALS❤: Silver/18K Gold/Black Gun...
  • ❤DIMENSION❤:This Pendant with chain...
  • ❤EXQUISITE GIFT WRAPPED❤:Neatly wrapped...
  • ❤IDEAL GIFTS❤:Suitable for wedding,...
  • ❤MANUFACTURER GUARANTEE❤: 30-Day money...

Best Tablets for Sheet Music

Back to tech, one of the most thoughtful and useful presents you can get for any musician is a good quality tablet.

They are especially valuable to music makers for their ability to clearly display sheet music electronically – these days almost completely taking the place of traditional paper music – but also fantastic for listening to music and watching music videos, recording and music production work and so much more. And, you know, Minecraft and stuff…

Here are my three top choices, from least to most expensive – but please realize that these are all premium gifts, and even the most affordable of them would absolutely thrill any musician.

Nokia T20 10.36-Inch Screen Android 11 Tablet

Nokia T20 | Android 11 | 10-Inch Screen | Tablet | US Version | 4/64GB | 8MP Camera | Ocean Blue
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Nokia T20 | Android 11 | 10-Inch Screen | Tablet | US Version | 4/64GB | 8MP Camera | Ocean Blue
  • Find new ways to work, learn and play, with a...
  • Delight in every sight with a 2K display.
  • All-day battery life.
  • Dedicated Kids Space, with curated content.
  • 2 years of OS upgrades and 3 years of monthly...

With a big, bright and clear screen, this is the perfect budget tablet for displaying music, and with decent memory and storage, great overall performance and excellent material and build quality a wonderful general use tablet as well.


Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Android Tablet with 11 LCD Screen

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SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S8 11” 128GB WiFi 6E Android Tablet, Large LCD Screen, S Pen Included, Ultra...
  • DeX MULTITASKING: Do more on the go with...
  • PACKED WITH POWER: Galaxy Tab S8 provides...
  • S PEN: Inspire your imagination with our...
  • LONG-LASTING BATTERY + UNIVERSAL CHARGING: Go...
  • SCREEN EXPERIENCE: Get ready for 11 inches of...

Definitely a jump up in price, this large Samsung tablet has a better, sharper and brighter screen, faster processor, more memory and storage, and is possibly the best Android tablet on the market today – especially for musicians, but really for anybody – and an amazing value.


Apple iPad Pro 12.9 Inch WiFi 256GB

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Apple 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro (Wi‑Fi, 256GB) - Silver
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Apple 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro (Wi‑Fi, 256GB) - Silver
  • Apple M1 chip for next-level performance
  • Brilliant 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display...
  • TrueDepth camera system featuring Ultra Wide...
  • 12MP Wide camera, 10MP Ultra Wide camera, and...
  • Stay connected with ultrafast Wi-Fi

The best tablet you can get, and the perfect tool for displaying music, the big iPad Pro is also the ultimate tablet for music production, video production and all other tasks, and the perfect personal portable computer – possibly the ultimate gift for almost any musician!


Best Headphones for Musicians

This is Speakergy, after all, and everybody here loves their headphones – really, really loves them! – and since a pair of good headphones is maybe the perfect gift for a musician, I’d like to feature several different choices – wired, wireless, over-ear and in-ear, and all gifts any music maker would flip over.

Edifier STAX Spirit S3 Wireless Planar Magnetic Headphones

Edifier STAX Spirit S3 Wireless Planar Magnetic Headphone, Bluetooth Hi-Fi Headphone with Hi-Res &...
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Edifier STAX Spirit S3 Wireless Planar Magnetic Headphone, Bluetooth Hi-Fi Headphone with Hi-Res &...
  • 【Wireless & Wired Hi-Res Supported】 STAX...
  • 【Bluetooth Planar Magnetic Headphone】The...
  • 【Inovational Planar Magnetic...
  • 【.Snapdragon Sound】Creatively applies...
  • 【CLEAR CALL】Most advanced Micro...

Superbly musical and highly accurate, the brand new Edifier Stax Spirit wireless headphones are already beloved among musicians, and feature superb build quality and absolutely the best tech – not cheap, but one of the best values I know.


Shure SE425-CL Professional Sound Isolating Earphones

Shure SE425 PRO Wired Earbuds - Professional Sound Isolating Earphones with Detailed Sound,...
1,056 Reviews
Shure SE425 PRO Wired Earbuds - Professional Sound Isolating Earphones with Detailed Sound,...
  • SOUND ISOLATING TECHNOLOGY - Own your audio...
  • CUSTOMIZED FIT - Includes three sizes (S, M,...
  • SECURE, OVER-THE-EAR DESIGN - Wireform fit...
  • STRIKING FULL-RANGE SOUND - Full range sound...
  • DURABLE REINFORCED CABLE - Detachable cable...

The best in-ear headphones I’ve found for working musicians, the Shure SE425 are equally wonderful for serious or casual amateurs or for anybody who wants earbuds that are stunningly accurate, musical and built like tanks. The much more affordable SE215 are nearly their equal, a supreme value and a huge favorite among musicians.


beyerdynamic Dt 990 Pro Over-Ear Studio Monitor Headphones

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beyerdynamic Dt 990 Pro Over-Ear Studio Monitor Headphones - Open-Back Stereo Construction, Wired...
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beyerdynamic Dt 990 Pro Over-Ear Studio Monitor Headphones - Open-Back Stereo Construction, Wired...
  • Open over-ear headphones for Professional...
  • Perfect for studio applications thanks to...
  • The soft, and replaceable velour ear pads...
  • Hard-wearing, durable and robust workmanship...
  • The world famous DT 990 Pro headphones...

Old-school wired headphones, the beyerdynamic DT 990 are renowned for their accuracy and musicality, their build quality and toughness and their beautiful sound.


Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone

Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone
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Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone
  • Neodymium magnets and 40 millimeter drivers...
  • Closed ear design provides comfort and...
  • 9.8 foot cord ends in gold plated plug and it...
  • Folds up for storage or travel in provided...
  • Frequency Response: 10 Hertz to 20 kilohertz

A legend among musicians, and a standard for music production for so many years, the affordable Sony 7506 are as tough and rugged as it gets, and the perfect combination of accuracy and fun musicality.


TOZO T10 Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Earbuds

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TOZO T10 Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Earbuds with Wireless Charging Case IPX8 Waterproof Stereo...
  • [ORIGX Acoustic Technology] The professional...
  • [Bluetooth 5.3] Features with the advanced...
  • [One Step Ppairing] Simply take 2 headsets...
  • [IPX8 Waterproof] Earbuds and charging case...
  • [Charge on the Go] The TOZO T10 Earbuds offer...

Maybe the most popular and biggest selling product in the world today – ok, a bit of an understatement, but the incredibly musical, perfectly designed and incredibly high-tech Tozo T10 are certainly a phenomenon, and the perfect super-affordable earbuds for musicians. Of course, if you want similar excellence in design, technology and build quality, but with a more fun sound and a clear edge in cool factor, the Skullcandy Sesh Evo are a tad bit more expensive and a lot more “street.”


MuveAcoustics Over Ear Wired Studio Headphones

MuveAcoustics Over Ear Headphones Wired - Wired Over the Ear Headphones Recording Headphone & In-Ear...
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MuveAcoustics Over Ear Headphones Wired - Wired Over the Ear Headphones Recording Headphone & In-Ear...
  • Best foldable On-Ear Headphones : Enjoy the...
  • Immersive Sound : Experience music and gaming...
  • Convenient Communication : With a built-in...
  • Comfortable Fit : Our Impulse Wired...
  • Versatile Usage : These headphones are...

My favorite ultra-cheap headphones, with the accuracy, resolution and physical toughness a musician – or any music lover, for that matter – wants and needs and a dynamic, warm and fun sound that works great with all kinds of music.


Best Speakers for Musicians

A great sounding and high quality pair of speakers is one of the most thoughtful and highly appreciated gifts you can possibly get for any musician, and I am really excited to recommend a few of my favorites at various price levels.

Please note that all of my recommendations are Bluetooth wireless speakers with built in amplifiers, to make sure they will work for anybody and everybody.

That said, if you are certain the musician on your list has an amp or stereo system that they can connect wired speakers to, my best recommendations by far, for premium, mid-range and super-affordable passive speakers respectively, are the KEF Q350 Bookshelf Speakers, the ELAC Debut 2.0 Bookshelf Speakers and the Micca MB42 Bookshelf Speakers – all three clearly as good as it gets at their price level.

Wireless Bluetooth Speakers – Premium

KEF LSX II Wireless HiFi Speaker System (Carbon Black)

KEF LSX II Wireless HiFi Speaker System (Carbon Black)
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KEF LSX II Wireless HiFi Speaker System (Carbon Black)
  • LSX II offers the highest quality sound in...
  • LSX II supports HDMI ARC and USB-C inputs,...
  • When partnered with other wireless speakers,...
  • LSX II delivers high-fidelity sound while it...
  • Built in streaming services include: Spotify,...

Quite possibly the finest sounding wireless speakers on the market today, the KEF LSX II are also masterpieces of craftsmanship and a lifetime investment in quality – a truly overwhelming gift for any musician.


Wireless Bluetooth Speakers – Affordable Audiophile

Edifier S1000MKII Audiophile Active Bookshelf 2.0 Speakers – 120w Speakers Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD – Optical Input – S1000MK2 Powered Near-Field Monitor Speaker with

Edifier S1000MKII Audiophile Active Bookshelf 2.0 Speakers - 120w Speakers Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX...
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Edifier S1000MKII Audiophile Active Bookshelf 2.0 Speakers - 120w Speakers Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX...
  • Built-in, high-efficiency Class D amplifier...
  • Frequency response: 45 Hz to 40 kHz
  • Bluetooth v5.0 with Qualcomm aptX HD decoding...
  • Ideal general-usage bookshelf system for cell...
  • 5.5-in. aluminum alloy midrange bass and...

A pure audiophile speaker system for a very low price, with truly superior sound, amazing material and build quality and the best technology – a sure-fire present for any musician or anybody who simply loves music.


Wireless Bluetooth Speakers – Affordable

Edifier R1700BTs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers – 2.0 Wireless Near Field Studio Monitor Speaker – 66w RMS with Subwoofer Line Out

Edifier R1700BTs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - 2.0 Wireless Near Field Studio Monitor...
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Edifier R1700BTs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - 2.0 Wireless Near Field Studio Monitor...
  • BLUETOOTH 5.0 WITH QUALCOMM APTX HD - Easily...
  • SUB OUT - Subwoofer output with built-in...
  • NATURAL SOUND REPRODUCTION - Get the cleanest...
  • UPDATED WIRELESS REMOTE - Easily control...
  • 2 YEAR WARRANTY - Guaranteed high quality and...

The best sounding affordable wireless bookshelf speaker I’ve heard, the Edifier R1700 is fun and dynamic for all kinds of pop music, but accurate and refined enough for classical, jazz and acoustic music as well – and it’s a very high quality and brilliantly designed product on all levels.


Wireless Bluetooth Speakers – Fun Portable

JBL Flip 6 Bluetooth Wireless Waterproof Speaker

JBL Flip 6 - Portable Bluetooth Speaker, powerful sound and deep bass, IPX7 waterproof, 12 hours of...
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JBL Flip 6 - Portable Bluetooth Speaker, powerful sound and deep bass, IPX7 waterproof, 12 hours of...
  • Eco-friendly packaging JBL is committed to a...
  • IP67 waterproof and dustproof To the pool. To...
  • 13 Hours of Playtime Don’t sweat the small...
  • Bold design Bold audio meets bold design....
  • Crank up the fun with PartyBoost PartyBoost...

While the JBL Boombox 2 is kind of the ultimate (but pretty expensive) choice, and the little Go 3 is inexpensive and sounds great, the Flip 6 is overall my favorite – incredibly tough, with great Bluetooth, great battery life and a wonderful design overall, and absolutely amazing sound.


The Best Gifts for Drummers

DW Drum Workshop CP9120AL 9000 Series Heavy Duty Air-lift

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DW Drum Workshop CP9120AL 9000 Series Heavy Duty Air-lift Throne w/ Tractor Seat
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DW Drum Workshop CP9120AL 9000 Series Heavy Duty Air-lift Throne w/ Tractor Seat
  • Dual foam tractor seat top
  • Hydraulic Height Adjustment
  • Available backrest, backrest sold seperately

You can spend even more serious coin on a high end drummer’s throne, but the Drum Workshop CP9210AL is as good as any of them, and a real covet piece among serious drummers. Hyper-stable, comfortable and healthy, and built for a lifetime of use.


Ludwig Atlas Classic Round Throne

Ludwig Atlas Classic Round Throne
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Ludwig Atlas Classic Round Throne
  • High-Density foam cushion for extra support
  • Classic 'Atlas Sticker'-themed Blue/Olive...
  • The seat's thick, high-density foam reduces...
  • Featuring the theme of the original two-tone...
  • The seat's thick, high-density foam reduces...

Around half the price as the Drum Workshop stool above, this Ludwig Atlas is a remarkable bargain, and sure to be an important and delightful upgrade from whatever the drummer in your life is currently perched upon.


Pearl Drum Throne Seat, Adjustable Height, Portable

Pearl Drum Throne Seat, Adjustable Height, Portable Folding Padded Stool with Braced Anti-Slip Feet...
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Pearl Drum Throne Seat, Adjustable Height, Portable Folding Padded Stool with Braced Anti-Slip Feet...
  • Sturdy double-braced tripod legs for a solid...
  • Multi-position height adjustment
  • Lightweight drum stool with round vinyl seat
  • Large Rubber non-skid feet to prevent the...

Absolutely the best value in drum thrones on the market today, from the company that knows drums and drummers better than any other, this Pearl stool is nearly the equal of the more expensive choices I’m listing, and an incredibly thoughtful gift.


Evans Realfeel 2-Sided Practice Pad, 12 Inch

Evans RealFeel - Drum Practice Pad - Drum Pad - Drummer Practice Pad - Gum Rubber & Neoprene, 2...
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Evans RealFeel - Drum Practice Pad - Drum Pad - Drummer Practice Pad - Gum Rubber & Neoprene, 2...
  • PRACTICE ANYTIME, ANYWHERE - Evans RealFeel...
  • TWO-SIDED DRUM PAD – The two-sided design...
  • AVAILABLE IN 3 SIZES – A variety of...
  • DRUM PADS FOR ALL DRUMMERS - From the...
  • MADE IN THE USA - For over 40 years, Evans...

The funny thing about drummers – well, one of the many, many funny things about them – is that they’re always, always drumming. This makes a high quality practice drum pad a brilliant gift for a drummer, and the Evans Realfeel is the perfect choice.


Zildjian Deluxe Drum Set Rug

Zildjian ZRUG1 Deluxe Drum Rug
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Zildjian ZRUG1 Deluxe Drum Rug
  • 6.5' x 5.3' Drum Rug with Weighted Cners...

Guaranteed to make any drummer feel like a top-tier professional, and feel like you really know and love them, the Zidjian rug is an inexplicably desirable item  – a bit expensive, but an enormously impactful gift.


Orasant Real-Effect Rechargeable Portable Electronic Drum Set

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ORASANT Real-Effect Rechargeable Portable Electronic Drum Set, Multi-Functional Electric Drum Set,...
  • Portable& Professional Electronic Drum Set -...
  • Real Drum Effect Built-in Speakers- The...
  • Headphone& Outer speaker Allowed - To avoid...
  • 10 Hours Playtime Recharge-able Battery -...
  • MP3 Jack For Playing With Cell Phone Music -...

A fun and yet truly useful gift, the Orasant foldable portable drum set is a great choice for a drum student or younger drummer, but is also a wonderful take-with music maker for serious drummers – and it is well made, super cool and high tech, and sounds amazingly good.


Alesis Drums Turbo Mesh Electric Drum Set

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Alesis Turbo Mesh Kit – Electric Drum Set With 100+ Sounds, Quiet Mesh Drum Pads, Drum Sticks,...
3,199 Reviews
Alesis Turbo Mesh Kit – Electric Drum Set With 100+ Sounds, Quiet Mesh Drum Pads, Drum Sticks,...
  • Electronic Drum Kit Powered by Mesh...
  • Premium Seven-Piece Drum Set - 8" mesh snare...
  • Packed with Sounds - Turbo Drum Module with...
  • Powerful Educational Features - 30 built-in...
  • Everything You Need - Sturdy steel rack,...

You may not think you can afford to get the drummer on your list a set of high quality drums, but the Alesis Turbo Mesh electric kit is not just high quality, it is essentially pro-level, and both respected and beloved among drummers – and ridiculously affordable!


Vic Firth Vicpack Drummer’s Backpack Bundle

Vic Firth Vicpack Drummer's Backpack Bundle with 3 Pairs of Drumsticks and Austin Bazaar Polishing...
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Vic Firth Vicpack Drummer's Backpack Bundle with 3 Pairs of Drumsticks and Austin Bazaar Polishing...
  • Travel with everything you need
  • Two full-sized compartments
  • Fits practice pad, laptop and more
  • Detachable drumstick bag is included
  • Bundle includes 3-Pairs Drumstick and Austin...

I’ve got to say that there isn’t really a ton of difference between this Vic Firth drummer’s backpack and any other premium pack, and yet any drummer worth her or his high hat would simply flip if they got one, and form a closer and more loving relationship with it than they have with even their bass player.


Promark Drum Sticks Rebound Hickory 5A Drumsticks

Promark Drum Sticks - 5A Drumsticks - Rebound - Made from Hickory Wood - Drum Accessories - Acorn...
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Promark Drum Sticks - 5A Drumsticks - Rebound - Made from Hickory Wood - Drum Accessories - Acorn...
  • HICKORY WOOD: Hickory is the most popular...
  • ACORN TIP: The reinvented acorn tip provides...
  • LENGTH: 16" / 406.4mm
  • DIAMETER: .565" / 14.4mm
  • MADE IN USA: All Promark drumsticks are...

Speaking of Vic Firth, his drumsticks are the industry standard, and any drummer would love getting a set of Firth Classic Hickory 5A Sticks, but honestly the Promark are better, and you will blow your gift givee away just knowing this!


The Best Gifts for Guitarists 

Perri’s Leathers Guitar Strap

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Perris Leather Guitar Strap Bundle - Blue Lotus - 3 Medium 0.71mm Picks, 1 Leather Acoustic Adaptor,...
850 Reviews
Perris Leather Guitar Strap Bundle - Blue Lotus - 3 Medium 0.71mm Picks, 1 Leather Acoustic Adaptor,...
  • Stylish Guitar Strap Bundle: The 2'' wide,...
  • Adaptation & Comfort: The strap features a...
  • Durability and Reliability: The Perris...
  • Durability and Reliability: The Perris...
  • GUARANTEE : Perri's Leathers Ltd. offers...

A simple, very affordable gift for a guitar player, a Perri’s Leathers guitar strap is perfectly designed, comfortable, ultra high quality and a bit of an inside secret – you’ll not only delight the guitar player on your list, but kind of amaze them as well.


The Beatles Guitar Picks Assorted Designs

Perri’s Leathers Ltd. - The Beatles - Guitar Picks - Celluloid - Official Licensed Product -...
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Perri’s Leathers Ltd. - The Beatles - Guitar Picks - Celluloid - Official Licensed Product -...
  • DESIGN & FEATURES - Variety of colors and...
  • FUNCTIONALITY: 0.71mm gauge/medium;...
  • VERSATILITY: Compatible with a variety of...
  • IDEAL GIFT FOR GUITAR LOVERS: Looking for the...
  • MADE IN CANADA: Canadian manufacturer of...

Yes, there are actually better choices for any guitar player, and the Dunlop Tortex Flex 1mm are the best overall picks you can get, and a brilliant cheap present. But the Beatles picks are so cool! Maybe not great to play with, but yeah, just so very, very cool…


Martin Guitar D-15M with Gig Bag

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Martin Guitar D-15M with Gig Bag, Acoustic Guitar for the Working Musician, Mahogany Construction,...
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Martin Guitar D-15M with Gig Bag, Acoustic Guitar for the Working Musician, Mahogany Construction,...
  • PROFESSIONAL SOUND & APPEARANCE: Martin's...
  • GEARED FOR GIGS: This Martin Acoustic Guitar...
  • PREMIUM HANDMADE GUITARS: Handmade from the...
  • PLAYABILITY ENHANCED: In addition to Martin's...
  • MARTIN 15 SERIES: Martin's superior guitar...

You may think that you can’t afford to get a truly great guitar for the guitarist on your list, and, well, you may be right… At nearly fifteen hundred dollars, the Martin D-15M is not exactly cheap, but it is truly one of the finest musical instruments in the world, and a gift that would stun any guitar player at any level. A superb gift in every way, and without doubt the one I personally would most love to receive!


Yamaha FG800 Folk Acoustic Guitar

Yamaha FG800 Folk Acoustic Guitar Vintage Tint
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Yamaha FG800 Folk Acoustic Guitar Vintage Tint
  • Body Body type: Dreadnaught Cutaway:...
  • Yamaha's FG800 Folk Acoustic Guitar is a...
  • This gives you a nice mellow tone with a...
  • The nato back and sides also keeps the guitar...
  • Other features of the FG800 include a...

But again, the Martin, superb as it is, may be out of reach for most of us, and a bit too extravagant a present. The Yamaha FG800, on the other hand, at just over 200 dollars, is probably the best value on the market today, and a great gift for a guitar student, serious musician or even professional – and it is a stunningly beautiful sounding guitar!


Gator Cases Transit Series Acoustic Guitar Gig Bag

Gator Cases Transit Series Acoustic Guitar Gig Bag; Charcoal Black Exterior (GT-ACOUSTIC-BLK)
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Gator Cases Transit Series Acoustic Guitar Gig Bag; Charcoal Black Exterior (GT-ACOUSTIC-BLK)
  • Weather resistant blended fabric exterior...
  • 20mm thick internal foam padding covered with...
  • Large front zippered pocket with flap,...
  • Padded comfort grip carry handle and...
  • Interior Dims: Body Length: 21" Body height:...

Even though they’re not really that expensive, Gator Cases guitar bags have a real reputation among guitarists for their quality, usefulness and durability, and for how well they protect our precious guitar. The above link is for the standard acoustic guitar size, which will work with any standard acoustic guitar, but you can choose from several other sizes.


Cahaya Water Resistent Oxford Cloth Guitar Bag with Anti-Theft Pocket

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CAHAYA Guitar Bag 40 41 42 Inches 6 Pockets Guitar Case Water Resistent Oxford Cloth 0.5 Inch Extra...
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CAHAYA Guitar Bag 40 41 42 Inches 6 Pockets Guitar Case Water Resistent Oxford Cloth 0.5 Inch Extra...
  • Thick Sponge: Thick sponge can prevent guitar...
  • Material: Water resistent oxford fabric last...
  • 6 Outer Pockets: Six pockets on the bag’s...
  • Dual-Use Design: You can carry it by hands if...
  • Rugged and Protective: The sleek appearance...

And even though Gator bags are pretty affordable, the Cahaya padded case is less than half the price, and is also well loved among musicians – tough, well designed, attractive and especially protective.


Marshall Jack Rack Amp Key Holder

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P Pluginz MR-JACKRACK Keyhanger, Medium, Gold,White,Black
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P Pluginz MR-JACKRACK Keyhanger, Medium, Gold,White,Black
  • Licensed Marshall product
  • Comes with 4 guitar plug keychains
  • Includes 1 wall mounting kit
  • Producto oficial de Marshall
  • Produit sous licence Marshall

I’ve already covered these in the first section of this buyer’s guide for the best gifts for musicians, but the Marshall key holder and the Fender Jack Rack Amp Key Holder are especially great gifts for guitarists, and anyway they’re so nice I had to include them twice!,


Fender Champion 20 Guitar Amplifier

Fender Champion 20 Guitar Amplifier
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Fender Champion 20 Guitar Amplifier
  • Shape your sound with the EQ section (Bass...
  • Jam along with your favorite tracks by simply...
  • With a turn of a knob, choose from clean to...
  • Store extra cables or other small accessories...
  • Enjoy the peace of mind that this amp is...

Speaking of Fender, their Champion 20 guitar amplifier is an incredibly powerful and beautiful sounding amp for a very low price, and would make either a superlative starter amp for use with something like the equally superlative Fender Squier Bullet Stratocaster Guitar – really, the perfect beginner’s combo, or a great backup or portable amp for a serious gigging player.

Of course the really serious player would think they’d died and gone to Rock and Roll Heaven (which is apparently somewhere in Cleveland) if they found a big bow wrapped around the legendary Fender ‘65 Super Reverb Guitar Amplifier.


The Best Gifts for Keyboard Players

Hestra Tallberg Gloves

Hestra Tallberg Glove - Cork - 9
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Hestra Tallberg Glove - Cork - 9
  • Half pique seam.
  • Leather strap with snap button.
  • Side walls.

There is something so touching, so caring and loving, and so just right about giving a keyboard player a pair of fine gloves, and hand-crafted Hestra gloves are as good, as luxurious, protective and long-lasting, as it gets. The superb Halberg are nominally a unisex glove, but really an ideal light winter glove for men, and the Hestra Alpine Leather Primaloft is a great choice for women, while the surprisingly inexpensive Hestra Drivers Glove is the perfect all-season choice for anybody. But that’s just the beginning, and for tons more of the best gloves on the market you can check out the Hestra Store Page.


Safeplus 88 Key Roll Up Flexible Silicone Portable Piano

88 Keys Portable Keyboard Piano, Safeplus Electric Roll Up Flexible Silicone Piano Keyboard for Kids...
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88 Keys Portable Keyboard Piano, Safeplus Electric Roll Up Flexible Silicone Piano Keyboard for Kids...
  • 【Ship fast】We ship piano keyboard from...
  • 【High Quality Sound】The 88 Key electronic...
  • 【Multi-Function】The piano keyboard has...
  • 【Widely Applicable】The roll up keyboard...
  • 【Perfect Gifts】This piano keyboard is a...

The Safeplus 88 key roll up keyboard gives a full-sized playing experience anywhere and everywhere, and can be played through its own nice-sounding speakers, headphones or a computer or powered speaker. A great and highly thoughtful gift for either a new keyboard player or student or even a more experienced player.


NikoMaku 88 Key Foldable Portable Digital Piano

NikoMaku Digital Piano 88 Keys Foldable Portable Piano Keyboard Electric Keyboard Folding Piano MIDI...
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NikoMaku Digital Piano 88 Keys Foldable Portable Piano Keyboard Electric Keyboard Folding Piano MIDI...
  • [Foldable & Lightweight] The SWAN-X 88...
  • [Full-Size & Semi-Weighted] The SWAN-X 88...
  • [Versatile] The SWANX 88 piano keyboard is an...
  • [Enhanced Connectivity] The SWAN-X 88 piano...
  • [All-in-One Package] This comprehensive...

But as nice, tough and highly useful as the Safeplus is, this NikoMaku 88 is a more advanced and beautiful sounding instrument, with truly expressive pressure sensitive keys and incredible sound. Still a great practice piano for a student or younger player, this is also a fully usable musical instrument for the serious keyboard player.


Roland F-140R Compact 88 Console Digital Piano

Roland F-140R Compact 88 Console Digital Piano with Bluetooth MIDI/USB and Weighted Hammer-Action...
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Roland F-140R Compact 88 Console Digital Piano with Bluetooth MIDI/USB and Weighted Hammer-Action...
  • Roland’s industry-leading piano...
  • SuperNATURAL Piano delivers the rich,...
  • Connect your smartphone or tablet via...
  • PHA-4 Standard Keyboard features...
  • Explore a world of instruments beyond the...

A top-tier full-sized digital piano may be out of reach, and (no matter how much you love the musician on your list) not really possible, but the superb Roland F-140R is surprisingly affordable, and has concert grand feel, ravishingly beautiful sound and the finest material and build quality imaginable – an overwhelmingly lavish present that will provide a lifetime of pleasure! I should also mention another fantastic true digital piano, from another legendary manufacturer, in the much less expensive KORG B2SP 88-Key Digital Piano – still a stunningly extravagant present and life-long musical companion.


Yamaha YPT270 61-Key Portable Keyboard With Power Adapter

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Yamaha YPT270 61-Key Portable Keyboard With Power Adapter (Amazon-Exclusive),Black
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Yamaha YPT270 61-Key Portable Keyboard With Power Adapter (Amazon-Exclusive),Black
  • Hundreds of high quality voices, complemented...
  • Whether you are playing country, rock and...
  • Smart Chord lets you play great-sounding...
  • 61 full-sized keys are great for learning and...
  • Quiz mode makes learning fun by turning it...

So we’ve so far looked at a couple of brilliant portable pianos, and one superb digital piano, but what about the ultra-popular electronic keyboard? Well, for my money the best brand still, after decades of popularity, is Yamaha, and the Yamaha YPT270 is probably their very best value, and would make an amazing gift for any music lover. I also love the slightly more advanced, better sounding Yamaha PSR-E463, though it is more than twice as expensive.


Liquid Stands Adjustable Piano Bench

Liquid Stands Piano Bench Adjustable Stool – Music Keyboard Bench Seat for Piano Keyboard Stand...
679 Reviews
Liquid Stands Piano Bench Adjustable Stool – Music Keyboard Bench Seat for Piano Keyboard Stand...
  • Lightweight and easy to assemble: Liquid...
  • Stainless Steel frame padded seat: Liquid...
  • Stays stable on any surface: the rubber feet...
  • Adjustable height: This bench adjusts in 1...
  • Easy to set up, transport, and adjust height:...

Strangely enough, almost every keyboard player I know is sitting on a pretty poor quality seat or stool, and it is a pretty safe bet that they will be enormously thankful for such a well designed, comfortable and high quality seat as this Liquid Stands adjustable bench.


Liquid Stands Z Style Adjustable and Portable Heavy Duty Keyboard Stand

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Liquid Stands Piano Keyboard Stand - Z Style Adjustable and Portable Heavy Duty Music Stand for Kids...
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Liquid Stands Piano Keyboard Stand - Z Style Adjustable and Portable Heavy Duty Music Stand for Kids...
  • Adjustable height and width to fit most...
  • Play while seated or standing: What makes the...
  • Weight limit of 250 pounds for the heaviest...
  • Includes headphone hook and anchoring straps:...
  • Easy to set up, transport, and adjust...

And if that same musician has their keyboard sitting on a desk, table or – worse still – their knees when they’re playing, they will be over the moon with this equally nice Liquid Stands keyboard stand, which improves their comfort, health, energy, focus and even the level of their playing.


CPS Duet Genuine Leather Adjustable Concert Piano Bench with Music Storage

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CPS Imports Genuine Leather Adjustable Duet Size Artist Concert Piano Bench Stool in Ebony with...
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CPS Imports Genuine Leather Adjustable Duet Size Artist Concert Piano Bench Stool in Ebony with...
  • 100% GENUINE LEATHER padded cushioned top...
  • Duet Size - 34.5" long and 16" deep....
  • Frame, legs and adjusting knobs are made of...
  • Solid skirt that covers the lifting...
  • Ebony (black) with high gloss finish on the...

For a touch of luxury at a (somewhat) affordable price, this stunning CPS leather piano bench provides essentially concert hall quality, comfort and appearance for home use. Pianists are known to be picky about their benches, but I’ve never known one who didn’t absolutely love this one, which is among the highest rated products on this list.


Piano Ninja | Funny Keyboard Player Pianist Gift Pullover Hoodie

Piano Ninja | Funny Keyboard Player Pianist Gift Pullover Hoodie
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Piano Ninja | Funny Keyboard Player Pianist Gift Pullover Hoodie
  • Are you searching for a Funny Piano Player...
  • This funny musician top makes a great gift...
  • 8.5 oz, Classic fit, Twill-taped neck

Just cool. Enough said.