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:
- 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
- The Best Gifts for Pianists / Keyboard Players
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
- Edifier STAX Spirit S3 Wireless Planar Magnetic Headphones
- MuveAcoustics Over Ear Wired Studio Headphones
Best Speakers for Musicians
The Best Gifts for Drummers
The Best Gifts for Guitarists
- Yamaha FG800 Folk Acoustic Guitar Vintage Tint
- Gator Cases Transit Series Acoustic Guitar Gig Bag
- Perri’s Leathers Guitar Strap
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
- Equipped with high-precision tuner function and metronome function. The two functions can be used simultaneously.
- Backlit LCD ensures excellent visibility even in dark locations.
- Long-life design with approximately double the battery life. (Compared to the KORG TM-50, in tuner mode with backlight off)
- Metronome features a wide tempo range from 30 to 252 beats/minute. Choose from three types of tempo settings and 15 rhythm variations.
- Bundle includes contact microphone and polishing cloth
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
- Product 1: 360 groove-and-ball design allows unit to rotate without catching
- Product 1: Easy to install and operateCase-hardened steel skin guarantees long life
- Product 1: Same strap can be used with several guitars as the button is interchangeable
- 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
- Four-channel recording up to 24-bit, 96 kHz. Built-in stereo X/Y microphones, up to 140 dB SPL
- 2 XLR/TRS inputs with locking connectors. Records directly to SD/SDHC cards up to 32 GB
- 4-in/2-out USB audio interface. Monaural speaker: 400 mW 8 Ω
- Line/phone-LINE Output load impedance- 10 kΩ or more. LINE rated output level: -10 dBu. PHONE- 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32Ω load)
- All Black Finish
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
- Pro performance with the finest pre-amps - Achieve a brighter and a more open recording thanks to the best performing mic pre-amps the...
- Get the perfect guitar and vocal take - There’s no need to sacrifice your tone with two high-headroom instrument inputs to plug in your...
- Capture studio-quality recordings for music and podcasts - The included large diaphragm condenser mic enables you to capture studio-quality...
- Comfort and quality for mixing and streaming music - Truly hear your music with the upgraded HP60 MkIII closed-back headphones. With studio...
- Easy Start - It’s easier than ever to get up and running with your Scarlett with our online tool, Easy Start. Whether you’re looking to...
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
- Make music anywhere with Orba by Artiphon, a handheld synth, looper, and MIDI controller
- Loop Drum, Bass, Chord, and Lead parts to create songs on the fly
- Use Tilt, Shake, Bump, and other gestures to play the touch-sensitive pads and control Orba with the way you move
- Play through the built-in speaker or use the ⅛” jack to connect headphones or amplifiers
- Pair wirelessly to the Orba App to customize your instrument and save your creations
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
- The one and ONLY officially licensed Fender key holder.
- Made with real amplifier components, including real amp fabric, the iconic brushed metal Fender logo, guitar plugs, and input jacks.
- Includes 4 laser etched Fender guitar plug keychains and 1 wall mounting kit with hardware included.
- Stores up to 4 sets of keys at a time. Extremely sturdy and durable and will last for years to come.
- Easily mounts to your wall in under 5 minutes. Never lose your keys again!
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
- Tune: 18 note movement (please choose above option for available song titles)
- The main focus is of the beautiful wood graining itself surrounded by a contrasting dark wood border with a different grain pattern.
- This gorgeous music box was entirely hand-made in Sorrento, Italy, the birthplace of the art of wood inlay
- The very skillful artists use of subtle lines is what makes this music box so classical but yet sophisticated.
- This beautiful hand-made Italian music jewelry box is constructed of solid burl-elm and rosewood and features a very subtle and classic wood...
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!
- DESIGNED FOR: The Wakayama Glove was designed for versatility whether you're a skier, snowboarder, or cold weather multisport enthusiasts...
- STYLE AND FUNCTION: Rustic style mixes with plush warmth in these winter gloves.
- RETAIN WARMTH: PrimaLoft Gold insulation made from soft, down-like polyester that is both warm, breathable and water resistant.
- CONSTRUCTION: Removable wool lining has terry loops that trap large amounts of air (up to 80%) to keep your hands warm in cold conditions.
- CONVENIENT FEATURES: These gloves feature a neoprene cuff to keep the cold out and heat in, and a paracord wrist adjustment.
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
- MUSIC NOTE JEWELRY- Music Charm Bracelet for Women and Teens
- MUSIC BRACELET- Silver and Black Infinity Bracelet with Silver Tone Metal Charms
- ADJUSTABLE- Easily Adjusts to Fit your Wrist 5" to 8" Adjustable Length
- GIFT IDEAS -Perfect gifts for her (birthday or just because)
Toupop Silver and Cubic Zirconia Circular Musical Note Pendant
- ❤ A gift for music lovers ❤ Treble Clef Music Note Jewelry Gifts for Music Lover. Simple, musical gift for the music lover in your life!...
- ❤ Musical Note NecklaceSize ❤ The Diameter of the Blue Crystal Circle:0.87 inch,The Box Chains Length : 18+2 inch adjustable,The music...
- ♪♫ Music Note Necklace ♪♫ s925 sterling silver with 14k white gold plated, Nickle-free, Lead-free and hypoallergenic. Protect and...
- 🎁 GIFT CHOICE 🎁 Our new fashion and chic design, as a perfect present for women, wife, girlfriend, grandma, mother, girls, teens,...
- ☞ CUSTOMER SATISFACTION FIRST ☞ 24 hours fast e-mail reply,to guarantee your satisfaction, we offer our customers a life-time...
Sterling Sliver Cubic Zirconia Music Note Pendant
- Unique Design: Fashion music note pendant with exquisite mosaic, beautiful and grand.
- Size: Pendant 0.98x0.4inch Chain: 18 inch suitable length for more attractive.
- Material: Made of high quality 925 silver and Cubic Zirconia, German high quality polishing.
- Occasion: Fashion music note pendant necklace, easy to match clothes and fit well for many occasions like party, wedding, ceremony,...
- Great Gift: This music note pendant necklace is good as a gift for mother, daughter, friends on Christmas, birthday or any other occasions.
Simple Sterling Silver Musical Note Pendant
Boruo Sterling Silver Musical Note Ring
- TIMELESS BEAUTY: One of BoRuo’s best designs, these Music Note 925 sterling silver rings arranged like an insignia of fine art. These...
- LONG LASTING: Made with premium grade 925 sterling silver plated with platinum, this fine jewellery is tarnish resistant. It retains its...
- VALUE FOR MONEY: BoRuo Music Note rings are suitable as wedding rings for women, engagement rings, or as stylish accessories that can be...
- GREAT AS A GIFT: Because of its meaningful motif, you can give this ring as a lovely present to your loved ones to honor your bond. It comes...
- SATISFACTION GUARANTEE: We offer a hassle-free return policy. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can give back the item within...
Gelvtic Crystal Heart & Headphones Musical Necklace
- 【SELECTED MATERIALS】September birthstone is a symbol of sincerity, truth, faith and nobility. The center of the heart pendant is inlaid...
- 【SPECIFICATIONS】Pendant Size: 0.6*0.6’’(1.5*1.5cm). Silver Chain Length: 17.3+2.4’’(44+6cm) with extend chain. Plating: 18K...
- 【ORIGINAL DESIGN】Exquisite navy blue crystal pendant necklace is our latest design necklace in 2022. The sparkling headphone design and...
- 【PERFECT GIFT】The heart crystal necklace with headphone must be the most unforgettable gift she has ever received. The pendent necklace...
- 【CUSTOMER SERVICES】Questions or concerns regarding the order will be answered within 24 hours.To ensure your complete satisfaction, we...
Joycuff Music Speaks Friendship Bracelet
- [Women gifts] Joycuff inspirational bracelets comes with a elegant gift box, which is a perfect gift idea for women and girls
- [Adjustable size] Joycuff women bracelets is adjustable, it will fit almost women's wrist
- [High quality] Inspirational bracelets is of exquisite quality, high polishing technology, smooth and shiny surface, and the engraved words...
- [Unique gift} Clean and delicate women's bracelet design, suitable for women of different ages to wear, is a great Mothers day, Christmas,...
- [After-sale service] Joycuff will provide customers with a 100% satisfied shopping experience. If you are not completely satisfied with your...
And some of my personal favorite pieces from Beautlace Jewelry, suitable for men and women:
Beautlace Black Metal Musical Note Necklace
- ❤Musical Note Necklace's MATERIALS❤: Silver/18K Gold/Black Gun Plated will ensure a very long lasting brilliant finish, high resistance...
- ❤Love Heart Pendant's DIMENSION❤:This Pendant with chain length: 20"/50cm + 2"/5cm extender adjustable length with Lobster Clasp....
- ❤EXQUISITE GIFT WRAPPED❤:Neatly wrapped and comes with a beautiful brand gift box, take it as a reward for yourself or a great...
- ❤IDEAL GIFTS❤:Suitable for wedding, engagement, graduation, party, prom, daily wear and any event, this is an ideal purchase for...
- ❤MANUFACTURER GUARANTEE❤: 30-Day money back guarantee or exchange for free. Please feel free to contact our customer service anytime if...
Beautlace Black Metal Musical Note Stud Earrings
- ❤MATERIALS❤: Silver/18K Gold/Black Gun Plated will ensure a very long lasting brilliant finish, high resistance to rust and Not...
- ❤DIMENSION❤: This earrings size:0.5" x 0.5"/1.4cm x 1.5cm.
- ❤EXQUISITE GIFT WRAPPED❤:Neatly wrapped and comes with a beautiful brand gift box, take it as a reward for yourself or a great...
- ❤IDEAL GIFTS❤:Suitable for wedding, engagement, graduation, party, prom, daily wear and any event, this is an ideal purchase for...
- ❤MANUFACTURER GUARANTEE❤: 30-Day money back guarantee or exchange for free. Please feel free to contact our customer service anytime if...
Beautlace Black Metal Guitar Pick Pendant
- ❤MATERIALS❤: Silver/18K Gold/Black Gun Plated will ensure a very long lasting brilliant finish, high resistance to rust and Not...
- ❤DIMENSION❤:This Pendant with chain length: 20"/50cm + 2"/5cm extender adjustable length with Lobster Clasp. Pendant size: 1.2"x 1.7"/...
- ❤EXQUISITE GIFT WRAPPED❤:Neatly wrapped and comes with a beautiful brand gift box, take it as a reward for yourself or a great...
- ❤IDEAL GIFTS❤:Suitable for wedding, engagement, graduation, party, prom, daily wear and any event, this is an ideal purchase for...
- ❤MANUFACTURER GUARANTEE❤: 30-Day money back guarantee or exchange for free. Please feel free to contact our customer service anytime if...
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
- Find new ways to work, learn and play, with a tablet designed to last.
- 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 security updates.
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
- Dex Multitasking: Do More On The Go With Enhanced Productivity Capabilities, Like Samsung Dex And Microsoft 365 Integration, That Give You A...
- Packed With Power: Galaxy Tab S8 Provides Powerful Performance With An Upgraded Qualcomm Snapdragon Chipset, Super Fast Wifi 6E*, And...
- S Pen: Inspire Your Imagination With Our Fastest S Pen Yet, An S Pen That Is More Responsive Than Ever, Feels Even More Like A Real Pen, And...
- Long-Lasting Battery + Universal Charging: Go For Hours On A Single Charge And Back To 100% Quickly With The Fast Charging Usb C Port
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
- Apple M1 chip for next-level performance
- Brilliant 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion, True Tone, and P3 wide color
- TrueDepth camera system featuring Ultra Wide camera with Center Stage
- 12MP Wide camera, 10MP Ultra Wide camera, and LiDAR Scanner for immersive AR
- 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
- 【Wireless & Wired Hi-Res Supported】 STAX SPIRIT S3 is Edifier's flagship headphone created without compromise for stunning Hi-Res audio....
- 【Bluetooth Planar Magnetic Headphone】The planar driver technology delivers a distinctively pure & detailed sound that far exceeds...
- 【Inovational Planar Magnetic Tech.】Edifier invested in Audeze LCC in 2016, combining planar magnetic audio technology with wireless...
- 【.Snapdragon Sound】Creatively applies high-definition audio of Snapdragon Sound technology to planar magnetic headphones, presenting up...
- 【CLEAR CALL】Most advanced Micro processing system powered by Qualcomm QCC5141 solution with newest Snapdragon Sound features in...
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
- SOUND ISOLATING TECHNOLOGY - Own your audio space with sound isolating design that eliminates noise and keeps your experience pristine....
- CUSTOMIZED FIT - Includes three sizes (S, M, L) of the flex and black foam sleeves. Experiment with the size and style that creates the best...
- SECURE, OVER-THE-EAR DESIGN - Wireform fit ensures earphones stay in place and cables remain out of the way.
- STRIKING FULL-RANGE SOUND - Full range sound from a dual high-definition driver to deliver accurate, natural sound in a discrete, durable...
- DURABLE REINFORCED CABLE - Detachable cable is durable enough to withstand everyday wear, yet allows for easy replacement in case of damage....
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
- Open over-ear headphones for Professional mixing, mastering, editing, and listening at home or in the studio
- Perfect for studio applications thanks to their transparent, spacious, strong bass and treble sound
- The soft, and replaceable velour ear pads ensure high wearing comfort
- Hard-wearing, durable and robust workmanship - made in Germany
- The world famous DT 990 Pro headphones deliver unmatched quality in sound reproduction at an incredible price. No matter your application,...
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
- Neodymium magnets and 40 millimeter drivers for powerful, detailed sound
- Closed ear design provides comfort and outstanding reduction of external noises
- 9.8 foot cord ends in gold plated plug and it is not detachable; 1/4 inch adapter included
- Folds up for storage or travel in provided soft case
- 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
- [ORIGX Acoustic Technology] The professional ORIGX 2.0 technology further optimises the performance of vocals and midrange, delivering more...
- [Bluetooth 5.3] Features with the advanced Bluetooth 5.3 technology, TOZO T10 Earbuds support HSP HFP A2DP AVRCP, which provides instant...
- [One Step Ppairing] Simply take 2 headsets out from the charging case, and they will connect each other automatically and then only one step...
- [IPX8 Waterproof] Earbuds and charging case inner Nano-coating makes it possible to waterproof for 1 meters deep for 30 minutes. Waterproof...
- [Charge on the Go] The TOZO T10 Earbuds offer a playtime of over 10 hours on a single charge, with a total playtime of 45 hours with the...
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
- Incredible Stereo Sound - This recording studio headphones for mixing and mastering computer headphones over ear phones is specially...
- Comfortable Fit Out of Ear - The cute over-ear headphones are foldable and stretchable easily. Gym headphones perfect choice for adult...
- Easy Control - This wired headphones with mic connect to an audio microphone with answering phone and playback control for running,...
- Always On - This DJ headphones professional is battery worry free always on. Overear headphones is perfect for wire gaming headphones no mic...
- Detachable Cord Headphone - Bargain finds earphones wired headphones for computer designed with detachable cable for easy storage and...
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)
- LSX II offers the highest quality sound in its size with streaming up to 24bit/384kHz, making high-fidelity sound accessible to more...
- LSX II supports HDMI ARC and USB-C inputs, making it the perfect companion for TV, laptop and more.
- When partnered with other wireless speakers, you can use AirPlay 2, Chromecast or Roon* to fill the entire house with the same playlist.
- LSX II delivers high-fidelity sound while it is compact enough to fit into any setting. You can place the speakers on a bookshelf, desktop...
- Built in streaming services include: Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music, Qobuz, Deezer, QQ Music, and more.
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
- BLUETOOTH 5.0 WITH aptX HD DECODING – Stream high quality audio wirelessly with reduced latency and increased stability
- OPTICAL, COAXIAL AND AUX INPUTS WITH WIRELESS REMOTE - Connect to multiple sources at the same time and reduce time spent fiddling with...
- 5.5 INCH MID-RANGE UNIT - Coupled with Digital Sound Processing (DSP) technology, you get 120 watts of rich, powerful sound
- CLASS D AMP AND DSP - A new class D amp further reduces distortion and allows the system to go even louder while keeping audio clear
- 2 YEAR WARRANTY - Guaranteed high quality and reliability with hassle-free parts and labor warranty for two years in USA and Canada.
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
- BLUETOOTH 5.0 WITH QUALCOMM APTX HD - Easily connect to your phone, laptop or tablet for wireless listening enjoyment, suitable for iOS,...
- SUB OUT - Subwoofer output with built-in crossover and auto detection. Dual RCA inputs for phone, TV, DVD, PC connection, support connect to...
- NATURAL SOUND REPRODUCTION - Get the cleanest and most impressive natural sound from the 19mm silk dome tweeter unit, 4 inches woofer unit,...
- UPDATED WIRELESS REMOTE - Easily control volume, mute/unmute, Switch between Bluetooth and line-in modes. Adjust the bass, treble, volume on...
- 2 YEAR WARRANTY - Guaranteed high quality and reliability with hassle-free parts and labor warranty for two years in USA and Canada.
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
- Eco-friendly packaging JBL is committed to a more sustainable, earth-friendly packaging. The Flip 6 is packaged in a recyclable paper-based...
- IP67 waterproof and dustproof To the pool. To the park. JBL Flip 6 is IP67 waterproof and dustproof, so you can bring your speaker anywhere.
- 13 Hours of Playtime Don’t sweat the small stuff like charging your battery. JBL Flip 6 gives you up to 12 hours of playtime on a single...
- Bold design Bold audio meets bold design. Big-sounding yet easy to carry, the design fits any personal style. Stand it vertical or...
- Crank up the fun with PartyBoost PartyBoost allows you to pair two JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers together for stereo sound or link...
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
- 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
- High-Density foam cushion for extra support
- Classic 'Atlas Sticker'-themed Blue/Olive colored vinyl outer.
- The seat's thick, high-density foam reduces stress on the legs and back for comfort during longer performances, and is easily height...
- Featuring the theme of the original two-tone Atlas Hardware sticker, the Ludwig Atlas Classic Round Throne comes in classic colored vinyl...
- The seat's thick, high-density foam reduces stress on the legs and back for comfort during longer performances, and is easily height...
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
- Sturdy double-braced tripod legs for a solid foundation
- Multi-position height adjustment
- Lightweight drum stool with round vinyl seat
- Large Rubber non-skid feet to prevent the drum throne from shifting when you playing
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
- PRACTICE ANYTIME, ANYWHERE - Evans RealFeel Drum Practice Pad provides the best practice substitute to acoustic drums, so you can practice...
- TWO-SIDED DRUM PAD – The two-sided design of the practice drum pad gives you options for the type of practice you are doing. One side...
- AVAILABLE IN 3 SIZES – A variety of RealFeel drum practice pads are available to suit individual practice requirements including a 6”...
- DRUM PADS FOR ALL DRUMMERS - From the beginner practicing in the back of mom’s car on the way to lessons to the professional practicing on...
- MADE IN THE USA - For over 40 years, Evans has been a pioneer in drum head manufacturing and design. All RealFeel practice pads for drumming...
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.
- Full non-skid backing for extra stability
- Dimensions: 6.5' x 5.33'
- Made of high-grade polyester filament with nylon carry case
- Black rug with white Zildjian logo on corners
- Weighted corners keep the rug consistently flat
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
- Portable& Professional Electronic Drum Set - Including 3 TOMS（high drum, low drum, floor drum), 1 SNARE, 1 CRASH, 1 RIDE, 1 HI-HAT (SNARE...
- Real Drum Effect Built-in Speakers- The high-quality built-in dual speakers of this electric drum set bring you real drum effect especially...
- Headphone& Outer speaker Allowed - To avoid disturbing the other family members or neighbors, there is a headphone jack in the drum set that...
- 10 Hours Playtime Recharge-able Battery - This electric drum is powered by a built in 2400mAh rechargeable battery, lasting up to 10 hours...
- MP3 Jack For Playing With Cell Phone Music - A standard mp3 jack for connecting your cell phone or MP3 device to the drum, cell phone/ MP3...
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
- Electronic Drum Kit Powered by Mesh Technology - all mesh drum heads deliver the most realistic, responsive and immersive playing experience...
- Premium Seven-Piece Drum Set - 8" mesh snare drum and (3) 8" mesh toms, (3) 10" cymbals and custom-designed Alesis hi-hat pedal & kick pedal
- Packed with Sounds - Turbo Drum Module with 10 ready-to-play classic and modern drum kits, 30 play-along tracks and 100 plus expertly...
- Powerful Educational Features - 30 built-in play-along tracks, metronome, Aux input and drum coach help to hone and develop your drum skills
- Everything You Need - Sturdy steel rack, connection cables, drum sticks, drum key and power supply included
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
- 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 Bazaar Polishing Cloth
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
- HICKORY WOOD: Hickory is the most popular wood choice for drumsticks due to its resilience, responsiveness, durability, and classic feel
- ACORN TIP: The reinvented acorn tip provides a larger sweet-spot for increased responsiveness and articulation
- LENGTH: 16" / 406.4mm
- DIAMETER: .565" / 14.4mm
- MADE IN USA: All Promark drumsticks are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA at our Texas facility to the most stringent...
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
- FUNTIONALITY : 2" Inch Wide, adjustable length 35" to 59" Inch for optimal fit; non-slip, durable, comfortable, easy to attach leather ends
- GUITAR ACCESSORY : Made of strong leather, durable and very comfortable to wear. These Perri's Leathers guitar straps are high quality and...
- FEATURES : Convenient guitar strap that can be quickly and easily attached to all types of guitar, all sizes. Gift idea for all guitarists...
- MADE IN CANADA : Canadian manufacturer of premium innovative guitars straps and musical instrument accessories; proudly family-owned and...
- WARRANTY : Perri’s Leathers Ltd offers a replacement for defects in material, craftsmanship, or quality under normal use for 180 days from...
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
- THE BEATLES SERIES – Abbey Road, Magical Mystery, Sgt Peppers Club Band, A Hards Day Night, Let It Be, Revolver, Help! , Rubber Soul, and...
- FIT, COMFORT & QUALITY – Medium Celluloid 0. 71mm / 0. 028in, high quality celluloid, natural feel with warm fat tone, best for strumming...
- DESIGN & FEATURES - Variety of colors and graphics, ideal for for small, medium, large, xlarge electric, acoustic, bass, classical, steel...
- MADE IN CANADA – Family owned business over 20 years in Concord Ontario, bespoke custom design & production for superior craftsmanship of...
- – Perri’s Leathers Ltd offers a replacement for defects in material, craftsmanship, or quality under normal use for 180 days from date...
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
- PROFESSIONAL SOUND & APPEARANCE: Martin's D-15M acoustic guitar has a mahogany construction that delivers a lively sound with rich tonal...
- GEARED FOR GIGS: This Martin Acoustic Guitar is made for working musicians. The D-15M is completed with a simple dovetail neck joint,...
- PREMIUM HANDMADE GUITARS: Handmade from the highest-quality mahogany, Martin's 15 Series guitars are built to stand up to late-night jams,...
- PLAYABILITY ENHANCED: In addition to Martin's iconic tone known worldwide, our guitars deliver enhanced playability that makes playing a...
- MARTIN 15 SERIES: Martin's superior guitar and string products remain the choice for musicians around the world for their unrivaled quality,...
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
- Body Body type: Dreadnaught Cutaway: Non-cutaway Top wood: Solid Spruce Back & sides: Nato/okume Bracing pattern: Scalloped Body finish:...
- Yamaha's FG800 Folk Acoustic Guitar is a reasonably priced entry-level acoustic guitar featuring one of the most popular tonewoods - solid...
- This gives you a nice mellow tone with a slower response, and keeps the guitar nice and lightweight, a combination that is ideal for a...
- The nato back and sides also keeps the guitar lightweight and inexpensive while not sacrifcing tone
- Other features of the FG800 include a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, black and white body binding, die-cast tuners, and a tortoise...
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
- Weather resistant blended fabric exterior with thick rubber Tread on bottom of the Bag prevents wear
- 20mm thick internal foam padding covered with plush Micro-Fleece lining and adjustable, removable Three-Point interior padding system...
- Large front zippered pocket with flap, features G-Hook Buckle and Seatbelt loops for multiple Con-nection points allowing you to fill the...
- Padded comfort grip carry handle and removable, color matched backpack straps
- Interior Dims: Body Length: 21" Body height: 6" lower bout width: 16.5" middle bout width: 13" upper bout width: 13" overall Length 44".
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
- Thick Sponge: Thick sponge can prevent guitar from damage and thick adjustable straps makes it more comfortable to carry. Bag Dimension:...
- Material: Water resistent oxford fabric last longer time which is economical, practical, convenient and durable than the other materials.
- 6 Outer Pockets: Six pockets on the bag’s exterior provide convenient storage space for sheet music, strings, tuners, picks and other...
- Dual-Use Design: You can carry it by hands if take it to a nearby place(handbag) or wear it with shoulders which makes your feel breezily...
- Rugged and Protective: The sleek appearance and solid construction will keep the guitar from scratches and dirt, also the sturdy zipper and...
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
- 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
- Shape your sound with the EQ section (Bass plus Treble) as well as dial in lush effects such as digital reverbs, chorus, vibratone and...
- Jam along with your favorite tracks by simply plugging your MP3 player into the Auxiliary input and you instantly become part of the band...
- With a turn of a knob, choose from clean to mean tones from the 17 various amp models that will to accommodate almost any genre of music.
- Store extra cables or other small accessories with the open back cabinet. Voltage: 230 Volts EUR
- Enjoy the peace of mind that this amp is backed by Fender’s 5 Year Transferable Warranty.
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
- 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
- 【Ship fast】We ship piano keyboard from USA to everywhere,it usually use 3-5 business days.
- 【High Quality Sound】The 88 Key electronic piano keyboard built-in 128 kinds of tone, 128 kinds of rhythm, 15 demonstration songs....
- 【Multi-Function】The piano keyboard has built-in speaker and multi-function interface, microphone, audio input function，supports midi...
- 【Widely Applicable】The roll up keyboard design is light and simple, can roll up, only have 4lb. Easy to carry to everywhere, you can...
- 【Perfect Gifts】This piano keyboard is a great gift for kids, friends, patients, piano beginners and so on. The person who receives this...
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
- [FOLDABLE and LIGHT] The SWAN-X 88 keys keyboard is foldable. Only 4.5’’* 24.1’’ long and 4kg weight in folded status. Lighter than...
- [TOUCH-SENSITIVE KEYS] Play the keys heavily for louder tones, or softly to achieve quieter sounds, to achieve true dynamic control of your...
- [NOISE CANCELLATION TECHNOLOGY] Noise can be effectively reduced when using earphone. Different from other foldable keyboard in the market,...
- [EXCLUSIVE SHEET MUSIC STAND] The package contains an exclusive sheet music stand. There are two holes on the top on the keyboard. Just need...
- [FULL-SIZE SEMI-WEIGHT KEY] The SWAN-X keyboard piano adopts full size standard piano key, which offers you a similar finger touch and key...
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’s industry-leading piano technologies in a stylish, affordable instrument for smaller living spaces
- SuperNATURAL Piano delivers the rich, authentic tone of a real acoustic grand
- Connect your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth technology for wireless remote control, learning games, and digital sheet music with...
- PHA-4 Standard Keyboard features high-resolution sensing that maximizes the vast tonal potential of the Supernatural Piano sound engine
- Explore a world of instruments beyond the acoustic piano with 305 additional tones that include electric pianos, strings, organs, guitars,...
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
- Hundreds of high quality voices, complemented by Drum kits and Special FX kits, that bring variety and authenticity to your music
- Whether you are playing country, rock and roll, or a samba, styles bring your music to life by adding natural feeling accompaniment...
- Smart Chord lets you play great-sounding chords from simple Pop triads to complex jazz 7th chords with only a single finger
- 61 full-sized keys are great for learning and developing keyboard playing technique
- Quiz mode makes learning fun by turning it into a game. Tuning Range- 427.0 - 440.0 - 453.0 Hz (approx.0.2Hz Increments)
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
- Lightweight and easy to assemble: Liquid Stands’ bench is lightweight at 9 pounds and easy to assemble. You can easily carry it between...
- Stainless Steel frame padded seat: Liquid Stands’ keyboard stand bench is made from stainless steel and has a plush, padded seat to keep...
- Stays stable on any surface: the rubber feet help keep the stand anchored in place. The feet can also be turned to help adjust for uneven...
- Adjustable height: This bench adjusts in 1 inch increments to account for different heights and play styles. Whether you’re using this as...
- Easy to set up, transport, and adjust height: The height of the bench adjusts between 17.5” and 22” (in 1” increments); the width is...
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
- Adjustable height and width to fit most keyboards: Our universal keyboard stand is fully adjustable, allowing you to properly align your...
- Play while seated or standing: What makes the Z style electric piano stand so versatile is its ability to adjust to both the musician's...
- Weight limit of 250 pounds for the heaviest keyboards: This stand's heavy-duty construction supports the heaviest musical instruments and...
- Includes headphone hook and anchoring straps: Each keyboard stand includes four adjustable feet, anti-skid foam pads, and a headphone hook....
- Easy to set up, transport, and adjust dimensions: The height of the stand adjusts between 22.5” and 33.5” (in 1.5” increments); the...
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
- 100% GENUINE LEATHER padded cushioned top with 19 buttons deep diamond tufted seat
- Duet Size - 34.5" long and 16" deep. Adjustable height from 18 1/2" to 21"
- Frame, legs and adjusting knobs are made of 100% SOLID HARD WOOD with HEAVY DUTY mechanism for long lasting durability
- Solid skirt that covers the lifting mechanism. Built-in storage compartment beneath the seat for your sheet music and accessories
- Ebony (black) with high gloss finish on the wooden legs and frame. Quick and easy assembly, you just attach the legs with the wrench...
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
- Are you searching for a Funny Piano Player outfit? Make a statement while maintaining a laid-back cool look with this Piano Ninja shirt....
- This funny musician top makes a great gift for a piano player, musician, piano learners or anyone who loves funny pianos and ninjas. Perfect...
- 8.5 oz, Classic fit, Twill-taped neck
Just cool. Enough said.
