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The pursuit of the ideal guitar tone can be a costly venture. Seasoned guitarists know, however, that quality gear doesn’t need to break the bank. Most live sound engineers will agree that the days of massive, towering amp stacks are long gone. The vast majority of today’s live music settings require little more than a small, low watt combo amp and a solid mic.

Here are five of the most versatile, top-selling amplifiers under $500.

Is there any instrument more personal than an acoustic guitar? It comes home with you, creates songs with you, becomes an intimate part of your life. You pour over every detail: body style, size, comfort, and especially tone. The last thing you would ever want to do is arrive at a gig, plug it in, and discover that your perfect, personal tone suddenly disappears. Selecting the right pickups is as essential as any other factor when choosing an acoustic guitar. Today we’ll dive into some of the most common acoustic pickup types to help you preserve the most authentic tone for your most personal instrument.

Magnetic Acoustic Guitar Pickups