So you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and start learning guitar, or maybe you’re buying for someone who wants to? Whatever it is, to prepare for a lifelong journey of creative fulfilment, ...

I recommend starting with a standard dynamic microphone like a Shure SM57 ($108) or SM58 ($109) and moving up to a larger diaphragm condenser mic like the Audio-Technica AT2020 ($119) for instruments ...