Whether the gift-giving holiday season is coming in hot or you’ve got a musician friend with a birthday coming up, our guide will give you some excellent gifting tips to find the perfect gifts for musicians close to you.
Gifts for Musicians: Our Recommendations
Musicians can be challenging to shop for, especially people who wander into their local music store every week and walk out with a new bag of new gear.
Whether you’re looking for a gift for hard-to-shop-for musicians, general music lovers, or masters of a particular instrument, the following list is sure to have a solution for you.
For a Musician Who Has Everything
Let’s face it: some musicians just have every gadget on the market. Don’t worry. There are still tons of excellent options for a musician who has everything.
Ernie Ball x Slash Signature Electric Guitar String Set
One of the most exciting products to come out of the 2021 NAMM show, Ernie Ball collaborated with Slash to bring durable, high-quality guitar strings to the market.
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This gift would be perfect for:
- The guitarist who has it all
- The guitarist who’s constantly popping strings while tuning
- The guitarist who plays every set of strings like it’s their last
BOSS Pocket GT
The new BOSS Pocket GT is an incredibly compact guitar effects processor. Its most exciting feature: the device pairs with your smartphone or tablet to complement YouTube guitar learning.
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This gift would be perfect for:
- The novice guitarist picking up skills from YouTube
- Guitarists new to effects processors
- Guitarists who think they have it all
For Someone Who Loves Music
Someone who loves music can be as hard to shop for as musical tech junkies. The gifts below are sure to strike a chord with musicians and music enthusiasts alike.
Personalized Song Lyric Record Print Artwork
This personalized artwork is sure to please. This gift will make a great addition to any music lover’s art collection with customizable colors and songs.
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This gift is sure to be a tearjerker for:
- Your music-loving parents’ anniversary gift
- Your best friend with a go-to karaoke number
- The musician in your life who also has excellent taste in wall art
LG XBOOM Bluetooth Stereo System
Not only does this system make our list of Top 7 Stereo Systems, but it’s perfect for the person who can’t get enough of the bass. The LG XBOOM is sure to please the audiophile in your life.
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This gift is sure to please:
- Bass junkies
- Music lovers with a killer CD collection
- Music lovers who love jamming at home as much as they love a good summer festival
Mosh Potatoes by Steve Seabury
For your neighborhood’s resident metalhead, Mosh Potatoes is part cookbook, part autobiography. With over 140 recipes authored by the likes of Lemmy of Motörhead, Dave Ellefson of Megadeath, and more, this cookbook is sure to be a staple for foodie musicians everywhere.
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This gift will make a splash for:
- People who can’t make dinner without a soundtrack
- Suckers for stories from the tour bus
- Metalheads everywhere
What to Gift a Singer
If your best friend from the middle school choir never gave up on her Broadway dreams, or your husband is a fixture on the local open mic circuit, we’ve got a gift idea for you.
Songmaster Vegan Leather Songwriting Journal
For the person who’s always trying to come up with something that rhymes with orange, this high-quality songwriting journal will make an impact.
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This journal is perfect for:
- Songwriters on the go
- Singers finally looking to break into the songwriting scene
- Songwriters who like the finer things (sans animal products)
Sennheiser Momentum Wireless Earbuds
Singers need earbuds just like any other musician. Sennheiser Momentum wireless earbuds offer top-of-the-line sound quality.
Pro Tip: If you know your giftee has small ears, check out our list of wireless earbuds for small ears.
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These earbuds are excellent for:
- Singers who want a wire-free listening experience
- Singers without access to a soundproof practice room
- Singers scoping out their next aria
Tombo Chromatic Pitch Pipe
Whether they’re tuning in the choir before a competition or making sure their street performance starts on a good note, the Tombo Chromatic Pitch Pipe offers durability and perfect pitch in the palm of your hand.
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This pitch pipe is sure to satisfy:
- Barbershop veterans
- Acapella social climbers
- Singers who perform on the regular
Sing Like Never Before by Justin Stoney
Justin Stoney’s new book offers an in-depth exploration of the vocal arts with descriptions of technique and vocal theory that will improve even the most experienced singer’s pipes.
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This book is perfect for:
- Singers looking to improve their technique
- Veteran vocal coaches
- Your friend who dreams of joining the opera
A Great Gift for a Drummer
Because drummers need gear too!
Zildjian Drummer Survival Kit
This kit has everything your drummer needs to get through their next gig without a hitch.
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This kit is perfect for:
- Drummers who perform frequently
- The drummer who’s prone to forget an extra snare string
- Drummers hitting the road for the first time
Gifts for Guitar Players
Guitar players will love the following additions to their gig bag as some of the biggest gearheads on the scene.
Ibanez Quick Access Multi-Tool
For quick tinkering or thorough tune-ups, this multi-tool has everything your guitarist needs to maintain their baby.
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The multi-tool will please:
- Touring musicians
- Streetside pickers
- Guitarists looking for new tools
Gemzoo Custom Guitar Picks and Pick Box
This set of three customizable guitar picks is perfect for the sappy guitarist in your life. The custom picks and box are sure to tug the heartstrings.
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Pick up these customized picks for:
- Guitar-picking parents
- Your novice guitarist spouse
- Your kid with rockstar dreams
Gifts for Electronic Musicians
Electronic musicians and DJs love a cool new gadget. Here are some suggestions they’ll be thrilled to tinker with during their next set.
Softube Curve Bender
A plugin to rule them all, the Curve Bender is sure to excite the electronic maestro in your life. It tops our list of the best mastering plugins.
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The Curve Bender will excite
- The musician who never sacrifices quality
- The electronic artist with discerning taste
- Analog diehards
Sennheiser Pro HD 25 Headphones
If the DJ in your life is looking for a headphone upgrade, look no further than the Sennheiser Pro HD 25 Headphones. In our list of the best DJ headphones, these take the top spot.
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These headphones are perfect for
- DJs who crave a clear sound
- DJs who need lightweight but durable gear
- DJs looking for top quality gear
The Final Movement
These recommendations are sure to please the musician in your life, whether they’re perfecting their aria or just learning to shred. In an age where new products are coming out at lightning speed, this list makes it easy to find the perfect gifts for musicians.
