Buying for musician in your life isn't always easy, so we have put together a list to help that doesn't break the bank! Whether buying for a guitarist, bass player, drummer, singer or otherwise, we hope this list will help you find the perfect Christmas gift.
D'Addario Pro-Winder String Winder and Cutter
Unlike ordinary peg winders, the patented Pro-Winder is a high-quality peg winder with a built-in clipper, bridge pin puller and string stretcher. The Pro-Winder is designed to fit virtually all guitars, banjos, and mandolins. Ergonomically designed with durable hardened steel wire cutters, the Pro-Winder is the ultimate all-in-one restringing tool. Keep one in every case! Also available in a bass guitar version.
Planet Waves, part of the D'Addario family of brands, is known for innovative, problem-solving, quality musical accessories. Planet Waves offers a complete line of award-winning accessories including cables, picks, tuners, capos, straps, humidifiers, maintenance tools and more.
- Ergonomically designed for efficient and comfortable use
- High-Quality peg winder with built-in string cutter and stretcher
- Integrated bridge pin puller for acoustic instruments
- Fits virtually all guitars, banjos and mandolins
- The ultimate restringing tool - keep one in every case
Around £12.00
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Snark Super Tight ST-8 Clip-On All Instrument Tuner The Snark Quiktune ST-8 is a flawlessly quick, easy-to-use, Chromatic tuner for any type of guitar, bass or stringed instrument. It even works on Ukulele!
Following on from the popular SN-8, the ST8 has been upgraded with a host of new features. With an even faster, tighter tuning speed, high resolution screen and super tight accuracy, the Snark ST-8 represents superb value for money and remains incredible easy to use. Simply clip on, tune up and start playing!
Can be found online for around £24.99
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Alpine MusicSafe Pro Earplugs Black In Case (OR ANY DECENT PAIR OF EARPLUGS)
Designed for musicians, Alpine MusicSafe Pro Earplugs allow you to enjoy loud music while protecting your ears. This black edition is subtle, sleek and stylish.
Comfortable Earplugs for Musicians
Alpine MusicSafe Pro earplugs keep sound quality intact while lowering the volume to protect your ears.
As a musician, your hearing is more important to you than most but being a musician means that you're more at risk of hearing loss and tinnitus.
Allowing you to hear the full quality of your music while protecting your hearing, Alpine MusicSafe Pro earplugs are perfect for musicians and are the only earplugs for musicians that come with three different filters for customisation.
Alpine MusicSafe Pro Earplugs Black Key Features:
Earplugs for Musicians
Includes Three Different Filter Sets
Prevents Hearing Damage and Tinnitus from Loud Music
Maintains Audio Quality
Includes Storage Case, Carrying Cord, Cleaning Spray and Spare Earplug
Practical, Comfortable and Durable
MusicSafe Pro earplugs are made from AlpineThermoShaoe material which means they mould themselves to your ear canal using your own body heat.
As a result, you get a perfect fit and the ear plugs stay firmly in place.
This personalised fit means they're extremely comfortable to wear.
As an added bonus, the thermoplastic material used in Alpine MusicSafe Pro earplugs is hypo-allergenic so you won't get any adverse reaction to wearing them.
Three Sets of AlpineAcoustic Filters
Unlike other earplugs, Alpine MusicSafe Pro earplugs come with three different filter sets so you can get the perfect volume level.
The three different filters give you different levels of attenuation so you can find the perfect level for you:
Gold Filter - (SNR) 22 dB (average attenuation)
Silver Filter - (SNR) 19 dB (average attenuation)
White Filter - (SNR) 16 dB (average attenuation)
Includes Luxury Storage Case and More
Your new Alpine earplugs also come with some great accessories so you can get the most out of them.
Firstly, there's the luxury carry case which you can use to store the earplugs and their filters while keeping them well protected. You can even attach the carry case to a key ring.
You also get a convenient carry cord which holds the earplugs over your neck when not in use.
Also included is a bottle of Alpine Clean disinfectant for cleaning your earplugs and extending their lifespan.
Last but not least, there's an additional earplug in case you should lose or damage one.
Protect Your Ears
Regular noise above 80 decibels will cause permanent hearing damage and sound at music concerts can reach up to 120 dB.
Whether you're a concert goer, musician or work in a venue or club, these earplugs are great for lowering the volume while still allowing you to communicate easily with those around you and enjoy the full quality of the music.
Buy the Alpine MusicSafe Pro earplugs from PMT Online and protect your ears with these comfortable and reliable earplugs specifically designed to maintain music quality.
Costing around £24.99
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Tama RW30 Rhythm Watch Mini Black
The Tama RW30 Rhythm Watch Mini Black is a black rhythm watch, with an LCD backlit display, with 6 rhythm patterns, and a belt clip. Tama's Rhythm Watch Mini "RW30"is a brand new, compact version of our renowned Rhythm Watch. With its reduced size and weight, it is easy to bring along wherever it is needed. It also features a handy clip on the back of the body which can be easily attached to various surfaces, such as a music stand, hi hat stand, etc.
The main features of the Tama RW30 Rhythm Watch Mini Black include:
Tempo Range: 30-250 BPM
Beat: 0-9
Display: LCD display with BACK LIGHT
Size: 61 x 25 x 118mm (5" x 1 1/3" x 6")
Weight: 90g including battery
Power Supply: 2 x AAA Batteries (3V) Can be found for as little as £22.00
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National Sound Gift Voucher
Maybe the most perfect gift on our list! In denominations of £10, £20 and £50, the vouchers can be used against rehearsals, recording and lessons.
£10, £20 and £50 on our website
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TOURTECH Pro Angled Guitar Cable, 6m, Tweed
The TOURTECH Pro TTGC-20-BTW-SR is a braided tweed straight to angled guitar cable with a 20ft (6m) length.
Pro Series Guitar Cable
TourTech Pro series guitar cables give you the best instrument cables TourTech provides, delivering the kind of excellent performance that professionals rely on.
Perfect on the stage or in the studio, these cables feature premium connectors and provide excellent signal clarity.
What’s more, with their braided tweed covering, they are resistant to bends and kinking are more durable so they last longer.
5 Year Warranty
For extra peace of mind and testament to how well these cables are, they come with a 5 year warranty so you can use them in confidence.
Buy the TourTech Pro straight to angled instrument cable from Professional Music Technology today for a great guitar cable that delivers professional-level performance you can rely on.
TOURTECH Pro Straight to Angled Braided Tweed 20ft Guitar Cable Key Features:
5 Year Warranty
Type: Instrument Cable
Connectors: Straight Jack Male to Angled Jack Male
Length: 6m/20ft
Around £19.99
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Roland RH-5 Headphones
The Roland RH-5 Headphones deliver incredible monitoring performance, purpose-built by Roland for use with electronic musical instruments such as digital pianos and electronic drum kits.
Quality, Comfort-Fit Headphones
Roland’s RH-5 headphones are incredibly comfortable and are designed to work perfectly as monitoring headphones for electronic instruments such as Roland digital pianos and V-Drums.
Included with the RH-5 headphones is a 1/4" jack adapter so you can connect your headphones to a wide range of devices and musical instruments.
Incredible Clarity
Equipped with high-performance 40mm drivers with large-scale housings, the RG-5 headphones deliver incredibly dynamic, high quality sound.
Designed to deliver uncoloured sound, these monitoring headphones provide a natural sound with flat response that is balanced across the entire frequency spectrum.
Designed for Comfort
So that you can play better and for longer, Roland ensured that the RH5 headphones were built to be extremely comfortable, allowing you to focus on your performance and not your headphones.
Soft, padded earcups and a large, padded band provide an extremely comfortable listening experience with the headphone’s large-scale build and lightweight design resulting in an extremely secure, comfortable fit.
Roland RH-5 Headphones Specs:
Type of Construction: Closed type; dynamic
Driver: 40mm in diameter
Sensitivity: 92 dB/mW
Maximum Input: 1000 mW
Impedance: 32 ohm
Frequency Response: 10–22,000 Hz
Weight: 190 g (7 oz) (without cord)
Cord: 3m (10')
Plug: Stereo mini (gold-plated)/ Plug adaptor (mini plug to 1/4 inch phone plug)
Online at £21.99
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D'Addario PW-VG-01 VARIGRIP
The new Planet Waves Varigrip was developed to train your fingers and entire hand to train and increase strength and endurance.
The ergonomic design oft he Varigrip is adjustable resistance, allows for personalized training of individual fingers, over the hand and wrist right through to the whole forearm.
The resistance for each individual finger is adjusted by continuous knurled nuts. This way, you can personalize the training steps and stages, with out having to use a different device.
The Varigrip doesn’t just combine the three Gripmasters into one universal training device, but throws one more thing in the mix:
When turned 180 degrees and the rubber grip is removed, the patented Varigrip acts as a finger tip trainer. On a profile that resembles that of a string, you can train and strengthen your finger tips to be tougher, even when a string instrument isn’t available.
The Planet Waves Varigrip, the ultimate training tool for every musician.
Retailing around £12.00
Dunlop Lemon Oil 4 Oz
Keep your fretboard looking and playing great with Dunlop Fretboard 65 Ultimate Lemon Oil. You can eliminate fretboard issues by keeping it properly fed and cared for with Ultimate Lemon Oil. It adds much needed moisture to your instrument, and at the same time cleaning it. Keep your guitar's fingerboard in top shape with Dunlop's Fretboard 65 Ultimate Lemon Oil.
Can be purchased online for around £5
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Korg NanoKey 2 Mini USB Keyboard in Black
The nanoKEY2 features an advanced and up-to-date design. By combining the great-feeling "touch" that Korg has developed for its professional MIDI keyboards and the low-profile "thinness" of recent computer keyboard innovations, the nanoKEY2 provides a superior keyboard response for its class and size. It's designed with ample key width and plenty of space between the keys, reducing the chances of a wrong note. The touch and velocity response have been carefully tuned, as only a manufacturer with Korg's track record and know-how can, ensuring that your expressive performance will be conveyed accurately to your software.
The Octave Shift buttons G"ô borrowed from Korg's MIDI controllers G"ô allow the overall pitch to be shifted four levels, either UP or DOWN, in octave increments. For enhanced performances, the nanoKEY2 also provides Pitch Bend buttons, a Modulation button, and a Sustain button G"ô one that's indispensible for piano or electric piano performance. For each of these buttons, the on/off switching speed can be specified over four levels (using the Korg Kontrol Editor), ensuring the smooth changes that are appropriate for your performance.
The nanoKEY2 works with the "Korg Kontrol Editor" software G"ô available free on the Korg website. Load it into your computer, and use it to make detailed customized settings. Choose from a total of four velocity settings: three velocity curves or fixed velocity; specify the control change messages transmitted by the modulation button and the sustain button.
Around £39.00
AKG D5 Dynamic Vocal Microphone
The AKG D 5 dynamic vocal microphone for lead and backing vocals delivers a powerful sound even on the noisiest stage. Its supercardioid polar pattern ensures maximum gain before feedback. The D 5 stands for a crisp sound that cuts through every mix.
AKG have made the first microphone diaphragm ever whose thickness varies across its diameter. The Laminated Varimotion diaphragm deep-drawing process allows the diaphragm itself to be fine tuned with no extra tuning resonators, leading to a quantum leap in audio performance.
The dual shock mount eliminates any kind of mechanical noise for trouble-free live use. The audience will hear nothing but the pristine sound of your voice!
Online at £68
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Blackstar amPlug2 Fly Bass
Blackstar amPlug2 FLY headphone amps for guitar and bass are the perfect solution for practice when noise is a restraint, or for when inspiration strikes
ON THE FLY…
Voiced and designed by Blackstar in the UK, amPlug2 FLY models are battery-powered and have a foldable instrument jack plug for connection to any guitar body type.
The super compact design can be carried anywhere and is the easiest way to achieve real Blackstar amp tones in your headphones.
The Blackstar amPlug2 FLY Bass is specifically designed for low frequencies and offers a wide range of response. There are three distinct channels built-in, Classic, Modern and Overdrive, and a custom Tone control, to take your sound from deep and booming to bright and cutting. Engage one of the six different Rhythm loops to find your groove and jam along.
3 Channels in one unit
Classic - Valve-inspired tone with mid-range growl
Modern - Fat bottom-end with a mid-scoop and extended treble
Overdrive - Smooth, natural overdrive with plenty of bite
Six different rhythm loops built-in: Select from Rock, Funk, R&B, Hip Hop, Blues, Metronome and set the beat with the simple Tap Tempo control.
Blackstar amPlug2 Fly Guitar
Blackstar amPlug2 FLY headphone amps for guitar and bass are the perfect solution for practice when noise is a restraint, or for when inspiration strikes ON THE FLY…
Voiced and designed by Blackstar in the UK, amPlug2 FLY models are battery-powered and have a foldable instrument jack plug for connection to any guitar body type.
The super compact design can be carried anywhere and is the easiest way to achieve real Blackstar amp tones in your headphones.
The Blackstar amPlug2 FLY Guitar has three channels - Clean, Crunch and Lead with tone shaping using Blackstar’s patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) control to give you all the sounds you need.
3 Channels in one unit
Clean - Clean chime, which breaks-up when pushed
Crunch - Classic, 'hot-rodded' Crunch with clarity and note-definition
Lead - Harmonically-rich, mid-boosted overdrive, perfect for riffing and lead playing
Patented ISF control: Blackstar's patented ISF control allows you to choose the exact tonal signature you prefer. At the lowest setting, the amplifier has a more American characteristic with a tight bottom-end and more aggressive middle, and at the higher setting the amplifier has a British characteristic which is more 'woody' and less aggressive.
Nine built-in effects: Nine selectable effects can be selected for any channel playing 3x Chorus, 3x Delay and 3x Reverb.
Both can be purchased for around £39.99
Electro Harmonix EHX 2020 Tuner Pedal
The EHX-2020 is super compact and takes up minimal space on your crowded pedalboard. With a +/- 1cent tuning range and high visibility display it provides an accurate, convenient solution to your tuning needs.
Specification
It’s true bypass to ensure signal path integrity and when the tuner is engaged your output is muted. The EHX-2020 can be calibrated to a reference standard of 436 to 445Hz in 1 Hz steps so being able to tune to and play together with instruments that might not be at 440Hz is not a problem. It has a wide tuning range of B0-B7, plus three flat tuning modes so you can tune down ½ step, a whole step or a minor third.
Chromatic pedal tuner with a tuning range of B0 to B7
True bypass allows your input sound to be output with no change or colouration
The pedal’s output is muted when the tuner is engaged which makes it ideal for live performance
Accuracy: +/- 1cent
Calibration: 436-445Hz (1 Hz steps)
Three flat tuning modes
Retailing at around £34.99
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Fender Amp, Keychain Holder
Looking for a stylish new way to hang your keys in your home, in a safe and secure manner? Then this Fender Amp Keychain Holder could well be the answer you're looking for!
4-Way Jack Rack With Classic Fender Blackface Amp Aesthetics
Whether you're a Fender enthusiast looking to kit out your home with the latest Fender Merch, or just seeking for a safe and secure method of keeping your keys in one place, this Fender Amp Keychain Holder is for you.
Not only that, but at this price it would make the perfect gift for a guitar playing loved one, whether it's for Christmas or a Birthday.
Available from around £24.99
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So you have made it to the end of our list of Christmas gift ideas that won't break the bank!
If this hasn't at least inspired you or given you ideas then we don't know what will!
We wish you the very best of luck finding the perfect musical Christmas gift. Musicians are terrible to shop for, mainly because all we want is expensive instruments - however, we are sure they would also be hugely grateful for any of these gifts!
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