Looking for a gift for a drummer and don't want to get it wrong? We'll tell you what they'll really use when practising, at rehearsals and at gigs. In our selection of 10 tips you'll find sticks, hearing protection, a practice pad, a throne and electronic drums, and for each gift we explain why it'll make a drummer happy.

Not sure what to get a bass player for Christmas? Bassists are always missing something, whether it's new strings, a more comfortable strap or another pedal for the board. We picked 10 gift ideas for bass players, from small things for a few pounds all the way to another bass, and explained why each one will come in handy.

Not sure what to get a guitarist for Christmas? Guitarists are always missing something, whether it's a lost pick, a new tuner or another pedal for the collection. We picked 10 gift ideas for guitarists, from small things for a few pounds all the way to another guitar, and explained why each one will come in handy.