Christmas Gift Guide for Musicians

Every music lover needs a good pair of headphones to listen to music in the best possible audio quality. If you have headphones that aren't up to scratch, you'll be missing out on the beauty of all the little details that go into music production. The same applies to your own music – you'll need some good full frequency over-ear headphones to critically analyse what you make and mix accordingly. Some of the top brands we stock include Behringer, Ordo and AKG, who all specialise in pro sound. They make recording gear right from your budget options all the way up to high-end studio level equipment.

Justin Sandercoe is "one of the most influential guitar teachers in history" according to The Independent. Dire Straits legend Mark Knopfler even said "if you told me you wanted to get going on guitar, I'd recommend Justin". Big, big words indeed. We've seen how effective his abilities are up close as he taught our own Captain Lee Anderton about music theory. That's why we'd highly recommend his range of instructional books covering beginner songs, rock and pop music, note reading, acoustic playing and even Christmas songs if you're in a jolly mood. Pick up one of these books if you'd like to raise your skills.

Mini guitar pedals are a nifty pint-sized way to add colour to your music, whether you're a guitarist, synth player or an electronic musician of any kind. Reverb, delay, modulation, overdrive and any whacky effect can be obtained through a mini stompbox. They're ideal for beginners and players working on a budget because they usually cost less than their larger, more expansive counterparts without sacrificing sound quality. They also often house fewer controls, so it's all about getting straight to the point with amazing tones than it is getting bogged down in settings.

We stock the top mini pedal brands including Tone City and Mooer both specialise these tiny guitar pedals. Other big-hitting pedal companies such as TC Electronic, Dunlop and MXR have ranges of mini pedals to explore.

Wallet, phone, keys... hang on. Where did you leave them? In the Pluginz key rack of course! Pluginz make cool key racks and matching keychains officially partnered with the likes of Marshall, Ampeg, PRS Mesa Boogie and even Oasis to style out your keys while making sure you're never losing them (at least at home) again. Mount the key rack to a wall to add a touch of musicality to your favourite places. Both key racks and keychains are made with quality materials like the real amps they're based on and pay tribute to some of the most popular amp brands and bands to ever exist.

Often considered the unsung hero of the ensemble mix, we know just how fun percussion can be, and how integral it is in bringing life and colour to a song. Our range features everything you'll need, whether you're streetside busking or contributing to a full gigging ensemble setup. To add a little extra 'shake' to your arrangements, why not check out our selection of shakers and tambourines?

We have over 100 different options for you to find the perfect item for you. Got a bit of musical space to fill? Add a latin element with our wealth of woodblocks, claves, cowbells and more available. Or if you need some simple rhythmic accompaniment and fancy something a little more characterful, we've got plenty of cajons, bongos, congas and more to choose from.

Us guitarists can never stock up on too many accessories – there's always a capo, slide or tuner we need to get our hands on ASAP. That's why backup bits and bobs always make for great Christmas presents. We're forever misplacing guitar picks, expanding our setups to include more cables and patch cables, customising our look with guitar straps or wanting to clean up our instrument after getting hot and sweaty with it. A word of advice when it comes to buying guitar strings: check in on what string gauges your guitarist uses!

Legendary synth sounds that fit in a small backpack? Heck yeah. Behringer make desktop, keyboard and Eurorack synths styled after the most iconic synthesiser designs ever created, that have, in plain terms, changed music forever. These little synths get right to the point: turn a knob, it changes a sound. They're super tactile and easy to play regardless of whether you're a newbie looking to experiment with your music or a synth expert after classic sounds. They're also incredibly affordable too for what they give you, which is an incredibly detailed homage to old school synth textures. Amazing instruments on a budget while still serving up mind-blowing sounds.

The Dubreq Stylophone is good wholesome family fun that has now been around for 60-odd years, and it's still never grown old. Your parents or your kids and nephews can get involved with making music with you as you drag the stylus across the touch sensitive keyboard to make funky little tunes. The difference now to the old models is that the GENX-2 can serve you as a serious instrument, with a two-octave stylus-played keyboard, expanded control options, and professional-grade connectivity. Its newly added octave selection switch, multi-function expression strip, and comprehensive CV and Gate integration offer a level of control that transforms this from a fun little gadget into a proper performance level synth.

Style on your mates with our own Andertons branded merch. Not to brag, but we think we're the coolest instrument retailer in the UK, and possibly the world. Hats, mugs, cosy tees and hoodies – you name it, we've stuck our logo on it.

We strongly believe in sustainable farming, which is why our clothing range is made with 100% organic cotton, grown or produced in a manner that does not harm people, animals, or the environment. Additionally, the workers involved get paid a fair income and operate in safe conditions. Our apparel feels great to wear, and everything going into making Andertons clothing is ethically sourced.

Prefer to leave the thinking to the musicians? Don't worry, just grab a digital gift voucher from as little as £10.

When you buy an E-Gift Card online, you'll be sent an e-mail containing your voucher code. You can forward this email to the recipient of your choice or print it out and give it to them as a gift. When the recipient wants to redeem the voucher, they just have to enter the Voucher Number into the box provided on our online basket page. If you buy a gift card in store, you can spend it online too.