Stories · Nov 2, 2026
Yamaha lists 122 digital and stage pianos at Thomann, Kawai 78. On numbers Yamaha wins easily, but in our ranking of home digital pianos Kawai holds six of the top 10 places, while Yamaha owns the portable end.
Guides · Nov 2, 2026
The body shape of an acoustic guitar decides more of its sound than most specs: small bodies are focused and comfortable, big ones loud and deep. Dreadnoughts are by far the most common at Thomann; jumbos cost the most.
Guides · Nov 2, 2026
A dynamic mic shrugs off loud sources and room noise, a condenser catches every detail, and a ribbon smooths the top end the way old records sound. The median dynamic at Thomann costs $193, the median condenser $479 and the median ribbon $1,402.
Guides · Nov 2, 2026
A guitar combo costs from $20 to $4,622 at Thomann, and the middle one costs $401. Under $150 you get a practice amp; around $400 a modelling amp that does everything; from about $1,000 a tube combo for the stage.
Stories · Nov 2, 2026
We have recorded the price of every product in Thomann's catalog every night since August 17. Most never changed. The ones that did tell you when waiting pays off, and when it costs you money.
News · Nov 2, 2026
ESP's US-made line arrived at Thomann in one batch at the end of October: nine guitars across five body shapes, all with mahogany bodies, most with Fishman Fluence pickups. Here is what each one is and what it costs.
Prices · Nov 2, 2026
Earlier in October, Allen & Heath raised its digital mixers. On October 28 came a second round, this time across the analog ZED mixers, the Xone DJ mixers and the stage boxes. 30 prices went to their highest since August, and none went down.
Guides · Nov 1, 2026
An electric guitar is easier on beginner fingers: thinner strings, lower action, a slimmer neck. An acoustic needs nothing else and goes anywhere. Choose by the music you want to play; a complete electric starter set costs about $190.
Guides · Nov 1, 2026
If you're learning piano or play classical music, get 88 keys, ideally weighted. For pop, rock, worship, synth parts and producing, 61 keys cover almost everything, cost less and fit on a desk.
Guides · Nov 1, 2026
For mixing, choose open-back headphones with a neutral sound, comfortable enough for hours, with an impedance your interface can drive. Keep a closed pair for recording. Good mixing headphones start under $200.
Guides · Nov 1, 2026
There are three levels: make the acoustic kit quieter (low-volume cymbals, mesh heads, lighter sticks), switch to an electronic kit with headphones, or practice on a pad. Low-volume cymbals alone cut the cymbal volume by up to 80%.
Guides · Nov 1, 2026
A usable pair of studio monitors costs from about $110 for small desktop speakers to $350 to $650 for the classic 5 to 8-inch models, and $1,300 and up for pro brands. Watch out: most monitors are priced per speaker.
