Guitars and technology complement each other perfectly. Whether you’re thinking of what kind of gift to give a tech savvy loved one who
also happens to play the guitar, or you’re looking for something for yourself, you can’t go wrong with this list of the best guitar gadgets right here.
Ibanez MTZ11 Quick Access Multitool
A guitar multitool to carry in your case. The Ibanez MTZ11 is one of those guitar gadgets you might not think you need until something needs adjusting. It packs 11 useful tools into one compact design, including a flat-head screwdriver, two Phillips screwdrivers, six hex wrenches, a tube spanner, and a ruler. It’s sturdy, compact, and easy to keep in your guitar case, making it a handy companion for quick adjustments at home, rehearsals, or gigs.
Line 6 Sonic Port VX Audio Interface with Microphone
Have you ever wished there were less things in the world? Me too. But sometimes you need to invent new things to have less things. This new thing combines a condenser microphone and an audio interface. Not only great if your home studio is the size of a cupboard, but very handy if you like to record material on the road or in the rehearsal room. It has two inputs and two outputs, and can connect via USB and lightning cable.
T-Rex FuelTank Junior Power Supply
Don’t you just hate it when there’s No Fuel Left For The Pilgrims? Ok, that’s a music reference from my home country, but you should check them out. With the FuelTank you don’t have to worry about running out of fuel for your pedalboard. Not is it virtually noise-free, but you can fit five different effects pedals into it. And because it’s made from Vibranium (not really, it’s just regular metal) it’ll never break.
iRig Acoustic Guitar Microphone & Interface
Another gadget for the iHeads, the iRig is perfect for acoustic players who need their sound amplified. The amplified sound is very natural, and has the same quality as a studio microphone. Technically, it’s super simple: you plug and play. Perhaps the best feature is that it allows you to jump around on stage without having to worry about it creating feedback if you come too close to a monitor.
Horizontal Guitar Wall Hanger
Here’s a nightmare scenario: you’re too old to have band posters on your wall, but not classy enough to have art on them. What do you put on your walls? Shelves? For what? Books are digital. Music is digital. Your plants are dead anyway. Boom. Enter the horizontal guitar wall hanger. Not only are your walls now decorated with your most prized possession – dinner guests will no longer doubt that they’re in the presence of a rock star.
Roadie 4 Automatic Guitar Tuner
Tuning doesn’t have to slow you down. Roadie 4 is an automatic instrument tuner that listens to the vibration of your strings and physically turns the tuning pegs for you. Its improved audio detection works reliably even in noisy environments, making it handy for rehearsals, gigs, or just tuning at home.
Roadie 4 supports 150+ alternate tunings and works with electric, acoustic, classical, 7-, 8-, and 12-string guitars, as well as ukuleles, mandolins, banjos, and more. Its Auto-Detect feature can recognize the string you’re tuning, while the built-in motor doubles as a fast string winder for restringing. There’s also a built-in metronome with audible and vibration modes, plus a full-color screen and companion Roadie Music app for managing instruments, tunings, and custom setups. Best of all, Roadie 4 works as a standalone device, so you don’t need to pull out your phone every time your guitar goes out of tune.
