Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Home for the Holidays
The holidays are almost here, and the staff at Rolling Stone have come together to present the best gifts you can give, (or ask to receive). Whether you’re shopping for a musician, gamer, movie lover, or audiophile, this guide has you covered.
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Limited-Edition Les Paul
Based on the iconic Gibson Les Paul, this limited-edition, full-size starter guitar by Epiphone is available in six different finishes and comes with a case, strap, cables, and amp. Plug in and start shredding right away. Epiphone.com, $179
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‘Rolling Stone’ Style
Head out in a T-shirt emblazoned with Rolling Stone’s classic 1996 Tupac Shakur cover, or a hoodie featuring the RS logo; The Illustrated Portraits collects 200-plus illustrations that have graced our pages. RollingStone.com, From $48
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American Blanket
Image Credit: @Cam_Oden Inspired by the Grateful Dead’s Fillmore Auditorium shows, this cool, cozy throw blanket is adorned with the band’s iconic lightning-bolt logo. Slowtide.co, $145
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Vintage Pics, New Tricks
Canon’s IVY CLIQ+2 instant camera has a cool throwback look, and it saves a digital copy of your shots on a memory card. Amazon.com, $129.99
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Upgrade Your Vinyl
Get the most out of your vinyl with Pro-Ject’s Debut Carbon EVO turntable. The deck comes in five colors and was designed to be both sleek and sturdy, so it looks as good as it sounds. Pro-ject USA, $499
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Next-Generation Gaming
Image Credit: Microsoft Brand-new from Microsoft, the Xbox Series S is compact, powerful, and capable of playing hundreds of Xbox One games right out of the box. Microsoft.com, $299.99
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Traveling Movie Night
Nebula’s Mars II Pro portable projector is a 150-inch HD screen that can fit neatly inside a backpack. It has surprisingly robust dual speakers built in, and can stream apps like Netflix and Hulu. SeeNebula.com, $419.99
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Past Treasures
Historic jazz label Blue Note continues its Tone Poet reissue series with gorgeous 180-gram editions of rare LPs by greats like Chet Baker and Duke Ellington. BlueNote.com, $35
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Secret Stash
This little Session Pipe is classy and convenient, with a silicone case that fits onto a belt so you can take it hiking or camping. SessionGoods.com, $40
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Portable Beats
Image Credit: Heartland Foto The Woburn II looks like an amp, but it’s actually an excellent-sounding Bluetooth speaker. The Woburn brings the bass and comes with a carrying strap that makes it extra portable. MarshallHeadphones.com, $499.99
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Best Buds
Apple’s AirPods Pro are still the best pair of wireless earbuds on the market, as comfortable for work as they are durable for workouts. ANC technology helps dial in the music — while tuning out noise. Apple.com, $249
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Affordable Big Screen
Image Credit: TV Inset Photo by David Lee/HBO Boasting excellent picture quality and a sleek design, TCL’s 55-inch 6-Series 4K TV should be the centerpiece of any home-theater system. Amazon.com, $649.99
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Dreamy Drops
Wind down with this relaxing tincture. Bloom Farms’ formula combines CBD oil with hemp-derived CBN for a mellow high and a blissful night’s sleep. BloomFarmsCBD.com, $95
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Futuristic Fitness Tracker
By measuring heartbeat, movement, and sleep, the Whoop Strap offers personalized instructions on how to stay healthy. The wristband is free, with a Whoop subscription starting at $30 a month. Whoop.com
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The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History
Rolling Stone senior writer Andy Greene’s hilarious, revealing oral history of The Office is essential reading for fans of the beloved 2000s sitcom. Amazon.com, $12.76
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A Life in Ink
Ralph Steadman’s satiric cover illustrations for classic 1970s books by Hunter S. Thompson helped define the look of the counterculture, and this coffee-table anthology is an ideal survey of his career. Amazon.com, $53.08
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Songteller: My Life in Lyrics
Country legend Dolly Parton offers a fascinating glimpse behind her creative process, exploring the stories and personal memories that inspired her songs. Amazon.com, $30.00