Whether you are looking to start playing guitar, looking for an upgrade, or gift for a guitar player you are bound to find a top rated and recommended item on this list. With 25+ years experience these are some of the go to items in my house!
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Guitars
Accessories
Guitars
From beginner to advanced here are few options I recommend. Acoustic and electric options.
A great sounding acoustic for a beginner that is learning the basics. This guitar is also built to last and affordable for a starting point.
Yamaha F335 Acoustic Guitar Black
Fender Squire is a great place to start when purchasing your first Electric guitar. Learn the instrument first before investing in a more expensive, custom guitar. Also on this guitar you can change the sounds and explore the world of music by changi...
Squier Electric Guitars
Generation Guitar for an experienced player. Paul Reed Smith Guitars often become family heirlooms.
PRS Guitars | Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Basses, Amplifiers ...
Accessories
All the must haves for the music players in my house
Textured guitar picks for a better grip
JIM DUNLOP 449P.88 Max-Grip® Nylon Standard, Dark Gray, .88mm, 12/Player's Pack
Adjustable guitar strap that is also removable. you can buy other colors and switch them out for different length sets based on guitar playing style.
DiMarzio DD2200N 2 inch Nylon ClipLock Guitar Strap - Black
Creates a more comfortable playing experience when sitting or standing as a propped leg can better support the guitar.
Guitar Foot Stool
A wider bench provides more comfort than a stool and better support.
On-Stage Bench
The guitar stand that 'locks' your guitar in place. It can hold electric and acoustic. The weight of the guitar pulls the 'locks' down. so that even if it gets bumped the guitar will not follow over like many of the open neck supports.
Hercules GS415BPLUS Universal Auto Grip Guitar Stand with Foldable Yoke
Looking to start adding effects to your music? This is one the first pedals many guitar players get. A distortion pedal will level up many of your songs.
BOSS MT-2 Metal Zone Effects Pedal
Another popular first pedal for guitar players is a delay pedal. This analog delay pedal was one of our first accessories and we use it frequently. When purchasing pedals be aware they do not come with the cords.
MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay Guitar Effects Pedal
Fender amp is where most players start when playing electric guitar. A small amp is all that is needed when purchasing an electric guitar. As yours skills grow, and you upgrade to a cabinet and speaker etc the price will go up but I recommend stickin...
Guitar Amplifiers
The strings you use can have a dramatic impact on the sounds you create. I recommend trying a few different kinds. Also this is a great gift for any guitar player as they are changed frequently and can get expensive when you are buying them all the t...
D'Addario | Guitar Strings, Accessories, and More
Don't forget to purchase guitar cords. Guitar players often have many of these as they do wear out. The pricier ones do indeed deliver better quality. Guitar players often use different lenghts for different purposes as well. Shorter ones are the for...
Guitar Cord
Maintenance kit for adjustments and changing strings, tuning up the instrument.
Guitar Repairing Maintenance Tool Kit with Carry Bag