I remember it like it was yesterday, a big tall box standing next to the Christmas tree. What could it be, who was it for? Wait. My name is on the label. When I opened it, I was in shock - so much so I almost shed a tear. In front of me was a sunburst Fender Squire pack that came with an amp, lead, a bag and some picks. Up until then I was using a hand me down classical guitar so this was a huge step up for me.
Like many people that continue along the guitarists highway, this was my first real guitar but not my last. It was my most special though because it helped give me the push to continue growing as a player - it opened doors for me. It also, in a weird way for a kid to think, showed me that my parents also believed in me. We didn't have a huge amount of money so for them to fork out on this gift, it really showed that they cared.
Unlike my parents, in today's world there aren’t so many music shops left that people who don't know much about instruments can go to and ask questions and get recommendations. With this in mind, I have taken a look at some online retailers to give people an idea on some beginner, entry level electric guitars that could be an option if you, or your loved one, is just starting out.
Why have I picked these guitars?
The beginner guitar packs below are all similar beginner packs that I was given for that Christmas I wrote about above. I pulled out some of the different brands that are available, a few of them even non players would have heard of.
There are a few different styles and I was really surprised to find some famous artist models found at this entry level price.
Any of these products would be great for a beginner guitarist, old or young.
Beginner Electric Guitar suggestions
Under $100
Master Play beginner with Complete Starter Kit
ZENY Full Size Electric Guitar Beginner Starter Package
GearIT Electric Guitar Kit Bundle (Premium Mahogany Tonewood) GST-100 Mission Series
Around $360
Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster HSS Pack - Charcoal Frost Metallic with Laurel Fingerboard
Around $400
Ibanez Gio Electric Guitar and Orange Crush 20 Amp Essentials Bundle - Transparent Blue Burst
Epiphone Slash "AFD" Les Paul Special-II Performance Pack - Appetite Amber
Epiphone Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior Player Pack
The Summary
Learning guitar is a life long joy and encouraging it is just as good. With these models that I have picked out, I am sure anyone that is ready to take the leap into learning and then mastering the Guitar will be off on a lifetime rewarding journey.
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