Ultimate Guide To Buying Your Guitar in 2021 for beginners <img loading="lazy" alt="beginner guitar player buying first guitar guitar store" data-id="2176" width="1237" height="600" title="beginner guitar player buying first guitar guitar store" data-css="tve-u-16fd261350f" style="" ml-d="0" mt-d="-7" mt-m="-12" center-v-m="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beginner-guitar-player-buying-first-guitar-guitar-store.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2176 smush-detected-img smush-image-1 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beginner-guitar-player-buying-first-guitar-guitar-store.png 1237w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beginner-guitar-player-buying-first-guitar-guitar-store-300x146.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beginner-guitar-player-buying-first-guitar-guitar-store-1024x497.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beginner-guitar-player-buying-first-guitar-guitar-store-768x373.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1237px) 100vw, 1237px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="beginner guitar player buying first guitar guitar store" data-id="2176" width="1237" height="600" title="beginner guitar player buying first guitar guitar store" data-css="tve-u-16fd261350f" style="" ml-d="0" mt-d="-7" mt-m="-12" center-v-m="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beginner-guitar-player-buying-first-guitar-guitar-store.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2176 smush-detected-img smush-image-1 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beginner-guitar-player-buying-first-guitar-guitar-store.png 1237w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beginner-guitar-player-buying-first-guitar-guitar-store-300x146.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beginner-guitar-player-buying-first-guitar-guitar-store-1024x497.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beginner-guitar-player-buying-first-guitar-guitar-store-768x373.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1237px) 100vw, 1237px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2176 smush-detected-img smush-image-1" alt="beginner guitar player buying first guitar guitar store" data-id="2176" width="1237" height="600" title="beginner guitar player buying first guitar guitar store" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beginner-guitar-player-buying-first-guitar-guitar-store.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd261350f" style="" ml-d="0" mt-d="-7" mt-m="-12" center-v-m="false" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beginner-guitar-player-buying-first-guitar-guitar-store.png 1237w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beginner-guitar-player-buying-first-guitar-guitar-store-300x146.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beginner-guitar-player-buying-first-guitar-guitar-store-1024x497.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beginner-guitar-player-buying-first-guitar-guitar-store-768x373.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1237px) 100vw, 1237px" /> This guide is NOT some article full of complicated jargon about buying a guitar that only a guitar sales person would understand.
We created this guide for you from years of experience helping hundreds of our own beginner guitar students to buy their first or next guitar.
This is for you if you are looking for ONE PLACE to find all your answers for you for buying a guitar as an adult. Then this is it.
<img loading="lazy" alt="Types of guitars to buy" data-id="2177" width="522" height="639" title="ch. 1. Types of guitars to buy" data-css="tve-u-16fd44a66c9" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2177 smush-detected-img smush-image-2 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy.png 522w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy-245x300.png 245w" sizes="(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Types of guitars to buy" data-id="2177" width="522" height="639" title="ch. 1. Types of guitars to buy" data-css="tve-u-16fd44a66c9" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2177 smush-detected-img smush-image-2 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy.png 522w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy-245x300.png 245w" sizes="(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2177 smush-detected-img smush-image-2" alt="Types of guitars to buy" data-id="2177" width="522" height="639" title="ch. 1. Types of guitars to buy" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd44a66c9" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy.png 522w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy-245x300.png 245w" sizes="(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px" /> <img loading="lazy" alt="Size shape of acoustic and electric guitar" data-id="2178" width="675" height="714" title="Ch. 2. Size shape of guitar. png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4493fbe" style="" mt-d="-38" center-v-d="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2178 smush-detected-img smush-image-3 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png.png 675w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png-284x300.png 284w" sizes="(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Size shape of acoustic and electric guitar" data-id="2178" width="675" height="714" title="Ch. 2. Size shape of guitar. png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4493fbe" style="" mt-d="-38" center-v-d="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2178 smush-detected-img smush-image-3 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png.png 675w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png-284x300.png 284w" sizes="(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2178 smush-detected-img smush-image-3" alt="Size shape of acoustic and electric guitar" data-id="2178" width="675" height="714" title="Ch. 2. Size shape of guitar. png" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4493fbe" style="" mt-d="-38" center-v-d="false" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png.png 675w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png-284x300.png 284w" sizes="(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px" /> <img loading="lazy" alt="How to much on new first beginner guitar " data-id="2179" width="664" height="666" title="Ch. 3. price of guitars" data-css="tve-u-16fd443d757" style="" mt-d="-14" center-v-d="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars-.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2179 smush-detected-img smush-image-4 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars-.png 664w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars--300x300.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars--150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="How to much on new first beginner guitar " data-id="2179" width="664" height="666" title="Ch. 3. price of guitars" data-css="tve-u-16fd443d757" style="" mt-d="-14" center-v-d="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars-.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2179 smush-detected-img smush-image-4 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars-.png 664w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars--300x300.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars--150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2179 smush-detected-img smush-image-4" alt="How to much on new first beginner guitar " data-id="2179" width="664" height="666" title="Ch. 3. price of guitars" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars-.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd443d757" style="" mt-d="-14" center-v-d="false" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars-.png 664w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars--300x300.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars--150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px" /> <img loading="lazy" alt="Buying first guitar at guitar stores" data-id="2180" width="545" height="510" title="ch. 4. Guitar Store. png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4442b4d" style="" ml-d="0" mt-d="-1" center-v-d="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2180 smush-detected-img smush-image-5 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png.png 545w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png-300x281.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Buying first guitar at guitar stores" data-id="2180" width="545" height="510" title="ch. 4. Guitar Store. png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4442b4d" style="" ml-d="0" mt-d="-1" center-v-d="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2180 smush-detected-img smush-image-5 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png.png 545w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png-300x281.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2180 smush-detected-img smush-image-5" alt="Buying first guitar at guitar stores" data-id="2180" width="545" height="510" title="ch. 4. Guitar Store. png" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4442b4d" style="" ml-d="0" mt-d="-1" center-v-d="false" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png.png 545w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png-300x281.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px" /> <img loading="lazy" alt="picking out first beginner guitar" data-id="2212" width="210" height="258" title="small ch. 5. picking out first beginner guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd450f0dd" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-5.-picking-out-first-beginner-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2212 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="picking out first beginner guitar" data-id="2212" width="210" height="258" title="small ch. 5. picking out first beginner guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd450f0dd" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-5.-picking-out-first-beginner-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2212 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2212" alt="picking out first beginner guitar" data-id="2212" width="210" height="258" title="small ch. 5. picking out first beginner guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-5.-picking-out-first-beginner-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd450f0dd"> <img loading="lazy" alt="Testing playability of first guitar" data-id="2213" width="204" height="202" title="small ch. 6. playability of guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4513bc3" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-6.-playability-of-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2213 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-6.-playability-of-guitar.png 204w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-6.-playability-of-guitar-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 204px) 100vw, 204px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Testing playability of first guitar" data-id="2213" width="204" height="202" title="small ch. 6. playability of guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4513bc3" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-6.-playability-of-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2213 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-6.-playability-of-guitar.png 204w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-6.-playability-of-guitar-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 204px) 100vw, 204px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2213" alt="Testing playability of first guitar" data-id="2213" width="204" height="202" title="small ch. 6. playability of guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-6.-playability-of-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4513bc3" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-6.-playability-of-guitar.png 204w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-6.-playability-of-guitar-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 204px) 100vw, 204px" /> <img loading="lazy" alt="Guitar accessories for beginners" data-id="2214" width="191" height="191" title="small ch. 7. guitar accessories" data-css="tve-u-16fd4519678" style="margin-left: 0px;" mt-d="-5" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-7.-guitar-accessories.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2214 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-7.-guitar-accessories.png 191w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-7.-guitar-accessories-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Guitar accessories for beginners" data-id="2214" width="191" height="191" title="small ch. 7. guitar accessories" data-css="tve-u-16fd4519678" style="margin-left: 0px;" mt-d="-5" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-7.-guitar-accessories.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2214 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-7.-guitar-accessories.png 191w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-7.-guitar-accessories-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2214" alt="Guitar accessories for beginners" data-id="2214" width="191" height="191" title="small ch. 7. guitar accessories" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-7.-guitar-accessories.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4519678" style="margin-left: 0px;" mt-d="-5" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-7.-guitar-accessories.png 191w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-7.-guitar-accessories-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px" /> <img loading="lazy" alt="what to do once you have a new guitar" data-id="2215" width="197" height="214" title="small ch. 8. what now guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd451d8f8" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-8.-what-now-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2215 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="what to do once you have a new guitar" data-id="2215" width="197" height="214" title="small ch. 8. what now guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd451d8f8" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-8.-what-now-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2215 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2215" alt="what to do once you have a new guitar" data-id="2215" width="197" height="214" title="small ch. 8. what now guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-8.-what-now-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd451d8f8"> <img loading="lazy" alt="bonus tip reference playing guitar" data-id="2216" width="218" height="212" title="small ch. 9. bonus tips" data-css="tve-u-16fd4521926" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-9.-bonus-tips-.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2216 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="bonus tip reference playing guitar" data-id="2216" width="218" height="212" title="small ch. 9. bonus tips" data-css="tve-u-16fd4521926" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-9.-bonus-tips-.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2216 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2216" alt="bonus tip reference playing guitar" data-id="2216" width="218" height="212" title="small ch. 9. bonus tips" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-9.-bonus-tips-.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4521926">
What type of guitar? Acoustic or Electric Guitar? <img loading="lazy" alt="Types of guitars to buy" data-id="2177" width="522" height="639" title="ch. 1. Types of guitars to buy" data-css="tve-u-16fd2864b3e" style="" mt-d="0" ml-d="-1" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2177 smush-detected-img smush-image-6 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy.png 522w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy-245x300.png 245w" sizes="(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Types of guitars to buy" data-id="2177" width="522" height="639" title="ch. 1. Types of guitars to buy" data-css="tve-u-16fd2864b3e" style="" mt-d="0" ml-d="-1" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2177 smush-detected-img smush-image-6 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy.png 522w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy-245x300.png 245w" sizes="(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2177 smush-detected-img smush-image-6" alt="Types of guitars to buy" data-id="2177" width="522" height="639" title="ch. 1. Types of guitars to buy" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd2864b3e" style="" mt-d="0" ml-d="-1" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy.png 522w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy-245x300.png 245w" sizes="(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px" /> There are two main kinds of guitars, electric and acoustic. If you're really into guitars, you will probably end up with both an acoustic and electric guitar in the future.
In the meanwhile, this maybe your first guitar baby so let's look at which guitar type is right for you.
To find out, you need to ask yourself the question:
What sort of music do I want to play?
<img loading="lazy" alt="acoustic guitar for beginners" data-id="2217" width="237" height="241" title="buy new acoustic guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd459c88a" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buy-new-acoustic-guitar-.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2217 smush-detected-img smush-image-7 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="acoustic guitar for beginners" data-id="2217" width="237" height="241" title="buy new acoustic guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd459c88a" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buy-new-acoustic-guitar-.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2217 smush-detected-img smush-image-7 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2217 smush-detected-img smush-image-7" alt="acoustic guitar for beginners" data-id="2217" width="237" height="241" title="buy new acoustic guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buy-new-acoustic-guitar-.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd459c88a"> If your dream is to play pretty, folky, classical, fingerpicking style music. Then an acoustic guitar is probably the right one for you.
<img loading="lazy" alt="buying electric guitar for beginners" data-id="2218" width="237" height="272" title="buy new electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd45a5db7" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buy-new-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2218 smush-detected-img smush-image-8 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="buying electric guitar for beginners" data-id="2218" width="237" height="272" title="buy new electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd45a5db7" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buy-new-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2218 smush-detected-img smush-image-8 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2218 smush-detected-img smush-image-8" alt="buying electric guitar for beginners" data-id="2218" width="237" height="272" title="buy new electric guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buy-new-electric-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd45a5db7"> And if your dream is to play any type of rock, blues, punk, metal music. Then an electric guitar is probably the right one for you.
“But… my friend told me that acoustic guitars are for beginners and electric guitars are more advanced?"
The above statement is a common misconception among guitar players.
Learning electric or acoustic has nothing to do with being beginner or advanced, It's all about what music you want to play, and what you like the sound of.
Even if you do still want to consider playing an acoustic guitar, I would recommend you get an electric guitar FIRST.
Why?
Electric guitars are easier to play in the beginning and will help you to sound good sooner.
But why is that?
Benefits of Electric Guitars Vs Acoustic Guitars for beginners • Smaller body – easier to lean over and see – less croaky neck pain
• Thinner strings – easier to build up strength in fingers to play and strum
<img loading="lazy" alt="electric guitar vs acoustic guitar for beginners guitar players" data-id="2219" width="852" height="512" title="electric guitar vs acoustic guitar for beginners" data-css="tve-u-16fd45e0c74" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/electric-guitar-vs-acoustic-guitar-for-beginners.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2219 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/electric-guitar-vs-acoustic-guitar-for-beginners.png 852w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/electric-guitar-vs-acoustic-guitar-for-beginners-300x180.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/electric-guitar-vs-acoustic-guitar-for-beginners-768x462.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="electric guitar vs acoustic guitar for beginners guitar players" data-id="2219" width="852" height="512" title="electric guitar vs acoustic guitar for beginners" data-css="tve-u-16fd45e0c74" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/electric-guitar-vs-acoustic-guitar-for-beginners.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2219 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/electric-guitar-vs-acoustic-guitar-for-beginners.png 852w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/electric-guitar-vs-acoustic-guitar-for-beginners-300x180.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/electric-guitar-vs-acoustic-guitar-for-beginners-768x462.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2219" alt="electric guitar vs acoustic guitar for beginners guitar players" data-id="2219" width="852" height="512" title="electric guitar vs acoustic guitar for beginners" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/electric-guitar-vs-acoustic-guitar-for-beginners.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd45e0c74" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/electric-guitar-vs-acoustic-guitar-for-beginners.png 852w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/electric-guitar-vs-acoustic-guitar-for-beginners-300x180.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/electric-guitar-vs-acoustic-guitar-for-beginners-768x462.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /> This will help to make the learning process much easier for you.
From our experience and research, if you play guitar past the first SIX MONTHS, you are way more likely to play for rest of your life vs giving it up altogether.
<img loading="lazy" alt="listening to guitar music " data-id="2220" width="350" height="387" title="listening for beginner guitar players" data-css="tve-u-16fd46094c0" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/listening-for-beginner-guitar-players.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2220 smush-detected-img smush-image-9 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/listening-for-beginner-guitar-players.png 350w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/listening-for-beginner-guitar-players-271x300.png 271w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="listening to guitar music " data-id="2220" width="350" height="387" title="listening for beginner guitar players" data-css="tve-u-16fd46094c0" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/listening-for-beginner-guitar-players.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2220 smush-detected-img smush-image-9 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/listening-for-beginner-guitar-players.png 350w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/listening-for-beginner-guitar-players-271x300.png 271w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2220 smush-detected-img smush-image-9" alt="listening to guitar music " data-id="2220" width="350" height="387" title="listening for beginner guitar players" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/listening-for-beginner-guitar-players.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd46094c0" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/listening-for-beginner-guitar-players.png 350w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/listening-for-beginner-guitar-players-271x300.png 271w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /> Listen to the sound of acoustic guitars vs electric and see which you prefer and would inspire you play for your upcoming year.
Click here to skip ahead if you know you want your first guitar to be an electric guitar.
Acoustic Guitar - I Choose You There are two kinds of acoustic guitars, 'classical' and 'steel string'. The biggest difference is the sound of the guitar produces.
<img loading="lazy" alt="Classical nylon acoustic guitar" data-id="2221" width="566" height="552" title="acoustic guitar nylon string classical" data-css="tve-u-16fd4635eca" style="" mt-d="-43" center-v-d="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acoustic-guitar-nylon-string-classical.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2221 smush-detected-img smush-image-10 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acoustic-guitar-nylon-string-classical.png 566w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acoustic-guitar-nylon-string-classical-300x293.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Classical nylon acoustic guitar" data-id="2221" width="566" height="552" title="acoustic guitar nylon string classical" data-css="tve-u-16fd4635eca" style="" mt-d="-43" center-v-d="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acoustic-guitar-nylon-string-classical.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2221 smush-detected-img smush-image-10 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acoustic-guitar-nylon-string-classical.png 566w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acoustic-guitar-nylon-string-classical-300x293.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2221 smush-detected-img smush-image-10" alt="Classical nylon acoustic guitar" data-id="2221" width="566" height="552" title="acoustic guitar nylon string classical" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acoustic-guitar-nylon-string-classical.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4635eca" style="" mt-d="-43" center-v-d="false" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acoustic-guitar-nylon-string-classical.png 566w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acoustic-guitar-nylon-string-classical-300x293.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px" /> If you like the classical/flamenco guitar sound, which is more soft and mellow, then pick a classical guitar.
<img loading="lazy" alt="Steel string Acoustic guitar " data-id="2222" width="589" height="575" title="steel string acoustic guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4648eb0" style="" mt-d="-45" center-v-d="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/steel-string-acoustic-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2222 smush-detected-img smush-image-11 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/steel-string-acoustic-guitar.png 589w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/steel-string-acoustic-guitar-300x293.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Steel string Acoustic guitar " data-id="2222" width="589" height="575" title="steel string acoustic guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4648eb0" style="" mt-d="-45" center-v-d="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/steel-string-acoustic-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2222 smush-detected-img smush-image-11 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/steel-string-acoustic-guitar.png 589w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/steel-string-acoustic-guitar-300x293.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2222 smush-detected-img smush-image-11" alt="Steel string Acoustic guitar " data-id="2222" width="589" height="575" title="steel string acoustic guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/steel-string-acoustic-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4648eb0" style="" mt-d="-45" center-v-d="false" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/steel-string-acoustic-guitar.png 589w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/steel-string-acoustic-guitar-300x293.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px" /> If you like listening to country, rock, pop styles of music, pick a steel string acoustic guitar. These sound much brighter.
Classical guitars are slightly easier to play because they have nylon strings which are easier to push down.
Steel string guitars take a little bit longer to get used to because all 6 strings made of steel.
Sometimes people think "If nylon strings are easier to press down, should I just put nylon strings on my guitar, then change over to steel strings in the future?"
While it's a great idea, unfortunately the answer is no. Each type of guitar is built differently, you need different guitars set up for each type of string.
Listen to both Acoustic Guitar options and see which one you like the sound of. Steel string acoustic is the more popular choice and more contemporary for modern music.
Electric Guitar - I Choose You
Unlike acoustic guitars, the world of electric guitar is much larger! There are many different shapes, colours, styles.
The big difference between the two is with acoustic guitars, once you've got it, it's very, very hard to change the sound of it if you're unhappy.
With electric guitar, the opposite is true, they're much easier to customise and so getting one you like the look of is an important factor.
<img loading="lazy" alt="Blue electric stratocaster electric guitar" data-id="2223" width="985" height="385" title="blue electric guitar beginner fender stratocaster" data-css="tve-u-16fd466173b" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/blue-electric-guitar-beginner-fender-stratocaster.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2223 smush-detected-img smush-image-12 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/blue-electric-guitar-beginner-fender-stratocaster.png 985w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/blue-electric-guitar-beginner-fender-stratocaster-300x117.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/blue-electric-guitar-beginner-fender-stratocaster-768x300.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Blue electric stratocaster electric guitar" data-id="2223" width="985" height="385" title="blue electric guitar beginner fender stratocaster" data-css="tve-u-16fd466173b" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/blue-electric-guitar-beginner-fender-stratocaster.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2223 smush-detected-img smush-image-12 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/blue-electric-guitar-beginner-fender-stratocaster.png 985w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/blue-electric-guitar-beginner-fender-stratocaster-300x117.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/blue-electric-guitar-beginner-fender-stratocaster-768x300.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2223 smush-detected-img smush-image-12" alt="Blue electric stratocaster electric guitar" data-id="2223" width="985" height="385" title="blue electric guitar beginner fender stratocaster" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/blue-electric-guitar-beginner-fender-stratocaster.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd466173b" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/blue-electric-guitar-beginner-fender-stratocaster.png 985w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/blue-electric-guitar-beginner-fender-stratocaster-300x117.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/blue-electric-guitar-beginner-fender-stratocaster-768x300.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px" /> (To make noise with your electric guitar, you will need to get some accessories with it too but let’s get the guitar first, then accessories in Chapter 7 .)
I promise to keep it simple, so let’s go to the next chapter to see what the main things to look for when buying your new guitar!
Shapes and Sizes of Guitars <img loading="lazy" alt="Size shape of acoustic and electric guitar" data-id="2178" width="675" height="714" title="Ch. 2. Size shape of guitar. png" data-css="tve-u-16fd2be4510" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2178 smush-detected-img smush-image-7 smush-image-13 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png.png 675w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png-284x300.png 284w" sizes="(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Size shape of acoustic and electric guitar" data-id="2178" width="675" height="714" title="Ch. 2. Size shape of guitar. png" data-css="tve-u-16fd2be4510" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2178 smush-detected-img smush-image-7 smush-image-13 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png.png 675w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png-284x300.png 284w" sizes="(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2178 smush-detected-img smush-image-7 smush-image-13" alt="Size shape of acoustic and electric guitar" data-id="2178" width="675" height="714" title="Ch. 2. Size shape of guitar. png" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd2be4510" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png.png 675w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png-284x300.png 284w" sizes="(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px" /> You want to like to look of your new guitar, and it also has to be the right fit for you.
Let’s see what things you might want to consider when you're researching for your electric or acoustic guitar.
<img loading="lazy" alt="Buying guitars online " data-id="2224" width="1024" height="1022" title="buying guitars online" data-css="tve-u-16fd467634e" style="" mt-d="0" center-v-d="false" mt-m="-66" center-v-m="true" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitars-online-1024x1022.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2224 smush-detected-img smush-image-14 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitars-online-1024x1022.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitars-online-300x300.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitars-online-150x150.png 150w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitars-online-768x767.png 768w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitars-online.png 1179w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Buying guitars online " data-id="2224" width="1024" height="1022" title="buying guitars online" data-css="tve-u-16fd467634e" style="" mt-d="0" center-v-d="false" mt-m="-66" center-v-m="true" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitars-online-1024x1022.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2224 smush-detected-img smush-image-14 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitars-online-1024x1022.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitars-online-300x300.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitars-online-150x150.png 150w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitars-online-768x767.png 768w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitars-online.png 1179w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2224 smush-detected-img smush-image-14" alt="Buying guitars online " data-id="2224" width="1024" height="1022" title="buying guitars online" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitars-online-1024x1022.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd467634e" style="" mt-d="0" center-v-d="false" mt-m="-66" center-v-m="true" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitars-online-1024x1022.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitars-online-300x300.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitars-online-150x150.png 150w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitars-online-768x767.png 768w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitars-online.png 1179w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" />
Team Acoustic Size and Shapes of Acoustic Guitars For you, as an adult, there are two general sizes - “full size” or a smaller “travel” size.
However, even with full size guitars, there are a bunch of different sizes. They are also named all different fancy names
Most popular size is anywhere from the Grand Auditorium to Dreadnaught. Though the “baby” acoustics are now getting more popular due to Ed Sheeran and other indie artists.
Depending on which one you pick, the shape of the guitar also varies as well. Several acoustic guitars have cut outs such as the grand auditorium which makes them easier to reach higher up the fretboard.
Common sizes of Steel-String Acoustic Guitars <img loading="lazy" alt="Baby parlour acoustic guitar" data-id="2227" width="250" height="450" title="red baby acoustic guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4718f18" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/red-baby-acoustic-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2227 smush-detected-img smush-image-15 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/red-baby-acoustic-guitar.png 250w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/red-baby-acoustic-guitar-167x300.png 167w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Baby parlour acoustic guitar" data-id="2227" width="250" height="450" title="red baby acoustic guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4718f18" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/red-baby-acoustic-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2227 smush-detected-img smush-image-15 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/red-baby-acoustic-guitar.png 250w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/red-baby-acoustic-guitar-167x300.png 167w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2227 smush-detected-img smush-image-15" alt="Baby parlour acoustic guitar" data-id="2227" width="250" height="450" title="red baby acoustic guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/red-baby-acoustic-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4718f18" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/red-baby-acoustic-guitar.png 250w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/red-baby-acoustic-guitar-167x300.png 167w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /> <img loading="lazy" alt="yellow orchastra acoustic guitar" data-id="2229" width="250" height="450" title="yellow orchastra acoustic guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd471d702" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-orchastra-acoustic-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2229 smush-detected-img smush-image-16 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-orchastra-acoustic-guitar.png 250w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-orchastra-acoustic-guitar-167x300.png 167w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="yellow orchastra acoustic guitar" data-id="2229" width="250" height="450" title="yellow orchastra acoustic guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd471d702" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-orchastra-acoustic-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2229 smush-detected-img smush-image-16 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-orchastra-acoustic-guitar.png 250w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-orchastra-acoustic-guitar-167x300.png 167w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2229 smush-detected-img smush-image-16" alt="yellow orchastra acoustic guitar" data-id="2229" width="250" height="450" title="yellow orchastra acoustic guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-orchastra-acoustic-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd471d702" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-orchastra-acoustic-guitar.png 250w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-orchastra-acoustic-guitar-167x300.png 167w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /> <img loading="lazy" alt="purple Grand Auditorium acoustic guitar" data-id="2226" width="250" height="450" title="purple Grand Auditorium acoustic guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4726d9c" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/purple-Grand-Auditorium-acoustic-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2226 smush-detected-img smush-image-17 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/purple-Grand-Auditorium-acoustic-guitar.png 250w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/purple-Grand-Auditorium-acoustic-guitar-167x300.png 167w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="purple Grand Auditorium acoustic guitar" data-id="2226" width="250" height="450" title="purple Grand Auditorium acoustic guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4726d9c" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/purple-Grand-Auditorium-acoustic-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2226 smush-detected-img smush-image-17 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/purple-Grand-Auditorium-acoustic-guitar.png 250w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/purple-Grand-Auditorium-acoustic-guitar-167x300.png 167w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2226 smush-detected-img smush-image-17" alt="purple Grand Auditorium acoustic guitar" data-id="2226" width="250" height="450" title="purple Grand Auditorium acoustic guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/purple-Grand-Auditorium-acoustic-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4726d9c" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/purple-Grand-Auditorium-acoustic-guitar.png 250w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/purple-Grand-Auditorium-acoustic-guitar-167x300.png 167w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /> <img loading="lazy" alt="torquiose Dreadnaught acoustic guitar" data-id="2228" width="250" height="450" title="torquiose Dreadnaught acoustic guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd472af25" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/torquiose-Dreadnaught-acoustic-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2228 smush-detected-img smush-image-18 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/torquiose-Dreadnaught-acoustic-guitar.png 250w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/torquiose-Dreadnaught-acoustic-guitar-167x300.png 167w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="torquiose Dreadnaught acoustic guitar" data-id="2228" width="250" height="450" title="torquiose Dreadnaught acoustic guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd472af25" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/torquiose-Dreadnaught-acoustic-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2228 smush-detected-img smush-image-18 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/torquiose-Dreadnaught-acoustic-guitar.png 250w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/torquiose-Dreadnaught-acoustic-guitar-167x300.png 167w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2228 smush-detected-img smush-image-18" alt="torquiose Dreadnaught acoustic guitar" data-id="2228" width="250" height="450" title="torquiose Dreadnaught acoustic guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/torquiose-Dreadnaught-acoustic-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd472af25" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/torquiose-Dreadnaught-acoustic-guitar.png 250w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/torquiose-Dreadnaught-acoustic-guitar-167x300.png 167w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /> <img loading="lazy" alt="Blue Jumbo Acoustic Guitar" data-id="2225" width="250" height="450" title="Blue Jumbo Acoustic Guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd472ecb6" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Blue-Jumbo-Acoustic-Guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2225 smush-detected-img smush-image-19 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Blue-Jumbo-Acoustic-Guitar.png 250w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Blue-Jumbo-Acoustic-Guitar-167x300.png 167w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Blue Jumbo Acoustic Guitar" data-id="2225" width="250" height="450" title="Blue Jumbo Acoustic Guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd472ecb6" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Blue-Jumbo-Acoustic-Guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2225 smush-detected-img smush-image-19 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Blue-Jumbo-Acoustic-Guitar.png 250w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Blue-Jumbo-Acoustic-Guitar-167x300.png 167w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2225 smush-detected-img smush-image-19" alt="Blue Jumbo Acoustic Guitar" data-id="2225" width="250" height="450" title="Blue Jumbo Acoustic Guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Blue-Jumbo-Acoustic-Guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd472ecb6" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Blue-Jumbo-Acoustic-Guitar.png 250w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Blue-Jumbo-Acoustic-Guitar-167x300.png 167w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /> To find which size is right for you, go to a local guitar shop with a couple of different sizes in mind, try them out, and make sure it’s physically comfortable for you to play.
If you are after a classical guitar, then all classical guitars have the same general shape. They do come in different sizes, and for an adult, you would go for a full-size classical guitar (avoid 1/2 and 3/4 size as these are for kids)
<img loading="lazy" alt="playing guitar with dog" data-id="2231" width="454" height="414" title="playing guitar with dog" data-css="tve-u-16fd4770989" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-guitar-with-dog.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2231 smush-detected-img smush-image-20 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-guitar-with-dog.png 454w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-guitar-with-dog-300x274.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="playing guitar with dog" data-id="2231" width="454" height="414" title="playing guitar with dog" data-css="tve-u-16fd4770989" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-guitar-with-dog.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2231 smush-detected-img smush-image-20 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-guitar-with-dog.png 454w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-guitar-with-dog-300x274.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2231 smush-detected-img smush-image-20" alt="playing guitar with dog" data-id="2231" width="454" height="414" title="playing guitar with dog" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-guitar-with-dog.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4770989" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-guitar-with-dog.png 454w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-guitar-with-dog-300x274.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px" /> These are the general types of acoustic guitars, and of course there are a lot more out there beyond just size. But for your first guitar, let’s keep it simple.
Team Electric Size and Shapes of Electric Guitars Generally, electric guitars all the same basic “size”.
The two main styles of electric guitars are "Solid Body" and "Hollow Body". Hollow bodies tend to be slightly larger in size.
<img loading="lazy" alt="yellow electric guitar" data-id="2233" width="704" height="706" title="yellow electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd47815d8" style="" mt-d="-47" center-v-d="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2233 smush-detected-img smush-image-21 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-electric-guitar.png 704w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-electric-guitar-300x300.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-electric-guitar-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="yellow electric guitar" data-id="2233" width="704" height="706" title="yellow electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd47815d8" style="" mt-d="-47" center-v-d="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2233 smush-detected-img smush-image-21 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-electric-guitar.png 704w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-electric-guitar-300x300.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-electric-guitar-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2233 smush-detected-img smush-image-21" alt="yellow electric guitar" data-id="2233" width="704" height="706" title="yellow electric guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-electric-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd47815d8" style="" mt-d="-47" center-v-d="false" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-electric-guitar.png 704w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-electric-guitar-300x300.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-electric-guitar-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px" /> <img loading="lazy" alt="brown hollow body electric guitar" data-id="2232" width="670" height="735" title="brown hollow body electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd47849ac" style="" mt-d="-57" center-v-d="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/brown-hollow-body-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2232 smush-detected-img smush-image-22 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/brown-hollow-body-electric-guitar.png 670w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/brown-hollow-body-electric-guitar-273x300.png 273w" sizes="(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="brown hollow body electric guitar" data-id="2232" width="670" height="735" title="brown hollow body electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd47849ac" style="" mt-d="-57" center-v-d="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/brown-hollow-body-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2232 smush-detected-img smush-image-22 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/brown-hollow-body-electric-guitar.png 670w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/brown-hollow-body-electric-guitar-273x300.png 273w" sizes="(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2232 smush-detected-img smush-image-22" alt="brown hollow body electric guitar" data-id="2232" width="670" height="735" title="brown hollow body electric guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/brown-hollow-body-electric-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd47849ac" style="" mt-d="-57" center-v-d="false" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/brown-hollow-body-electric-guitar.png 670w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/brown-hollow-body-electric-guitar-273x300.png 273w" sizes="(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px" /> At this point you may be thinking:
"What's a solid body guitar?"
Solid body guitars are made from one big piece of wood.
or
"What’s a hollow body electric guitar?"
Hollow body guitars are where the inside of the guitar has been hollowed out.
An electric guitar typically has a solid body, however, a small selection of electric guitars have a “hollow body” or “semi hollow body”.
The reason you may want a hollow body electric guitar would be if you like the sound it creates, and the type of music you want to play. They are very popular for blues, country and jazz music.
Some electric guitars have more frets and therefore the neck of the guitar is a little bit longer.
For electric guitars, it’s the style that is the larger variable compared with size of guitar.
Since the world of electric guitars is so large, we have kept it very brief, mentioning the general styles so that you can pick a style you like based on your favourite type of music, and what you like the aesthetics of and would be excited to play the most.
Common sizes of Steel-String Electric Guitars Main Genre of Music
Popular Style Brands of Guitar Make
<img loading="lazy" alt="1 straight stratocaster rock and roll fender electric guitar" data-id="2235" width="187" height="575" title="1 straight stratocaster rock and roll fender electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd47e5586" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1-straight-stratocaster-rock-and-roll-fender-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2235 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1-straight-stratocaster-rock-and-roll-fender-electric-guitar.png 187w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1-straight-stratocaster-rock-and-roll-fender-electric-guitar-98x300.png 98w" sizes="(max-width: 187px) 100vw, 187px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="1 straight stratocaster rock and roll fender electric guitar" data-id="2235" width="187" height="575" title="1 straight stratocaster rock and roll fender electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd47e5586" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1-straight-stratocaster-rock-and-roll-fender-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2235 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1-straight-stratocaster-rock-and-roll-fender-electric-guitar.png 187w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1-straight-stratocaster-rock-and-roll-fender-electric-guitar-98x300.png 98w" sizes="(max-width: 187px) 100vw, 187px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2235" alt="1 straight stratocaster rock and roll fender electric guitar" data-id="2235" width="187" height="575" title="1 straight stratocaster rock and roll fender electric guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1-straight-stratocaster-rock-and-roll-fender-electric-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd47e5586" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1-straight-stratocaster-rock-and-roll-fender-electric-guitar.png 187w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1-straight-stratocaster-rock-and-roll-fender-electric-guitar-98x300.png 98w" sizes="(max-width: 187px) 100vw, 187px" /> Stratocaster
Rock & Roll
Fender
<img loading="lazy" alt="2. telecaster country fender electric guitar" data-id="2236" width="193" height="575" title="2. telecaster country fender electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd47e90a6" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2.-telecaster-country-fender-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2236 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2.-telecaster-country-fender-electric-guitar.png 193w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2.-telecaster-country-fender-electric-guitar-101x300.png 101w" sizes="(max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="2. telecaster country fender electric guitar" data-id="2236" width="193" height="575" title="2. telecaster country fender electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd47e90a6" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2.-telecaster-country-fender-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2236 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2.-telecaster-country-fender-electric-guitar.png 193w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2.-telecaster-country-fender-electric-guitar-101x300.png 101w" sizes="(max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2236" alt="2. telecaster country fender electric guitar" data-id="2236" width="193" height="575" title="2. telecaster country fender electric guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2.-telecaster-country-fender-electric-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd47e90a6" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2.-telecaster-country-fender-electric-guitar.png 193w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2.-telecaster-country-fender-electric-guitar-101x300.png 101w" sizes="(max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px" /> <img loading="lazy" alt="3. super strat metal jazz fender electric guitar" data-id="2237" width="175" height="575" title="3. super strat metal jazz fender electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd47ec70b" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3.-super-strat-metal-jazz-fender-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2237 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3.-super-strat-metal-jazz-fender-electric-guitar.png 175w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3.-super-strat-metal-jazz-fender-electric-guitar-91x300.png 91w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="3. super strat metal jazz fender electric guitar" data-id="2237" width="175" height="575" title="3. super strat metal jazz fender electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd47ec70b" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3.-super-strat-metal-jazz-fender-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2237 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3.-super-strat-metal-jazz-fender-electric-guitar.png 175w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3.-super-strat-metal-jazz-fender-electric-guitar-91x300.png 91w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2237" alt="3. super strat metal jazz fender electric guitar" data-id="2237" width="175" height="575" title="3. super strat metal jazz fender electric guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3.-super-strat-metal-jazz-fender-electric-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd47ec70b" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3.-super-strat-metal-jazz-fender-electric-guitar.png 175w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3.-super-strat-metal-jazz-fender-electric-guitar-91x300.png 91w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" /> Super Strat
Metal & Jazz
Fender
<img loading="lazy" alt="4. offset grunge jaguar mustang jazzmaster electric guitar" data-id="2238" width="187" height="577" title="4. offset grunge jaguar mustang jazzmaster electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd47f0b39" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/4.-offset-grunge-jaguar-mustang-jazzmaster-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2238 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/4.-offset-grunge-jaguar-mustang-jazzmaster-electric-guitar.png 187w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/4.-offset-grunge-jaguar-mustang-jazzmaster-electric-guitar-97x300.png 97w" sizes="(max-width: 187px) 100vw, 187px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="4. offset grunge jaguar mustang jazzmaster electric guitar" data-id="2238" width="187" height="577" title="4. offset grunge jaguar mustang jazzmaster electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd47f0b39" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/4.-offset-grunge-jaguar-mustang-jazzmaster-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2238 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/4.-offset-grunge-jaguar-mustang-jazzmaster-electric-guitar.png 187w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/4.-offset-grunge-jaguar-mustang-jazzmaster-electric-guitar-97x300.png 97w" sizes="(max-width: 187px) 100vw, 187px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2238" alt="4. offset grunge jaguar mustang jazzmaster electric guitar" data-id="2238" width="187" height="577" title="4. offset grunge jaguar mustang jazzmaster electric guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/4.-offset-grunge-jaguar-mustang-jazzmaster-electric-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd47f0b39" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/4.-offset-grunge-jaguar-mustang-jazzmaster-electric-guitar.png 187w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/4.-offset-grunge-jaguar-mustang-jazzmaster-electric-guitar-97x300.png 97w" sizes="(max-width: 187px) 100vw, 187px" /> Offset
Grunge, Alt.
Jaguar
Mustang
Jazzmaster
<img loading="lazy" alt="5. les paul rock and roll gibson" data-id="2239" width="191" height="577" title="5. les paul rock and roll gibson" data-css="tve-u-16fd47f5161" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/5.-les-paul-rock-and-roll-gibson.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2239 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/5.-les-paul-rock-and-roll-gibson.png 191w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/5.-les-paul-rock-and-roll-gibson-99x300.png 99w" sizes="(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="5. les paul rock and roll gibson" data-id="2239" width="191" height="577" title="5. les paul rock and roll gibson" data-css="tve-u-16fd47f5161" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/5.-les-paul-rock-and-roll-gibson.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2239 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/5.-les-paul-rock-and-roll-gibson.png 191w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/5.-les-paul-rock-and-roll-gibson-99x300.png 99w" sizes="(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2239" alt="5. les paul rock and roll gibson" data-id="2239" width="191" height="577" title="5. les paul rock and roll gibson" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/5.-les-paul-rock-and-roll-gibson.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd47f5161" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/5.-les-paul-rock-and-roll-gibson.png 191w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/5.-les-paul-rock-and-roll-gibson-99x300.png 99w" sizes="(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px" /> Les Paul
Rock & Roll
Gibson
<img loading="lazy" alt="6. SG rock metal Gibson electric guitar" data-id="2240" width="189" height="575" title="6. SG rock metal Gibson electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd47f7c99" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/6.-SG-rock-metal-Gibson-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2240 smush-detected-img smush-image-23 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/6.-SG-rock-metal-Gibson-electric-guitar.png 189w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/6.-SG-rock-metal-Gibson-electric-guitar-99x300.png 99w" sizes="(max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="6. SG rock metal Gibson electric guitar" data-id="2240" width="189" height="575" title="6. SG rock metal Gibson electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd47f7c99" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/6.-SG-rock-metal-Gibson-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2240 smush-detected-img smush-image-23 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/6.-SG-rock-metal-Gibson-electric-guitar.png 189w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/6.-SG-rock-metal-Gibson-electric-guitar-99x300.png 99w" sizes="(max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2240 smush-detected-img smush-image-23" alt="6. SG rock metal Gibson electric guitar" data-id="2240" width="189" height="575" title="6. SG rock metal Gibson electric guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/6.-SG-rock-metal-Gibson-electric-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd47f7c99" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/6.-SG-rock-metal-Gibson-electric-guitar.png 189w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/6.-SG-rock-metal-Gibson-electric-guitar-99x300.png 99w" sizes="(max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px" /> <img loading="lazy" alt="7. flyering V heavy rock metal gibson electric guitar" data-id="2241" width="262" height="622" title="7. flyering V heavy rock metal gibson electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd47fa439" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/7.-flyering-V-heavy-rock-metal-gibson-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2241 smush-detected-img smush-image-24 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/7.-flyering-V-heavy-rock-metal-gibson-electric-guitar.png 262w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/7.-flyering-V-heavy-rock-metal-gibson-electric-guitar-126x300.png 126w" sizes="(max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="7. flyering V heavy rock metal gibson electric guitar" data-id="2241" width="262" height="622" title="7. flyering V heavy rock metal gibson electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd47fa439" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/7.-flyering-V-heavy-rock-metal-gibson-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2241 smush-detected-img smush-image-24 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/7.-flyering-V-heavy-rock-metal-gibson-electric-guitar.png 262w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/7.-flyering-V-heavy-rock-metal-gibson-electric-guitar-126x300.png 126w" sizes="(max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2241 smush-detected-img smush-image-24" alt="7. flyering V heavy rock metal gibson electric guitar" data-id="2241" width="262" height="622" title="7. flyering V heavy rock metal gibson electric guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/7.-flyering-V-heavy-rock-metal-gibson-electric-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd47fa439" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/7.-flyering-V-heavy-rock-metal-gibson-electric-guitar.png 262w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/7.-flyering-V-heavy-rock-metal-gibson-electric-guitar-126x300.png 126w" sizes="(max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px" /> Flyer V
Heavy Rock, Metal
Gibson
<img loading="lazy" alt="8. explorer heavy rock metal gibson guitar" data-id="2242" width="235" height="612" title="8. explorer heavy rock metal gibson guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd47fef6a" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/8.-explorer-heavy-rock-metal-gibson-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2242 smush-detected-img smush-image-25 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/8.-explorer-heavy-rock-metal-gibson-guitar.png 235w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/8.-explorer-heavy-rock-metal-gibson-guitar-115x300.png 115w" sizes="(max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="8. explorer heavy rock metal gibson guitar" data-id="2242" width="235" height="612" title="8. explorer heavy rock metal gibson guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd47fef6a" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/8.-explorer-heavy-rock-metal-gibson-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2242 smush-detected-img smush-image-25 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/8.-explorer-heavy-rock-metal-gibson-guitar.png 235w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/8.-explorer-heavy-rock-metal-gibson-guitar-115x300.png 115w" sizes="(max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2242 smush-detected-img smush-image-25" alt="8. explorer heavy rock metal gibson guitar" data-id="2242" width="235" height="612" title="8. explorer heavy rock metal gibson guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/8.-explorer-heavy-rock-metal-gibson-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd47fef6a" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/8.-explorer-heavy-rock-metal-gibson-guitar.png 235w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/8.-explorer-heavy-rock-metal-gibson-guitar-115x300.png 115w" sizes="(max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" /> Explorer
Heavy Rock, Metal
Gibson
<img loading="lazy" alt="9. firebird modern rock gibson electric guitar" data-id="2243" width="197" height="614" title="9. firebird modern rock gibson electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4802200" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/9.-firebird-modern-rock-gibson-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2243 smush-detected-img smush-image-26 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/9.-firebird-modern-rock-gibson-electric-guitar.png 197w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/9.-firebird-modern-rock-gibson-electric-guitar-96x300.png 96w" sizes="(max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="9. firebird modern rock gibson electric guitar" data-id="2243" width="197" height="614" title="9. firebird modern rock gibson electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4802200" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/9.-firebird-modern-rock-gibson-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2243 smush-detected-img smush-image-26 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/9.-firebird-modern-rock-gibson-electric-guitar.png 197w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/9.-firebird-modern-rock-gibson-electric-guitar-96x300.png 96w" sizes="(max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2243 smush-detected-img smush-image-26" alt="9. firebird modern rock gibson electric guitar" data-id="2243" width="197" height="614" title="9. firebird modern rock gibson electric guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/9.-firebird-modern-rock-gibson-electric-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4802200" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/9.-firebird-modern-rock-gibson-electric-guitar.png 197w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/9.-firebird-modern-rock-gibson-electric-guitar-96x300.png 96w" sizes="(max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px" /> Firebird
Modern Rock
Gibson
<img loading="lazy" alt="10. semi hollow jazz gibson electric guitar" data-id="2244" width="233" height="616" title="10. semi hollow jazz gibson electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd480524b" style="" mt-m="-6" ml-m="0" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/10.-semi-hollow-jazz-gibson-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2244 smush-detected-img smush-image-27 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/10.-semi-hollow-jazz-gibson-electric-guitar.png 233w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/10.-semi-hollow-jazz-gibson-electric-guitar-113x300.png 113w" sizes="(max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="10. semi hollow jazz gibson electric guitar" data-id="2244" width="233" height="616" title="10. semi hollow jazz gibson electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd480524b" style="" mt-m="-6" ml-m="0" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/10.-semi-hollow-jazz-gibson-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2244 smush-detected-img smush-image-27 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/10.-semi-hollow-jazz-gibson-electric-guitar.png 233w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/10.-semi-hollow-jazz-gibson-electric-guitar-113x300.png 113w" sizes="(max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2244 smush-detected-img smush-image-27" alt="10. semi hollow jazz gibson electric guitar" data-id="2244" width="233" height="616" title="10. semi hollow jazz gibson electric guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/10.-semi-hollow-jazz-gibson-electric-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd480524b" style="" mt-m="-6" ml-m="0" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/10.-semi-hollow-jazz-gibson-electric-guitar.png 233w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/10.-semi-hollow-jazz-gibson-electric-guitar-113x300.png 113w" sizes="(max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px" /> Semi Hollow/Hollow Body
Jazz
Gibson, Gretsch
Another contributing factor besides the shape and material of the guitar is the pick-ups of the guitar.
These determine largely how the guitar sounds. When you try them out in the store, you can compare which you like the sound of more of a particular guitar or a range of styles.
How to pick out of so many for your first guitar? The easiest way is to choose one that you like the look of the most for your favourite genre of music.
You may even have a favourite guitar player and want something similar to what he or she plays.
<img loading="lazy" alt="electric guitar beginner player" data-id="2246" width="302" height="497" title="electric guitar beginner player" data-css="tve-u-16fd48a96cd" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/electric-guitar-beginner-player.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2246 smush-detected-img smush-image-28 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/electric-guitar-beginner-player.png 302w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/electric-guitar-beginner-player-182x300.png 182w" sizes="(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="electric guitar beginner player" data-id="2246" width="302" height="497" title="electric guitar beginner player" data-css="tve-u-16fd48a96cd" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/electric-guitar-beginner-player.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2246 smush-detected-img smush-image-28 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/electric-guitar-beginner-player.png 302w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/electric-guitar-beginner-player-182x300.png 182w" sizes="(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2246 smush-detected-img smush-image-28" alt="electric guitar beginner player" data-id="2246" width="302" height="497" title="electric guitar beginner player" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/electric-guitar-beginner-player.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd48a96cd" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/electric-guitar-beginner-player.png 302w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/electric-guitar-beginner-player-182x300.png 182w" sizes="(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px" /> As a beginner guitar player, your ear will still be developing and your ability to tell and appreciate the sound and tone of different guitars will come later on in your guitar journey. And there are so many other factors such as strings, amps, speakers, pedals that determine the sound of your guitar.
Soon, you will be starting a whole collection of guitars along with accessories. For now, let’s get you excited about your first guitar!
How Much To Spend On Your New Guitar? <img loading="lazy" alt="How to much on new first beginner guitar " data-id="2179" width="664" height="666" title="Ch. 3. price of guitars" data-css="tve-u-16fd32d02f7" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars-.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2179 smush-detected-img smush-image-8 smush-image-29 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars-.png 664w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars--300x300.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars--150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="How to much on new first beginner guitar " data-id="2179" width="664" height="666" title="Ch. 3. price of guitars" data-css="tve-u-16fd32d02f7" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars-.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2179 smush-detected-img smush-image-8 smush-image-29 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars-.png 664w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars--300x300.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars--150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2179 smush-detected-img smush-image-8 smush-image-29" alt="How to much on new first beginner guitar " data-id="2179" width="664" height="666" title="Ch. 3. price of guitars" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars-.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd32d02f7" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars-.png 664w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars--300x300.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars--150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px" /> When it comes to getting your first guitar, an important factor isn’t so much about how much you want to spend, but what you can expect to get for the amount of money you spend on a new guitar.
And based on that, how much would you like to spend.
Things to consider:
Style of Guitar
Build Quality
Company Reputation
What else do I need to get started with Playing Guitar?
As a rough guideline for buying a new guitar as a beginner: If you are buying a brand-new guitar as a beginner, stay away anything below around £100.
Why?
At below this price point, the build quality is more inconsistent due to both low labour and material cost.
What this means to you is that your guitar is more likely to go out of tune very frequently. It might be harder to play due to the strings being further away from the fretboard, and even break sooner due to the lower build quality (to name a few problems).
Investing a little more in the beginning means you can get a guitar that lasts a lot longer, be easier to play, and even if you want to upgrade in the future, you can sell it in the future.
What if you can afford to spend more?
If you can afford to spend more, anything up to £500 will get you a great starter guitar. Companies such as Yamaha, Squire and Epiphone have some great guitars in this price range.
Some people will spend up to £1000 for a specific brand and style. Anything over that amount, you need probably be an experienced guitarist before truly appreciating the quality of the instrument.
How much to spend on your first guitar?
Between £200-500 is good unless you have a really particular style/brand you are going for that costs more.
Or you can go for less if you've had someone a lot more experienced test it out for you.
Tip: Remember to budget in accessories and guitar lessons too for after you get your guitar.
Where To Buy Your New Guitar? <img loading="lazy" alt="Buying first guitar at guitar stores" data-id="2180" width="545" height="510" title="ch. 4. Guitar Store. png" data-css="tve-u-16fd34c6177" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2180 smush-detected-img smush-image-9 smush-image-30 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png.png 545w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png-300x281.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Buying first guitar at guitar stores" data-id="2180" width="545" height="510" title="ch. 4. Guitar Store. png" data-css="tve-u-16fd34c6177" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2180 smush-detected-img smush-image-9 smush-image-30 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png.png 545w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png-300x281.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2180 smush-detected-img smush-image-9 smush-image-30" alt="Buying first guitar at guitar stores" data-id="2180" width="545" height="510" title="ch. 4. Guitar Store. png" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd34c6177" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png.png 545w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png-300x281.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px" /> Once you’ve decided on the type of guitar, general style/look of your guitar and how much you want to spend.
Next is to decide where you are going to buy your guitar.
<img loading="lazy" alt="where to buy guitar online or store" data-id="2248" width="1060" height="587" title="where to buy guitar online or store" data-css="tve-u-16fd48c4fc3" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/where-to-buy-guitar-online-or-store.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2248 smush-detected-img smush-image-31 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/where-to-buy-guitar-online-or-store.png 1060w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/where-to-buy-guitar-online-or-store-300x166.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/where-to-buy-guitar-online-or-store-1024x567.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/where-to-buy-guitar-online-or-store-768x425.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="where to buy guitar online or store" data-id="2248" width="1060" height="587" title="where to buy guitar online or store" data-css="tve-u-16fd48c4fc3" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/where-to-buy-guitar-online-or-store.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2248 smush-detected-img smush-image-31 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/where-to-buy-guitar-online-or-store.png 1060w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/where-to-buy-guitar-online-or-store-300x166.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/where-to-buy-guitar-online-or-store-1024x567.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/where-to-buy-guitar-online-or-store-768x425.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2248 smush-detected-img smush-image-31" alt="where to buy guitar online or store" data-id="2248" width="1060" height="587" title="where to buy guitar online or store" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/where-to-buy-guitar-online-or-store.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd48c4fc3" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/where-to-buy-guitar-online-or-store.png 1060w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/where-to-buy-guitar-online-or-store-300x166.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/where-to-buy-guitar-online-or-store-1024x567.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/where-to-buy-guitar-online-or-store-768x425.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px" />
Second Hand Guitar Should I buy a second hand guitar for my first guitar? Some of you might want to hunt for a diamond in the rough in the second-hand range.
If you buy second hand, you definitely need a friend who knows what to look for. As a beginner, it's very hard to know what you're looking for, and it's not worth the massive gamble of getting a guitar that will hold you back.
<img loading="lazy" alt="second hand guitar throwing dice" data-id="2249" width="343" height="237" title="second hand guitar throwing dice" data-css="tve-u-16fd48d881a" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/second-hand-guitar-throwing-dice.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2249 smush-detected-img smush-image-32 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/second-hand-guitar-throwing-dice.png 343w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/second-hand-guitar-throwing-dice-300x207.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 343px) 100vw, 343px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="second hand guitar throwing dice" data-id="2249" width="343" height="237" title="second hand guitar throwing dice" data-css="tve-u-16fd48d881a" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/second-hand-guitar-throwing-dice.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2249 smush-detected-img smush-image-32 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/second-hand-guitar-throwing-dice.png 343w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/second-hand-guitar-throwing-dice-300x207.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 343px) 100vw, 343px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2249 smush-detected-img smush-image-32" alt="second hand guitar throwing dice" data-id="2249" width="343" height="237" title="second hand guitar throwing dice" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/second-hand-guitar-throwing-dice.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd48d881a" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/second-hand-guitar-throwing-dice.png 343w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/second-hand-guitar-throwing-dice-300x207.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 343px) 100vw, 343px" /> It's a bit like buying a second hand car, you could get something that's great and lasts you for years, or you could end up with something where you have to repair over, and over, and over again.
Going Online for my First Guitar Should I buy a guitar online for my first guitar? If you are after a new guitar, going online first is a good way to check out what’s out there. You might have already started doing this to find the look and style of guitar you are going for.
There are some great beginner guitars that can be ordered straight from the internet. <img loading="lazy" alt="going online to buy first guitar." data-id="2250" width="685" height="545" title="going online to buy first guitar." data-css="tve-u-16fd48f5faf" style="" mt-d="-15" center-v-d="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/going-online-to-buy-first-guitar..png" class="tve_image wp-image-2250 smush-detected-img smush-image-33 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/going-online-to-buy-first-guitar..png 685w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/going-online-to-buy-first-guitar.-300x239.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="going online to buy first guitar." data-id="2250" width="685" height="545" title="going online to buy first guitar." data-css="tve-u-16fd48f5faf" style="" mt-d="-15" center-v-d="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/going-online-to-buy-first-guitar..png" class="tve_image wp-image-2250 smush-detected-img smush-image-33 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/going-online-to-buy-first-guitar..png 685w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/going-online-to-buy-first-guitar.-300x239.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2250 smush-detected-img smush-image-33" alt="going online to buy first guitar." data-id="2250" width="685" height="545" title="going online to buy first guitar." src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/going-online-to-buy-first-guitar..png" data-css="tve-u-16fd48f5faf" style="" mt-d="-15" center-v-d="false" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/going-online-to-buy-first-guitar..png 685w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/going-online-to-buy-first-guitar.-300x239.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px" /> A great guitar teacher will be able to tell you which brands and particular guitars are reliable to buy straight off the net. They may even have some demos at their place that you can try out first.
Tip: When ordering online, make sure it’s from a reputable guitar company (We like PMT online and Andertons ) with a good return policy if the guitar arrives damaged or not as expected, you can easily return it.
Buying a Guitar In Guitar Store There’s nothing more exciting than going into the physical store and seeing all the choices of guitars that you can buy.
The price may be a little higher than online, but you are getting the experience and benefit of trying it out in store first.
Going to a larger guitar store that has a wide range of guitars for beginners is better bet than going into a niche vintage store that holds expensive guitars.
<img loading="lazy" alt="buying guitar in person for beginners" data-id="2251" width="762" height="372" title="buying guitar in person for beginners" data-css="tve-u-16fd48ff054" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitar-in-person-for-beginners.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2251 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitar-in-person-for-beginners.png 762w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitar-in-person-for-beginners-300x146.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="buying guitar in person for beginners" data-id="2251" width="762" height="372" title="buying guitar in person for beginners" data-css="tve-u-16fd48ff054" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitar-in-person-for-beginners.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2251 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitar-in-person-for-beginners.png 762w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitar-in-person-for-beginners-300x146.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2251" alt="buying guitar in person for beginners" data-id="2251" width="762" height="372" title="buying guitar in person for beginners" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitar-in-person-for-beginners.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd48ff054" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitar-in-person-for-beginners.png 762w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/buying-guitar-in-person-for-beginners-300x146.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px" /> Each store should have friendly assistance that can help you choose a guitar out and they should ALWAYS let you play and test them out.
Tip: If you have your eye on a guitar online, try calling ahead to see if they have it in store or can order it in for you to try before heading over to the store.
Extra tip: Try to go during quiet times so you have more time to look around and help from the shop assistant to try guitars with you.
If they are not helpful, walk out. You deserve great customer service and do not be intimidated. Everyone has to start from the beginning.
Picking Out Your Actual First Guitar <img loading="lazy" alt="How to pick actual first guitar" data-id="2181" width="997" height="552" title="Ch. 5. How to pick actual guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd3626c35" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-5.-How-to-pick-actual-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2181 smush-detected-img smush-image-10 smush-image-34 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-5.-How-to-pick-actual-guitar.png 997w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-5.-How-to-pick-actual-guitar-300x166.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-5.-How-to-pick-actual-guitar-768x425.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="How to pick actual first guitar" data-id="2181" width="997" height="552" title="Ch. 5. How to pick actual guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd3626c35" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-5.-How-to-pick-actual-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2181 smush-detected-img smush-image-10 smush-image-34 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-5.-How-to-pick-actual-guitar.png 997w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-5.-How-to-pick-actual-guitar-300x166.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-5.-How-to-pick-actual-guitar-768x425.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2181 smush-detected-img smush-image-10 smush-image-34" alt="How to pick actual first guitar" data-id="2181" width="997" height="552" title="Ch. 5. How to pick actual guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-5.-How-to-pick-actual-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd3626c35" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-5.-How-to-pick-actual-guitar.png 997w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-5.-How-to-pick-actual-guitar-300x166.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-5.-How-to-pick-actual-guitar-768x425.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px" /> Whether you're going into the store, or shopping online, there are some other Important factors to consider before getting your first guitar.
This includes all the things we have spoken about previously as well.
If you didn’t get a chance to research the guitars beforehand, then this would be the time for you to consider :
• Style
• Shape
• Size of guitar
Let's look at them in order of importance. . .
Left Handed or Right Handed Guitar Are you left handed trying to buy your first guitar?
You want to make sure you are picking up the right one for you.
For left handed guitar players, the selection of guitars there is a little less than right handed, but this doesn't mean you have to play a right handed guitar. Do your research, and find one that suits you.
Who knows, one day in the distant future, you could always get your own custom guitar made if you really want a particular guitar once you know what you want.
Weight of Your New Guitar Ordering your first guitar online, it can be hard to determine the weight of the guitar.
This is especially true for electric guitars. For example, Gibson guitars are pretty heavy, and so you may want to start off with a lighter guitar while you build up strength and stamina.
<img loading="lazy" alt="weight of guitar" data-id="2252" width="627" height="410" title="weight of guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd490f9b9" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/weight-of-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2252 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/weight-of-guitar.png 627w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/weight-of-guitar-300x196.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="weight of guitar" data-id="2252" width="627" height="410" title="weight of guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd490f9b9" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/weight-of-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2252 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/weight-of-guitar.png 627w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/weight-of-guitar-300x196.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2252" alt="weight of guitar" data-id="2252" width="627" height="410" title="weight of guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/weight-of-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd490f9b9" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/weight-of-guitar.png 627w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/weight-of-guitar-300x196.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px" />
Brands of Guitars Going for a reputable guitar brand will mean you usually have both better customer service, and also consistent quality of build.
Some reputable brands also have cheaper versions of their guitars, most of them are great to play too!
I’ve made a list for you of comparable cheaper versions of expensive iconic electric guitars that are generally well made and very much suited for beginners as budget friendly and good value for money options.
Check out the list in Chapter 9 , Bonus Tips and reference under the bottom of the guide.
<img loading="lazy" alt="brand. Gibson guitar" data-id="2254" width="197" height="127" title="brand. Gibson guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd492cf1a" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/brand.-Gibson-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2254 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="brand. Gibson guitar" data-id="2254" width="197" height="127" title="brand. Gibson guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd492cf1a" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/brand.-Gibson-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2254 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2254" alt="brand. Gibson guitar" data-id="2254" width="197" height="127" title="brand. Gibson guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/brand.-Gibson-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd492cf1a"> <img loading="lazy" alt="Brand. Fender Guitar" data-id="2253" width="266" height="127" title="Brand. Fender Guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd492f13c" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Brand.-Fender-Guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2253 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Brand. Fender Guitar" data-id="2253" width="266" height="127" title="Brand. Fender Guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd492f13c" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Brand.-Fender-Guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2253 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2253" alt="Brand. Fender Guitar" data-id="2253" width="266" height="127" title="Brand. Fender Guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Brand.-Fender-Guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd492f13c"> <img loading="lazy" alt="Brand. Paul Reed Smith Guitar" data-id="2257" width="287" height="127" title="Brand. Paul Reed Smith Guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd49313c4" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Brand.-Paul-Reed-Smith-Guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2257 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Brand. Paul Reed Smith Guitar" data-id="2257" width="287" height="127" title="Brand. Paul Reed Smith Guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd49313c4" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Brand.-Paul-Reed-Smith-Guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2257 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2257" alt="Brand. Paul Reed Smith Guitar" data-id="2257" width="287" height="127" title="Brand. Paul Reed Smith Guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Brand.-Paul-Reed-Smith-Guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd49313c4"> <img loading="lazy" alt="Brand. Ibanez Guitar" data-id="2255" width="297" height="72" title="Brand. Ibanez Guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd493380b" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Brand.-Ibanez-Guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2255 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Brand. Ibanez Guitar" data-id="2255" width="297" height="72" title="Brand. Ibanez Guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd493380b" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Brand.-Ibanez-Guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2255 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2255" alt="Brand. Ibanez Guitar" data-id="2255" width="297" height="72" title="Brand. Ibanez Guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Brand.-Ibanez-Guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd493380b"> <img loading="lazy" alt="Brand. Jackson Guitar" data-id="2256" width="266" height="79" title="Brand. Jackson Guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4935835" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Brand.-Jackson-Guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2256 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Brand. Jackson Guitar" data-id="2256" width="266" height="79" title="Brand. Jackson Guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4935835" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Brand.-Jackson-Guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2256 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2256" alt="Brand. Jackson Guitar" data-id="2256" width="266" height="79" title="Brand. Jackson Guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Brand.-Jackson-Guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4935835">
Characteristics And Features Team Acoustic Electro-Acoustic Guitar If you are looking at Acoustic guitars, there might be an electro Acoustic version of the same guitar. It might be a little more expensive but could be worth it.
What’s an Electric Acoustic Guitar and why do I need one? An Electro Acoustic Guitar means you can amplify the sound of your acoustic guitar. This is useful if you ever plan to perform and play live with your guitar. With a standard acoustic guitar, you would have a separate mic to amplify the sound of the guitar.
Team Electric A lot of beginners get confused by the features of electric guitars and hence why they opt for an acoustic as the “easier” option. I would not worry so much about the features about an electric for now.
Just buy a electric guitar that you like the look of and sound of, and you can think more about the exact features you want once you are good at playing the guitar.
A quick mention of the essentials that you might come across as a beginner is Pick-ups and Floyd Rose.
Pick-Ups On a Guitar What is a pick up?
Pick Ups for guitars are little magnets placed under your strings that pick up the vibrations and converts them into sound.
<img loading="lazy" alt="Pick ups on electric guitar" data-id="2259" width="1024" height="470" title="Pick ups on electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4950925" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Pick-ups-on-electric-guitar-1024x470.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2259 smush-detected-img smush-image-35 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Pick-ups-on-electric-guitar-1024x470.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Pick-ups-on-electric-guitar-300x138.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Pick-ups-on-electric-guitar-768x353.png 768w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Pick-ups-on-electric-guitar.png 1060w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Pick ups on electric guitar" data-id="2259" width="1024" height="470" title="Pick ups on electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4950925" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Pick-ups-on-electric-guitar-1024x470.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2259 smush-detected-img smush-image-35 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Pick-ups-on-electric-guitar-1024x470.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Pick-ups-on-electric-guitar-300x138.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Pick-ups-on-electric-guitar-768x353.png 768w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Pick-ups-on-electric-guitar.png 1060w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2259 smush-detected-img smush-image-35" alt="Pick ups on electric guitar" data-id="2259" width="1024" height="470" title="Pick ups on electric guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Pick-ups-on-electric-guitar-1024x470.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4950925" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Pick-ups-on-electric-guitar-1024x470.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Pick-ups-on-electric-guitar-300x138.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Pick-ups-on-electric-guitar-768x353.png 768w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Pick-ups-on-electric-guitar.png 1060w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> Different guitars have different pick-ups on them. Without going into the science of it:
Single coils, found on telecaster or Stratocaster sound clearer, more detailed, brighter sound and has some excess noise or “hum”.
Humbuckers, found on more heavier styles of guitar like Les Paul or SG creates a thicker, louder sound without a “hum” like single coil.
<img loading="lazy" alt="different types of pick ups on guitar" data-id="2260" width="979" height="254" title="different types of pick ups on guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4996934" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/different-types-of-pick-ups-on-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2260 smush-detected-img smush-image-36 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/different-types-of-pick-ups-on-guitar.png 979w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/different-types-of-pick-ups-on-guitar-300x78.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/different-types-of-pick-ups-on-guitar-768x199.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="different types of pick ups on guitar" data-id="2260" width="979" height="254" title="different types of pick ups on guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4996934" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/different-types-of-pick-ups-on-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2260 smush-detected-img smush-image-36 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/different-types-of-pick-ups-on-guitar.png 979w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/different-types-of-pick-ups-on-guitar-300x78.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/different-types-of-pick-ups-on-guitar-768x199.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2260 smush-detected-img smush-image-36" alt="different types of pick ups on guitar" data-id="2260" width="979" height="254" title="different types of pick ups on guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/different-types-of-pick-ups-on-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4996934" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/different-types-of-pick-ups-on-guitar.png 979w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/different-types-of-pick-ups-on-guitar-300x78.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/different-types-of-pick-ups-on-guitar-768x199.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px" /> Sometimes you will see both types of pick-ups on the same guitar and you can pick between the two depending on the sound you are going for.
Floyd Rose You might come across a Floyd Rose bridge some guitars. Designed to lock your strings at both ends and reduce the chance of the guitar going out of tune and be able to perform some great whammy bar sound.
<img loading="lazy" alt="bridge types of electric guitar" data-id="2261" width="1024" height="333" title="bridge types of electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd49a485d" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bridge-types-of-electric-guitar-1024x333.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2261 smush-detected-img smush-image-37 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bridge-types-of-electric-guitar-1024x333.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bridge-types-of-electric-guitar-300x98.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bridge-types-of-electric-guitar-768x250.png 768w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bridge-types-of-electric-guitar.png 1395w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="bridge types of electric guitar" data-id="2261" width="1024" height="333" title="bridge types of electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd49a485d" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bridge-types-of-electric-guitar-1024x333.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2261 smush-detected-img smush-image-37 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bridge-types-of-electric-guitar-1024x333.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bridge-types-of-electric-guitar-300x98.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bridge-types-of-electric-guitar-768x250.png 768w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bridge-types-of-electric-guitar.png 1395w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2261 smush-detected-img smush-image-37" alt="bridge types of electric guitar" data-id="2261" width="1024" height="333" title="bridge types of electric guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bridge-types-of-electric-guitar-1024x333.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd49a485d" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bridge-types-of-electric-guitar-1024x333.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bridge-types-of-electric-guitar-300x98.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bridge-types-of-electric-guitar-768x250.png 768w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bridge-types-of-electric-guitar.png 1395w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> That sounds great!
Why wouldn’t you buy a guitar with Floyd Rose Bridge as a beginner? Floyd Rose are cool and very popular amongst metal and rock players. The downside with them is that they are a lot more difficult to upkeep, set up and tune compared to the average guitar.
In the beginning, I would recommend avoiding these guitars because you'll need to practice getting your guitar in tune, without the headache of setting it up all the time.
Colour of Your New Guitar Once you’ve decided on the style, brand and made sure the guitar isn’t too heavy. Then you might want to have a look at the colours they have. Some stores will have more options than others.
For some people, the colour might be MORE important than style.
This really depends on you, and what you like that is available in the range.
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I would always say, don’t have your heart set on a particular colourbefore going to the shop, you might be surprised what you fall in love with when you are there.
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Testing playability of the guitar <img loading="lazy" alt="testing playability of guitar" data-id="2182" width="1122" height="616" title="ch. 6. testing playability of guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd38f315e" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-6.-testing-playability-of-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2182 smush-detected-img smush-image-11 smush-image-39 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-6.-testing-playability-of-guitar.png 1122w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-6.-testing-playability-of-guitar-300x165.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-6.-testing-playability-of-guitar-1024x562.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-6.-testing-playability-of-guitar-768x422.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="testing playability of guitar" data-id="2182" width="1122" height="616" title="ch. 6. testing playability of guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd38f315e" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-6.-testing-playability-of-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2182 smush-detected-img smush-image-11 smush-image-39 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-6.-testing-playability-of-guitar.png 1122w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-6.-testing-playability-of-guitar-300x165.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-6.-testing-playability-of-guitar-1024x562.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-6.-testing-playability-of-guitar-768x422.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2182 smush-detected-img smush-image-11 smush-image-39" alt="testing playability of guitar" data-id="2182" width="1122" height="616" title="ch. 6. testing playability of guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-6.-testing-playability-of-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd38f315e" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-6.-testing-playability-of-guitar.png 1122w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-6.-testing-playability-of-guitar-300x165.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-6.-testing-playability-of-guitar-1024x562.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-6.-testing-playability-of-guitar-768x422.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px" /> When you are trying out the guitar, what do you need to look out for?
Whether you are trying the guitars out in stores, or you’ve just had your new guitar delivered. Here are some things that you can look out for.
Things to Test For:
Action
Comfort
Build Quality
How Does It Sound?
How High Is The Action What is action on the guitar? 'Action' is how far away the strings are from the fretboard of the guitar. If the action is too high, it can be difficult for a beginner to hold down the strings.
<img loading="lazy" alt="action of beginner guitar fretboard" data-id="2264" width="1024" height="208" title="action of beginner guitar fretboard" data-css="tve-u-16fd49daf8e" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/action-of-beginner-guitar-fretboard-1024x208.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2264 smush-detected-img smush-image-40 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/action-of-beginner-guitar-fretboard-1024x208.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/action-of-beginner-guitar-fretboard-300x61.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/action-of-beginner-guitar-fretboard-768x156.png 768w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/action-of-beginner-guitar-fretboard.png 1164w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="action of beginner guitar fretboard" data-id="2264" width="1024" height="208" title="action of beginner guitar fretboard" data-css="tve-u-16fd49daf8e" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/action-of-beginner-guitar-fretboard-1024x208.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2264 smush-detected-img smush-image-40 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/action-of-beginner-guitar-fretboard-1024x208.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/action-of-beginner-guitar-fretboard-300x61.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/action-of-beginner-guitar-fretboard-768x156.png 768w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/action-of-beginner-guitar-fretboard.png 1164w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2264 smush-detected-img smush-image-40" alt="action of beginner guitar fretboard" data-id="2264" width="1024" height="208" title="action of beginner guitar fretboard" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/action-of-beginner-guitar-fretboard-1024x208.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd49daf8e" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/action-of-beginner-guitar-fretboard-1024x208.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/action-of-beginner-guitar-fretboard-300x61.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/action-of-beginner-guitar-fretboard-768x156.png 768w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/action-of-beginner-guitar-fretboard.png 1164w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> This is more important to check on an acoustic guitar. You can get this changed afterwards if you have a preference, but generally, for beginners, you would pick one that is already comfortable for you.
Tip: Try placing your fingers on the string and pushing down. Feel how easy it is for you to hold down the strings. Compare between different guitars you like to see which are easier to play.
<img loading="lazy" alt="playing your first guitar" data-id="2265" width="1024" height="400" title="playing your first guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd49ec625" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-your-first-guitar-1024x400.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2265 smush-detected-img smush-image-41 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-your-first-guitar-1024x400.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-your-first-guitar-300x117.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-your-first-guitar-768x300.png 768w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-your-first-guitar.png 1060w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="playing your first guitar" data-id="2265" width="1024" height="400" title="playing your first guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd49ec625" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-your-first-guitar-1024x400.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2265 smush-detected-img smush-image-41 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-your-first-guitar-1024x400.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-your-first-guitar-300x117.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-your-first-guitar-768x300.png 768w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-your-first-guitar.png 1060w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2265 smush-detected-img smush-image-41" alt="playing your first guitar" data-id="2265" width="1024" height="400" title="playing your first guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-your-first-guitar-1024x400.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd49ec625" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-your-first-guitar-1024x400.png 1024w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-your-first-guitar-300x117.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-your-first-guitar-768x300.png 768w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/playing-your-first-guitar.png 1060w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" />
Is The Guitar Comfortable To Play? • Does the body of the guitar feel comfortable for you?
• How does it feel leaning over to see your fingers playing it? (Even if you are pretending at this point)
• Playing high up the fretboard, how does it feel?
Some beginner guitar players like having cut outs on their guitars to help them play higher frets on the guitar. (This is particularly important for metal and rock guitar players.)
Is The Guitar Built Well? A small, but very important detail to check is whether or not the 'frets' are sticking out over the edges of your guitar. The frets on the guitar are the brass looking pieces of metal on your guitar neck .
Tip: You want to run your finger along the top and the bottom of the guitar neck. If it feels perfectly smooth all the way up, you're okay.
As your finger passes over the edges of the frets and it feels a little 'sharp’. Either look for a new guitar, or if your heart is set on this one, ask for the frets to be filled down on the edges.
How Does It Sound? First thing – if you can’t play the guitar, then have someone else play it for you. Either the shop assistant, a friend or guitar teacher. Don’t let this from stopping you from hearing the different guitars.
<img loading="lazy" alt="metal rock guitar player" data-id="2266" width="341" height="468" title="metal rock guitar player" data-css="tve-u-16fd4a04fdc" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/metal-rock-guitar-player.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2266 smush-detected-img smush-image-42 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/metal-rock-guitar-player.png 341w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/metal-rock-guitar-player-219x300.png 219w" sizes="(max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="metal rock guitar player" data-id="2266" width="341" height="468" title="metal rock guitar player" data-css="tve-u-16fd4a04fdc" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/metal-rock-guitar-player.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2266 smush-detected-img smush-image-42 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/metal-rock-guitar-player.png 341w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/metal-rock-guitar-player-219x300.png 219w" sizes="(max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2266 smush-detected-img smush-image-42" alt="metal rock guitar player" data-id="2266" width="341" height="468" title="metal rock guitar player" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/metal-rock-guitar-player.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4a04fdc" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/metal-rock-guitar-player.png 341w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/metal-rock-guitar-player-219x300.png 219w" sizes="(max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px" /> Ask them to play the same thing on different guitars and use the same amp for electric guitars so you can compare between them.
Do the same if you can play the guitar a little, playing the same thing on each guitar, feeling and hearing each one to find the one you prefer.
So What’s the Main Things I’m Supposed To Think About When Buying My First Guitar? • Do you like the look of it?
• Do you feel comfortable and you like playing it?
• How does the guitar sound to you?
• How’s the price for you?
This is your first baby, but no doubt, it won’t be your last. Have fun with your purchase. Have fun searching for your guitar and enjoy your shopping experience!
Tip: If you're buying a guitar In a shop, once you're happy with the guitar you want, ask for the guitar to be 'set up' before you go to get it perfect for you.
Beginner Guitar Accessories <img loading="lazy" alt="Beginner guitar player accessories" data-id="2183" width="560" height="454" title="Ch. 7. Guitar accessories for new beginner guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd3970864" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-7.-Guitar-accessories-for-new-beginner-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2183 smush-detected-img smush-image-12 smush-image-43 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-7.-Guitar-accessories-for-new-beginner-guitar.png 560w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-7.-Guitar-accessories-for-new-beginner-guitar-300x243.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Beginner guitar player accessories" data-id="2183" width="560" height="454" title="Ch. 7. Guitar accessories for new beginner guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd3970864" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-7.-Guitar-accessories-for-new-beginner-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2183 smush-detected-img smush-image-12 smush-image-43 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-7.-Guitar-accessories-for-new-beginner-guitar.png 560w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-7.-Guitar-accessories-for-new-beginner-guitar-300x243.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2183 smush-detected-img smush-image-12 smush-image-43" alt="Beginner guitar player accessories" data-id="2183" width="560" height="454" title="Ch. 7. Guitar accessories for new beginner guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-7.-Guitar-accessories-for-new-beginner-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd3970864" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-7.-Guitar-accessories-for-new-beginner-guitar.png 560w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-7.-Guitar-accessories-for-new-beginner-guitar-300x243.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /> To best help you with your practicing, and with your general guitar playing, you will need a few accessories to go along with your guitar.
There are some “beginner packages” that will automatically come with a guitar bag, tuner, capo. If it’s an electric, it will come with an amp and guitar lead as well, and maybe a few guitar picks and a strap.
That’s a good start on the basics and it can impressive how much they pack into those little packs.
If you are not getting a beginner packages, then these are the things you need to get and what to look for:
Guitar Case You will want a guitar case to protect your guitar, whether it’s at home or out and about. There are two types of cases; Soft cases, and hard cases.
<img loading="lazy" alt="accessories. guitar case" data-id="2268" width="333" height="477" title="accessories. guitar case" data-css="tve-u-16fd4aaf6c2" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acce.-guitar-case.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2268 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acce.-guitar-case.png 333w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acce.-guitar-case-209x300.png 209w" sizes="(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="accessories. guitar case" data-id="2268" width="333" height="477" title="accessories. guitar case" data-css="tve-u-16fd4aaf6c2" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acce.-guitar-case.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2268 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acce.-guitar-case.png 333w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acce.-guitar-case-209x300.png 209w" sizes="(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2268" alt="accessories. guitar case" data-id="2268" width="333" height="477" title="accessories. guitar case" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acce.-guitar-case.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4aaf6c2" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acce.-guitar-case.png 333w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acce.-guitar-case-209x300.png 209w" sizes="(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px" /> Soft cases are easier to carry around. You want to pick one that has strong straps with comfortable padding on the shoulders. The heavier your guitar, the more important this becomes.
If you plan to do performances with your guitar, and you are travelling in a car, you might want a "hard case" to really protect your guitar.
Guitar Tuner Tuners come in all sorts of sizes and shapes. The best one for a beginner is a clip on tuner that helps you tune the guitar with the vibration of the sound of your guitar.
<img loading="lazy" alt="your first guitar tuner" data-id="2267" width="325" height="447" title="acc. guitar tuner" data-css="tve-u-16fd4ab3a86" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acc.-guitar-tuner.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2267 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acc.-guitar-tuner.png 325w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acc.-guitar-tuner-218x300.png 218w" sizes="(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="your first guitar tuner" data-id="2267" width="325" height="447" title="acc. guitar tuner" data-css="tve-u-16fd4ab3a86" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acc.-guitar-tuner.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2267 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acc.-guitar-tuner.png 325w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acc.-guitar-tuner-218x300.png 218w" sizes="(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2267" alt="your first guitar tuner" data-id="2267" width="325" height="447" title="acc. guitar tuner" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acc.-guitar-tuner.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4ab3a86" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acc.-guitar-tuner.png 325w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/acc.-guitar-tuner-218x300.png 218w" sizes="(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px" /> The general rule is that the more you spend, the better it’s range of detection (If you have a bass guitar, some of the cheaper tuners won’t pick up the low E.)
And also, the speed in which it responds.
Guitar Capo Capos come in all sorts of styles, and also ranges in price as well. The more expensive ones tend to have better spring action with nicer grip and cushioning for your strings and be less likely to damage your guitar and bend your strings out of tune.
<img loading="lazy" alt="accessories guitar capo" data-id="2272" width="424" height="424" title="accessories guitar capo" data-css="tve-u-16fd4ab6fa1" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-capo.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2272 smush-detected-img smush-image-44 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-capo.png 424w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-capo-300x300.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-capo-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="accessories guitar capo" data-id="2272" width="424" height="424" title="accessories guitar capo" data-css="tve-u-16fd4ab6fa1" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-capo.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2272 smush-detected-img smush-image-44 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-capo.png 424w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-capo-300x300.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-capo-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2272 smush-detected-img smush-image-44" alt="accessories guitar capo" data-id="2272" width="424" height="424" title="accessories guitar capo" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-capo.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4ab6fa1" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-capo.png 424w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-capo-300x300.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-capo-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px" /> I would recommend a spring action Capo rather than one that you have to turn to tighten up.
Metronome For Playing Guitar <img loading="lazy" alt="accessories guitar metronome" data-id="2276" width="395" height="691" title="accessories guitar metronome" data-css="tve-u-16fd4abbae7" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-metronome.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2276 smush-detected-img smush-image-45 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-metronome.png 395w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-metronome-171x300.png 171w" sizes="(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="accessories guitar metronome" data-id="2276" width="395" height="691" title="accessories guitar metronome" data-css="tve-u-16fd4abbae7" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-metronome.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2276 smush-detected-img smush-image-45 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-metronome.png 395w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-metronome-171x300.png 171w" sizes="(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2276 smush-detected-img smush-image-45" alt="accessories guitar metronome" data-id="2276" width="395" height="691" title="accessories guitar metronome" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-metronome.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4abbae7" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-metronome.png 395w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-metronome-171x300.png 171w" sizes="(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px" /> You can get these as mobile apps, but if you are someone who gets distracted by your phone, then it might be a good idea to get a little metronome.
These are great for practicing staying In time and also measuring your progress too!
If you have great self-control and then you can save a few pounds and use a free app on your phone instead.
Guitar Strap Getting a guitar strap is useful in case you ever need to play standing up, or start to get cramp sitting down and want to carry on practicing into the night!
Guitar straps are pretty standard so pick your favourite colour and style that compliments your guitar. If you have a heavier guitar, I'd recommend looking at straps that are more padded around the shoulder, and wider. This helps to reduce any aches any pains from playing for too long.
Tip: If you plan to hang your guitar upside down on your back or spin your guitar for tricks, please buy strap locks that will lock your strap into place. I don’t want you to end up with a broken guitar because of your enthusiasm.
Guitar Pick We have specific picks that we like for our students. In general, I would recommend thickness between 0.71-1.2mm of either any shape will work fine for a beginner.
Common shapes:
<img loading="lazy" alt="Teardrop red guitar pick" data-id="2284" width="300" height="450" title="Teardrop red guitar pick" data-css="tve-u-16fd4ac452c" style="" mt-d="-1" ml-m="0" mt-m="-30" center-v-m="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Teardrop-red-guitar-pick-.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2284 smush-detected-img smush-image-46 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Teardrop-red-guitar-pick-.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Teardrop-red-guitar-pick--200x300.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Teardrop red guitar pick" data-id="2284" width="300" height="450" title="Teardrop red guitar pick" data-css="tve-u-16fd4ac452c" style="" mt-d="-1" ml-m="0" mt-m="-30" center-v-m="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Teardrop-red-guitar-pick-.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2284 smush-detected-img smush-image-46 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Teardrop-red-guitar-pick-.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Teardrop-red-guitar-pick--200x300.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2284 smush-detected-img smush-image-46" alt="Teardrop red guitar pick" data-id="2284" width="300" height="450" title="Teardrop red guitar pick" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Teardrop-red-guitar-pick-.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4ac452c" style="" mt-d="-1" ml-m="0" mt-m="-30" center-v-m="false" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Teardrop-red-guitar-pick-.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Teardrop-red-guitar-pick--200x300.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> <img loading="lazy" alt="accessories. jazz guitar pick" data-id="2283" width="300" height="450" title="accessories. jazz guitar pick" data-css="tve-u-16fd4ac65cf" style="" mt-d="-7" center-v-d="false" mt-m="-40" center-v-m="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories.-jazz-guitar-pick-.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2283 smush-detected-img smush-image-47 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories.-jazz-guitar-pick-.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories.-jazz-guitar-pick--200x300.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="accessories. jazz guitar pick" data-id="2283" width="300" height="450" title="accessories. jazz guitar pick" data-css="tve-u-16fd4ac65cf" style="" mt-d="-7" center-v-d="false" mt-m="-40" center-v-m="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories.-jazz-guitar-pick-.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2283 smush-detected-img smush-image-47 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories.-jazz-guitar-pick-.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories.-jazz-guitar-pick--200x300.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2283 smush-detected-img smush-image-47" alt="accessories. jazz guitar pick" data-id="2283" width="300" height="450" title="accessories. jazz guitar pick" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories.-jazz-guitar-pick-.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4ac65cf" style="" mt-d="-7" center-v-d="false" mt-m="-40" center-v-m="false" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories.-jazz-guitar-pick-.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories.-jazz-guitar-pick--200x300.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> <img loading="lazy" alt="accessories standard guitar pick" data-id="2281" width="300" height="450" title="accessories standard guitar pick" data-css="tve-u-16fd4ac8665" style="" mt-d="-3" center-v-d="false" mt-m="-41" center-v-m="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-standard-guitar-pick-.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2281 smush-detected-img smush-image-48 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-standard-guitar-pick-.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-standard-guitar-pick--200x300.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="accessories standard guitar pick" data-id="2281" width="300" height="450" title="accessories standard guitar pick" data-css="tve-u-16fd4ac8665" style="" mt-d="-3" center-v-d="false" mt-m="-41" center-v-m="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-standard-guitar-pick-.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2281 smush-detected-img smush-image-48 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-standard-guitar-pick-.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-standard-guitar-pick--200x300.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2281 smush-detected-img smush-image-48" alt="accessories standard guitar pick" data-id="2281" width="300" height="450" title="accessories standard guitar pick" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-standard-guitar-pick-.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4ac8665" style="" mt-d="-3" center-v-d="false" mt-m="-41" center-v-m="false" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-standard-guitar-pick-.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-standard-guitar-pick--200x300.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> <img loading="lazy" alt="accessories triangle guitar pick" data-id="2282" width="300" height="450" title="accessories triangle guitar pick" data-css="tve-u-16fd4aca662" style="" mt-d="-1" center-v-d="false" mt-m="-32" center-v-m="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-triangle-guitar-pick-.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2282 smush-detected-img smush-image-49 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-triangle-guitar-pick-.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-triangle-guitar-pick--200x300.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="accessories triangle guitar pick" data-id="2282" width="300" height="450" title="accessories triangle guitar pick" data-css="tve-u-16fd4aca662" style="" mt-d="-1" center-v-d="false" mt-m="-32" center-v-m="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-triangle-guitar-pick-.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2282 smush-detected-img smush-image-49 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-triangle-guitar-pick-.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-triangle-guitar-pick--200x300.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2282 smush-detected-img smush-image-49" alt="accessories triangle guitar pick" data-id="2282" width="300" height="450" title="accessories triangle guitar pick" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-triangle-guitar-pick-.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4aca662" style="" mt-d="-1" center-v-d="false" mt-m="-32" center-v-m="false" 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Footstool Foot stools are great to help you sit with correct posture so you can be more relaxed when you play and play for longer too. You can either get a footstool or a stack of thick books for when you are practicing sitting down.
Alternatively, you can practice with a guitar strap sitting down or standing down to help you to be in good posture.
<img loading="lazy" alt="accessories guitar footstool" data-id="2273" width="362" height="335" title="accessories guitar footstool" data-css="tve-u-16fd4aeeedc" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-footstool.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2273 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-footstool.png 362w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-footstool-300x278.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="accessories guitar footstool" data-id="2273" width="362" height="335" title="accessories guitar footstool" data-css="tve-u-16fd4aeeedc" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-footstool.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2273 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-footstool.png 362w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-footstool-300x278.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2273" alt="accessories guitar footstool" data-id="2273" width="362" height="335" title="accessories guitar footstool" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-footstool.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4aeeedc" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-footstool.png 362w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-footstool-300x278.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px" /> <img loading="lazy" alt="accessories guitar books" data-id="2271" width="331" height="297" title="accessories guitar books" data-css="tve-u-16fd4af9591" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-books.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2271 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-books.png 331w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-books-300x269.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="accessories guitar books" data-id="2271" width="331" height="297" title="accessories guitar books" data-css="tve-u-16fd4af9591" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-books.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2271 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-books.png 331w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-books-300x269.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2271" alt="accessories guitar books" data-id="2271" width="331" height="297" title="accessories guitar books" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-books.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4af9591" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-books.png 331w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-books-300x269.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px" />
Guitar Stand You could prop your guitar next to your favorite chair, or you can have a dedicated place to stand your guitar proudly.
Leaving your guitar out will also help prompt you to pick it up to practice as well.
<img loading="lazy" alt="accessories guitar stand" data-id="2278" width="685" height="912" title="accessories guitar stand" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b01edb" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-stand.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2278 smush-detected-img smush-image-50 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-stand.png 685w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-stand-225x300.png 225w" sizes="(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="accessories guitar stand" data-id="2278" width="685" height="912" title="accessories guitar stand" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b01edb" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-stand.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2278 smush-detected-img smush-image-50 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-stand.png 685w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-stand-225x300.png 225w" sizes="(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2278 smush-detected-img smush-image-50" alt="accessories guitar stand" data-id="2278" width="685" height="912" title="accessories guitar stand" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-stand.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b01edb" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-stand.png 685w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-stand-225x300.png 225w" sizes="(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px" />
Guitar Strings You will need spare strings to replace yours if they start to get fluffy, worn, or broken. Breaking strings are nothing to worry about.
The most important thing for you as a beginner to know is what type of guitar strings you need and how thick your new guitar strings are.
The larger the number, the thicker the string.
Guitar Strings for Classical Guitar: You want Nylon strings, Normal Tension
Guitar Strings for Acoustic Guitar: Light (.011) is good for a beginner
You can move on to Medium (.012) if you want a thicker, larger sound.
Guitar Strings for Electric Guitar: 9s (.009) and 10s (.010) are the most popular as they're easier to press down, especially if you are doing lots of bends.
Some people will play 11s (.011) and rarely 12s (.012).
Can I swap and change my electric and acoustic guitar strings? As a general rule, no. They are manufactured differently so you cannot swap and change as it will affect the sound of your guitar and not in a good way.
Guitar Amplifier (Amps) This is for the electric guitar players. Buying an amp can be a whole guide of its own and can be a separate investment for you as a guitar player.
<img loading="lazy" alt="accessories guitar amplifier1" data-id="2270" width="418" height="458" title="accessories guitar amplifier1" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b1365a" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-amplifier1.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2270 smush-detected-img smush-image-51 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-amplifier1.png 418w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-amplifier1-274x300.png 274w" sizes="(max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="accessories guitar amplifier1" data-id="2270" width="418" height="458" title="accessories guitar amplifier1" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b1365a" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-amplifier1.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2270 smush-detected-img smush-image-51 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-amplifier1.png 418w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-amplifier1-274x300.png 274w" sizes="(max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2270 smush-detected-img smush-image-51" alt="accessories guitar amplifier1" data-id="2270" width="418" height="458" title="accessories guitar amplifier1" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-amplifier1.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b1365a" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-amplifier1.png 418w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-amplifier1-274x300.png 274w" sizes="(max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px" /> That’s because based on the amp you purchase, it has the power to create a whole new range of sound and tones for your guitar.
I’m going to keep this super simple in this guide for you.
<img loading="lazy" alt="2. telecaster country fender electric guitar" data-id="2236" width="193" height="575" title="2. telecaster country fender electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b1ab32" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2.-telecaster-country-fender-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2236 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2.-telecaster-country-fender-electric-guitar.png 193w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2.-telecaster-country-fender-electric-guitar-101x300.png 101w" sizes="(max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="2. telecaster country fender electric guitar" data-id="2236" width="193" height="575" title="2. telecaster country fender electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b1ab32" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2.-telecaster-country-fender-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2236 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2.-telecaster-country-fender-electric-guitar.png 193w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2.-telecaster-country-fender-electric-guitar-101x300.png 101w" sizes="(max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2236" alt="2. telecaster country fender electric guitar" data-id="2236" width="193" height="575" title="2. telecaster country fender electric guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2.-telecaster-country-fender-electric-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b1ab32" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2.-telecaster-country-fender-electric-guitar.png 193w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2.-telecaster-country-fender-electric-guitar-101x300.png 101w" sizes="(max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px" /> If you live in London, you may consider getting a headphone amp in the meanwhile while you ponder the merits of different amps to go with your new guitar.
And if you are determined getting an amp TODAY, the two types of amps I would recommend:
<img loading="lazy" alt="accessories orange small guitar amp" data-id="2280" width="164" height="168" title="accessories orange small guitar amp" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b1e4aa" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-orange-small-guitar-amp.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2280 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="accessories orange small guitar amp" data-id="2280" width="164" height="168" title="accessories orange small guitar amp" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b1e4aa" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-orange-small-guitar-amp.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2280 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2280" alt="accessories orange small guitar amp" data-id="2280" width="164" height="168" title="accessories orange small guitar amp" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-orange-small-guitar-amp.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b1e4aa"> A mini practice amp
(around 10w)
Solid State
<img loading="lazy" alt="accessories guitar amp medium size" data-id="2269" width="189" height="237" title="accessories guitar amp medium size" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b2b0b8" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-amp-medium-size.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2269 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="accessories guitar amp medium size" data-id="2269" width="189" height="237" title="accessories guitar amp medium size" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b2b0b8" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-amp-medium-size.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2269 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2269" alt="accessories guitar amp medium size" data-id="2269" width="189" height="237" title="accessories guitar amp medium size" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-amp-medium-size.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b2b0b8"> A mini practice amp (around 10w) Pros: Very small, can be battery powered, very portable
You can even use it for recording if you mic it up well.
Cons: You will need something more powerful if you play in a band or with an audience
A small amp (20w-30w) Pros: It will suit a range of purposes, practicing, small gigs with less than 200 people.
Cons: It might still be too loud for that London apartment of yours. Depends how friendly your neighbours are.
Just like a guitar, try out the different amps to which you like the sound of paired with your guitar.
Why pick a solid-state Amp over a valve amp? With a solid-state amp, they are cheaper, lighter, more portable, and requires less maintenance than a valve amp. And 99% of people will not be able to tell the difference in tone where valve amps are known to be superior.
<img loading="lazy" alt="accessories head amp speaker for guitar" data-id="2279" width="491" height="533" title="accessories head amp speaker for guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b43ab2" style="" mt-d="-6" ml-d="0" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-head-amp-speaker-for-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2279 smush-detected-img smush-image-52 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-head-amp-speaker-for-guitar.png 491w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-head-amp-speaker-for-guitar-276x300.png 276w" sizes="(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="accessories head amp speaker for guitar" data-id="2279" width="491" height="533" title="accessories head amp speaker for guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b43ab2" style="" mt-d="-6" ml-d="0" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-head-amp-speaker-for-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2279 smush-detected-img smush-image-52 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-head-amp-speaker-for-guitar.png 491w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-head-amp-speaker-for-guitar-276x300.png 276w" sizes="(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2279 smush-detected-img smush-image-52" alt="accessories head amp speaker for guitar" data-id="2279" width="491" height="533" title="accessories head amp speaker for guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-head-amp-speaker-for-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b43ab2" style="" mt-d="-6" ml-d="0" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-head-amp-speaker-for-guitar.png 491w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-head-amp-speaker-for-guitar-276x300.png 276w" sizes="(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px" /> Should I get a separate Guitar Head Amp and Speakers? You can also definitely get separate Guitar Head Amp and Speakers, but as a beginner, it’s easier to have a combo together for ease of use and set up.
Headphone Amp Headphone Amp is a little gadget that plugs into your guitar and headphones and can be useful if you want to practice in peace with the children running around and still visualize yourself playing a live gig with your guitar plugged in.
<img loading="lazy" alt="accessories guitar headphone amp" data-id="2274" width="510" height="412" title="accessories guitar headphone amp" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b4d64f" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-headphone-amp.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2274 smush-detected-img smush-image-53 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-headphone-amp.png 510w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-headphone-amp-300x242.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="accessories guitar headphone amp" data-id="2274" width="510" height="412" title="accessories guitar headphone amp" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b4d64f" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-headphone-amp.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2274 smush-detected-img smush-image-53 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-headphone-amp.png 510w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-headphone-amp-300x242.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2274 smush-detected-img smush-image-53" alt="accessories guitar headphone amp" data-id="2274" width="510" height="412" title="accessories guitar headphone amp" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-headphone-amp.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b4d64f" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-headphone-amp.png 510w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-headphone-amp-300x242.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" />
Guitar Lead You want a well manufactured lead that is durable, that’s all. Oh, and make sure it’s long enough and not too long (about 3 metres is good place to start).
<img loading="lazy" alt="accessories guitar lead" data-id="2275" width="525" height="527" title="accessories guitar lead" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b51100" style="" mt-m="-38" center-v-m="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-lead.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2275 smush-detected-img smush-image-54 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-lead.png 525w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-lead-300x300.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-lead-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="accessories guitar lead" data-id="2275" width="525" height="527" title="accessories guitar lead" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b51100" style="" mt-m="-38" center-v-m="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-lead.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2275 smush-detected-img smush-image-54 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-lead.png 525w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-lead-300x300.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-lead-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2275 smush-detected-img smush-image-54" alt="accessories guitar lead" data-id="2275" width="525" height="527" title="accessories guitar lead" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-lead.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b51100" style="" mt-m="-38" center-v-m="false" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-lead.png 525w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-lead-300x300.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/accessories-guitar-lead-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px" /> Can I use a speaker lead instead of a guitar lead? You have to use a guitar lead to avoid risking blowing up your amp! They are not the same thing.
Do I need to get everything right now for my new guitar? The priority would be:
• Tuner
• Guitar case
• Guitar picks (Unless you are strictly learning fingerstyle or classical guitar)
• Spare guitar strings
Amps and leads can wait, though your electric guitar won’t sound as cool and loud in the meanwhile. And the others you can pick up along the way.
What to do now ? <img loading="lazy" alt="hat to do as beginner guitar player buying guitar" data-id="2184" width="1000" height="934" title="Ch. 8 What to do as beginner guitar player buying guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd39e4091" style="" mt-d="-69" ml-d="0" center-v-d="false" mt-m="-58" center-v-m="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-8-What-to-do-as-beginner-guitar-player-buying-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2184 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-8-What-to-do-as-beginner-guitar-player-buying-guitar.png 1000w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-8-What-to-do-as-beginner-guitar-player-buying-guitar-300x280.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-8-What-to-do-as-beginner-guitar-player-buying-guitar-768x717.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="hat to do as beginner guitar player buying guitar" data-id="2184" width="1000" height="934" title="Ch. 8 What to do as beginner guitar player buying guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd39e4091" style="" mt-d="-69" ml-d="0" center-v-d="false" mt-m="-58" center-v-m="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-8-What-to-do-as-beginner-guitar-player-buying-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2184 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-8-What-to-do-as-beginner-guitar-player-buying-guitar.png 1000w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-8-What-to-do-as-beginner-guitar-player-buying-guitar-300x280.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-8-What-to-do-as-beginner-guitar-player-buying-guitar-768x717.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2184" alt="hat to do as beginner guitar player buying guitar" data-id="2184" width="1000" height="934" title="Ch. 8 What to do as beginner guitar player buying guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-8-What-to-do-as-beginner-guitar-player-buying-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd39e4091" style="" mt-d="-69" ml-d="0" center-v-d="false" mt-m="-58" center-v-m="false" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-8-What-to-do-as-beginner-guitar-player-buying-guitar.png 1000w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-8-What-to-do-as-beginner-guitar-player-buying-guitar-300x280.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-8-What-to-do-as-beginner-guitar-player-buying-guitar-768x717.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> It depends if you have bought your guitar yet.
If you haven’t bought your new guitar yet, and you are one of those people who like to do lots of research and know a lot more before making a purchase, then I would speak to someone who knows more about guitars. Like a guitar teacher or someone who has guitar store experience.
They should have some great advice for you.
Already have your new guitar? I would recommend going to get guitar lessons, if you are based in London, England. We would love for you to come visit us at Guitar Tuition East London .
If you want to see how far you can get on your own or live further afield, try our beginner guide to getting started on the guitar to help you.
You can also learn how to look after your instrument, make sure you know how to tune your guitar.
If you want to get practising, set up your practise area and store your guitars when not playing so you can get the most of your practising.
Any other questions you have, please comment below and we will be happy to answer them for you.
And of course, your downloadables, they are all in the next Chapter in references for you to keep forever and help you along your first guitar buying journey.
Bonus Reference And Guitar Buying Decision List Along with Downloadable Content <img loading="lazy" alt="reference of buying first guitar" data-id="2185" width="800" height="412" title="tips and reference about buying first guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd3a6ab2e" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-9.-bonus-tips-and-reference-for-buying-beginner-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2185 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-9.-bonus-tips-and-reference-for-buying-beginner-guitar.png 800w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-9.-bonus-tips-and-reference-for-buying-beginner-guitar-300x155.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-9.-bonus-tips-and-reference-for-buying-beginner-guitar-768x396.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="reference of buying first guitar" data-id="2185" width="800" height="412" title="tips and reference about buying first guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd3a6ab2e" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-9.-bonus-tips-and-reference-for-buying-beginner-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2185 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-9.-bonus-tips-and-reference-for-buying-beginner-guitar.png 800w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-9.-bonus-tips-and-reference-for-buying-beginner-guitar-300x155.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-9.-bonus-tips-and-reference-for-buying-beginner-guitar-768x396.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2185" alt="reference of buying first guitar" data-id="2185" width="800" height="412" title="tips and reference about buying first guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-9.-bonus-tips-and-reference-for-buying-beginner-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd3a6ab2e" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-9.-bonus-tips-and-reference-for-buying-beginner-guitar.png 800w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-9.-bonus-tips-and-reference-for-buying-beginner-guitar-300x155.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-9.-bonus-tips-and-reference-for-buying-beginner-guitar-768x396.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />
Beginner Electric Guitar Dupe <img loading="lazy" alt="6. SG rock metal Gibson electric guitar" data-id="2240" width="189" height="575" title="6. SG rock metal Gibson electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b5a96a" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/6.-SG-rock-metal-Gibson-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2240 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/6.-SG-rock-metal-Gibson-electric-guitar.png 189w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/6.-SG-rock-metal-Gibson-electric-guitar-99x300.png 99w" sizes="(max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="6. SG rock metal Gibson electric guitar" data-id="2240" width="189" height="575" title="6. SG rock metal Gibson electric guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b5a96a" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/6.-SG-rock-metal-Gibson-electric-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2240 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/6.-SG-rock-metal-Gibson-electric-guitar.png 189w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/6.-SG-rock-metal-Gibson-electric-guitar-99x300.png 99w" sizes="(max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2240" alt="6. SG rock metal Gibson electric guitar" data-id="2240" width="189" height="575" title="6. SG rock metal Gibson electric guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/6.-SG-rock-metal-Gibson-electric-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b5a96a" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/6.-SG-rock-metal-Gibson-electric-guitar.png 189w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/6.-SG-rock-metal-Gibson-electric-guitar-99x300.png 99w" sizes="(max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px" />
Buying My First Guitar Checklist <img loading="lazy" alt="Types of guitars to buy" data-id="2177" width="522" height="639" title="ch. 1. Types of guitars to buy" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b61756" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2177 smush-detected-img smush-image-55 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy.png 522w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy-245x300.png 245w" sizes="(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Types of guitars to buy" data-id="2177" width="522" height="639" title="ch. 1. Types of guitars to buy" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b61756" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2177 smush-detected-img smush-image-55 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy.png 522w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy-245x300.png 245w" sizes="(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2177 smush-detected-img smush-image-55" alt="Types of guitars to buy" data-id="2177" width="522" height="639" title="ch. 1. Types of guitars to buy" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b61756" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy.png 522w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-1.-Types-of-guitars-to-buy-245x300.png 245w" sizes="(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px" /> Do I want an Acoustic or Electric Guitar? ____________
<img loading="lazy" alt="Size shape of acoustic and electric guitar" data-id="2178" width="675" height="714" title="Ch. 2. Size shape of guitar. png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b646aa" style="margin-left: 0px;" ml-d="-5" center-h-d="false" ml-m="0" mt-m="-31" center-v-m="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2178 smush-detected-img smush-image-56 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png.png 675w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png-284x300.png 284w" sizes="(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Size shape of acoustic and electric guitar" data-id="2178" width="675" height="714" title="Ch. 2. Size shape of guitar. png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b646aa" style="margin-left: 0px;" ml-d="-5" center-h-d="false" ml-m="0" mt-m="-31" center-v-m="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2178 smush-detected-img smush-image-56 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png.png 675w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png-284x300.png 284w" sizes="(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2178 smush-detected-img smush-image-56" alt="Size shape of acoustic and electric guitar" data-id="2178" width="675" height="714" title="Ch. 2. Size shape of guitar. png" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b646aa" style="margin-left: 0px;" ml-d="-5" center-h-d="false" ml-m="0" mt-m="-31" center-v-m="false" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png.png 675w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-2.-Size-shape-of-guitar.-png-284x300.png 284w" sizes="(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px" /> My favourite style of guitar is ____________________
<img loading="lazy" alt="How to much on new first beginner guitar" data-id="2179" width="664" height="666" title="Ch. 3. price of guitars" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b668cf" style="" mt-m="-20" center-v-m="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars-.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2179 smush-detected-img smush-image-57 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars-.png 664w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars--300x300.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars--150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="How to much on new first beginner guitar" data-id="2179" width="664" height="666" title="Ch. 3. price of guitars" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b668cf" style="" mt-m="-20" center-v-m="false" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars-.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2179 smush-detected-img smush-image-57 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars-.png 664w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars--300x300.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars--150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2179 smush-detected-img smush-image-57" alt="How to much on new first beginner guitar" data-id="2179" width="664" height="666" title="Ch. 3. price of guitars" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars-.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b668cf" style="" mt-m="-20" center-v-m="false" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars-.png 664w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars--300x300.png 300w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ch.-3.-price-of-guitars--150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px" /> I’m going to spend around ___________ on my new guitar not including accessories and guitar lessons.
<img loading="lazy" alt="Buying first guitar at guitar stores" data-id="2180" width="545" height="510" title="ch. 4. Guitar Store. png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b6ebf3" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2180 smush-detected-img smush-image-58 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png.png 545w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png-300x281.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Buying first guitar at guitar stores" data-id="2180" width="545" height="510" title="ch. 4. Guitar Store. png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b6ebf3" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2180 smush-detected-img smush-image-58 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png.png 545w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png-300x281.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2180 smush-detected-img smush-image-58" alt="Buying first guitar at guitar stores" data-id="2180" width="545" height="510" title="ch. 4. Guitar Store. png" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b6ebf3" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png.png 545w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ch.-4.-Guitar-Store.-png-300x281.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px" /> I’ve had a look online at what I want and going to go into ___________ store to buy my new guitar.
<img loading="lazy" alt="picking out first beginner guitar" data-id="2212" width="210" height="258" title="small ch. 5. picking out first beginner guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b71374" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-5.-picking-out-first-beginner-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2212 smush-detected-img smush-image-59 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="picking out first beginner guitar" data-id="2212" width="210" height="258" title="small ch. 5. picking out first beginner guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b71374" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-5.-picking-out-first-beginner-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2212 smush-detected-img smush-image-59 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2212 smush-detected-img smush-image-59" alt="picking out first beginner guitar" data-id="2212" width="210" height="258" title="small ch. 5. picking out first beginner guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-5.-picking-out-first-beginner-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b71374"> I need a left/ right handed guitar
☐ This guitar is a good weight for me.
☐ I like the characteristics this guitar comes with.
☐ I like the colour options.
<img loading="lazy" alt="Testing playability of first guitar" data-id="2213" width="204" height="202" title="small ch. 6. playability of guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b73676" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-6.-playability-of-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2213 smush-detected-img smush-image-60 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-6.-playability-of-guitar.png 204w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-6.-playability-of-guitar-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 204px) 100vw, 204px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Testing playability of first guitar" data-id="2213" width="204" height="202" title="small ch. 6. playability of guitar" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b73676" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-6.-playability-of-guitar.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2213 smush-detected-img smush-image-60 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-6.-playability-of-guitar.png 204w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-6.-playability-of-guitar-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 204px) 100vw, 204px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2213 smush-detected-img smush-image-60" alt="Testing playability of first guitar" data-id="2213" width="204" height="202" title="small ch. 6. playability of guitar" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-6.-playability-of-guitar.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b73676" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-6.-playability-of-guitar.png 204w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-6.-playability-of-guitar-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 204px) 100vw, 204px" /> ☐ I like the sound my new guitar makes.
<img loading="lazy" alt="Guitar accessories for beginners" data-id="2214" width="191" height="191" title="small ch. 7. guitar accessories" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b757de" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-7.-guitar-accessories.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2214 smush-detected-img smush-image-61 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-7.-guitar-accessories.png 191w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-7.-guitar-accessories-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" alt="Guitar accessories for beginners" data-id="2214" width="191" height="191" title="small ch. 7. guitar accessories" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b757de" data-src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-7.-guitar-accessories.png" class="tve_image wp-image-2214 smush-detected-img smush-image-61 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-7.-guitar-accessories.png 191w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-7.-guitar-accessories-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" class="tve_image wp-image-2214 smush-detected-img smush-image-61" alt="Guitar accessories for beginners" data-id="2214" width="191" height="191" title="small ch. 7. guitar accessories" src="//www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-7.-guitar-accessories.png" data-css="tve-u-16fd4b757de" srcset="https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-7.-guitar-accessories.png 191w, https://www.guitartuitioneastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/small-ch.-7.-guitar-accessories-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px" /> I’ve got all my accessories:
☐ Guitar Tuner ☐ Guitar Strap ☐ Spare Strings
☐ Guitar Picks ☐ Capo
Electric Guitar only:
☐ Amplifier/Headphone Amp ☐ Guitar Lead
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Downloadable Content To help you buy your first guitar.
You can download the "Buying My First Guitar Checklist" - and also the full guide as well in PDF so you've got it as a reference.
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