Guitar Start GuideCategory: Guitar Gear
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A beginner’s guide to the parts of the guitar — headstock, neck, body, and hardware — for both acoustic and electric, and why each one matters.
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The best guitar capo for beginners, compared by type — plus what a capo does, how to fit one properly, and which to buy first.
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How much to spend on a first guitar? A realistic beginner budget by price tier, what you get at each level, and the hidden extras to plan for.
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The best guitar tuners for beginners, from clip-on models to free apps — how they work, what accuracy to look for, and which to buy first.
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The guitar accessories for beginners that are actually worth buying — and the gimmicks you can safely skip — so you spend on what matters.
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The best guitar picks for beginners, explained by thickness and material — what to buy first, why it matters, and how to pick the right gauge.
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Do you need an amp to learn guitar? The honest answer for beginners on electric guitar, when to skip it, and cheap ways to hear yourself play.
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The best beginner guitar amps for 2026 — small practice amps that sound great at home, with modelling picks, honest prices and buying tips.
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The best cheap guitars under $200 that don’t feel cheap — acoustic and electric picks that play well, stay in tune, and won’t hold you back.
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The best electric guitars for beginners in 2026 — Strat, Les Paul and offset picks across budgets, plus what to know before you buy your first.