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October 13, 2026
Beginner's Gear Guides: Electric Guitar
Ready to start playing electric guitar? Build your first rig with these guitars, amplifiers and extras.
Unlike an acoustic guitar that can be played by itself, electric guitars require a few more pieces of equipment. With this guide, we'll highlight some great choices for beginners, and outline what additional gear you'll need to get started.
Unlike an acoustic guitar that can be played by itself, electric guitars require a few more pieces of equipment. With this guide, we'll highlight some great choices for beginners, and outline what additional gear you'll need to get started.
Electric Guitar Packs for Beginners
These electric guitar starter packs come with an electric guitar, a practice amplifier, and must-have accessories like a strap, cable, and picks all in one affordable package. These packs give you everything you need to start rocking right out of the box -- just add practice!
Squier Affinity Strat HSS Electric Guitar Pack, Maple Fingerboard
$399.99
- No Credit Check6 payments of$66.66/mo
Comes in 2 Colors
Squier Sonic Stratocaster Electric Guitar Pack
$369.99
- No Credit Check6 payments of$61.66/mo
Comes in 2 Colors
Beginner Electric Guitars
If you're looking to build your first rig from scratch, the first step is the guitar itself. With popular brands like Epiphone and Squier building budget-friendly versions of classic guitar designs, there's never been a better time to buy an entry-level electric.
Epiphone SG Tribute Electric Guitar
$279.00
- No Credit Check6 payments of$46.50/mo
Comes in 4 Colors
Squier Affinity Stratocaster FMT HSS Electric Guitar, Maple Fingerboard
$399.99
- No Credit Check6 payments of$66.66/mo
Comes in 2 Colors
Schecter C-6 Deluxe Electric Guitar
$399.00
- 8 payments of$49.88/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$66.50/mo
Comes in 3 Colors
Small-Sized Electric Guitars
It's never too early to learn to rock. If you've got a younger child interested in learning guitar, any of these smaller-scale axes will do just fine. They feature shapes more comfortable for smaller players and shorter scale lengths, so little rockers can play with ease.
Kramer Baretta Special Electric Guitar, with Maple Fingerboard
$249.00
- No Credit Check6 payments of$38.17/mo
Comes in 3 Colors
Epiphone Power Player SG Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)
$249.00
- No Credit Check6 payments of$41.50/mo
Ibanez GRGM21 GIO Mikro Electric Guitar
$209.99
- No Credit Check6 payments of$35.00/mo
Comes in 2 Colors
Beginner Guitar Amplifiers
Once you've chosen your axe, you're going to need an amp to go with it. These portable and affordable beginner amps cover a wide range of tones and styles. There are plenty of choices, from amps with simple controls to modeling amps with hundreds of tones for the more advanced player to scroll through.
Marshall MG10G Guitar Combo Amplifier (1x6", 10 Watts)
$99.99
- No Credit Check6 payments of$16.66/mo
Fender Frontman 10G Guitar Combo Amplifier (10 Watts, 1x6")
$89.99
- No Credit Check4 payments of$22.50/mo
Boss Katana-50 Generation 3 Guitar Combo Amplifier (50 Watts, 1x12")
$299.99
- 8 payments of$37.50/mo
- No Credit Check6 payments of$50.00/mo
Orange Crush 12 Guitar Combo Amplifier (12 Watts, 1x6")
$119.00
- No Credit Check6 payments of$19.83/mo
Comes in 2 Colors
Blackstar Debut 10E Guitar Combo Amplifier (10 Watts, 2x3")
$119.99
- No Credit Check6 payments of$20.00/mo
Accessories
Round out your first guitar setup with these useful accessories. After the guitar and amp, the last component you'll need is a guitar cable. One cable is fine to start, but it never hurts to have a spare or two. Tuners, straps, picks and more will also help on your journey to electric guitar wizardry.
