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May 20, 2025
Beginner's Gear Guide: Electric Guitar -- Plug in and turn on with these entry-level axes and amps.

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.

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All-in-one Electric Guitar Packs
Want to plug in and get playing fast? Take a look at these all-in-one electric guitar packs. With a guitar, an amp and accessories included, these packages offer tremendous value.
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Epiphone Les Paul Special II Player Pack

$289.00
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    $48.17
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    $72.25

Epiphone Slash Appetite for Destruction Les Paul Performance Pack

$399.00
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    $49.88
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    $66.50
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    $99.75

Kramer Focus Electric Guitar Player Pack

$249.00
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    $41.50
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    $62.25
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.
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Ibanez GRX70QA Electric Guitar

$219.99
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    $55.00
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Sterling by Music Man Intro Series Cutlass HSS Electric Guitar

$199.99
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    $50.00

Squier Affinity Stratocaster FMT HSS Electric Guitar, Maple Fingerboard

$377.99
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    $94.50

Schecter C-6 Deluxe Electric Guitar

$399.00
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    $99.75
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.
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Kramer Baretta Special Electric Guitar, with Maple Fingerboard

$199.00
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    $49.75

Vorson S-Style Guitarlele Travel Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)

$139.99
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    $23.33
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    $35.00

Ibanez GRGM21 GIO Mikro Electric Guitar

$199.99
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    $50.00

Ibanez GRGM21M Mikro Electric Guitar

$199.99
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    $50.00
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.
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Marshall MG10G Guitar Combo Amplifier (1x6", 10 Watts)

$99.99
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    $16.66
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    $25.00

Yamaha THR10II Desktop Combo Amplifier (20 Watts, 2x3")

$329.99
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    $55.00
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    $82.50

Roland CUBE 10GX Guitar Combo Amplifier

$223.99
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    $37.33
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    $56.00

Fender Frontman 10G Guitar Combo Amplifier (10 Watts, 1x6")

$83.99
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    $21.00

Boss Katana-50 Generation 3 Guitar Combo Amplifier (50 Watts, 1x12")

$349.99
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Orange Crush 12 Guitar Combo Amplifier (12 Watts, 1x6")

$119.00
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    $19.83
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    $29.75

Vox VT20X Modeling Guitar Combo Amplifier

$279.99
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    $70.00
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Blackstar Debut 10E Guitar Combo Amplifier (10 Watts, 2x3")

$99.99
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    $25.00
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.
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Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner Pedal

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