Everything you need to start playing guitar. Starter kits, learning resources, and the best first guitar for your budget and style.
Shop Starter Packs →Yamaha FG800 + strap, pick, tuner, and capo bundle. No amp needed. Perfect for someone who wants to strum songs around the campfire or learn chords at home.
Shop Acoustic Packs →Squier Stratocaster + Fender Frontman 10G amp + lead, picks, and tuner. Includes a small amp so you can actually plug in and hear your tone. Great for rock and pop learners.
Shop Electric Packs →Fender Play, JustinGuitar (free), and Yousician are the top apps for structured beginner lessons. JustinGuitar is genuinely the best free guitar resource on the internet.
Guitar Learning Books →Clip-on tuner ($15), picks sampler pack ($10), spare strings ($15), guitar strap ($25), and a cable if electric ($15). Don't skip the spare strings — they will break.
Shop Accessories →Acoustic is harder on fingers initially but needs no amp. Electric is easier to play with lighter strings and lower action — better for kids. Both are valid starting points.
Acoustic Guide →In-person lessons accelerate your learning dramatically. Seek out a local teacher who plays the style you love. Ten lessons in the first month is better than none in the first year.
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