Beginner's Gear Guide: 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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Ernie Ball Super Slinky Electric Strings
Ernie Ball 2223 Super Slinky Electric Guitar Strings - Nickel plated and round wound, this legendary guitar string features big tone in a thin, comfortable guage. Just ask Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, and Angus Young.
Levy's M8POLY 2" Poly Guitar Strap
Levy's M8POLY 2" Poly Guitar Strap - With its 2" width and woven polypropylene material, this strap is perfect for anyone who seeks a comfortable and simple way to hold their guitar.
Hosa GTR-200 Instrument Cable
Hosa GTR Instrument Cable - You can always use a spare 1/4" TS instrument cable. Get great sound by plugging the simple, well-made Hosa GTR cable into your guitar.
Korg GA40 Guitar and Bass Tuner
Korg GA40 Guitar and Bass Tuner - This tuner can be used to tune any guitar, even your 7-string guitar or 6-string bass. It's thin and compact and has a battery life of up to 85 hours.
Fender Mustang I V.2 Guitar Combo Amplifier (20 Watts)
Fender Mustang I V.2 Guitar Combo Amplifier - This update to the Fender Mustang I, the V.2, has even more amp models, effects, and total USB connectivity to let you tap into the Fender FUSE network.
VOX Pathfinder 10 1x6.5 Guitar Combo Amplifier, 10 Watts
Vox Pathfinder 10W Guitar Amplifier - Get an unheard of 10 watts from this compact Vox practice amp. It features a headphone output for silent practice.
Line 6 Spider IV 15 Guitar Combo Amp
Line 6 Spider IV 15 Guitar Combo Amplifier - Get ear-bleeding volume with great tonal control from this mini combo amp. It's like having the sound of rock's best amps housed in one compact design.
Peavey Audition TransTube Guitar Combo Amplifier (7 Watts, 1x4")
Peavey Audition TransTube Guitar Combo Amplifier - Get all the perks of having a real tuber without paying tube price. This amp perfectly emulates the warmth and grit of a tube amp.
Fender Frontman 10G Guitar Amplifier
Fender Frontman 10G Guitar Combo Amplifier - This amp offers more overdrive and distortion than most amps twenty times its size. It features a 1/8" headphone output for silent practicing.
Roland Micro Cube GX Guitar Amplifier
Roland Micro Cube GX Guitar Amplifier - Get 25 hours of playing time on 6 AA batteries with this compact powerhouse -- plus a bevy of onboard effects, 8 COSM amp models, and even iOS compatibility.
Ibanez IBZ10G Guitar Combo Amp
Ibanez IBZ10G Guitar Combo Amplifier - Perfect for practicing, this 10 watt amp gets crunchy distortion at any volume. It includes a switchable boost with a headphone output for isolated practice.
Marshall MG10CF Carbon Fiber Guitar Combo Amplifier (10 Watts, 1x6.5")
Marshall MG10CF Carbon Fiber Guitar Combo Amplifier - With four adjustable channels, this guitar combo amp from Marshall packs a ton of sound in a small package.
Ibanez GRGM21M Mikro Electric Guitar
Ibanez GRGM21M Mikro Electric Guitar - Perfect for beginners, songwriting, or tour buses, this electric guitar is 3/4 the size of a standard electric. The 22 in. scale maple neck offers lower tension and easier playability.
Squier Mini Bullet Stratocaster Electric Guitar, with Rosewood Fingerboard
Squier Mini Bullet Stratocaster Electric Guitar - This 3/4-sized Strat is a great choice for kids. The pink finish makes it arguably one of the more stylish Strats out there.
Squier Affinity Mini Rosewood Strat
Squier Affinity Mini Strat Electric Guitar - Mini Strat = major fun! With a short-scale maple neck and 20-fret rosewood fretboard, this time-tested classic is a comfortable fit for rockers of any age.