If you’re a beginner looking to start playing the electric guitar, it can be challenging to know where to start. With so many different models and brands to choose from, it can be overwhelming to make a decision.
In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best beginner electric guitars to help you get started.
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Contents
- Affinity Serie Stratocaster (Beginner Friendly)
- Yamaha Pacifica (Versatile)
- Ibanez GRG (Hidden Gem)
- Squire Stratocaster 50s vibe (Vintage)
- Fender Squier Bullet Mustang Short Scale (Small Hands/Children)
- Epiphone AFD Les Paul Special II (Bundle)
1. Affinity Series Stratocaster
The Squier by Fender Affinity Telecaster is a classic electric guitar that is perfect for beginners. The guitar features a maple neck and fingerboard, providing a bright and clear sound. The affinity series
The Affinity Telecaster has a comfortable C-shaped neck and a thin lightweight body, making it easy to play for extended periods.
This guitar is an affordable option that offers excellent value for money.
2. Yamaha Pacifica 012
The Yamaha Pacifica is a versatile electric guitar. The guitar features a solid Agathis body, a maple neck, and a rosewood fingerboard.
It also has a trio of pickups, including a humbucker in the bridge position and two single-coil pickups in the middle and neck positions, providing a wide range of tones.
The Pacifica will allow you to explore many different genres with its mix of clean tones and heavy rock tones from the Humbucker.
It comes in both left-handed and right-handed models and a variety of finishes including old violin sunburst, metallic blue, metallic red, and black, and a bundle with gig bag, tuner, picks, and strap.
3. Ibanez GRG
The Ibanez GRG is a sleek and stylish electric guitar that is ideal for beginners and represents excellent value. Many guitarists describe it as a hidden gem due to how good it sounds and how little it costs.
The guitar features a poplar body, a maple neck, and a rosewood fingerboard. It features two classic elite humbucking pickups that exhibit both bark and bite.
This Ibanex has an F106 hardtail bridge for maximum tuning stability and has a fast-action jatoba fingerboard with 24 medium frets.
4. Squier by Fender Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster
Another Fender? Of course! The Squier by Fender Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster is a vintage-inspired electric guitar that oozes nostalgia. The guitar features a pine body, a maple neck, and a maple fingerboard.
It also has Fender-designed Alnico Single-Coil pickups that deliver a bright and clear sound reminiscent of the 50s. You will be right at home playing blues, country, or Jazz on this classic Fender.
The 50s Vibe Stratocaster is a bit pricier than some of the other options on this list, but it still offers excellent quality and a distinct sound from the past.
It comes in a variety of colors such as Sunburst, Butterscotch Blonde, Fiesta Red, and Black. It is available in a left-handed configuration also.
5. Fender Squier Bullet Mustang Short Scale
Another Fender? One more couldn’t hurt! This Squire Bullet is another classic, and we chose to include the shot scale (mini) model which is beginner-friendly and designed for small hands, smaller adults, and children, as it is a 3/4-sized guitar.
It features two single coil pickups and a single humbucker pickup, has five-way pickup switching, and can be found for around $199.
The black model shown above may occasionally be in stock on Amazon (click the picture to find out), and at Sweetwater they have a left-handed model as a bundle, with amp, case, and accessories.
6. Epiphone ‘AFD’ Les Paul Special II
The Epiphone Les Paul Special II AFD (Appetite For Destruction) was designed by none other than Slash himself.
It features a mahogany body and neck, providing excellent sustain and resonance, and a fat and nasty tone thanks to its two open-coil humbucker pickups.
The Sweetwater bundle comes with both a Snakepit-15 combo amp, a premium gig bag, signature guitar picks, and eMedia online lessons as well.
Conclusion
In conclusion, choosing the right electric guitar is essential for any beginner looking to start playing. The above options provide a range of features, sounds, and price points, making it easier to find the right instrument for your needs.
Whether you’re looking for a classic sound or a versatile instrument, there’s an electric guitar on this list that can help you get started on your musical journey.
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