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As one of the UK's largest independent Guitar retailers, our website lists literally thousands of guitars in every shape and size imaginable, with something for every genre and style...
...but if you're just starting out, or looking for a beginners guitar, then that doesn't help you much, which is exactly why we've put together these handy tips on what to look for to make sure you buy the guitar that is right for you.
There are 4 main categories on our website that break down the different types of guitars. It's important to understand them in order to make sure you're happy with your purchase.
You'll sometimes hear these instruments referred to as Spanish Guitars, the origins of this type of acoustic lies in traditional Spanish folk music, but today the Classical Guitar is generally considered to be the best choice if you're looking for acoustic guitars for beginners. There are a few reasons for this; at their entry level they are more affordable than most other guitars, they are available in a range of sizes including 3/4 and 1/2 making them ideal for young children, they have softer nylon strings (in comparison to a
A difficult category to define, as they come in so many varieties of shape and size, the Western style Acoustic Guitar is
Electro-Acoustic guitars are the same format as Western-style acoustics, the difference is that they are fitted with an internal
The most popular type of guitar that we sell, maybe not the most practical guitars for beginners, but certainly the most fun. Electric guitars come in many shapes and sizes, and require the use of an amplifier to be heard at a relative volume.
There are lots of essential accessories to consider when purchasing a guitar, whether it's an Electric, Acoustic, Electro-Acoustic or Classical,
- Strings (Note that string types are different for Electric, Acoustic and Classical)
- Straps
- Plectrums
- Tuner
- Cable (Electric and Electro-Acoustic only)
- Guitar Stand
- Case/Carry Bag
- Roadie (Normally a Parent will suffice)
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