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Are you new to guitar and you're not sure where to start?

Don't worry we can help!

Welcome to the exciting world of guitar!

From choosing your first guitar to exploring cool accessories, this journey is about finding your musical identity and having a blast along the way. Get ready to make music your own – it's going to be an awesome ride! The first step to starting guitar is figuring out what you need to set you up for success. That's where we can help.

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Essential Guitar Equipment 101

Equipment for a new guitar student is crucial for a smooth learning journey because it provides the foundation for your skill development! With 20 years experience and a lot of trial and error, we have done the hard work for you. If we were starting all over again, this is what we would buy!

Our Top Picks for Acoustic Guitars

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We typically recommend
a 3/4 size guitar for
children 12 and
younger. Perfect for small hands!

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Adults generally prefer the standard size for a fuller sound and comfortable playability.

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Our Top Pick for a Beginner Electric Guitar

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Fender Squire

Why do we love this
for beginners?

affordable

user-friendly features

quality

holds resale value

(if you want to upgrade in the future)

Tuner

Why do we need to tune our guitar?

Guitar Picks

We use picks when playing the guitar because they help us create a clear and defined sound. Picks make it easier to strum the strings and pick individual notes, giving us more control over the music we play. 

Grab this
12 pick
multipack!

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Dunlop picks have great grip,
durability and are affordable!

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Guitar Tuner

A tuned guitar is important because it ensures your strings produce the right sounds when you play. It helps you play in harmony with other instruments and makes your music sound good! Tuning also helps your ears get used to different pitches, making it easier for you to learn and play songs correctly.

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This is our favourite durable, long-lasting, high quality tuner! They last forever (as long as you don't lose it!)

Guitar Bag

We need a guitar bag to protect our guitar and make it easy to carry. The bag shields the guitar from scratches, bumps, and dust, helping to keep it in good condition. It also makes it convenient to carry to guitar to lessons!

We love these cases!

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for a full sized guitar

for a 3/4 sized guitar

- great price

- multiple carrying methods

- water resistant

- extra thick padding

- good storage for books and accessories

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Guitar Strings

You need extra guitar strings because strings can break or wear out over time. Having spares ensures that you can quickly replace a broken string and keep playing without interruptions.

Check out our favourite strings

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Guitar Strap

We need a guitar strap to play the guitar comfortably, especially when standing. The strap helps support the weight of the guitar, allowing us to play without having to sit down.

This strap is easy to adjust, comfortable and best quality for the price

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Beginner Guitar Books

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Guitar Cleaning Kit

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A cleaning kit helps remove dirt, fingerprints, and sweat that can accumulate on the strings, fretboard, and body of your guitar. Regular cleaning with the appropriate products prevents corrosion, extends the life of your guitar, and keeps it looking and sounding its best!

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Here's a few more things we keep in our guitar kit!

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You use this string winder to change the strings on you guitar!

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You use this to change the pitch by pressing down on the strings at a specific fret, making it easier to play in different keys!

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A stand is great for keeping your guitar safe when you're not playing it. It also allows quick access which encourages you to practice!

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