Favorite Guitar Products for Beginners at a Glance

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1. Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Electric Guitar Pack | Fender

   

   The Squier Affinity Strat Pack includes everything you need to start rocking right out of the box.

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2. Fender Champion 20 Guitar Combo Amp Black

   

   The 20W Champion 20 features a single 8" Special Design speaker, with great amp voices and effects that make it easy to dial up just the right sound - from jazz to country, blues to metal and more.

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3. Fender Player Telecaster Electric Guitar

   

   Respecting that long and storied heritage, the Fender Player Series Telecaster puts a modern edge on the authentic Tele tone and vibe.

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4. Yamaha GigMaker Acoustic Guitar Pack F325D | Guitar Center

   

   The Yamaha GigMaker Guitar Package is built around the F325D acoustic guitar with die-cast chrome tuners and a spruce top.

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5. Martin Guitar X Series GPC-X2E Acoustic-Electric Guitar | Amazon

   

   The special X Series GPCX Grand Performance Acoustic-Electric Guitar has a powerful, rich tone, with all the sustain you have come to expect from a Martin guitar.

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6. Boss Accessory Bundle | Guitar Center

   

   This all-in-one bundle has all your favorite BOSS accessories. Use the blue microfiber polish detailing cloth and guitar detailing spray to keep your instrument looking like new. The BOSS branded medium guitar picks and black nylon guitar strap ensure you’ll look and play great.

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7. Hal Leonard 101 Guitar Tips | Sweetwater

   

   101 Guitar Tips contains invaluable guidance on everything from scales and music theory to truss rod adjustments, proper recording studio set-ups and much more.

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8. D’Addario EJ16-3D Phosphor Acoustic Guitar Strings | Guitar Center

   

   Regardless of your playing style, D'Addario has a string set that's right for you.

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9. Ibanez Powerpad Acoustic Guitar Gig Bag | Guitar Center

   

   Safe, sound and style. There's no reason that a sleek, smartly-designed gig bag can't keep your precious instrument secure as well.

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"I’m amazed that I still enjoy sitting with a piece of sheet music and learning something new after all of these years.”

Ed Lozano is a professional guitarist, instructor and author. He earned a B.F.A. in Commercial Arranging/Professional Writing from Boston’s Berklee College of Music. Ed has worked with Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Tori Amos, Stone Temple Pilots, ACDC, and many others.

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