Beginner electric guitar: buying tips

beginner electric guitar buying tips

Tips for your first electric guitar: pickups, entry models, 5 videos, FAQs and a quick used-gear checklist.

Introduction

Buying your first electric guitar comes down to pickups, comfort and a realistic budget for amp/accessories. For listings, try Muviber search for beginner electric guitar: here.

Types / Models (used)

Solid-body entry options: Squier Strat/Tele, Epiphone Les Paul, Yamaha Pacifica, Ibanez GIO. Fixed bridges are beginner-friendly.

Discography

AC/DC – Back in Black (1980)
Jimi Hendrix – Are You Experienced (1967)
Nirvana – Nevermind (1991)
The Strokes – Is This It (2001)
Arctic Monkeys – AM (2013)

Videos

Andertons – Buying Your First Guitar (w/ justinguitar): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPT9vqECuyk
What I Wish I Knew Before Buying an Electric Guitar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZEW36ahFOo
12 Tips for Buying Your First Guitar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bxBlygljlI
5 Budget Guitars You Have to Try in 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEXoiaDPFc8
Beginner’s Guide to Electric Guitar Gear (Essentials): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtSHeLP2D3k