Beginner Electric Guitar Product Guide

New Players Welcome

The right gear gets the most out of your instrument, so you can practice, perform, and advance at every step. We’ve gathered our favorite tools and tips that make us excited to play every day, because great-performing gear inspires great performance.

Strings To Get Started: Electric Guitar

The right string can make an enormous impact on the tone, feel, and overall experience of your guitar. As you develop as a player and performer, you can experiment with every new set or simply stick to the tried-and-trues, but the strings you choose will affect how you play and progress across the fretboard.

XL Nickel

Grab our most popular string, and hear why XL is the “Player’s Choice” for high-performing, versatile tones.

Super Light Gauge

Easy to bend and very flexible.
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Regular Light Gauge

Slightly stiffer feel than Super Light, providing a bit more resonance in return.
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XS

Save money in the long term and spend less time changing strings with the best coated string ever made.

Super Light Gauge

Easy to bend and very flexible.
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Regular Light Gauge

Slightly stiffer feel than Super Light, providing a bit more resonance in return.
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Gear For New Electric Guitar Players

This is the gear we recommend for those starting out and looking for the best way to play and maintain their instrument.

No Fuss Clip-On Tuner

Eclipse Tuner

Stay in tune with something as easy to read as it is to use. Available in 6 colors.
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A Fast-Changing Capo

Artist Capo

Change keys quickly while maintaining familiar chord shapes.
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Auto Lock Strap

Humidipak

The easiest way to secure your guitar with a simple, integrative strap locking system.
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Do-It-All String Change Tool

Pro-Winder

The ultimate do-it-all string change device.
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No-Fail Cabling

American Stage Instrument Cables

GeoTip technology for a secure connection, designed to reproduce the natural tones of your instrument with zero interference.
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Quick-Clean Spray

Spray Cleaner

Polish and protect your guitar with a quick squeeze.
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Next Steps

Get your first lesson from the first name in learning guitar, Marty Schwartz.

Your First Strings

We know we make a lot of different strings, and we're here to help you find your favorite set for you & your instrument.