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Everyone who starts playing guitar is inspired to do so by a musician or band. All you need to do is find out who inspired them to play.
This is a super cheap and easy gift to get that any guitar player will appreciate. You can get some really cool ones online. Better yet, get them custom made1
There is virtually a world of guitar pedals out there that will do anything from distorting a sound to looping. Every guitarist enjoys pedals. If they like Ed Sheeran, they may appreciate a loop pedal. If they like Jimi Hendrix, they will love an overdrive pedal.
Guitars are expensive and annoying to try to prop up. You only realize the value of a guitar hook after letting a guitar fall and break in half.
These are great because there is virtually a world of guitar straps, from fluffy luminous green ones to tan-brown leather. Choose one that suits their personality.
The guitar hook is a little more awkward to hang the guitar up and less stable too. If the person has enough space and you have the extra cash to dish out for a stand, it'd be much appreciated.
Every guitarist will break strings. It's a fact of guitarists' life, and it's unavoidable, so some guitar string packs will always come in handy for them.
No matter what level a guitar player is, a guitar tuner is a must, especially one that clips onto the neck so that you don't have to get out your smartphone every time you need to tune the guitar.
This is another tiny thing that many guitarists only realize is necessary when their guitar falls from the strap while they're performing.
These mini amps are fantastic for practicing. They sound just like an amp, but instead plug into and sit on the guitar. They will also make everyone who lives with a guitarist's life much easier because they're not very loud, as opposed to a full-size amp.
Whether a person playing guitar realizes it or not, their posture has everything to do with playing well and not doing their body harm by hunching over for hours on end. A proper guitar stool or seat will make sure that this doesn't happen.
These are fantastic for all guitar players. It allows you to change key easily. Beginners get even more out of a capo, because experts will have worked out how to get around using one.
Whether you are bringing your guitar to a gig, a friend's house for the evening, or the beach, a case or bag is necessary. Cases are generally more expensive, so if they're a beginner with a cheap guitar, a bag will work just fine.
Musicians will also usually be listening to and studying music they love all the time. Why else would they play? If they're listening for long periods, you can protect their aural health by getting them a decent pair of headphones.
These are great for keeping rhythm while playing guitar.
Musicians don't usually like to practice with a metronome when they're starting because it's surprisingly hard to stay in time with one. However, it improves your playing ten-fold.
Another tool that will come in super handy for any guitarist is the string winder. It just makes the whole process a lot faster and less stressful when tightening strings after they're replaced.
This goes hand in hand with the recording, but also for performing. Pointing a Shure SM57 at the 12th fret of an acoustic guitar works very well for playing live.
No matter what level you're at, getting some lessons is always beneficial.
Guitar leads inevitably break, especially cheap ones. These will always be used and can last for years if they're of good quality and looked after.
If they prefer to learn the old-fashioned way, by reading and learning about music theory, you can get them a book they can learn from. Alternatively, you could get them a book about their favorite guitarist or band or a book of chords to some of their favorite songs.
While playing guitar, people instinctually try to raise the foot on which the guitar is sat. People do this by lifting their foot onto its ball. However, this is not the correct way to play. All classical guitar players use these foot stools. They're a must for serious players.
People who have been playing for a while will realize the value of a guitar maintenance kit, and it's only a matter of time until beginners do too. The fretboard gets grimy, parts need to be adjusted, and strings need to be changed.
As they're learning guitar and are a music fan, they will certainly enjoy going to a gig to see one of their favorite bands.
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It's only a matter of time before someone who is learning guitar will want to write a song or record themselves playing just to hear it back. For this, you can buy them recording software, which varies in price depending on the specific software.
There's quite a lot to say about the quality of sound that comes from a turntable and record. If who you're buying for is a music fan (which they inevitably are if they're learning an instrument), why not get them a record player? If that's too expensive, you can get them a vinyl to frame and hang on their wall.
Playing with a slide is an entire style of guitar music in itself. Indeed, it's prevalent in blues and folk music. What's more, there is a world of slides that you can get for your guitar enthusiast loved one.
Guitarists are always learning. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you never really "arrive." With this in mind, there are plenty of resources that you can buy them to learn from, like MasterClass.
Every musician was inspired by someone, so music posters are a no-brainer when buying for any guitarist.
Anyone who knows a guitarist should feel so lucky around their birthdays or any gift-giving occasion because there's a world of accessories that every guitarist of every level will simply love. And they won't break the bank! Besides actually getting someone a guitar or a guitar amp (which are expensive), there are indeed plenty of alternatives.
Sit back and click through the following gallery to take the stress out of finding the perfect gift for your guitar-playing loved one when the time comes around.
Gift ideas for the guitarist in your life
February 11 is Guitar Day
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Anyone who knows a guitarist should feel so lucky around their birthdays or any gift-giving occasion because there's a world of accessories that every guitarist of every level will simply love. And they won't break the bank! Besides actually getting someone a guitar or a guitar amp (which are expensive), there are indeed plenty of alternatives.
Sit back and click through the following gallery to take the stress out of finding the perfect gift for your guitar-playing loved one when the time comes around.