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Rock Guitar Starter Kit: Essential Gear for Beginners Who Want to Get Loud Without Draining Your Bank Account.
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items Whether you’re just picking up your first electric guitar or getting serious about rocking out, this list has the gear I actually recommend as a player with 40+ years of experience. Everything here is beginner-friendly, budget-conscious, and rock-app...
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Hot Combo Deals
New Guitars
Pre-Owned Guitars
Ampifiers
Tone Shapers(Effects)
Guitar Learning Apps
Hot Combo Deals
Why buy gear one piece at a time when you can score an all-in-one rock rig? These bundles get you a guitar, amp, cables, and more. Everything you need to plug in and get loud, fast. Great tone, no guesswork.
A beginner's guitar combo dream that will have you rocking the house in no time!
Squier Sonic Stratocaster Limited-Edition Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Pack With Fender Frontman 10G Amp Sonic Blue | Guitar Center
I find this top-selling combo deal has everything a beginner guitarist needs. It's ready to rock when you are!
Squier Sonic Stratocaster Electric Guitar Pack With Fender Frontman 10G Amp Black | Guitar Center
I find this Squier 21 fret guitar complete with whammy bar, gig bag, and tuner a valuable choice. Another smart choice for those starting their guitar playing journey.
Squier Sonic Stratocaster Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Kit
I highly recommend this Epiphone Les Paul top-selling combo deal for the beginner rock guitarist. It's got more than enough to get you started on your rock star journey!
Epiphone Les Paul Special-I Electric Guitar Player Pack Worn Ebony | Guitar Center
A Fender telecaster combo deal that gives you all the tools you need to rock and won't drain your bank account.
Fender Affinity Telecaster Black Bundle w/ Amp
This HOT combo is all you need to get going with learning rock guitar. Stop thinking about it and just do it!
Donner DST-100S 39" Electric Guitar Kit
New Guitars
Fresh off the line and ready to rip. These guitars are solid choices for beginners who want killer looks, playable necks, and that classic rock growl without breaking the bank.
I used this when I first started learning to play. Squier is an excellent choice for quality and is very easy on your wallet. Don't spend a fortune when you're just starting out!
Squier Mini Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Olympic White
Playing this telecaster releases my inner-twang but take it to a new level by cranking up the distortion! You won’t regret getting this one and it’s very affordable.
Fender Squire Sonic Telecaster Guitar Bundle
This mini marvel makes a great choice for beginners and players of smaller stature.
Squier Affinity Mini Stratocaster V2 Electric Guitar Dakota Red | Guitar Center
This left-handed Squier electric guitar has a thin and lightweight body.
Squier Mini Strat Left-Handed Electric Guitar Black
Pre-Owned Guitars
Don’t sleep on the used market, some of the best tone comes from gear with a little history. These pre-owned picks offer serious value and classic vibes for players who want more bang for their buck.
This guitar has great tone and is very affordable. Make it your own.
Used Epiphone Les Paul Studio Wine Red Solid Body Electric Guitar
I love this guitar! I own one just like this but in a different color. Always fun to play.
Used Epiphone SG Pro Pelham Blue Solid Body Electric Guitar
Perfect for younger players, travel, or anyone seeking a compact Strat feel with classic Fender-style tone and playability.
Used Squier Mini Affinity Stratocaster Olympic White Electric Guitar
Ampifiers
This is where your signal becomes sound. These amps deliver the grit and growl that make rock feel alive without waking the whole neighborhood. (Unless you want to.)
Get that classic Marshall tone for playing all of your favorite rock/metal tunes!
Marshall MG30GFX 30W 1x10 Guitar Combo Amp
Experience the next generation of BOSS innovation and elevate your sound with the Katana Gen3.
BOSS Katana Gen 3 50W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amplifier Black
Mustang LT50 is a fun, flexible and easy-to-use modeling amp for any guitarist.
Fender Mustang LT50 50W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amp Black
Plug in, and you'll hear why Fender amps are the choice of musicians worldwide.
Fender Champion II 25 Combo Amp Black
The Crush12 is an unparalleled value for guitarists seeking vintage-inspired tone and modern innovation.
Orange Amplifiers Crush12 12W 1x6 Guitar Combo Amp Orange | Guitar Center
With 30 watts of power and a custom 10" speaker, the MG30GFX provides enough volume and fullness for rehearsals, gigs and beyond.
Marshall MG30GFX 30W 1x10 Guitar Combo Amp
Tone Shapers(Effects)
Pedals, pickups, and preamps that turn your sound from “meh” to “monster.” These are my go-to tools for dialing in pro-level tone.
This distortion pedal will definitely melt some faces after cranking up! If you're ready to take your distortion into another realm of existence, this pedal is for you.
BOSS MT-2 Metal Zone Effects Pedal
This distortion pedal is what I started off over 40 years ago. It's a classic that never goes out of style. Crank it up and find all those badass harmonics found in rock music!
BOSS DS-1 Distortion Effects Pedal
This pedal will make your guitar talk. I have NEVER been without one!
Dunlop Cry Baby Wah GCB95, 1/4 inch Jack
It's the Holy Grail! This one is in my pedal effects arsenal. Expand your reverb, creating a super-cosmic atmosphere.
Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Nano Reverb Guitar Effects Pedal
Another pedal I can't do without. Adding this effect will make your cleans sound angelic.
Boss CH-1 Stereo Super Chorus Pedal
This effects pedal adds superior reverb that will enhance your overall sound.
BOSS RV-6 Digital Delay/Reverb Guitar Effects Pedal
This psychedelic reverb warps your tone in mysterious ways, taking you into uncharted sonic territory.
Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Nano Reverb Guitar Effects Pedal
Guitar Learning Apps
Want to make real progress without falling asleep over sheet music? These guitar apps make learning feel like a jam session, not a chore. Great for building skills, speed, and confidence, even with just 10 minutes a day.
I like to recommend this app for my students who want the ability to learn and play along with songs when they're on their own time. It's a great way to practice and have fun at the same time!
Simply Guitar - Learn Guitar - Apps on Google Play
Headphones
I absolutely love love love my Beats headphones. I really enjoy listening to my favorite music while working on my blog. The sound quality is perfect and I can Bluetooth to any of my devices.
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Black
Great for your healthy workouts when you want to block out the noise around you. Includes heart rate monitoring sensors that measures your pulse in real time.
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds - Jet Black