What are some important guitar accessories and their uses?

Important Guitar Accessories include everything from picks, cables, strings, gig bags and straps. Picks are almost a necessity depending on what kind of music you're playing, instrument cables are essential if you plan on connecting your guitar to an amplifier, and everyone is going to need to re-string their guitar eventually.

What do I need to restring my guitar?

To restring your guitar you will need a new set of strings and a set of small string cutters to cut away the excess string, a string winder is also handy but not necessary. During the restring process it's also a good idea to clean and protect the fretboard so some lemon oil and a few cloths would work wonders!

Will a gig bag protect my guitar?

A gig bag is great at protecting against scratches and small knocks, they are usually well-padded enough to offer protection against minor accidents, however larger drops or knocks while likely mitigating some of the damage will usually still result in more serious damage.

What type of guitar stand should I buy?

The type of guitar stand you purchase depends largely on your needs, for example a single wall mounted guitar stand works wonders if you only have a single guitar and space is a premium, however larger multi-guitar stands are ideal for people with more space and have a bigger collection to display.

What do you need to take care of a guitar?

There are many accessories you can purchase in order to take care of your guitar. Lemon oil is great for removing dirt and grime from the fretboard, there's waxes to help preserve the finish and you'll need a dedicated polish cloth to apply it all.