Are electric guitars good for beginners?

Yes! Electric guitars are often the easiest way to get started with guitar as they are slightly easier to play than acoustic guitars.

How do I choose an electric guitar for beginners?

There are lots of styles, start with what guitar you think looks best!

Is acoustic or electric guitar better for beginners?

If you want to learn electric guitar, start on an electric guitar! If you want to learn acoustic, start on acoustic guitar! There’s no right or wrong, just go with whatever interests you most. The beauty of acoustic guitars for many beginners is that they are self-contained and don’t require amps and cables to make a sound. If you want to learn metal, punk or rock, however, just dive into the world of electric guitars because you’ll find it much more rewarding.

What is the best electric guitar for beginners?

Some of the best electric guitars for beginners includes the likes of Epiphone Les Paul Standard and Squier Classic Vibe Strats and Teles which are perfect for beginners. They are exceptional value for money and will provide you with a brilliant way to learn. The great thing about these guitars is they are bonafide classics that have been played on all types of music for the last 60 years. This means that regardless of the type of music you'd like to play, they should do the job!

How much does a good beginner electric guitar cost?

That depends on what your budget is. You can expect decent beginner packages to cost up to £200. The more you can spend the better it's going to sound and the easier it will be to play. Learning guitar requires a lot of patience, you don’t want to use up all your patience battling with a cheap guitar.

How much should I spend on my first electric guitar?

There are lots of choices these days at very affordable prices, between £100 and £200 will get you a great beginner guitar like the EastCoast ST2, the Ibanez GRX, or the Yamaha Pacifica.

Are cheap electric guitars good for beginners?

Yes, these days there are lots of cheap electric guitars that are great for beginners like the EastCoast TL2.

Is it harder to learn electric guitar?

No, some would say it's actually easier to learn electric guitar than acoustic guitar, due to the lighter strings.

Electric Guitars For Beginners

EastCoast T1-BS Butterscotch Maple Fingerboard

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£99.00 £119.00

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Squier Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster Butterscotch Blonde Maple Fingerboard

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£379.00 £409.99

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Squier Sonic Telecaster Butterscotch Blonde Maple Fingerboard

£159.00 £169.99

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Squier FSR Affinity Series Telecaster Black Maple Fingerboard

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£249.99

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Squier Affinity Telecaster Butterscotch Blonde Maple Fingerboard

£219.00 £239.99

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Squier Affinity Telecaster Deluxe Black Maple Fingerboard

£239.00 £259.99

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EastCoast T1-VW Vintage White Rosewood Fingerboard

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£99.00 £119.00

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EastCoast TL2 Deluxe P90 Roasted Maple Neck Pale Blue

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£149.00 £199.00

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Squier Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster White Blonde Maple Fingerboard

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£379.00 £409.99

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Squier Sonic Telecaster Black Maple Fingerboard

£159.00 £169.99

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EastCoast TL2 Deluxe P90 Roasted Maple Neck Black

£99.00 £149.00

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EastCoast T1 Pack Black Rosewood Fingerboard

£129.00 £205.34

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Squier Affinity Telecaster Deluxe Charcoal Frost Metallic

£239.00 £259.99

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Squier Sonic Telecaster Torino Red Laurel Fingerboard

£159.00 £169.99

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Squier Classic Vibe Baritone Custom Telecaster Black

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£399.00 £429.99

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Squier Affinity Telecaster Olympic White

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£219.00 £239.99

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Squier Sonic Esquire H Artic White Maple Fingerboard

£159.00 £169.99

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Squier Sonic Telecaster California Blue Laurel Fingerboard

£159.00 £169.99

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Vintage V75 ReIssued Boulevard Black

£339.00 £439.00

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Vintage V52 Icon Distressed Butterscotch

£369.00 £499.00

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