How long does it take to learn guitar?

How quickly do you want to learn? For some it takes weeks practicing several hours a day, and for others it can take a few months to get the hang of it at a slower, steadier pace. What matters most is your commitment and drive to play. The more often you practice and the more you challenge yourself the quicker you'll learn. It never hurts to get some advice or direction and this is where a good teacher or instructional video can help. Keep practicing, keep learning, and you'll be playing confidently in no time!

How many strings does a guitar have?

Standard electric and acoustic guitars have six strings. Basses come with four. Variations include seven stringed electrics, twelve string acoustics, five string basses and more. The extra strings are there to provide a wider range of sounds for different styles of playing or genres of music.

How much does a good guitar cost?

There are great guitars at every price point. The important question to ask yourself is "What am I looking for?". Are you a beginner or an experienced player? Do you play the blues or heavy metal? Do you need something to travel with, or are you adding to your already incredible collection? No matter your budget you'll walk away with the guitar that suits you.

What are the three types of guitars?

Acoustic, bass and electric are the three main types of guitar. Acoustics have hollow bodies that produce the sound and so do not need any extra equipment to play. Electric guitars produce sound through an amplifier and on board electronics called pickups. Basses are like bigger electric guitars, but usually come with four strings that are much thicker than normal. Like electric guitars, basses have pickups that need an amplifier in order to produce sound.

Is acoustic or electric guitar better for beginners?

The best guitar for learning is the one that will keep you playing! They both have pros and cons, but you want something that will keep you coming back for more, so think about what music you like. Is it rock and heavy metal with loud electric guitars? Is it finger picked or pop style acoustic? Start with something that matches what inspired you to play and you'll never look back.

Guitars | guitarguitar

£2,299.00 £2,499.00

Get it Saturday, Jun 21

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Godin Session HT Trans Cream Rosewood Fingerboard

£1,059.00 £1,179.00

Get it Saturday, Jun 21

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Suhr Mateus Asato Classic T Black

£4,499.00

FREE Delivery

Available to Order

Schecter Reaper-6 FR S Charcoal Burst

(2)

£1,249.00

Get it Saturday, Jun 21

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Schecter Reaper-7 Multi-Scale Charcoal Burst

£1,099.00

Get it Saturday, Jun 21

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Special Offer

Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple

£1,399.00 £1,599.00

Get it Saturday, Jun 21

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Rickenbacker 330 Walnut

£2,299.00 £2,599.00

Get it Saturday, Jun 21

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Taylor T5z Pro Harbor Blue

£3,329.00 £3,995.00

Get it Saturday, Jun 21

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Yamaha PA112V United Blue Plus Remote Lesson

(1)

£279.00 £368.00

Get it Saturday, Jun 21

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Special Offer

Fender Tom DeLonge Starcaster Rosewood Fingerboard Satin Olympic White

£849.00 £999.00

Get it Saturday, Jun 21

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Gibson ES-335 Figured Iced Tea

(6)

£3,179.00 £3,799.00

Get it Saturday, Jun 21

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Gibson Custom Shop 1964 ES-335 Reissue VOS Vintage Burst

£5,799.00

Get it Saturday, Jun 21

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

£1,599.00 £1,999.00

Get it Saturday, Jun 21

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Alvarez Masterworks MP70e

(1)

£1,089.00

FREE Delivery

Available to Order

Martin Dreadnought Junior Spruce

(8)

£599.00

Get it Saturday, Jun 21

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Ibanez AC340-OPN Artwood

(1)

£269.00 £299.00

FREE Delivery

Available to Order

Ibanez AEWC400 Trans Black Burst

(3)

£559.00 £659.00

Get it Saturday, Jun 21

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Ibanez PC14MHCE Weathered Black

(1)

£225.00 £259.00

Get it Saturday, Jun 21

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Ibanez AEG70 Trans Charcoal Burst

(1)

£349.00 £409.00

Get it Saturday, Jun 21

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Fixed Bridge Heritage Cherry Sunburst

£4,699.00 £4,999.00

Get it Saturday, Jun 21

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Tanglewood TW4 E AVB Winterleaf Super Folk Electro Acoustic

£399.00 £449.00

Get it Saturday, Jun 21

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Yamaha FSX800C Sandburst

£399.00 £534.00

FREE Delivery

Available to Order

Yamaha NTX3 Brown Sunburst

(1)

£729.00 £899.00

FREE Delivery

Available to Order

(1)

£469.00

Get it Saturday, Jun 21

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Stores Nationwide

Shipping Worldwide

Free Next Day Delivery

Sell your Guitar

Expert Advice

Guitars

Filter

Ibanez XPTB620 Xiphos Iron Label Limited Edition Black Flat

Ibanez RG421PB Caribbean Shoreline Flat

Ibanez SA360NQM Sapphire Blue

Ibanez Signature Paul Gilbert PGMM11 Jewel Blue

Ibanez Signature JIVAJR Nita Strauss Deep Sea Blonde

Gibson 70s Flying V Antique Natural

Gibson 70s Explorer Antique Natural

Godin Session HT Trans Cream Rosewood Fingerboard

Suhr Mateus Asato Classic T Black

Schecter Reaper-6 FR S Charcoal Burst

Schecter Reaper-7 Multi-Scale Charcoal Burst

Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple

Rickenbacker 330 Walnut

Taylor T5z Pro Harbor Blue

Yamaha PA112V United Blue Plus Remote Lesson

Fender Tom DeLonge Starcaster Rosewood Fingerboard Satin Olympic White

Gibson ES-335 Figured Iced Tea

Gibson Custom Shop 1964 ES-335 Reissue VOS Vintage Burst

Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1964 ES-335 Reissue Ultra Light Aged 60s Cherry

Ibanez AZES40 Purist Blue Left Handed

Yamaha Revstar RSE20L Black Left Handed

Epiphone Dobro Hound Dog Deluxe Round Neck

Fender CC-140SCE Sunburst

Fender Acoustasonic Jazzmaster Natural

Alvarez Masterworks MP70e

Martin Dreadnought Junior Spruce

Ibanez AC340-OPN Artwood

Ibanez AEWC400 Trans Black Burst

Ibanez PC14MHCE Weathered Black

Ibanez AEG70 Trans Charcoal Burst

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Fixed Bridge Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Tanglewood TW4 E AVB Winterleaf Super Folk Electro Acoustic

Yamaha FSX800C Sandburst

Yamaha NTX3 Brown Sunburst

Yamaha CG142S Classical Spruce

Valencia 1/2 Size Classical VC202NA

Fender American Performer Precision Bass Arctic White Rosewood Fingerboard

Cort Action Junior Open Pore Short Scale Bass Black Cherry

Cort Action Plus 4 String Bass Black

Sigma 000MC-15E Left Handed

Keep up with our latest offers, news & events