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

In Stock

Atkin Essential O14

£3,399.00

Get it Saturday, Jul 26

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

New Arrival

Cort AF510 Open Pore

(3)

£99.00 £139.00

Get it Saturday, Jul 26

In Stock

Collings OM2H Orchestra Model

£5,999.00

Get it Saturday, Jul 26

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Collings 01 14 Fret Mahogany Top

£6,299.00

FREE Delivery

Available to Order

Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Concert Edgeburst CE Koa/Koa

£1,279.00 £1,599.00

Get it Saturday, Jul 26

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Breedlove Rainforest S Concert Black Gold CE African Mahogany

£689.00

Get it Saturday, Jul 26

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Special Offer

£329.00 £349.99

Get it Saturday, Jul 26

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Fender Redondo Player Walnut Fingerboard Candy Apple Red

£339.00

Get it Saturday, Jul 26

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Fender Newporter Player Walnut Fingerboard Surf Green

£339.00

Get it Saturday, Jul 26

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Eastman PCH1-OM Classic

£369.00

FREE Delivery

Available to Order

Epiphone Dobro Hound Dog M-14 Metal Body Resonator

(3)

£699.00 £899.00

Get it Saturday, Jul 26

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Epiphone Miranda Lambert Bluebird Studio Bluebonnet

£679.00

FREE Delivery

Available to Order

Fender FA-235E Concert Natural Indian Laurel Fingerboard

(1)

£239.00 £259.99

Get it Saturday, Jul 26

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Fender FA-235E Concert Moonlight Burst Indian Laurel Fingerboard

(5)

£269.00

Get it Saturday, Jul 26

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Ibanez SDGB1 Steve Di Giorgio Signature Bass Dark Moss Burst

£1,619.00

Get it Saturday, Jul 26

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Schecter SLS Elite-5 Black Fade Burst LH

£1,749.00

Get it Saturday, Jul 26

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Special Offer

Steinberger Spirit XT-2 Standard Bass Outfit 4-String Black Left Handed

(1)

£399.00 £529.00

Get it Saturday, Jul 26

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Vintage LVJ74NAT VJ74 ReIssued Bass Maple Fingerboard Natural Ash Body Left Handed

£399.00 £499.00

Get it Saturday, Jul 26

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Aquatone Blue Rosewood Fingerboard

£679.00

Get it Saturday, Jul 26

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Coral Red Rosewood Fingerboard

£679.00

Get it Saturday, Jul 26

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

£3,899.00

FREE Delivery

Available to Order

Hagstrom Viking Short Scale Bass Trans Wild Cherry

£799.00 £1,045.00

Get it Saturday, Jul 26

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Hagstrom Swede Short Scale Bass Tobacco Sunburst

£749.00 £945.00

Get it Saturday, Jul 26

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Rickenbacker 4005XC 90th Anniversary Limited Edition Short Scale Bass Amber FireGlo

£5,799.00

Get it Saturday, Jul 26

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Stores Nationwide

Shipping Worldwide

Free Next Day Delivery

Sell your Guitar

Expert Advice

Guitars

Filter

Martin HD28 Ambertone Re-imagined

Martin DX Woodstock 50th Anniversary

Martin Standard Series OM21 Sunburst

Martin OM21 Ambertone Re-Imagined

Martin Standard Series 00-28

Martin Custom Shop Expert 000-28 1937 Ambertone Aged

Martin D-28 Rich Robinson Custom Signature Edition

Martin 00-28 Modern Deluxe

Atkin Essential O14

Cort AF510 Open Pore

Collings OM2H Orchestra Model

Collings 01 14 Fret Mahogany Top

Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Concert Edgeburst CE Koa/Koa

Breedlove Rainforest S Concert Black Gold CE African Mahogany

Fender California Traditional Redondo Classic Aged Cognac Burst

Fender Acoustasonic Jazzmaster Tobacco Sunburst

Fender CD-140SCE Mahogany

Fender Malibu Player Walnut Fingerboard Olympic White

Fender Redondo Player Walnut Fingerboard Candy Apple Red

Fender Newporter Player Walnut Fingerboard Surf Green

Eastman PCH1-OM Classic

Epiphone Dobro Hound Dog M-14 Metal Body Resonator

Epiphone Miranda Lambert Bluebird Studio Bluebonnet

Fender FA-235E Concert Natural Indian Laurel Fingerboard

Fender FA-235E Concert Moonlight Burst Indian Laurel Fingerboard

Ibanez SDGB1 Steve Di Giorgio Signature Bass Dark Moss Burst

Schecter SLS Elite-5 Black Fade Burst LH

Steinberger Spirit XT-2 Standard Bass Outfit 4-String Black Left Handed

Vintage LVJ74NAT VJ74 ReIssued Bass Maple Fingerboard Natural Ash Body Left Handed

Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Aquatone Blue Rosewood Fingerboard

Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Coral Red Rosewood Fingerboard

Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Hialeah Yellow Rosewood Fingerboard

Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ 3 Colour Sunburst Maple Fingerboard

Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Polar White Maple Fingerboard

G&L Tribute Fallout Short Scale Bass Olympic White Rosewood Fingerboard

Vintage VS4 ReIssued Bass Guitar Boulevard Black

Charvel Guthrie Govan USA Signature HSH Flame Maple

Hagstrom Viking Short Scale Bass Trans Wild Cherry

Hagstrom Swede Short Scale Bass Tobacco Sunburst

Rickenbacker 4005XC 90th Anniversary Limited Edition Short Scale Bass Amber FireGlo

Keep up with our latest offers, news & events