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Ibanez V Series
Struggling to find the right beginner acoustic? The Ibanez V Series has you covered

By Guitar World Staff Published

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Choose from a range of shapes, sizes and aesthetics – and Ibanez Jampacks offering all the accessories you need to get started

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Yamaha JR1 at our testing studio
Best guitars for kids 2026: top electric and acoustic guitars for children

By Daryl Robertson last updated

The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar

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Three of the best beginner electric guitars together
Best beginner electric guitars 2026: top electric models for new players, reviewed and demoed by experts

By Daryl Robertson last updated

So you're a budding guitarist? Get started with our pick of the best beginner electric guitars from Squier, Yamaha, and Epiphone

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Squier Debut Series
$119 for a genuine Strat? Count me in. This Squier Debut Prime Day deal will leave beginners with enough cash for an amp

By Daryl Robertson Published

Fender’s ultra-affordable Amazon-only Strat and P-bass have received a 20% reduction for Big Deal Days, making them the cheapest Squier guitars available right now

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Pete with a collection of the best beginner acoustic guitars in our studio
Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2026: My top picks for new players, reviewed by a pro

By Daryl Robertson last updated

I've tested epic affordable six-strings from Fender, Taylor, Yamaha, and more – read on for my best beginner acoustic guitar recommendations and watch my video demos

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Best beginner bass guitars 2026: top starter basses for beginners

By Jonathan Horsley last updated

The best beginner basses for young players, newcomers, and the budget-conscious, picked by our experts – featuring Yamaha, Squier, Ibanez and more

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Pro 6 Loog adult-sized acoustic guitar
Kid-friendly guitar brand Loog recently partnered with Fender and Gibson – now, it's launching its very own teen- and adult-sized models

By Janelle Borg Published

The brand is best known for rethinking guitar design and education for kids, but, with its Pro 6 models, it is now venturing into the teen and adult market

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Squier debut
Seriously? $109.99 for a genuine Telecaster?! Fender’s Squier Debut models are the ultimate beginner guitars, and with this wallet-friendly Prime Day discount, you'll have enough left over to buy a tuner

By Daryl Robertson Published

Fender’s ultra-affordable Amazon-only Strat and Tele have received a 19% reduction, making them the cheapest Squier guitars available right now

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Two Yamaha Pacifica 112Vs on blue background
Best guitars for beginners: epic entry-level acoustic and electric guitars

By Chris Corfield last updated

Start playing today with our pick of great beginner guitars from Squier, Ibanez, Yamaha and more

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Parts of the guitar
What's a bridge? What's a headstock? What do we mean by a 'cutaway'? All the parts of a guitar explained

By Jenna Scaramanga Published

We walk you through the different parts of the main electric guitar types, from Stratocaster to Les Paul

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