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Guitarist playing arpeggio on a Gibson ES-335 electric guitar
“I’ve seen firsthand how technology and innovation have reshaped the six-string landscape”: 5 reasons why new guitar players have never had it so good

By Daryl Robertson Published

Learning the guitar today vs 30 years ago is a very different experience. From online lessons and free resources, to clever practice amps, here's why it has never been easier to master the guitar

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Taylor Baby Taylor
Taylor Swift learned to play guitar on this acoustic – now you or a loved one can too, with $100 off her pint-sized Taylor signature for Cyber Monday

By Matt Owen Published

The Baby Taylor is the best 3/4 acoustic guitar on the market – and it's currently available for as little as $349 thanks to this killer deal

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Squier Debut Stratocaster
Fender’s Squier Debut Stratocaster took the fight to cheap Amazon guitars when it arrived earlier this year – now it’s dropped below $100 for the first time ever

By Matt Parker Published

Fender’s ultra-affordable Amazon-only Strat has received a $20 reduction, right in time for Cyber Monday

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Sales assistant showing a customer an acoustic guitar in a guitar store
How to test out a beginner acoustic guitar in a guitar store

By Daryl Robertson Published

A former guitar salesman gives you valuable advice for buying your first guitar

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Acoustic vs electric guitar: which is better for beginner guitarists?
Acoustic vs electric guitar: which is better for beginner guitarists?

By Jonathan Horsley Last updated

For new guitarists this is one of the biggest questions. We’re here to help you choose the right path and find the right guitar for you

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Squier Classic Vibe 60s Stratocaster review
"The glorious neck staining and the warmth of those pickups make the CV 60s Strat a serious guitar that just so happens to look, feel, and sound amazing": Squier Classic Vibe 60s Stratocaster review

By Chris Corfield Published

Heavy on the vibes, but not on the price

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Squier Affinity Stratocaster deal
I’ve lost count of the players who told me they got their start on a Squier Stratocaster – now Fender is offering them for under $150, a huge 40% discount on the go-to learner guitar

By Matt Parker Published

For a limited time you can pick up a Surf Green Affinity Strat for just $149

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Squier Bullet Mustang and Epiphone SG
We’ve tracked down the biggest Black Friday beginner electric guitar and starter pack deals so you don't have to – and that includes $50 off a best-buy Squier Mustang

By Matt Owen Published

Everything you or an aspiring guitarist could ever dream of needing to start a six-string journey can be snapped up for some unmissable prices thanks to these deals

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8 best beginner classical guitars 2023: Plus the top Spanish guitar for beginners
Best beginner classical guitars: Plus the top Spanish guitar for beginners

By Chris Corfield Last updated

Our expert round-up of the best classical guitars for beginners, with amazing budget nylon offerings from brands including Yamaha, Cordoba, Takamine and Epiphone

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Fender CD-60S
Our favorite beginner acoustic guitar, the Fender CD-60S, has had $44 knocked off the asking price this Cyber Monday

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

This is the beginner acoustic guitar deal to beat: for just $155.99, you can get this solid spruce-topped dreadnought, plus a gigbag, picks, strings, strap and Fender Play subscription

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