Guitar Gifts

"Find the Perfect Guitar Gift for Your Guitar Player"

When it comes to guitar gifts, the good news is that there are many good choices at all price points, and many reputable online retailers to buy from. The not so good news is that with all these options, it can be difficult to sort through them and find just the right guitar gift.

We have distilled it down to a manageable few, and provide you with specific suggestions based on the experience level of the guitar player. All these products are well-known brands made by top manufacturers that offer solid warranties on their products. Scroll down and you'll see listings for many great guitar gifts: acoustic guitars, electric guitars, packages for beginners, amps, and guitar effects.

The only sources recommended here are leading, well-established online musical goods vendors, such as zZounds and Jamorama. These vendors have proven to provide good value and customer service including liberal return policies. Bottom line: you can buy any of these recommended products with complete confidence in the quality and value of both the product and the online retailer.

Tips for Selecting the Right Guitar Gifts

The main considerations in choosing guitar gifts are experience level, style of music preferred, and what gear and learning material they already own. Try to find as much out about these as possible. Or better yet, get the lucky gift recipient to drop a few subtle hints on what they want…”I want a Fender Strat in Agave Blue, please!” If you you really don’t have good handle on any of this, no worries, here are some tips for different situations:

1. Don't have a clue? No problem! When in doubt, give a gift certificate for guitar gear, online lessons, or music.

2.For a beginner with no guitar , give a package that includes a guitar and accessories needed to get going (including an amp if it's an electic guitar.)

3. Give online lessons or instructional products- every guitarist wants to learn new skills and move to the next level.

Gift Certificates to the Rescue

If you haven’t gotten any good hints, you can’t go wrong with a gift certificate for guitar products or online courses.

This way you don’t have to worry about getting just the right item, especially for an established player that may already have some gear , or strong personal preferences. Here are some good guitar gift options for various situations:

Jamorama- a Jamorama gift certificate ($39.95) will get your guitar player access to a complete multimedia guitar learning program. I bought this program and checked it out, and it is great for beginners or intermediate players. It uses a very systematic approach to learning that will effectively build a solid foundation. Perfect for any beginning to intermediate guitar player that is not taking lessons from a guitar teacher. Get Jamorama details here.

Guitar Guru- Guitar Guru is an interactive guitar learning system. It teaches how to play a song by seeing the notes and chords light up on a simulated guitar fretboard. This is really innovative technology, and will be appreciated by any guitar player that has some basic knowledge.
A Guitar Guru Gift Pack is a good choice. Get a 10% discount with code "MNLSHOLIDAY"through January 31, 2006.

Musician's Friend Gift Certificate- If you just can't figure out what guitar gift to get, go with a gift certificate from Musician's Friend, one of the leading on-line guitar gear and accessory retailers. Whether for $25 to get some accesories, or $1000 for a high quality electric guitar and amp, a gift certificate will solve your problem! They can be delivered electronically or as paper certificates. Order a Musican's Friend Gift Certificiate here...one of the top guitar gifts!

Acoustic Guitars

Ibanez IJV50 Jumpstart Acoustic Guitar Package
How Much?:$99.95
How Hot?: Scorching
Why?:
* Guitar packages are always HUGE during the holidays
* Ibanez is a very respected brand name
* Includes everything a guitarist needs to get started
Keywords: Ibanez Jumpstart Acoustic, Ibanez Acoustic Guitar Package, Ibanez IJV50

Martin D15 Acoustic Guitar (with Case)
How Much?:$799.95
How Hot?:Hot.
Why?:
* Martin builds some of the best guitars on the market, very sought after brand
* D15 is an entry-level Martin, a great product
* Pricey for a gift, but always a big seller
Keywords: Martin D15

Electric Guitars

Fender Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar
How Much?: from $369.95
How Hot?: Very hot.
Why?: * One of our most popular guitars
* Great brand recognition
* Low price
Hot Keywords: Fender Standard Strat, Fender Mexican Strat

Ibanez RG350EX Electric Guitar
How Much?: $392.95
How Hot?: Very hot.
Why?: * Very popular heavy rock guitar * Mid-range for Ibanez products, good choice for a second guitar
Keywords: Ibanez RG350, Ibanez RG guitar, Ibanez RG350EX

Behringer V-Tone II Guitar and Amplifier Package
How Much?: $109.95
How Hot?: Scorching. Absolutely Scorching.
Why?: * Our top selling guitar pack, selling for just over $100 * Great products included in this pack, an ideal starter's package. * Immensely popular
Keywords: Behringer guitar pack, Behringer V-tone, Cheap guitar pack, Guitar starter kit

Schecter C1 Plus
How Much?: $599.95
How Hot?: Very hot.
Why?: * Very big seller, much sought after rock guitar * Excellent product for the price
Keywords: Shecter C, Schecter C1, Schecter C1 plus

Guitar Amps

Fender FM212R Guitar Amplifier
How Much?: $299.95
How Hot?: Hot.
Why?: * Killer brand name product for a killer price. * Very popular amp
Keywords: Fender FM212R Guitar Amplifier

Behringer GMX212 Guitar Amplifier with DFX
How Much?: $259.95
How Hot?: Very Hot.
Why?: * Low price for a great quality amp * Great step up from a beginner practice amp * Great gift for a growing guitarist.
Keywords: Behringer GMX212, Behringer guitar amp, Behringer guitar amplifier

Marshall MG30DFX 2-Channel Combo Guitar Amp with DFX
How Much?: $269.99
How Hot?: Hot.
Why?: * Very popular brand and product line, hot product * Great amp for practice or live use
Keywords: Marshall MG30, Marshall Combo Amp, Marshall DFX, Marshall MG30DFX

Guitar Effects

MAudio Black Box Guitar Processor/Computer Interface
How Much?: $279.95
How Hot?: Scorching.
Why?: * New product * Very popular * Killer price * Includes a guitar processor, drum machine, USB recording interface
Keywords: M-Audio Blackbox, M-Audio black box, Black box guitar, Blackbox guitar

Line6 PODxt Live Guitar Amp Modeler Pedalboard
How Much?: $399.99
How Hot?: Very Hot.
Why?: * The popular Line6 POD now available in a floorboard-- ideal for the control freak * Awesome product. * Popular brand name.
Keywords: Line6 PODxt, PODxt Live, Line six pod xt live, Line 6 podxt live

Behringer V-Amp 2 Virtual Amplification Processor
How Much?: $99.99
How Hot?: Scorching
Why?: * Competes with Line 6 products, much lower price * Very popular
Keywords: Behringer V-amp, Behringer VAMP, Behringer V-amp 2

So there you have a whole bunch of ideas for guitar gifts that are sure to be well-received. And remember, when in doubt go with a gift certficate! Several good choices are described near the top of the page...they do make excellent guitar gifts!

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