We’ve updated the guide for 2021! A couple of guitars that were becoming harder to find have been removed. We also added a couple of newer guitars that are great for kids, most notably the Fender Squier Affinity Telecaster (review coming soon). If you’re looking to buy a good electric guitar for a kid, there’s..
You don’t need to get too fancy when you are buying accessories for a first guitar. Accessories that would be a good idea are a tuner, extra strings, a gig bag, a strap, and a guitar stand. If you are buying an electric guitar, you will also need to buy an amp. A couple of..
A classical guitar is an acoustic guitar with nylon strings; they are sometimes called Spanish style. They are often recommended as a starter instrument for children because of the small sizes available, and the strings are easier on kid’s fingers than the steel strings of an acoustic. The harsh strings of an acoustic can be..