Everything you need to know about guitars in the UK — acoustic, electric, and bass — from beginner starter packs to professional instruments.
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Inside Guitars
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Guitar Tuners
Reliable tuning hardware for acoustic, electric and bass guitars, with options for upgrades, replacements and classic re...
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Electric Guitar
A versatile amplified instrument for rhythm, lead and genre-spanning performance, from clean tones to high-gain sounds.
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Acoustic Guitar
An acoustic guitar is a versatile steel-string instrument for strumming, fingerstyle, songwriting and live performance.
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Guitar Guitar
Guitar guitar is a broad category for instruments and accessories suited to players at every level and style.
Fender
Fender guitars and related instruments trusted for classic design, tone and versatility.
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Fender Stratocaster
The fender stratocaster is a versatile electric guitar known for bright tones, comfort and wide genre appeal.
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Stratocaster
Iconic double-cut electric guitars with versatile tones, comfortable contours and wide appeal across many genres.
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ESP
High-performance electric guitars with fast playability, strong output and a bold look suited to rock and metal.
Telecaster
The Telecaster delivers bright tone, simple controls and reliable versatility for stage, studio and rehearsal.
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Les Paul
Iconic solid-body electrics known for sustain, thick tone and a classic rock and blues feel.
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Gibson Sg
The Gibson SG is a lightweight, high-output electric guitar with fast playability and bold stage appeal.
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Fender Telecaster
The fender telecaster delivers bright, punchy electric guitar tone with dependable playability for stage and studio use.
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Common Kids Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
Most 'why won't my kid practise' problems trace back to the guitar, not the child. Here are the avoidable mistakes I see most, and the fixes that actually work.
The Best Gretsch for the Money
Single Cut Guitar: A Complete Guide
A single cut guitar combines warm, resonant tone with moderate upper-fret access. From Gibson Les Pauls to modern boutique builds, discover what makes this iconic design beloved by blues, rock and jaz...
Acoustic and Electric for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Everyone's got an opinion on which to buy first, most of it unhelpful. Here's the honest, no-hype version to actually get you started.
The Best Rickenbacker Electric Bass Guitars for the Money
There isn't one best Rickenbacker bass, only the right one for the sound you're chasing and what you've actually got to spend. Here's how it breaks down.
How to Set Up and Use Truss Rod
A clear, step-by-step process for checking neck relief and adjusting the rod correctly — with the right tool and the right technique.
Common Line 6 Helix Mistakes to Avoid
The honest list of mistakes most Helix owners make at least once, and the simple habits that avoid every one of them.
A Guide to Strymon Timeline Pedal
The Strymon Timeline is a professional digital delay with twelve algorithms, 200 presets, stereo I/O and deep MIDI integration. This guide covers what each feature means.
The Best Guitar Ibanez Jems for the Money
There's no single 'best' JEM — here's how the range actually splits by budget, playing level and what you're chasing.
Fender for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Nervous about your first proper guitar? Here's exactly why a Fender is a kind place to start, and what to expect in those first few weeks.
The Ultimate Guide to Evh Guitars
EVH guitars exist because one guitarist got tired of asking other companies to build what he wanted. Here's how Eddie Van Halen's design became a production line.
Yamaha Revstar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Three tiers, two pickup voicings and a couple of clever switches: here's exactly what to check before you buy a Yamaha Revstar.
Jazzmaster for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with a Jazzmaster is unconventional—most beginners should start with a Stratocaster or Telecaster. But if you're drawn to offset guitars and alternative music, this guide helps you start lear...
Positive Grid: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Spark 2 or Spark MINI? Do you need BIAS software as well? Here's exactly what to check before buying Positive Grid gear.
Common Harley Benton Bass Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
Most disappointment with a budget bass comes down to a handful of avoidable mistakes, not the instrument itself. Here's how to dodge every one.
Truss Rod Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The truss rod controls your guitar's neck relief — here is what it actually is, how it works, and what its limits are.
Marshall Studios: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The Marshall Studio range covers three very different circuit characters from three different eras. Buying the wrong model gives you the wrong tones. Here's how to choose right.
Tanglewood Acoustic: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Once you know it isn't just one guitar, the next question is how to pick the right one. Here's the practical version, not the marketing copy.
Steel Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
It doesn't look like it should make that sound. Here's an honest, encouraging beginner's guide to learning the steel pedal guitar, one small step at a time.
Gibson Sg for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The Gibson SG is a professional-grade guitar that is actually well-suited to committed beginners. Here is how to get started on the right foot.
The Best Humbucker Pickups for the Money
Matching output, magnet type and wiring to what you actually play, so you never pay for headroom you won't use or fall short when you need it.
What Guitars Cover
Guitars sit at the heart of modern music, from folk and classical through to jazz, country, rock, and metal. This category encompasses the full playing family — acoustic, electric, and bass — along with the accessories, amplification, and guidance that help players at every stage of their journey make the right choice for their sound and style.
Acoustic and Classical
Acoustic guitars are the natural starting point for many UK players. Dreadnought, orchestra, and jumbo body shapes produce distinct tonal characters, making some better suited to strumming and others to fingerpicking. Classical models use nylon strings, which are gentler on the fingertips and widely recommended for beginners. Electro-acoustic designs bridge the gap between stage and studio, feeding a clean signal to a PA without sacrificing the organic feel of an unamplified instrument.
Electric
The electric guitar is the defining instrument of popular music. Solid-body designs from names such as Fender and Gibson dominate the market, while semi-hollow and hollow-body models bring a warmer resonance suited to jazz and blues. Scale length, pickup configuration, and hardware all shape how an instrument sounds and plays, and the right choice depends as much on style as budget. PRS, Ibanez, and Epiphone round out a strong mid-range offering popular with UK players at every level.
Bass
Bass guitars underpin every band's sound, locking in with the rhythm section and providing the low-frequency foundation that holds a mix together. Four-string models are the standard entry point, with five- and six-string variants offering extended range for more adventurous players. Brands such as Sire, Yamaha, and Warwick cover the spectrum from beginner-friendly instruments to touring-professional workhorses.
Buying Considerations for UK Players
Choosing a guitar means weighing playability, tonewoods, hardware quality, and the music you want to make. Beginners should prioritise a comfortable action and stable tuning; intermediate players often benefit from upgrading pickups or hardware; professionals typically focus on build consistency and stage reliability. Budget, available space, and access to a local technician for setup and repairs are all practical factors worth considering when buying in the UK market.
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- Gibson Acoustic Guitar
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- Gibson Firebird
- Gibson Garage London
- Gibson Guitars
- Gibson Hummingbird
- Gibson J45
- Gibson Les Paul
- Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Gibson Sg
- Gretsch
- Gretsch Electric Guitar
- Gretsch Electromatic
- Gretsch Guitars
- Gretsch White Falcon
- Guild Acoustic Guitar
- Guild Electric Guitar
- Guitar Amplifiers
- Guitar Body
- Guitar Bridge
- Guitar Classic Yamaha
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- Guitar Guitar
- Guitar Hardware
- Guitar Knobs
- Guitar Neck
- Guitar Nut
- Guitar Pickups
- Guitar Strings
- Guitar Tuners
- Guitar Wiring Kit
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- Guitars — Gibson
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- Guitars — Jackson
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- Guitars — Music Man
- Guitars — Other Brands
- Guitars — Sigma
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- Semi Hollow Guitar
- Short Scale Guitar
- Sigma Acoustic Guitar
- Signature Guitar
- Silent Guitar
- Single Coil Pickups
- Single Cut Guitar
- Sire
- Sire Electric Guitar
- Squier
- Squier Electric Guitar
- Squier Stratocaster
- Squier Telecaster
- Stratocaster
- Student Guitar
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