Christmas Gift Guide For Electric Guitarists
It's that time of year again. You've been tasked with buying a gift for the six-string enthusiast in your life — but where do you start?
Fear not! We've written this handy guide and recommended the best Christmas gifts for electric guitarists that we could think of. You simply can't go wrong with these picks (pun intended!)
Buying Gifts for Electric Guitarists
Finding the right gift can be difficult at the best of times, and we're aware that buying gifts can be even more tricky when buying for the guitarist in your life. That's why we have created a personalised Christmas gift guide to help you navigate this festive season. Below we have selected our top presents suggestions that are perfect stocking fillers, or for gifts under the tree...
To start off with, we've hand-picked ten of the best gift ideas for guitarists that make great presents no matter your budget. It took a while for us to all agree, but we got there in the end! Honestly, any of these accessories would make for a cracking stocking filler for the electric guitarist in your life.
Looking for more stocking filler ideas? Check out our dedicated 'Best Christmas Stocking Fillers for Musicians' page. It's filled to the brim with great gear!
If you can't exactly what you are looking for, then we've got your back with a Christmas voucher! Finding the right gift can be extremely difficult, especially when you are buying for someone as passionate about their hobby as a guitar player. We also know that what a musician really wants may be out of the realms of what you want to pay.
That's why we love recommending our E-Gift Vouchers as Christmas presents. It allows you to spend however much you like, and they can choose what they want at a later date or put it towards their next big purchase. Simple! Our vouchers are sent digitally and they're printer-friendly, so you have something nice to present on Christmas day. They are available in a wide range of values from £10 to £500 — plus they're redeemable both online and in-store!
When it comes to effects pedals, guitarists just can't get enough of them! With each stompbox comes an array of tonal possibilities just waiting to be unlocked. However, with so many different types of guitar pedals on the market from a range of different brands, it can be a daunting prospect buying a pedal for someone — particularly if you don't play yourself.
The great thing about pedals is that you don't have to spend a lot to sound good. In fact, there are a number of great-sounding pedals on the market for well under £50 — making them the perfect stocking filler this Christmas! From overdrive to chorus and delay to reverb, the possibilities are almost endless. So put a smile on the face of your six-string aficionado with a new effects pedal!
Guitarists can never have too many guitar strings! Some people think you only need to change your strings when one breaks, when in actual fact, pro guitarists will change their strings every couple of weeks, or even before every show! It’s a "tonal" thing. New strings sound sweeter, feel nicer to player, stay in tune better, and simply bring your guitar to life.
The only thing you may need to get right, though, is the string gauge and type. Every guitar is specifically set up for a certain gauge of string (the thickness), and if this is changed without a proper setup then it can affect the neck and, ultimately, the playability of the guitar. Fortunately though, the majority of electric guitars come with 9-42 or 10-46 strings as standard. You'll also need to make sure you get electric strings if they have an electric guitar, and acoustic strings if they have an acoustic. It may seem obvious, but buying the correct strings for the guitar is crucial for it to sound and perform properly!
Guitarists generally have a favourite brand and gauge of string, so you may need to sneakily find this information from the person you’re buying a gift for!
Every guitarist needs a tuner, no matter the level of experience. Even the most seasoned guitarists rely on a good tuner to ensure that their guitar is perfectly in tune before they hit the stage or studio! And if it’s good enough for the pros, then it’s good enough for the rest of us!
Tuners come in a few different shapes and sizes. And they make for great stocking fillers. we recommend a clip-on tuner that neatly attaches on a guitar's headstock. The best gift for an experienced guitarist is a pedal tuner, particularly a mini-sized one that'll fit on the tightest of pedalboards. Tuners don’t get much more advanced than those in pedal form and any guitarist will appreciate the fast and efficient tuning on practical pedal.
Guitar straps — they're the unsung heroes. A strap is an essential piece of gear for any guitarist, and we can guarantee that no guitarist is going to be disappointed receiving a good quality strap as a gift for Christmas. Leather straps look fantastic, are hard-wearing, and even look better the older they get. Neoprene straps, on the other hand, are stretchy and allows for better weight distribution. For the ultimate luxury, look out for straps that also include memory foam!
A cable should be for life, not just for [insert occasion here]! Well, the great news is that many of our popular cable brands offer reliable, rugged guitar leads! This means top-quality sound, durable materials, and simple ease-of-use. Just like guitar strings, you can never have enough cables...
What do you get the guitarist that already has their pride and joy instrument? How about a professional cleaning kit to keep it in showroom condition? The Jim Dunlop kits have absolutely everything necessary, from body polish to fretboard lubricant and a cloth so that they can get cleaning right away!
Want to learn all you need to know about cleaning a guitar properly? Check out our dedicated 'How To Clean a Guitar' blog!
