Christmas Gift Guide For Electric Guitarists

You might love hearing the guitar player in your life jamming away in the room next door. But if the same riff on repeat is driving you (and your neighbours) a bit crazy, then a headphone amp would make a great gift. They can just plug it into their guitar, connect a pair of headphones, and rock out in silence. Here are some of our fave, pocket-sized guitar headphone amps:

• Boss Katana Go: With 10 amp types and 60+ effects, plus the ability to download sounds made by other users, there are all kinds of sounds they can play with! It also doubles as a mini audio interface, so they can record straight to their phone or PC.
• IK Multimedia TONEX Plug: Provides access to over a whopping 30,000 amp and pedal models, with a companion app letting them dial things in perfectly. Up to five hours of playtime means it’ll last through the longest jam sessions too.
• Nux MP-3 Mighty Plug Pro: Looking for something budget-friendly without skimping on features? This tiny powerhouse is packed with smart tech, like USB OTG for direct phone connectivity — perfect for livestreaming and uploading riffs straight to social media.

We’ve got even more recommendations in our best guitar headphone amps in 2025 blog. And if they need an audio upgrade, check out our huge selection of headphones.

Mini guitar pedals from the likes of Tone City and Landlord FX will always go down a treat. They’re dinky enough to stuff into a stocking and they’ll have no trouble squeezing one onto their pedalboard. We’ve got loads of cool mini stompboxes under £50, so you don’t have to break the bank to make their day with a new, inspiring effect.

It might be tough getting the guitarist in your life to tidy their room or help you clean the house. But we know that they’ll always try their best to keep their pride and joy spotless! We stock an amazing range of guitar care products that’ll help them get their guitar looking showroom-worthy, including polishing sprays and fingerboard lubricants. Plus, maintenance tools if they fancy perfecting their instrument’s setup.

We recommend the Andertons Guitar Tech & Maintenance Essentials Bundle, as it comes with all the essentials they’ll need to keep their guitar in a fit state to riff, strum and shred:

• 11-piece guitar care toolkit: Includes a string cutter, measuring gauges, fret files and more.
• Trigger capo: A must-have for quick, accurate adjustments and hassle-free restringing.
• Cork work mat & neck cradle: No more awkward balancing acts — these make it easy to work on a guitar safely.
• Jim Dunlop body & fingerboard care kit: They can shine up their guitar with these handy sprays and cloth.

Guitarists can never have too many guitar strings. But the only thing you might need to get right is the string gauge. That’s because every guitar is specifically set up for a certain gauge (the string thickness), so the wrong set could affect how their instrument feels to play. But don’t fret, as the majority of electric guitars come with 9-42 or 10-46 strings as standard — so these are a pretty safe bet.

There’s no chance they’ll be disappointed receiving a good quality strap as a Christmas gift. Premium guitar straps made from leather are timeless, hard-wearing and look even better the older they get. Neoprene straps are super durable and comfy, so they’re great if they play a particularly heavy instrument. Or for the ultimate luxury, look out for guitar straps with memory foam.

A great cable should last a lifetime and not just until the next gig. The good news is that many of our top cable brands make rugged and reliable guitar leads that are built to go the distance with clean, crystal-clear sound. Just like strings, a guitarist can never have too many cables and backups will always be appreciated! And if they're a pedal fanatic, short patch cables are perfect for connecting their stompboxes together.

Chances are that their trusty guitar picks are looking pretty worn by now. That’s why a fresh pack of plectrums is the best way to keep them strumming well into the new year. If you’re not 100% sure what they’re favourite brand or shape is, go for something like the Dunlop Shred Variety Player Pack. It includes 12 different styles and thicknesses, so they’re bound to find a few new favourites in the mix.

Still not sure 100% what to get ‘em this Crimbo? You can’t go wrong with an Andertons E-Gift Voucher. Spend as much you like, then they can choose what they want or put it towards their next big purchase. Easy! Our £10 to £500 vouchers are sent digitally and they're printer-friendly, so you’ll have something nice to present on Christmas day. Plus, they're redeemable both online and in-store.