The holidays are the perfect excuse to treat yourself to a new guitar - sorry, we meant to buy a thoughtful gift for a loved one! If you're looking for some inspiration for your guitar wishlist this year, or some ideas for that special guitar-shaped thing under the tree, read on for our 2025 recommendations...
Top 10 Guitars For Your Christmas Wishlist
EastCoast Guitars & Starter Packs
EastCoast make beginner-friendly guitars that simply rock harder, from affordable modern electric & bass guitars to comfy smaller-size acoustics that are great for kids. There's a huge variety to suit any style - not to mention all-in-one starter packs from just £129. Entry-level players have never had it so good!
Squier Limited Edition Guitars
Looking for that classic Fender vibe but with a pinch of something 'different'? Squier (Fender's entry-level brand) love their limited-edition releases, and we're lucky enough to have UK-exclusive stock of some of their slickest colours, putting alternative spins on your favourite styles. From striking Graffiti Yellow Strats to the vitamin-C hit of the Candy Tangerine Telecaster, grab these rare Squier beauties while you can.
Soloking Guitars
Soloking are a fairly young guitar maker who produce modern-style guitars that look, feel, and sound great despite their affordable prices. Loaded with Alan Entwistle pickups, as well as Wilkinson locking tuners, Roasted Maple necks, and awe inspiring veneer Maple tops that truly stand out, you can't really go wrong. All without breaking the bank!
Fender Player II Guitars
Fender's Player II line-up aims to do one thing: put affordable pro-level electric guitars and basses in the hands of players of all abilities. The series takes everything that was successful from the original Player series and revamps it with inspired upgrades like rolled fingerboard edges, the return of Rosewood fingerboards, upgraded pickups, vintage-styled tuners and an array of vintage-inspired colours.
Sire Marcus Miller Basses
Marcus Miller has played with everyone from Miles Davis to Beyonce, so he knows a thing or two about bass - so anything with his name on the headstock is worth paying attention to. He teamed up with Korean manufacturer Sire to bring expertly-spec'd up basses to the market, and they've been bestsellers at Andertons Music Co. for years. 2025 saw them introduce headless models, upgraded electronics, bold new finishes, and much more. Whether you're a seasoned bassist or just want to explore the down-low, these definitely belong under the tree.
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Alvarez Acoustic Guitars
Alvarez acoustics shake things up by means of innovation. They make beautiful acoustic guitars, ranging from vintage-inspired to cutting-edge & tour-ready, all loaded with design & function appointments that put them ahead of many established names. Their line-up includes ukuleles, spanish & classical guitars, dreadnoughts, modern strummers with beautiful one-of-a-kind woods, and much more - something for everyone.
HILS Headless Guitars
Want ultra-precise, lightweight, ergonomic playability of a headless electric guitar without breaking the bank? Check out HILS guitars. These guys make a diverse range of affordable, high-quality instruments without compromise; carefully-calculated body curves, Roasted Maple necks, ceramic pickups with push-pull circuitry, and more. If you're in the market for a modern electric guitar that's as good for prog metal riffage as it is for jazz fusion, look no further - and while you're at it, check our HILS silent bundles complete with headphone guitar amps. Plug in, feet up, play away for the whole of Boxing Day...
PRS SE Deals
PRS SE guitars put that renowned Paul Reed Smith quality, design, and flair into an accessible price point for players on a budget. Whether you want chunky humbucker-loaded Mahogany tones, or coil-split-equipped workhorses that'll rival any Strat, the PRS SE line-up is ready and waiting. We've got some great prices on PRS SE this Christmas, including some striking Charcoal Cherry Burst models. These prices are while stocks last - so if you want to treat yourself to a killer PRS deal for the new year, now's the time!
Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widows
Nope, it's not a photoshopped Les Paul Custom - the Widow models are arguably Epiphone's boldest drops of 2025. Classic Les Paul Custom guitars but with cranked colours, including matching binding? You surely can't argue that they turn heads. Grab them while they're available - question is, which colour.....?
Taylor GS Mini Guitars
The Taylor GS Mini became famous for offering stunning acoustic guitar tones in such a small package. They’re priced really well and come with a gig bag, meaning you can sling it on your back and get travelling - never be a day without a guitar!
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