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If your primary goal is to simply not quit within the first six months, buy an electric guitar. The lower string tension and slimmer neck profile drastically reduce the physical pain barrier that causes most beginners to drop out. However, if you’re on a strict budget or dream specifically of campfire singalongs where dragging an amplifier is […]
The Yamaha APXT2 successfully shrinks the company’s APX series design (closely related to the APX600) into a travel-sized package without losing its stage-ready identity. It serves exceptionally well as a couch companion or a travel rig, with a fast neck and an outstanding built-in pickup system that makes it sound massive through an amplifier. However, […]
The Donner DST-100 is a “turnkey music solution,” that arrives at your door with nearly every accessory needed to start playing immediately. For a beginner, it removes the friction of shopping lists, offering a perfectly playable, HSS-equipped electric guitar that handles everything from clean pop to gritty rock with competence. At its price point, there’s […]
The Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster proves you don’t need to spend four figures to get the Fender sound. It has a thin, lightweight body and a smooth satin neck that makes learning less intimidating. While the ceramic pickups lack the warmth of high-end Alnicos and the tremolo system can be temperamental, it remains the gold […]