Buying a gift for someone who plays guitar? Without a knowledge of guitar, it can be difficult to know exactly what types of gifts to buy. Below are just a few guitar-based gifts that are certain to be appreciated.
A cool guitar strap
As a quick search on Amazon is sure to reveal, there are hundreds of options when it comes to guitar straps. These are great gifts for performing guitarists and they’re a fairly cheap gift option too. Consider the style of strap that they are likely to appreciate and see what you can find online. This guide https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-best-guitar-straps-for-every-budget lists a few top rated guitar straps to choose from.
Loop pedal
Loop pedals are very fun gadgets that can allow guitarists to record a riff or chord sequence, play it back on loop and then continue playing over the top. They can be used for composing or for live performances. There are cheap basic pedals that you can buy and more high quality options such as this one at https://www.singularsound.com/products/aeros-gold-edition.
Capo
A capo is a small clamp that fits on the neck of the guitar. Many guitarists find these devices useful for playing music in different keys without having to rely on complex barre chords. You can buy capos online for less than $10, making them a great budget gift. Think that they may already have a capo? A novelty capo such as these shark capos reviewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsJ_4S9HHPo could still be a fun gift idea.
Plectrum maker
Most guitarists are forever losing plectrums. A plectrum maker is a fun tool that can enable a plectrum to be made out of anything. It looks a bit like a hole puncher, but makes a plectrum shaped cut-out instead. They’re a fun novelty gift, and they typically don’t cost a lot of money.
A quirky guitar stand
As with guitar straps, there are many different styles of guitar stand. This includes basic floor stands and wall stands for hanging a guitar on a wall. There are lots of fun guitar stand options that you can explore online including hand-shaped guitar stands and floating guitar stands. Consider one of these as an alternative gift.
A ukulele
Once you can play guitar, it’s easy to pick up other stringed instruments. A ukulele could be one such instrument to try. Ukuleles are quite cheap instruments to buy – you can find them in music stores or online. Consider buying one of these instruments as a gift.
Guitar shop voucher
This is a fail safe option if you don’t know what kind of accessories a guitarist may already own (or indeed want to own). Using a voucher, they can buy the guitar accessories that they want – whether its new strings or an effects pedal. Guitar Center is the biggest guitar retailer, however there are others that you can also consider.
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Ana