Electric Guitars

Electric stringed instruments most traditionally played by being worn over the shoulder (or balanced on the knee), fretted with one hand, and plucked or strummed with the other. When the strings are played, magnetic pickups take the sound and send it to an amplifier to make it louder. They’ve been popular in music since the mid-1900s.

The best electric guitar for beginners is one that is not overly expensive, is comfortable for the player, has decent quality construction, and makes the player excited to play! For a first electric guitar, we recommend looking into starter guitar kits that come with a guitar, and amplifier, a strap, cables, and often times a lesson book.

There’s not a single, one-size-fits-all answer. Prices vary based on brand, quality of construction, and other factors. Typically, an electric guitar cost will range in price from $100 for an entry-level instrument to many thousands of dollars for collectors pieces.

Electric guitars can be made out of a variety of materials, but most guitars are made out of a wood such as ash, mahogany, maple, sitka spruce, and more.