Best Beginner Electric Guitars

This is one of the best beginner electronic guitar package for around $300.  It comes with all the features that you need to start playing guitar. It combines quality and class to enable you to create high quality tunes for your music.  It is accompanied by downloadable guitar lessons that you can use whenever you get stuck. The neck is made from maple.

The Epiphone PPEG-RGLIVSCHI Les Paul’s body makes use of solid wood material. It enables it to produce a great resonance for the creation of quality music.

With a beautiful vintage sunburst color, it comes with two humbucker pickups that are classic and super effective. They guarantee the elimination of hum during playing to produce tones that are thick and loud.

This beginner electronic guitar also has a headstock chromatic tuner (clip-on).  It allows you to tune to all the notes that you desire; including alternate tunings and reference tones.

Another feature why we love this electric guitar is the medium guitar picks that are ideal for beginners. They allows you to play easily and comfortably without even using much force.

The fretboard makes use of rosewood material. It provides a natural slick feel that that is accompanied by warm and rich tones.

Ideal accessories that the guitar comes with include a strap that helps you carry the guitar and provides support when playing. There is also a gig bag for carriage and safe keeping.

Pros

• Has two humbucker pickups
• Comes with a chromatic tuner
• Has medium guitar pickups
• Quality sound production
• Comes with a maple neck
• The fretboard makes use of quality rosewood material
• Comes with a strap and gig bag
• It is easy to play

Con

• The solid body produces less resonance when compared to a hollow body

This Ibanez RG Series RG450DX has been used to create some of the best beginner electric guitar songs. It is designed for speed and it comes with an incredibly durable construction. It has an adjustable bridge system and a starlight blue color that makes it appealing.

It comes with a solid body type that makes use of mahogany that enhances the guitar’s sustain. Like in our first guitar pick above, it produces the resonance that you require to create quality music.

Similar to the Epiphone PPEG-RGLIVSCHI Les Paul above, it comes with two humbucker pickups. There a single-coil positioned at the middle. They allow for the production of powerful diverse tones. There are also three other guitar pickup configurations; neck, mid and bridge pickups.

It also comes with a rosewood fretboard that comes with a sharkfin inlay. It provides a slick feel. It also comes in handy whenever you want to create warm tones that have little high end attack.

Another feature worth noting is the jumbo frets. They allow you to make easier string bends. The notes coming through are also able to have a lighter touch.

It comes with a Wizard III neck that is made from maple. It is super-fast and it is also shreddable.

Another feature that makes it ideal is the fact that it is lightweight. It makes carrying it completely hassle-less.

Pros

• Has a balanced mahogany body that is lightweight
• Has two humbucker pickups
• It comes with jumbo frets
• Produces rich tones
• Has a rosewood fretboard
• The neck is ultra-fast
• Comes in a beautiful starlight blue color

Con

• You have to get used to using the jumbo frets, otherwise, you will lose pitch

This is a classic instrument that is easy to play. Like most guitars, this one has six. It shares some features with our two guitar picks above. Some of them include a rosewood fretboard and a maple neck, even though this one has graphite reinforcement for stability.  It is affordable and this makes it convenient for starters.

While the Ibanez RG Series RG450DX electric guitar above has a mahogany body, this one’s made of poplar. It is soft and offers a nice resonant.

This electric guitar for starters has high output dual humbucking pickups. It helps you to create strong tones that are loud as well as thick. With the three-way blade switching, you can comfortably use your pickups together.

It has a 12-radius fingerboard that comes with 24 jumbo frets. They allows for easy string bending hence beginners can play better and more comfortably.

The hard tail bridge system is effective for the production of massive tone. With the rear-angled headstock, you can play without easily getting fatigued since the tension is evenly distributed. Upper register playing is more comfortable with the sculpted heel.

Pros

• Has a soft poplar body
• It comes with dual humbucking pickups
• Has 3-way blade switching
• It comes with 24 jumbo frets
• Has a rosewood fretboard
• The maple neck has a graphite reinforcement
• It has a rear-angled headstock that reduces playing fatigue
• It comes with a sculpted heel

Con

• It doesn’t come with a case hence you have to buy one separately

This beginner electric guitar comes with an elegant Music Man Silhouette design that is complemented by its black finish. It looks, feels and sounds great. Similar to all our picks above, its neck is made from maple. The fretboard makes use of the same material. The stringing is quite easy.  This instrument is versatile and exactly what you need if you are a starter.

The body is made from hardwood (jabon) material that provides great resonance. It specifically has a contoured design so that you can play comfortably.

It has two single-coil and one humbucker pickups that come with a 5-way switching unlike our 3^rd guitar pick above that has 3-way switching. You can therefore easily mix or match even three pickups.  The tone and volume controls allow for versatility.

The Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Series Silo3 Silhouette Electric Guitar comes with a 4+2 headstock. It allows for easy tuning. With it, you have total control over the music you create.

It also comes with a fulcrum tremolo bridge that can be fully adjusted. It provides a comfortable place for resting your palm on. The solid saddles allow you to manipulate the heights as well as the intonation.

Pros

• It has a jabon contoured body
• It comes with 5-way blade switching
• The 4+2 headstock enables you to tune it easily
• Has an adjustable fulcrum-style bridge
• Has a maple fretboard and neck for durability and incredible sustain
• Comes with a classic design and black finish
• Easy playability

Con

• The guitar cannot be shipped internationally

If you are an aspiring guitarist, this Squier by Fender Affinity Telecaster Beginner Electric Guitar is what you ought to get. It features a traditional aesthetic style and quality features that allow for comfortable playability and versatile sound production. It has eye-catching finishes that make it one of the most appealing instruments that you can own.

Similar to our first guitar pick above, this one comes with a solid body. It provides quality resonance so that you can create the music of your choice.

With two single-coil pickups, the Squier by Fender Affinity Telecaster Beginner Electric Guitar allows you to evoke some of the best iconic tones. It also comes with 3-way pick-up selectors that provide massive tonal variations. There are tone and volume controls for efficiency.

With a top-load telecaster bridge, changing strings is incredibly easy. It also provides optimum stability that comes in handy during tuning. Its six saddle design allows for accurate note intonation.

Another quality feature of this beginner electric guitar is the C-shaped neck.  It is designed to fit perfectly in your palm so that you can directly feel its hard rock maple material.

It comes with a maple fingerboard that gives it a bright tone as well as a good sustain.

The electric guitar also comes with digital guitar lessons offered by Fender. It makes it great for beginners since they can refer to them when they get stuck. You can have it in a variety of colors. Some of them include arctic white, black, race green and red.

Pros

• Has 3-way pick-up selectors
• Changing strings is easy
• It produces quality sound
• It comes with volume and tone controls
• The C-shape of the neck is quite comfortable
• It comes with a maple fingerboard
• Easy playability
• It comes with guitar lessons

Con

• The solid body’s resonance is of lower quality when compared to a hollow-body’s

The Jackson JS22 Dinky comes with upgraded features. It enables you to create great music even if you are a beginner. It is swift and affordable. It comes with a coveted satin black color that makes it appealing and unique at the same time. Like our 3^rd guitar pick above, its bolt-on neck comes with graphite reinforcement that makes it more stable and durable. 

The Jackson JS22 Dinky beginner electric guitar comes with a solid body like the Squier by Fender Affinity Telecaster Beginner Electric Guitar above. However, it is the first one in our review to make use of a basswood finish. It makes it look amazing and unique.

It comes with dual humbucking pickups that are designed for high output. They come with ceramic magnets that pave way for slightly hot sounding with a high treble response. This is because they allow for the production of a strong field.

The Jackson JS22 Dinky comes with a bound rosewood fingerboard that has 24 jumbo frets. They allow for easy string bending. There are also pearloid sharkfin inlays that help you navigate the fretboard. They are also for decoration.

This guitar features a fulcrum-style tremolo bridge like our 4^th pick above.  It provides a comfortable place for your palm to rest on.

Other convenient features that this electric guitar for beginners has are black hardware and headstocks. It has arched tops that enable you to attach the volume or tone controls to the guitar’s pickguard for great sound quality.  It also comes with easy playability.

Pros

• Solid body that has basswood finish
• The maple neck has graphite reinforcement
• It comes with dual humbucking pickups
• Produces great tones
• It comes with a rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets
• It has a fulcrum tremolo bridge designed for comfort
• It is easy to play and master

Con

• It doesn’t come with a gig bag hence you have to buy one

Yamaha Pacifica electric guitars are reputable mainly because of their incredible tones as well as great playability.  This guitar is perfect for beginners. Its construction is durable and it allows you to use it for various music genres.  Like our 6^th pick above, it comes with a maple neck.

The guitar comes with a solid alder body that is light. It is very resonant and it allows you create quality tones that you can use to make great music.

It has dual single-coil and humbucker pickups. They allow for the production of powerful tones. There is also a 5-position switch that comes with a coil tap.  The various pickup configurations offers a wide range of sound characters that range from clear and clean sounds to heavy distortion ones.

The fretboard makes use of rosewood material that provides a slick feel. It comes in handy if you want to create warm tones for your music.

This guitar also has tone and volume controls. They allow you to manipulate the tones that you create so as to achieve your various tune goals.

While our 6^th pick above has a fulcrum style tremolo, this one has a vintage style one. It comes with block saddles with screws that are easy to adjust for easy playability.

Another feature that makes us love this beginner electronic guitar is the fact that it comes with various colors. It gives you the option of choosing one that resonates with your heart. Some of them include sonic blue, silver, vintage white and metallic red.

Pros

• The solid alder body that is light
• Has various pick up configurations
• It comes with volume and tone controls
• The fretboard makes use of rosewood material
• It comes with a bolt-on maple neck
• Produces great tones
• It comes in a variety of colors
• It is easy to play and master

Con

• Alder material  not very  highly figured

If you are looking for an electric guitar kit, this is one our recommendations. It comes with everything that you need to commence your guitar lessons. It is very easy to play and master. It is ideal for all learner guitarists regardless of their age. It is also affordable.

This full-size beginner electric guitar comes with a contoured body.  It makes use of basswood material. It allows for the production of warm tones that are balanced.

The instrument comes with a humbucker pickup. With it, there is no limit to the rich and powerful tones that you can enjoy. There are die-cast tuners that can help you achieve the tuning that you desire.

With the guitar amp of 9*9*5”, you can use both the distortion and clean settings.  The practice amp is built-in.

The neck as well as the fretboard make use of maple material. It provides a bright tone. It also increases the definition of the sound that is produced.

This electric guitar for beginners comes with other accessories like a strap. There is also gig bag that you can use to carry it.

Pros

• Has a contoured basswood body
• Comes with humbucker pickup
• It has diecast tuners for creating your desired tuning
• There are distortion/clean settings
• The neck and fretwood are made from maple
• Comes with a guitar strap
• It has a gig bag
• It is easy to play
• It is affordable

Con

• It is designed for right-handed beginner guitarists only

This is one of the most affordable beginner electric guitars; just like our 8^th guitar pick above. Its great tones are ideal for all types of music. It makes use of a tremolo guitar bridge system. The neck is made from maple while the fretboard makes use of rosewood material. It comes with 21 jumbo frets that are medium-sized.

This Squier by Fender Bullet Electric Guitar comes with a solid body type like the Epiphone PPEG-EGL1VSCH1 Les Paul Electric Guitar Player Package above. It has a gloss polyurethane material that makes it durable.

The guitar has three single-coil pickups. It also has two tone controls and one master volume control to help you achieve the tunes you want. There is also a 5-way selector switch hence you can use even three pickups together or separately.

Another feature that makes this beginner electric guitar great is the chrome Synchronized Tremolo. It allows you to comfortably create the flat and sharp pitch variations. It also has adjustable saddles that make the instrument easily playable.

It has a flexible truss rod. It provides a variety of string gauges for you to enjoy.

This guitar is designed for comfort. You can easily cord and bend strings. This is facilitated by the C-shaped neck like in our 5^th pick above. It comes with a satin finish that makes it pretty appealing.

Pros

• A solid body with polyurethane finish
• Has 3 single-coil pickups
• Comes with tone and volume controls
• You can use various string gauges
• It has a chrome synchronized Tremolo with adjustable saddles
• It is easy and comfortable to play

Con

• The solid body’s resonance is not as great when compared to that of  hollow-body models

If your kid would love to play the guitar, this is the best thing that you can get for them.  It is designed for right-handed guitarists. You can find it in a variety of colors hence all you have to do is pick what your child would prefer. Some of them include black, pink and blue.

This New 30" Kids Black Electric Guitar comes with a full wood construction. The body has a smooth finish that makes it smooth and appealing.

The neck and fretboard make use of maple material just like our 8^th guitar pick above. It makes this the ideal instrument if you wish to produce bright tones and high definition sounds.

Similar to our 8^th and 9^th beginner electric guitars, this one is affordable. It is ideal if you want to stick to a low budget.

The guitar comes with accessories that include a strap, cable and a case for storage and carriage.

Pros

• Body has appealing finish
• Maple fretboard and neck
• It is affordable
• Comes in many colors
• Has a case and strap

Con

• It is not convenient for adult beginner guitarists