How long does it take to learn guitar?

How quickly do you want to learn? For some it takes weeks practicing several hours a day, and for others it can take a few months to get the hang of it at a slower, steadier pace. What matters most is your commitment and drive to play. The more often you practice and the more you challenge yourself the quicker you'll learn. It never hurts to get some advice or direction and this is where a good teacher or instructional video can help. Keep practicing, keep learning, and you'll be playing confidently in no time!

How many strings does a guitar have?

Standard electric and acoustic guitars have six strings. Basses come with four. Variations include seven stringed electrics, twelve string acoustics, five string basses and more. The extra strings are there to provide a wider range of sounds for different styles of playing or genres of music.

How much does a good guitar cost?

There are great guitars at every price point. The important question to ask yourself is "What am I looking for?". Are you a beginner or an experienced player? Do you play the blues or heavy metal? Do you need something to travel with, or are you adding to your already incredible collection? No matter your budget you'll walk away with the guitar that suits you.

What are the three types of guitars?

Acoustic, bass and electric are the three main types of guitar. Acoustics have hollow bodies that produce the sound and so do not need any extra equipment to play. Electric guitars produce sound through an amplifier and on board electronics called pickups. Basses are like bigger electric guitars, but usually come with four strings that are much thicker than normal. Like electric guitars, basses have pickups that need an amplifier in order to produce sound.

Is acoustic or electric guitar better for beginners?

The best guitar for learning is the one that will keep you playing! They both have pros and cons, but you want something that will keep you coming back for more, so think about what music you like. Is it rock and heavy metal with loud electric guitars? Is it finger picked or pop style acoustic? Start with something that matches what inspired you to play and you'll never look back.

Guitars | guitarguitar

Ibanez PCBE12MH Acoustic Bass Open Pore Natural

(2)

(2)

£2,599.00 £3,399.00

Get it Tuesday, Nov 26

FREE Delivery

In Stock

New Arrival

Epiphone Power Players SG Ice Blue

£249.00

Get it Tuesday, Nov 26

FREE Delivery

In Stock

Squier Classic Vibe 60s Telecaster Thinline Natural Maple Fingerboard

(4)

£379.00 £429.99

Get it Tuesday, Nov 26

FREE Delivery

In Stock

Fender American Vintage II 1972 Telecaster Thinline Maple Fingerboard Aged Natural

£2,199.00 £2,339.00

Get it Tuesday, Nov 26

FREE Delivery

In Stock

(1)

£479.00 £599.00

Get it Tuesday, Nov 26

FREE Delivery

In Stock

Yamaha Pacifica 112J II Yellow Natural Satin Left Handed

£219.00 £249.00

Get it Tuesday, Nov 26

FREE Delivery

In Stock

Ibanez Gio GRG121DXL Walnut Flat Left Handed

(1)

£249.00 £269.00

Get it Tuesday, Nov 26

FREE Delivery

In Stock

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-180 LS Frost Blue

£999.00 £1,199.00

FREE Delivery

Available to Order

Fender CC-60S Sunburst Walnut Fingerboard

£179.00 £199.99

Get it Tuesday, Nov 26

In Stock

Alvarez Artist Series AD60CE Dreadnought Cutaway

(1)

£349.00

Get it Tuesday, Nov 26

FREE Delivery

In Stock

Adam Black S2 Acoustic Guitar Natural

(8)

£119.00 £129.00

Get it Tuesday, Nov 26

In Stock

Ibanez AEG50 Indigo Blue Burst High Gloss

(2)

£259.00 £329.00

Get it Tuesday, Nov 26

FREE Delivery

In Stock

Ibanez PF10CE Electro Acoustic Natural

£199.00 £229.00

Get it Tuesday, Nov 26

In Stock

Martin 000-15SM

(10)

£1,935.00

Get it Tuesday, Nov 26

FREE Delivery

In Stock

Martin Custom Shop North Street Edition OM-28 Herringbone East Indian Rosewood

£4,999.00

Get it Tuesday, Nov 26

FREE Delivery

In Stock

Yamaha FG800II Brown Sunburst

(2)

£279.00 £349.00

Get it Tuesday, Nov 26

FREE Delivery

In Stock

£1,779.00 £1,999.00

FREE Delivery

Available to Order

£389.00 £499.00

Get it Tuesday, Nov 26

FREE Delivery

In Stock

Yamaha SLG200NII Silent Guitar Nylon Natural

£699.00 £849.00

Get it Tuesday, Nov 26

FREE Delivery

In Stock

New Arrival

Yamaha NCX3C Red Cedar

£875.00 £1,049.00

Get it Tuesday, Nov 26

FREE Delivery

In Stock

Epiphone Les Paul Classic Ebony

(3)

£449.00 £589.00

Get it Tuesday, Nov 26

FREE Delivery

In Stock

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Iced Tea Burst

£999.00 £1,199.00

Get it Tuesday, Nov 26

FREE Delivery

In Stock

Stores Nationwide

Free Next Day Delivery

Sell your Guitar

Expert Advice

Extended Exchange

Guitars

Filter

Ibanez PCBE12MH Acoustic Bass Open Pore Natural

Cort Artisan Space 5 Star Dust Black

Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH 2PT CM Satin Burgundy Mist

Epiphone Power Players Les Paul Lava Red

ESP LTD Snakebyte James Hetfield Snow White

Gibson ES-335 Satin Vintage Burst

Gibson ES-335 Vintage Ebony

Epiphone Power Players SG Ice Blue

Squier Classic Vibe 60s Telecaster Thinline Natural Maple Fingerboard

Fender American Vintage II 1972 Telecaster Thinline Maple Fingerboard Aged Natural

Fender Tom DeLonge Starcaster Rosewood Fingerboard Satin Surf Green

Ibanez GRX40 Gio Metallic Light Blue

Ibanez GRG121PAR Brown Black Burst Flat

Ibanez Signature JEMJR Steve Vai Black

Ibanez AZES40 Purist Blue

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson ES-335 Vintage Sunburst Left Handed

Yamaha Pacifica 112J II Yellow Natural Satin Left Handed

Ibanez Gio GRG121DXL Walnut Flat Left Handed

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-180 LS Frost Blue

Fender CC-60S Sunburst Walnut Fingerboard

Alvarez Artist Series AD60CE Dreadnought Cutaway

Adam Black S2 Acoustic Guitar Natural

Ibanez AEG50 Indigo Blue Burst High Gloss

Ibanez PF10CE Electro Acoustic Natural

Martin 000-15SM

Martin Custom Shop North Street Edition OM-28 Herringbone East Indian Rosewood

Yamaha FG800II Brown Sunburst

Yamaha FGCTAVT Transacoustic FG Cutaway Vintage Tint

Yamaha SLG200SII Silent Guitar Steel Natural

Yamaha APX700II 12 String Black

Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster Pink Paisley Left Handed

Sigma 00M-1S-SB

Sigma 00M-15SE Aged

Sigma GJA-SG200L Jumbo Left Handed

Cordoba Fusion 12 Natural Cedar Cutaway with Fishman Presys

Yamaha NTX1BS Brown Sunburst

Yamaha SLG200NII Silent Guitar Nylon Natural

Yamaha NCX3C Red Cedar

Epiphone Les Paul Classic Ebony

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Iced Tea Burst

Keep up with our latest offers, news & events