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Guitar accessories for a budding musician

By jjohnson

When we have someone in our life who is thinking of learning to play the guitar, there are several accessories that can support that interest. A budding musician needs us to encourage their pursuit and what better way to do that than to help them with a thoughtful gift. Study of music is an enriching experience that can enhance the development of other skills as well. It can encourage mental development no matter what age we begin. Playing an instrument will be a lifelong pursuit that can bring enjoyment to the musician as well as an audience.

Here are a few selections that will make great gifts to those wishing to learn to play a guitar.

This acoustic guitar bundle by Hola! Music is 36 inches long. Its top is spruce and the back, sides, and neck are mahogany. It has a glossy finish and comes in a selection of colors. This guitar comes with pre-strung strings requiring only tuning before it is ready to be played. The bundle includes two months of free live guitar lessons. Just right for those beginning to learn.
$90 from Amazon $83 from Walmart

This Kalos electric guitar is 39 inches long with a 25.5 inch scale length. The fingerboard and neck are maple and the body is basswood. It has a reinforced neck with an adjustable truss rod. It features classic styling with the top frets easily accessible. This is a great guitar for any level of player. The package includes a gig bag, aux able, tremolo arm, guitar strap, and 3 pics.
$0 from Amazon

These Hola! Music electric guitar cases will fit up to 41 inch instruments. There is choice for either electric or full sized acoustic guitars. It has a soft 1 inch thick padding and has adjustable shoulder straps. It is ultra durable and protective with a stiff exterior that retains its shape. There is added protection for the guitar neck as well. It also comes with 2 outer pockets for other accessories.
$72 from Amazon

This guitar strap is perfect for a variety of stringed instruments from acoustic and electric guitars, to ukuleles and mandolins. It has leather ends, pockets for pics, and comes with three pics and two strap locks. Its length is adjustable from 38 to 65 inches. The webbing material is two inches wide and it is both soft and strong.
$0 from Amazon

This portable stand will work for both acoustic and classical guitars. The soft silicone cushion protects the guitar on all the contact points. It can fold up to just 12 by 6 inches and will easily fit into gig bags. A great way to display the guitar when at home and to protect it when using it on the road.
$15 from Amazon $12 from Walmart

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With these choices we can show support to our budding guitarist and help them get outfitted with the supplies they need to pursue this hobby. Whether giving the guitar itself or the accessories this will be a well received gift.

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