{"id":70654,"date":"2021-05-31T10:00:07","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T14:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=70654"},"modified":"2021-05-28T10:21:22","modified_gmt":"2021-05-28T14:21:22","slug":"best-electric-guitars-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/best-electric-guitars-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"The 8 Best Electric Guitars for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Making the move from acoustic guitar to electric is one of the most exciting moments in any guitarist\u2019s progression. Suddenly, you\u2019ve moved away from open chords strummed around the campfire, and you\u2019re now looking toward an exciting world of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/guitar-amplifier-buying-guide\/\">amplifiers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/15-essential-guitar-effects-pedals\/\">effects pedals<\/a>, bands, and more. But first you need to choose the best beginner electric guitar for your style. Although entry-level electric guitars all have the same basic features \u2014 multiple pickups, volume and tone controls, and solid wood-carved bodies \u2014 they can still vary quite a bit. Here are 8 of the <strong>best electric guitars for beginners<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70661\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70661\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Squier-Affinity-Series-Telecaster-Electric-Guitar-Maple-Fingerboard-Arctic-White-e1622208806748.jpeg\" alt=\"Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Electric Guitar, Maple Fingerboard, Arctic White\" width=\"1200\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Squier-Affinity-Series-Telecaster-Electric-Guitar-Maple-Fingerboard-Arctic-White-e1622208806748.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Squier-Affinity-Series-Telecaster-Electric-Guitar-Maple-Fingerboard-Arctic-White-e1622208806748-300x112.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Squier-Affinity-Series-Telecaster-Electric-Guitar-Maple-Fingerboard-Arctic-White-e1622208806748-1024x381.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70661\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Electric Guitar, Maple Fingerboard, Arctic White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/sq310202580.html\">Squier Affinity Series Telecaster\u00a0<\/a>(<span class=\"dynamic-data\" data-type=\"price\" data-sku=\"SQ310202580\"><\/span>)<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"tn-read-more\" href=\"http:\/\/www.adorama.com\/sq310202580.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Back in 1951, the Fender company released one of the world\u2019s first solid body electric guitars, the Telecaster. Today, \u201cTeles\u201d are universally loved. And if you\u2019re a serious electric guitarist, odds are that you own a model.<\/p>\n<p>Squier is Fender\u2019s entry-level line of guitars, and the Squier Affinity Telecasterhas many of the same specs that more expensive Fender models boast. You get a smooth maple fingerboard, single coil neck and bridge pickups for both mellow and twangy sounds, and of course the distinctive Telecaster body shape that has been loved for generations. The only difference between this guitar and models that may cost ten times as much is that it isn\u2019t made in the USA.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70820\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70820\" style=\"width: 1133px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70820\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sq310600557.jpg\" alt=\"Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Surf Green\" width=\"1133\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sq310600557.jpg 1133w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sq310600557-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sq310600557-1024x343.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1133px) 100vw, 1133px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70820\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Surf Green<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/sq310202580.html\">Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster<\/a> (<span class=\"dynamic-data\" data-type=\"price\" data-sku=\"SQ310202580\"><\/span>)<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"tn-read-more\" href=\"http:\/\/www.adorama.com\/sq310202580.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whereas the Telecaster is mostly associated with country music styles, its younger brother the Stratocaster is 100% rock\u2019n\u2019roll from Buddy Holly to Jimi Hendrix to Mark Knopfler. Comparing Squier\u2019s Affinity Series Stratocaster to the Tele mentioned above, you can see a few notable differences.<\/p>\n<p>Its body is a \u201cdouble cutaway,\u201d which gives your fingers easier access to the upper reaches of the beautiful dark rosewood fingerboard. It has three single-coil pickups, giving you five different tonal settings. Plus, there\u2019s a tremolo arm (also called a \u201cwhammy bar\u201d), which allows you to do wild dive-bomb sounds.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70662\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70662\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-70662 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Squier-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar-Pack-with-10G-Amplifier-and-Padded-Gig-Bag-Black-e1622209786346.jpeg\" alt=\"Squier Stratocaster Electric Guitar Pack with 10G Amplifier and Padded Gig Bag, Black\" width=\"1200\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Squier-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar-Pack-with-10G-Amplifier-and-Padded-Gig-Bag-Black-e1622209786346.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Squier-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar-Pack-with-10G-Amplifier-and-Padded-Gig-Bag-Black-e1622209786346-300x113.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Squier-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar-Pack-with-10G-Amplifier-and-Padded-Gig-Bag-Black-e1622209786346-1024x387.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70662\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Squier Stratocaster Electric Guitar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/sq371823006.html\">Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Package\u00a0<\/a>(<span class=\"dynamic-data\" data-type=\"price\" data-sku=\"SQ371823006\"><\/span>)<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"tn-read-more\" href=\"http:\/\/www.adorama.com\/sq371823006.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Strats are iconic guitars, but they don\u2019t work too well without an amp! The Squier Affinity package throws an amplifier, guitar strap, and padded gig bag in with the Stratocaster detailed above, completely outfitting you with everything you need to rock out. It\u2019s also available in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/sq371823032.html?CategoryID=232734\">brown sunburst model<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70821\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70821\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70821\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ibgrgm21bkn.jpg\" alt=\"Ibanez miKro Series GRGM21 Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Black Night\" width=\"1200\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ibgrgm21bkn.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ibgrgm21bkn-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ibgrgm21bkn-1024x347.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70821\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ibanez miKro Series GRGM21 Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Black Night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ibgrgm21bkn.html\">Ibanez miKro Series GRGM21\u00a0<\/a>(<span class=\"dynamic-data\" data-type=\"price\" data-sku=\"IBGRGM21BKN\"><\/span>)<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"tn-read-more\" href=\"http:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ibgrgm21bkn.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ibanez is an excellent Japanese company that has been making guitars as long as most U.S. manufacturers. The Ibanez short-scale \u201cmiKro\u201d series guitar has a fingerboard and body that are specifically scaled for smaller hands, giving the full power of an electric guitar to young players. In contrast to the aforementioned Squier guitars, this Ibanez uses double-coiled, or \u201chumbucker,\u201d pickups, which eliminate electric \u201chums\u201d for a brighter, more piercing tone.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70822\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70822\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70822\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ibgrg7221wh.jpg\" alt=\"Ibanez GIO Series GRG7221 7-String Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, White\" width=\"1200\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ibgrg7221wh.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ibgrg7221wh-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ibgrg7221wh-1024x344.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70822\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ibanez GIO Series GRG7221 7-String Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ibgrg7221wh.html\">Ibanez GIO Series GRG7221 7-String\u00a0<\/a>(<span class=\"dynamic-data\" data-type=\"price\" data-sku=\"IBGRG7221WH\"><\/span>)<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"tn-read-more\" href=\"http:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ibgrg7221wh.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A 7-string model guitar adds an additional low B-string below the standard E-string, opening up a world of thick metal crunch to heavy guitarists. Like the smaller miKro model above, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ibgrg7221wh.html\">Ibanez GRG7221 7-string<\/a> features high-output humbucking pickups. You won\u2019t find a better 7-string guitar that also doubles as one of the best electric guitars for beginners in this price range.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70665\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70665\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-70665 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Jackson-JS-Series-Monarkh-SC-JS22-Quilt-Maple-Guitar-Amaranth-Fingerboard-Transparent-Purple-Burst-e1622209965958.jpeg\" alt=\"Jackson JS Series Monarkh SC JS22 Quilt Maple Guitar, Amaranth Fingerboard, Transparent Purple Burst\" width=\"1200\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Jackson-JS-Series-Monarkh-SC-JS22-Quilt-Maple-Guitar-Amaranth-Fingerboard-Transparent-Purple-Burst-e1622209965958.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Jackson-JS-Series-Monarkh-SC-JS22-Quilt-Maple-Guitar-Amaranth-Fingerboard-Transparent-Purple-Burst-e1622209965958-300x110.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Jackson-JS-Series-Monarkh-SC-JS22-Quilt-Maple-Guitar-Amaranth-Fingerboard-Transparent-Purple-Burst-e1622209965958-1024x376.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70665\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jackson JS Series Monarkh SC JS22 Quilt Maple Guitar, Amaranth Fingerboard, Transparent Purple Burst<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ja2916901592.html\">Jackson JS Series Monarkh SC JS22\u00a0<\/a>(<span class=\"dynamic-data\" data-type=\"price\" data-sku=\"JA2916901592\"><\/span>)<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"tn-read-more\" href=\"http:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ja2916901592.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The shape of the Jackson JS Series Monarkh SC JS22 is loosely based on the classic single cutaway Gibson Les Paul of the \u201850s and \u201860s. Also, like most Les Pauls, it features twin humbucker pickups with a pickup selector switch. Unlike the other guitars in this list, it boasts a beautiful quilted maple top, and its light purple finish lets the natural flames of wood shine through radiantly. If you want an affordable guitar that is also stunningly beautiful, this is it.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70666\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70666\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-70666 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Gretsch-G2210-Streamliner-Junior-Jet-Club-Electric-Guitar-Laurel-Fingerboard-Gunmetal-e1622210010459.jpeg\" alt=\"Gretsch G2210 Streamliner Junior Jet Club Electric Guitar, Laurel Fingerboard, Gunmetal\" width=\"1200\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Gretsch-G2210-Streamliner-Junior-Jet-Club-Electric-Guitar-Laurel-Fingerboard-Gunmetal-e1622210010459.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Gretsch-G2210-Streamliner-Junior-Jet-Club-Electric-Guitar-Laurel-Fingerboard-Gunmetal-e1622210010459-300x115.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Gretsch-G2210-Streamliner-Junior-Jet-Club-Electric-Guitar-Laurel-Fingerboard-Gunmetal-e1622210010459-1024x392.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Gretsch-G2210-Streamliner-Junior-Jet-Club-Electric-Guitar-Laurel-Fingerboard-Gunmetal-e1622210010459-530x204.jpeg 530w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70666\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gretsch G2210 Streamliner Junior Jet Club Electric Guitar, Laurel Fingerboard, Gunmetal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/gr2805400568.html\">Gretsch G2210 Streamliner Jr.\u00a0<\/a>(<span class=\"dynamic-data\" data-type=\"price\" data-sku=\"GR2805400568\"><\/span>)<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"tn-read-more\" href=\"http:\/\/www.adorama.com\/gr2805400568.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gretsch is mostly known for its high-end hollow-body \u201carch top\u201d electric guitars. But this sleek 1950s-style solid body single cutaway makes that classic Gretsch style available for entry-level players. The Gretsch G2210\u2019s vintage-style humbuckers give a stronger mid-range than the Jackson or the Ibanez models, making this a great Les Paul-style instrument for those who want their first electric guitar to have an earthy, \u201cindie\u201d sound.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70667\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70667\" style=\"width: 1194px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Jackson-JS-Series-Kelly-JS32T-Poplar-Electric-Guitar-Amaranth-Fingerboard-Satin-Black-e1622210048641.jpeg\" alt=\"Jackson JS Series Kelly JS32T Poplar Electric Guitar, Amaranth Fingerboard, Satin Black\" width=\"1194\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Jackson-JS-Series-Kelly-JS32T-Poplar-Electric-Guitar-Amaranth-Fingerboard-Satin-Black-e1622210048641.jpeg 1194w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Jackson-JS-Series-Kelly-JS32T-Poplar-Electric-Guitar-Amaranth-Fingerboard-Satin-Black-e1622210048641-300x132.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Jackson-JS-Series-Kelly-JS32T-Poplar-Electric-Guitar-Amaranth-Fingerboard-Satin-Black-e1622210048641-1024x450.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1194px) 100vw, 1194px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70667\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jackson JS Series Kelly JS32T Poplar Electric Guitar, Amaranth Fingerboard, Satin Black<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ja2910124568.html\">Jackson JS Kelly JS32T\u00a0<\/a>(<span class=\"dynamic-data\" data-type=\"price\" data-sku=\"JA2910124568\"><\/span>)<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"tn-read-more\" href=\"http:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ja2910124568.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jackson guitars burst onto the scene in the 1980s with differently-shaped guitars that perfectly matched the era\u2019s over-the-top \u201chair metal\u201d vibes. If you\u2019re a new guitar player who wants to really dazzle an audience with shredding solos and a futuristic, angular body shape that looks like a battle axe, the JS Kelly JS32T will not disappoint. It&#8217;s no surprise it&#8217;s one of the\u00a0best electric guitars for beginners.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ready to continue expanding your musical talent? Check out these other must-knows for beginners:<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/how-to-read-guitar-tabs\/\">A Beginner\u2019s Guide on\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/how-to-read-guitar-tabs\/\">How to Read Guitar Tabs<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/how-to-change-guitar-strings\/\">How to Change Guitar Strings: a Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/how-to-choose-electric-guitar-audio-cables\/\">How to Choose Audio Cables for Your Electric Guitars<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Making the move from acoustic guitar to electric is one of the most exciting moments in any guitarist\u2019s progression. Suddenly, you\u2019ve moved away from open chords strummed around the campfire, and you\u2019re now looking toward an exciting world of amplifiers, effects pedals, bands, and more. But first you need to choose the best beginner electric [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11111164,"featured_media":70670,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,17813,17810,17290],"tags":[17556,11292,507,17466],"class_list":["post-70654","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gear","category-guitars","category-music","category-musical-instruments","tag-electric-guitars","tag-guitars","tag-music-507","tag-music-instruments"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The 8 Best Electric Guitars for Beginners - 42West, Adorama<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It can be a bit overwhelming when you&#039;re choosing your first electric guitar. 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