Guitars · 6 articles
Guitars
Side-by-side comparisons of electrics and acoustics across every price point — from Squier Affinities to Collings flat-tops and Gibson Custom Shop historics. We read what players and long-term owners actually report, then tell you straight which one is worth your money.
Squier Debut vs. Affinity vs. Sonic Strat: Which Fender Entry Tier Is Actually Worth It
Fender makes three budget Stratocaster lines under the Squier name, and the price gaps between them are real — but so are the differences in quality. Here's
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Acoustic-Electric Guitars Under $400: The Gigging Player's Guide to Plugging In Without Sounding Terrible
Shopping for an acoustic-electric guitar under $400 that actually sounds good through a PA? This guide breaks down the best options, the pickup systems that
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Best Beginner Acoustic Guitars Under $200: What to Buy, What to Skip, and Why the Yamaha FG800J Changes the Equation
Shopping for your first acoustic guitar under $200? We break down which beginner guitars are actually worth it, which ones to skip, and why one Yamaha model
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Acoustic Guitars $150–$600: Where Solid Tops Change Everything for Serious Players
Not sure whether to spend $200 or $600 on your next acoustic guitar? This guide breaks down exactly where the money goes — and which upgrade actually changes
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First Real Electric Guitar Kits: Buy This If You're Done Noodling on a Toy
Ready to move past that starter guitar and get serious? Here's how to find a first real electric guitar kit that matches your budget, playing style, and goals
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PRS SE Custom 24 and the Mid-Market Upgrade: What You're Actually Getting for $800–$850
Thinking about stepping up to a PRS SE Custom 24? This guide breaks down what the $800–$850 price point actually delivers — and whether it's the right move for
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