{"id":10050,"date":"2022-08-12T09:00:03","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T08:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gear4musicblog.kinsta.cloud\/?p=10050"},"modified":"2022-08-05T10:34:48","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T09:34:48","slug":"top-electric-guitar-accessories-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/top-electric-guitar-accessories-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Electric Guitar Accessories for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/top-electric-guitar-accessories-for-beginners\/#Tuner\" >Tuner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/top-electric-guitar-accessories-for-beginners\/#Picks\" >Picks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/top-electric-guitar-accessories-for-beginners\/#Bag_or_case\" >Bag or case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/top-electric-guitar-accessories-for-beginners\/#Guitar_strap\" >Guitar strap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/top-electric-guitar-accessories-for-beginners\/#Cables\" >Cables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/top-electric-guitar-accessories-for-beginners\/#Guitar_capo\" >Guitar capo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/top-electric-guitar-accessories-for-beginners\/#Spare_strings\" >Spare strings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/top-electric-guitar-accessories-for-beginners\/#Guitar_stand\" >Guitar stand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/top-electric-guitar-accessories-for-beginners\/#Honourable_mentions\" >Honourable mentions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/top-electric-guitar-accessories-for-beginners\/#Find_out_more\" >Find out more<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Into&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>So, you&#8217;re learning electric guitar &#8211; great choice and well done! What&#8217;s next once you&#8217;ve decided on the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gear4musicblog.kinsta.cloud\/the-best-electric-guitars-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best electric for you<\/a><\/strong>? Well, you&#8217;re going to need some beginner electric guitar accessories to make sure you get off to a flying (V) start.<\/p>\n<p>In this blog post, we break down which beginner guitar gear you need to learn electric guitar including tuners, straps, picks, and loads more.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Tuner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuner\"><\/span>Tuner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10067 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/022A1799-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"polytune guitar tuner\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Before you become a legendary guitar player, you need to tune your guitar.<\/p>\n<p>For beginners, the best way to do this is with a tuner.<\/p>\n<p>There are various options available, including <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-tuner.html?page=1&amp;filters[245]=2314\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clip-on<\/a><\/strong>,<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-tuner.html?page=1&amp;filters[245]=2315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> foot pedal<\/a><\/strong>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-tuner.html?page=1&amp;filters[245]=2316\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>handheld<\/strong><\/a>. By far the easiest tuner to use is a clip-on, which does exactly what it says on the tin and simply clips onto the headstock of your guitar.<\/p>\n<p>However, you should explore the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-tuner.html?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full range of tuners<\/a><\/strong> to decide which one is right for you.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of our best sellers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Chromatic-Clip-On-Tuner-by-Gear4music\/3448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Chromatic Clip-On Tuner by Gear4music<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/TC-Electronic-PolyTune-3-Tuner-Pedal\/1YEL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TC Electronic PolyTune 3 Tuner Pedal<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Flash-Clip-On-Rechargeable-Guitar-Tuner\/3OYD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fender Flash Clip-On Rechargeable Guitar Tuner<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Picks&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Picks\"><\/span>Picks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10071 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/022A2379-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Pick on fretboard\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/022A2379-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/022A2379-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/022A2379-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/022A2379-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/022A2379-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/022A2379-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/022A2379-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/022A2379-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/022A2379-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/022A2379-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>You can never have too many, trust me. Picks (also known as plectrums) are an extension to your hand and you should always have one, and a spare, in reach.<\/p>\n<p>They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, so choosing which ones are right for you can be overwhelming at first.<\/p>\n<p>As a general rule, guitarists learning to play should consider a thickness of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Picks.html?page=1&amp;filters[914]=2278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">0.6mm or less<\/a> <\/strong>for strumming techniques and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Picks.html?page=1&amp;filters[914]=2276\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>0.6mm &#8211; 0.75mm<\/strong><\/a> for individual picking. The most common shape is a standard 351.<\/p>\n<p>However, these are simply guidelines, the thickness of picks ranges from extra thin (40mm) to extra heavy (1.5mm+) and shapes vary from sharp, pointed tips to shark fin. So, the only real way to find out which picks work best for your playing style is to keep trying different ones.<\/p>\n<p>A great place to start is with an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Picks.html?page=1&amp;filters[914]=2279\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">assorted pack<\/a><\/strong> that contains various thicknesses. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Picks.html?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>full range of guitar picks<\/strong> <\/a>to test them out.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Bag or case&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bag_or_case\"><\/span>Bag or case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10117 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/022A6307-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"martin guitar case\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>You&#8217;re going to be travelling a lot with your guitar. Whether you&#8217;re heading to practice or your first live gig, it&#8217;s important that you can carry your guitar easily and safely. This means purchasing a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Bags_and_Cases\/Electric-Guitar-Bags.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bag<\/a><\/strong> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Bags_and_Cases\/Electric-Guitar-Cases.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>case<\/strong><\/a> if your guitar either didn&#8217;t come with one or had an inadequate one when you bought it.<\/p>\n<p>So, what should you look for? You&#8217;ll find that the best guitar cases and gig bags offer padding to keep your instrument securely in place and have a tough exterior to withstand knocks, scrapes, and the weather. Pockets and holders for all your accessories are great too.<\/p>\n<p>You should also make sure that your chosen bag or case has the handle or straps that you prefer. Some gig bags come with backpack straps and almost all bags or cases have a side handle.<\/p>\n<p>Below are some of our best sellers to help get you started.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Electric-Guitar-Case-by-Gear4musicTweed\/7ZZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Electric Guitar Case by Gear4music, Tweed<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-FE620-Electric-Guitar-Gig-Bag\/234N\"><strong>Fender FE620 Electric Guitar Gig Bag<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Gator-GW-ELECTRIC-Deluxe-Electric-Guitar-Case\/XTQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Gator GW-ELECTRIC Deluxe Electric Guitar Case<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Guitar strap&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guitar_strap\"><\/span>Guitar strap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10119 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/strap-300x300.png\" alt=\"Fender guitar strap\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/strap-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/strap-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/strap-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/strap-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/strap-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/strap-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/strap-1080x1080.png 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/strap-1280x1280.png 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/strap-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/strap-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>This one might seem obvious, but you&#8217;d be surprised how many people forget they need a strap.<\/p>\n<p>You can&#8217;t really go wrong choosing a strap, but some things you could consider are comfort and durability.<\/p>\n<p>Electric guitars can be heavy, so a strap made from strong material will stop any potential ripping that would cause your guitar to fall and damage.<\/p>\n<p>As for comfort, just like the picks, the best thing you can do is try out several options. Some materials on offer are cotton, leather, polyester, and more. You&#8217;re sure to find one that works for you.<\/p>\n<p>However, the best thing about choosing a strap is having fun with it.<\/p>\n<p>There are endless designs out there from bold statement patterns to simple colours, so browse our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Straps.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full range of straps<\/a><\/strong> and show off your personality.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Cables&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cables\"><\/span>Cables<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10129 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/cable-300x300.png\" alt=\"guitar cable\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/cable-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/cable-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/cable-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/cable-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/cable-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/cable-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/cable-1080x1080.png 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/cable-1280x1280.png 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/cable-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/cable-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>When you first look at buying a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/guitar-cable.html?page=1&amp;filters[1548]=10150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guitar cable<\/a><\/strong>, you might be overwhelmed by the price of some. But, don&#8217;t worry, as a beginner you definitely don&#8217;t need to spend a lot.<\/p>\n<p>At this point, the main features for you to think about are the length and the connector type.<\/p>\n<p>Your electric guitar may have come with an instrument cable, but these can often be quite short and flimsy. To get the most out of your practice sessions, I&#8217;d recommend a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/guitar-cable.html?page=1&amp;filters[105]=2101,2526,1073,2527,1075,2612,4938&amp;filters[1548]=10150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5m or more cable<\/a><\/strong>, depending on how much moving around you plan on doing.<\/p>\n<p>For the connector type, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/guitar-cable.html?page=1&amp;filters[1548]=10150&amp;filters[1550]=10155\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">straight jacks<\/a><\/strong> are designed for guitars that have an input angled on the front of their body &#8211; like a typical Fender Stratocaster. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/guitar-cable.html?page=1&amp;filters[1548]=10150&amp;filters[1550]=10157\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Angled connectors<\/a><\/strong>, on the other hand,\u00a0work best for front or side-mounted inputs, preventing any damage occurring to the cable during playing.<\/p>\n<p>You can also get cables that are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/guitar-cable.html?page=1&amp;filters[1548]=10150&amp;filters[1550]=10156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">straight\/angled<\/a><\/strong> which just means one end has a straight jack while the other end is angled.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Guitar capo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guitar_capo\"><\/span>Guitar capo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10136 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/capo-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"hartwood capo\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/capo-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/capo-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/capo-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/capo-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/capo-1080x1080.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/capo-980x980.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/capo-480x480.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/capo.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Having a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric-Guitars\/Capos?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">capo<\/a><\/strong> makes learning your favourite songs a lot easier as a beginner.<\/p>\n<p>This handy device is an essential piece of gear that raises the pitch of your guitar by shortening the length of your strings.<\/p>\n<p>To use it you simply clamp it down on different frets &#8211; the higher the fret, the higher your pitch. Most online guitar tabs and chord sheets will tell you exactly which fret you need to put your capo on.<\/p>\n<p>Similar to other accessories on this list, there are a few different types and the best one for you is down to preference. Most guitarists use<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric-Guitars\/Capos?page=1&amp;filters[236]=2208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trigger capos<\/a> <\/strong>because they&#8217;re the easiest to place and remove while playing.<\/p>\n<p>Check out some of our best-selling capos below.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Deluxe-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar-Capo-by-Gear4music\/8NN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Deluxe Acoustic\/Electric Guitar Capo by Gear4music<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Dragon-Capo-Black\/12XU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fender Dragon Capo, Black<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Swiff-Zinc-Alloy-Guitar-Capo-Silver\/1G5G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Swiff Zinc Alloy Guitar Capo, Silver<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Spare strings&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spare_strings\"><\/span>Spare strings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10141 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/022A8168-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"broken guitar string\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>When you start learning guitar, you&#8217;re bound to snap some strings. This can easily be done when tuning or if you get a little too passionate while performing. So, having a spare set is always a good idea and means you don&#8217;t have to stop playing when you&#8217;re in the zone.<\/p>\n<p>But which ones should you get? You&#8217;ll notice that there are loads of gauges to choose from but I&#8217;d recommend sticking to the thinner ones. Gauges of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Strings.html?page=1&amp;filters[924]=7363\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9-42<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Strings.html?page=1&amp;filters[924]=7373\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9-46<\/a><\/strong> are great for beginners as they offer enough beef to keep you sounding strong whilst still feeling easy on your fingers.<\/p>\n<p>Thinner strings also help you to perfect your techniques early on. You&#8217;ll be able to clearly hear any mistakes you make, so you know what you need to work on.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to choosing a brand for your guitar strings, the names you&#8217;ve heard of are famous for a reason. They&#8217;re good. I&#8217;m talking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Strings.html?page=1&amp;filters[manufacturer_id]=98\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>D&#8217;Addario<\/strong><\/a>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Strings.html?page=1&amp;filters[manufacturer_id]=615\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elixr,<\/a><\/strong> and perhaps the most popular, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Strings.html?page=1&amp;filters[manufacturer_id]=600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ernie Ball<\/strong> <\/a>&#8211; to name a few. Our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Strings.html?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full range of strings<\/a><\/strong> includes all these brands and loads more.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about why Ernie Ball strings are renowned &#8211;\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gear4musicblog.kinsta.cloud\/history-of-ernie-balls-slinkys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singing Strings: The Weird and Wonderful History of Ernie Ball&#8217;s Slinkys.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And our top tip for when you replace your strings&#8230; consider a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/cleaning-tools.html?page=1&amp;filters[969]=7692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">string winder<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Guitar stand&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guitar_stand\"><\/span>Guitar stand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10185 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/022A1385-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ibanez on guitar stand\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Finally, you need a safe place to keep your guitar when you&#8217;re not playing.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Floor-Stands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guitar stand<\/a><\/strong> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Wallhanger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>wall hanger<\/strong> <\/a>is the perfect solution, depending on how you want to display your axe.<\/p>\n<p>You might also come across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Guitar-Racks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>racks<\/strong><\/a> while you&#8217;re shopping around, these are great for people with a few guitars and little space &#8211; something to consider when you&#8217;re growing your guitar collection.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry too much about making sure the stand you choose is for the right model. Most stands and wall hangers will accommodate both electric and acoustic guitars.<\/p>\n<p>Our most popular <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/stand.html\">stands<\/a><\/strong> and wall hangers are below.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Traditional-Guitar-Stand-by-Gear4music\/2XL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Traditional Guitar Stand by Gear4music<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Hercules-GSP38WB-Plus-Guitar-Hanger\/2GY2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hercules GSP38WB Plus Guitar Hanger<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Gravity-GGS08WMB-Guitar-Wall-Mount-Hanger\/1JTL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Gravity GGS08WMB Guitar Wall Mount Hanger<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Honourable mentions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honourable_mentions\"><\/span>Honourable mentions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10202 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/022A2996-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"music ear protection\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Hopefully, you now have all the information you need to choose your very first electric guitar accessories.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth mentioning that a guitar amp is also important when learning electric guitar. Check out our <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gear4musicblog.kinsta.cloud\/?p=10310&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guitar amp guide<\/a><\/strong> for a more in-depth understanding.<\/p>\n<p>The following accessories are also great but perhaps aren&#8217;t as essential as the ones included in the full list.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/cleaning-tools.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cleaning and Tools<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/PA\/Accessories\/ear-protection.html#EGuitars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ear Protection<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/tuition.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>DVDs &amp; Tuition Books<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Find out more&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_out_more\"><\/span>Find out more<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Of course, there are loads of other beginner electric guitar accessories for you to discover. 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What's next once you've decided on the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gear4musicblog.kinsta.cloud\/the-best-electric-guitars-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best electric guitar<\/a><\/strong>? Well, you're going to need some beginner electric guitar accessories to make sure you get off to a flying (V) start.<\/p><p>In this blog post, we break down which beginner guitar gear you need to learn electric guitar including tuners, straps, picks, and loads more.<\/p><hr \/><h3>1. Tuner<\/h3><p><img class=\"wp-image-10067 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/022A1799-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"polytune guitar tuner\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Before you get started on becoming a legendary guitar player, you need to tune your guitar.<\/p><p>For beginners, the best way to do this is with a tuner.<\/p><p>There are various options available, including <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-tuner.html?page=1&filters[245]=2314\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clip-on,<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-tuner.html?page=1&filters[245]=2315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> foot pedal<\/a><\/strong>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-tuner.html?page=1&filters[245]=2316\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>handheld<\/strong><\/a>. By far the easiest tuner to use is a clip-on, which does exactly what it says on the tin and simply clips onto the headstock of your guitar.<\/p><p>However, you should explore the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-tuner.html?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full range of tuners<\/a><\/strong> to decide which one is right for you.<\/p><p>Here are some of our best sellers:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Chromatic-Clip-On-Tuner-by-Gear4music\/3448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Chromatic Clip-On Tuner by Gear4music<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/TC-Electronic-PolyTune-3-Tuner-Pedal\/1YEL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TC Electronic PolyTune 3 Tuner Pedal<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Flash-Clip-On-Rechargeable-Guitar-Tuner\/3OYD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fender Flash Clip-On Rechargeable Guitar Tuner<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h3>2. Picks<\/h3><p><img class=\"wp-image-10071 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/022A2379-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Pick on fretboard\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p><p>You can never have too many, trust me. Picks (also known as plectrums) are an extension to your hand and you should always have one, and a spare, in reach.<\/p><p>They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, so choosing which ones are right for you can be overwhelming at first.<\/p><p>As a general rule, guitarists learning to play should consider a thickness of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Picks.html?page=1&filters[914]=2278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">0.6mm or less<\/a> <\/strong>for strumming techniques and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Picks.html?page=1&filters[914]=2276\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>0.6mm - 0.75mm<\/strong><\/a> for individual picking. The most common shape is a standard 351.<\/p><p>However, these are simply guidelines, the thickness of picks ranges from extra thin (40mm) to extra heavy (1.5mm+) and shapes vary from sharp, pointed tips to shark fin. So, the only real way to find out which picks work best for your playing style is to keep trying different ones.<\/p><p>A great place to start is with an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Picks.html?page=1&filters[914]=2279\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">assorted pack<\/a><\/strong> that contains various thicknesses. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Picks.html?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>full range of guitar picks<\/strong> <\/a>to try out the different ones.<\/p><hr \/><h3>3. Bag or case<\/h3><p><img class=\"wp-image-10117 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/022A6307-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"martin guitar case\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>You're going to be travelling a lot with your guitar. Whether you're heading to practice or your first live gig, it's important that you can carry your guitar easily and safely. This means purchasing a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Bags_and_Cases\/Electric-Guitar-Bags.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bag<\/a><\/strong> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Bags_and_Cases\/Electric-Guitar-Cases.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>case<\/strong><\/a> if your guitar either didn't come with one or had an inadequate one when you bought it.<\/p><p>So, what should you look for? You'll find that the best guitar cases and gig bags offer padding to keep your instrument securely in place and have a tough exterior to withstand knocks, scrapes, and the weather. Pockets and holders for all your accessories are great too.<\/p><p>You should also make sure that your chosen bag or case has the handle or straps that you prefer. Some gig bags come with backpack straps so you can carry your guitar on your back and almost all bags or cases have a side handle.<\/p><p>Below are some of our best sellers to help get you started.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Electric-Guitar-Case-by-Gear4musicTweed\/7ZZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Electric Guitar Case by Gear4music, Tweed<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-FE620-Electric-Guitar-Gig-Bag\/234N\"><strong>Fender FE620 Electric Guitar Gig Bag<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Gator-GW-ELECTRIC-Deluxe-Electric-Guitar-Case\/XTQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Gator GW-ELECTRIC Deluxe Electric Guitar Case<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h3>4. Guitar strap<\/h3><p><img class=\"wp-image-10119 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/strap-300x300.png\" alt=\"Fender guitar strap\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>This one might seem obvious, but you'd be surprised how many people forget they need a strap.<\/p><p>You can't really go wrong choosing a strap, but some things you could consider are comfort and durability.<\/p><p>Electric guitars can be heavy, so a strap made from strong material will stop any potential ripping that would cause your guitar to fall and damage.<\/p><p>As for comfort, just like the picks, the best thing you can do is try out several options. Some of the materials on offer are cotton, leather, polyester, and more, meaning you'll find one that works for you.<\/p><p>However, the best thing about choosing a strap is having fun with it.<\/p><p>There are endless designs out there from bold statement patterns to simple colours, so browse our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Straps.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full range of straps<\/a><\/strong> and show off your personality.<\/p><hr \/><h3>5. Cables<\/h3><p><img class=\"wp-image-10129 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/cable-300x300.png\" alt=\"guitar cable\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>When you first look at buying a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/guitar-cable.html?page=1&filters[1548]=10150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guitar cable<\/a><\/strong>, you might be overwhelmed by the price of some. But, don't worry, as a beginner you definitely don't need to spend a lot.<\/p><p>At this point, the main features for you to think about are the length and the connector type.<\/p><p>Your electric guitar may have come with an instrument cable, but these can often be quite flimsy and short. To get the most out of your practice sessions, I'd recommend a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/guitar-cable.html?page=1&filters[105]=2101,2526,1073,2527,1075,2612,4938&filters[1548]=10150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5m or more cable<\/a><\/strong>, depending on how much moving around you plan on doing.<\/p><p>For the connector type, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/guitar-cable.html?page=1&filters[1548]=10150&filters[1550]=10155\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">straight jacks<\/a><\/strong> are designed for guitars that have an input angled on the front of their body - like a typical Fender Stratocaster. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/guitar-cable.html?page=1&filters[1548]=10150&filters[1550]=10157\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Angled connectors<\/a><\/strong>, on the other hand,\u00a0work best for front or side-mounted inputs, preventing any damage occurring to the cable during playing.<\/p><p>You can also get cables that are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/guitar-cable.html?page=1&filters[1548]=10150&filters[1550]=10156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">straight\/angled<\/a><\/strong> which just means one end has a straight jack while the other end is angled.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><hr \/><h3>6. Guitar capo<\/h3><p><img class=\"wp-image-10136 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/capo-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"hartwood capo\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Having a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric-Guitars\/Capos?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">capo<\/a><\/strong> makes learning your favourite songs a lot easier as a beginner. This handy device is an essential piece of gear that raises the pitch of your guitar by shortening the length of your strings.<\/p><p>To use it you simply clamp it down on different frets - the higher the fret, the higher your pitch. Most online guitar tabs and chord sheets will tell you exactly which fret you need to put your capo on.<\/p><p>Similar to other accessories on this list, there are a few different types and the best one for you is down to preference. Most guitarists use<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric-Guitars\/Capos?page=1&filters[236]=2208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trigger capos<\/a> <\/strong>because they're the easiest to place and remove while playing.<\/p><p>Check out some of our best-selling capos below.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Deluxe-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar-Capo-by-Gear4music\/8NN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Deluxe Acoustic\/Electric Guitar Capo by Gear4music<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Dragon-Capo-Black\/12XU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fender Dragon Capo, Black<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Swiff-Zinc-Alloy-Guitar-Capo-Silver\/1G5G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Swiff Zinc Alloy Guitar Capo, Silver<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h3>7. Spare strings<\/h3><p><img class=\"wp-image-10141 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/022A8168-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"broken guitar string\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>When you start learning guitar, you're bound to snap some strings. This can easily be done when tuning or if you get a little too passionate while performing. So, having a spare set is always a good idea and means you don't have to stop playing when you're in the zone.<\/p><p>But which ones should you get? You'll notice that there are loads of gauges to choose from but I'd recommend sticking to the thinner ones. Gauges of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Strings.html?page=1&filters[924]=7363\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9-42<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Strings.html?page=1&filters[924]=7373\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9-46<\/a><\/strong> are great for beginners as they offer enough beef to keep you sounding strong whilst still feeling easy on your fingers.<\/p><p>Thinner strings also help you to perfect your techniques early on. You'll be able to clearly hear any mistakes you make, so you know what you need to work on.<\/p><p>When it comes to choosing a brand for your guitar strings, the names you've heard of are famous for a reason. They're good. I'm talking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Strings.html?page=1&filters[manufacturer_id]=98\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>D'Addario<\/strong><\/a>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Strings.html?page=1&filters[manufacturer_id]=615\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elixr,<\/a><\/strong> and perhaps the most popular, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Strings.html?page=1&filters[manufacturer_id]=600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ernie Ball<\/strong> <\/a>- to name a few. Our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Strings.html?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full range of strings<\/a><\/strong> includes all these brands and loads more.<\/p><p>Find out more about why Ernie Ball strings are renowned -\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gear4musicblog.kinsta.cloud\/history-of-ernie-balls-slinkys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singing Strings: The Weird and Wonderful History of Ernie Ball's Slinkys.<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>And our top tip for when you replace your strings... consider a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/cleaning-tools.html?page=1&filters[969]=7692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">String Winder<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p><hr \/><h3>8. Guitar stand<\/h3><p><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10185 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/022A1385-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ibanez on guitar stand\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Finally, you need a safe place to keep your guitar when you're not playing.<\/p><p>A <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Floor-Stands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guitar stand<\/a><\/strong> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Wallhanger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>wall hanger<\/strong> <\/a>is the perfect solution, depending on how you want to display your axe.<\/p><p>You might also come across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/Guitar-Racks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>racks<\/strong><\/a> while you're shopping around, these are great for people with a few guitars and little space - something to consider when you're growing your guitar collection.<\/p><p>Don't worry too much about making sure the stand you choose is for the right model because most stands and wall hangers will accommodate both electric and acoustic guitars.<\/p><p>Our most popular <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/stand.html\">stands<\/a><\/strong> and wall hangers are below.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Traditional-Guitar-Stand-by-Gear4music\/2XL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Traditional Guitar Stand by Gear4music<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Hercules-GSP38WB-Plus-Guitar-Hanger\/2GY2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hercules GSP38WB Plus Guitar Hanger<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Gravity-GGS08WMB-Guitar-Wall-Mount-Hanger\/1JTL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Gravity GGS08WMB Guitar Wall Mount Hanger<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h3>Honourable mentions<\/h3><p><img class=\"wp-image-10202 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/022A2996-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"music ear protection\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Hopefully, you now have all the information you need to choose your very first electric guitar accessories. It's worth mentioning that a guitar amp is also important when learning electric guitar. Check out our <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gear4musicblog.kinsta.cloud\/?p=10310&preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guitar amp guide<\/a><\/strong> for a more in-depth understanding.<\/p><p>The following accessories are also great but perhaps aren't as essential as the ones included in the full list.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/cleaning-tools.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cleaning and Tools<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/PA\/Accessories\/ear-protection.html#EGuitars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ear Protection<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitar\/tuition.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>DVDs & Tuition Books<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><p>\u00a0<\/p><hr \/><h3>Find out more<\/h3><p>Of course, there are loads of other beginner electric guitar accessories for you to discover. 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