There’s no better time to start playing guitar than right now! It’s easier than ever to find an affordable instrument and thanks to all of the guitar lesson content on the internet, it’s easier than ever to teach yourself in the comfort of your own home. Now, one of the most important decisions a beginner guitarist can make is finding the right guitar. And that’s exactly what we are going to discuss in this article.
So you’ve just picked up the latest Rolling Stones album and you’re thinking to yourself, “I wish I could play like these old geezers, maybe I’ll buy a guitar!” The question is, which guitar? You may lust after some of the models you see the greats use: Gibson Les Pauls, Fender Telecasters, Rickenbacker 330s, etc. However, many of these instruments are out of the price range a beginner is willing to spend. In this author’s opinion, affordability is one of the main qualities a beginner needs in an instrument and many of those just don’t fit the bill. Our other 2 essentials in a beginner instrument are quality and versatility. So what instrument fits all of this criteria….the Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster!
Coming in at $249.99 the Squier Affinity Series Strat is a quality, affordable guitar that any beginner will love! It’s a classic design used by guitarists in all genres built to impressive standards for a budget instrument. I’ve owned one for several years as a backup instrument and it’s been such a joy to play! It’s easy and cheap to setup, so beginners won’t be frustrated with playability. It’s such a versatile guitar as well, lending itself to everything from the jangle of modern pop to the crunch of 80s hard rock. No beginner would be disappointed with this instrument!