Guitars

Acoustic, electric, and classical guitars for beginners through gigging players

11 Best Cheap Classical Guitars of 2026

Julian Reyes, MM (Berklee), picks the 11 best cheap classical guitars of 2026, with nut widths, body sizes and honest notes on which ones need a setup before they play properly.

11 products reviewed · Updated Oct 7, 2026

Classical vs Acoustic Guitar: Every Difference That Actually Matters

Julian Reyes on classical vs acoustic guitar: measured string tension in pounds, 52 mm against 43 mm nut width, truss rods, fan bracing, and crossover guitars.

0 products reviewed · Updated Sep 6, 2026

Humbucker vs Single Coil: What Actually Changes, and Which One You Want

Berklee-trained guitarist and former gear buyer Julian Reyes explains humbuckers and single coils: how hum cancellation really works, why humbuckers sound darker, output and resistance numbers, P-90s, coil splitting, noiseless pickups, bass configurations, and how to choose.

0 products reviewed · Updated Aug 23, 2026

11 Best Cheap Acoustic Guitars of 2026

Julian Reyes, MM (Berklee), picks the 11 best cheap acoustic guitars of 2026 by price band, from under $100 to under $300, with honest notes on what each tier really buys you.

11 products reviewed · Updated Oct 27, 2026

11 Best Acoustic-Electric Guitars of 2026 (Beginner to Stage-Ready)

Berklee-trained multi-instrumentalist Julian Reyes (MM) reviews the 11 best acoustic-electric guitars of 2026 -- beginner, budget, thin-body, small-body, 12-string, nylon-string and stage-ready picks from Yamaha, Fender, Taylor, Takamine and Ibanez, matched to how and where you actually play.

11 products reviewed · Updated Oct 18, 2026

Acoustic vs Electric Guitar: Which Should a Beginner Buy?

Berklee-trained guitarist and former gear buyer Julian Reyes compares acoustic and electric guitars for beginners — string tension, action, neck width, real cost, practice volume, genre fit, and a 60-second decision rule that tells you which one to buy.

0 products reviewed · Updated Aug 16, 2026

35 Easy Guitar Songs for Beginners (in the Order You Should Learn Them)

Berklee-trained teacher Julian Reyes (MM) picks 35 easy guitar songs for beginners, grouped from 2-chord to 4-chord, with the exact chords for each, why every song is easy to play, and the order to learn them so your first song sounds like music, not homework.

0 products reviewed · Updated Jul 22, 2026

8 Best Bass Guitars for Beginners of 2026

Berklee-trained multi-instrumentalist Julian Reyes (MM) reviews the 8 best bass guitars for beginners of 2026 — matched by scale length, starter-kit value, acoustic vs electric, and 4- vs 5-string for new players.

8 products reviewed · Updated Oct 12, 2026

9 Best Electric Guitars of 2026 (Every Budget & Skill Level)

Berklee-trained multi-instrumentalist Julian Reyes (MM) reviews the 9 best electric guitars of 2026 across every budget and genre — from a sub-$250 step-up to a USA-built Fender — matched by pickups, scale length, and playing style.

9 products reviewed · Updated Oct 12, 2026

How to Read Guitar Tabs: A Complete Beginner's Guide

Berklee-trained guitarist Julian Reyes (MM) explains how to read guitar tablature from scratch — the six lines, the fret numbers, chords, and every symbol for hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, bends, vibrato, palm mutes, and dead notes, with a full worked example.

0 products reviewed · Updated Jul 4, 2026

8 Best Acoustic Guitars of 2026 (Every Budget & Body)

Berklee-trained gear buyer Julian Reyes (MM) reviews the 8 best acoustic guitars of 2026, from a solid-top budget dreadnought to stage-ready Taylors, matched by body shape, tonewood, and playing style.

8 products reviewed · Updated Sep 29, 2026

How to Play Guitar: A Beginner's Guide

Berklee-trained guitarist Julian Reyes (MM) walks absolute beginners through everything to start playing — choosing acoustic vs. electric, holding and tuning the guitar, your first open chords, strumming, smooth chord changes, finger-pain timelines, and a realistic 4-week practice plan.

0 products reviewed · Updated Jun 28, 2026