If you are looking to buy a gift for a guitarist then you might be wondering what the heck you could buy. Luckily there are loads of great gifts for the budding guitarist and what you buy will really depend on how much you want to spend and also what the guitarist is in need of.
It might be a good idea to simply ask them what they are in need of because there’s no point in buying a costly item of equipment only to find that they don’t really need what you’ve bought.
There are certain items that guitar players always need. These items include picks, strings, polish and straps. When it comes to guitar picks, there are different sizes and what kind is played will depend on the style of guitar being played. For guitars with thick strings, a larger and thicker pick will be needed. If you aren’t sure what to buy, you could simply buy a a multi-pack.
You can also buy “novelty” picks such as the “Pick of Destiny” that is featured in the movie Tenacious D. Then there’s the Planet Waves Beatles Picks or Woodstock Picks.
In terms of strings, again, there are so many different types and brands of strings. Popular brands include D’Addario, Elixir and Ernie Ball. Then there’s the gauge of the strings that you buy. There’s quite a lot to consider so don’t waste your money buying strings that aren’t suitable.
Instead of going for a practical gift that might not be right, then you could go for more “frivolous” gifts such as a keyring with a miniature guitar on it. There are also cufflinks, tshirts, zippo lighters and street signs that can be bought for the guitar-lover.
If you would like guitar lessons in Glasgow then you can contact Duncan McCallum on 0141 334 2504.
