1Fender Mustang Micro
Most guitarists want to practise more but can't crank an amp at home. The Mustang Micro plugs straight into the guitar and turns any headphones into an amp, with 12 amp models and 12 effects. It streams backing tracks by Bluetooth, records to a computer over USB and runs about four hours on a charge.
Pros
- Practise silently anywhere.
- 12 amps and 12 effects.
- Play along to songs by Bluetooth.
Cons
- About four hours per charge.
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2Kyser Quick-Change capo
A capo lets guitarists change key in seconds, and the Kyser is the classic trigger design that clamps on with one hand. It's made in the USA from aircraft-grade aluminium, comes in 19 colours and is guaranteed for life.
Pros
- One-handed key changes.
- Made in the USA.
- Guaranteed for life.
Cons
- The acoustic version suits steel-string guitars, so check before buying for an electric or classical.
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3D'Addario Pro-Winder
Restringing is a chore every guitarist faces, and the Pro-Winder makes it quick. It combines a peg winder, hardened steel string cutters and a bridge pin puller for acoustics in one tool, so there's nothing else to hunt for.
Pros
- Three tools in one.
- Speeds up restringing.
- Cheap and handy.
Cons
- A small gift, so pair it with strings or a capo.
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4D'Addario Micro Guitar Tuner
This compact tuner clips behind a guitar's headstock, where it stays out of the way while remaining easy to read. Its full-colour display has four viewing angles, and the vibration sensor helps it pick up notes in a noisy rehearsal room. The tuning calibration covers 410 to 480Hz and a CR2032 battery is included.
Pros
- Small enough to sit discreetly behind the headstock.
- Four display orientations.
- Vibration sensing works in noisy rooms.
Cons
- Uses a replaceable CR2032 battery rather than USB charging.
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5Hercules GS414B PLUS guitar stand
A guitar left in its case doesn't get played. Hercules stands are the ones musicians trust, and the GS414B PLUS grips the neck automatically when the guitar is set down, so it can't tip out. It fits acoustic, electric, bass and classical guitars, adjusts in height and folds flat.
Pros
- Auto grip holds the neck safely.
- Fits most guitars.
- Folds flat.
Cons
- Takes a little floor space.
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What to buy someone who loves playing guitar
Guitarists are fussy about their main gear, so avoid buying a guitar or strings without knowing their setup. The best gifts for guitarists are accessories every player uses. A headphone amp suits electric players practising at home. A tuner, capo or stand suits almost anyone.
How we picked these gifts for guitarists
We picked each product for what guitarists enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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