Have a Guitar Christmas – Guitar Gift Ideas

Written by Happy NGD on December 5th, 2009

I’m probably a bit late getting this post out because we all know that Christmas is just around the corner. I’ve been looking at different posts around the internet about Christmas gift ideas in the guitar variety. Just thought that I would share some of them with you:

Top 10 Gift Ideas — This article has some excellent ideas on different guitar accessories that any guitarist would love to add to his or her collection. It is especially focused on different effects pedals (which make excellent gifts in my opinion – what guitarist doesn’t love to add a new pedal to his board?)

Best Holiday Gift Ideas For Musicians — if you know a guitarist that also likes to record and write music, there are some excellent ideas here including mics, portable amps, and little portable recorders.

Of course, I have to add my three cents worth in as well so I thought that I would give some nice little guitar stocking stuffer type ideas. There are a lot of little guitar related gadgets out there that any guitarist would love to have.

The first thing that I have to mention is not really something that just a guitarist can use, anyone can! It’s the most amazing t-shirt that I have ever seen and now that I am writing about it, I may just have to order one myself. It’s the ThinkGeek Rock Guitar Shirt. Yes, it is real and yes you can play guitar with your shirt! How cool is that?

The next thing that every guitar player needs to have installed on his guitar is definitely a set of strap locks. No one wants this to happen:

Just think how embarrassed this kid must feel — his friends are probably still pointing and laughing at him! In order to never have this issue happen to you, get a set of good strap locks installed. Click here to see some — they are cheap and will save a guitarist’s guitar many scars, broken necks and tears.

Finally, here is a list of excellent guitar accessories that any guitarist will use and enjoy having.