Guitars

Guitars for Sale

Why Learn to Play Guitar?

Portable, affordable and remarkably versatile, the guitar is the most popular instrument in the world. Rock, blues, metal, country, folk, jazz, classical, pop, R&B, Latin — whatever style of music you want to learn, the guitar has played an integral role in shaping it.

The instrument also suits a wide range of skill levels and musical goals. Whether you’re looking to lead a campfire sing-along or aiming to become the next great shredder, the guitar is a perfect choice. Beyond the music, learning to play guitar helps build confidence, coordination and intelligence and relieves stress.

What Types of Guitars Are Available?

We offer guitars for sale in a variety of styles and variations, each associated with specific sounds and musical genres.

• Solidbody electric guitar with an amplifier: The high-volume sounds of rock, metal, electric blues, country and more.
• Steel-string acoustic guitar: The more “natural” guitar sound favored by singer-songwriters in folk, country, Americana, pop and other styles.
• Nylon-string acoustic guitar: The choice for classical music, bossa nova, flamenco and other fingerstyle genres.
• Hollowbody archtop guitar: The warm, round tone that jazz players love.
• Acoustic-electric guitar: A guitar that looks and sounds like an acoustic instrument, with a built-in pickup for amplification.
• Semi-hollowbody electric guitar: These guitars combine the warmth of a hollowbody with the feedback resistance of a solidbody, making them popular in blues, jazz-rock fusion and more.
• Guitars with additional strings: Electric and acoustic 12-string guitars provide a beautiful, lush sound heard in folk, folk-rock and even hard rock, while seven-string guitars give metal masters additional range.

The possibilities are endless — just like the tones.

Shopping for a Guitar

Overwhelmed by our huge selection of guitars for sale and not sure where to begin? The best beginner guitars are those that match the sound of the music you love. If you want to play hard rock, buy an electric guitar and an amplifier with distortion. If you’re going for a gentler folk or pop sound, an acoustic guitar is ideal.

Beyond sound, a guitar should fit you comfortably; think of it like choosing an item of clothing. The instrument should feel good to you in the seated and standing positions, and you should like the way the neck feels in your fretting hand.

Shop beginner guitars online or stop by one of our 250+ retail locations to try out instruments and let our expert staff answer your questions.

Why Buy a Guitar From Music & Arts?

Looking for the best place to buy a guitar? Online and at 250+ locations nationwide, Music & Arts offers thousands of high-quality instruments from the most iconic brands in the industry. From guitar starter packs for beginners to professional models, Music & Arts has guitar deals designed for every player and budget.

We also offer expert customer support and generous guitar financing options that make our instruments accessible to all players.

Guitar Buying FAQs

Should I buy an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar first?

While some parents insist their child start with an acoustic guitar before “graduating” to an electric, beginners should follow their passion. If you love rock or metal, go electric. If you want to sing your favorite pop songs while strumming chords, an acoustic guitar might be your best bet. Shoot for the type or style of guitar your favorite musicians play.

What are the most trusted guitar brands?

There are many outstanding guitar manufacturers today, and Music & Arts carries their instruments both online and at over 250 retail locations. You can’t go wrong with brands like Fender, Squier, Gibson, Epiphone, PRS, Ibanez, Martin, Taylor, Yamaha, Godin, Jackson, Takamine, Schecter, Guild, Alvarez, D’Angelico, ESP, G&L, Reverend, Rickenbacker and Washburn.

How much does a beginner guitar cost?

You don’t need to spend a fortune to get an excellent, reliable guitar. Music & Arts stocks entry-level acoustic and electric guitars that sound great, play easily, stay in tune — and cost just a couple hundred dollars (or less!).

What should I avoid when buying a guitar?

Any brand-new instrument you purchase from Music & Arts will serve you well, no matter how affordable it is. We stock renowned brands that use the latest technology and manufacturing techniques to ensure their instruments are consistently high-quality.

You’ll want to be wary of buying a used guitar as a beginner, since many issues with their condition and playability won’t be apparent to an untrained eye. Even experienced guitarists can run into trouble when buying a used instrument, as drops and other accidents may cause structural damage that’s not always visible.

You should also avoid buying musical instruments from big-box retailers or toy stores. A trusted, longstanding music retailer like Music & Arts offers the quality, expertise and continuing support you’ll need throughout your six-string journey.

Are 12-string guitars harder to play than six-string guitars?

Featuring six pairs of closely spaced strings that are fretted together, a 12-string guitar is played much like a six-string guitar. But 12-string guitars also have wider necks and greater string tension than six-string guitars, making them more challenging for beginners. It’s recommended that entry-level guitarists start on a six-string guitar.

The role of a 12-string guitar is also more specialized than that of a six-string. Twelve-string players often focus on full-bodied chords that add texture to an arrangement and highlight the instrument’s rich, shimmering sound, whereas six-string players may lean more toward single-note solos, barre-chord riffs and an overall wider variety of techniques.