Starting your musical journey is exciting, but getting the guitar is only the first step. To help you learn faster and keep your instrument safe, here's some recommendation by our guitar professionals on a few essential tools that make practicing much easier and more fun from day one.
Here's a secret: the guitar is only half the equation. To keep your playing smooth and your instrument safe, you need the right toolkit from day one.
"I always tell beginners: don't wait until you break a string or lose your pick to get geared up. Having a solid setup and a reliable tuner makes you want to practice every single day!" — Guitarlicious Staff Quote
Why You Need a Complete Accessories
1. Play Better, Faster
Tools like the right picks and a capo help you master songs without the frustration.
2. Stay Motivated
A guitar that is always in tune and easy to grab is a guitar that actually gets played.
3. Protect Your Investment
Keep your new guitar safe from accidental dings, scratches, or falls.
The Essential Accessory Checklist
1. Digital Tuners vs. Tuner Phone Apps
Every beginner asks: "Can't I just use a free app?" While apps are great for emergencies, they have a major weakness—they use your phone's microphone.
The Digital Clip-On Tuner (Recommended)
Vibration Sensing: It "feels" the note through the wood, meaning you can tune in a noisy room while people are talking.
Speed: Clip it on, press one button, and you're ready. No unlocking your phone or navigating apps.
Accuracy: Hardware tuners are specifically engineered for guitar frequencies, often providing more stable readings than a "multi-purpose" smartphone mic.
The Phone Tuner App (A Good Backup)
Convenience: Great if you’re at a friend’s house and forgot your gear.
Bonus Features: Apps like GuitarTuna or Fender Tune often include chord libraries and metronomes built-in.
The Catch: If your mom is vacuuming or the TV is on, the app will struggle to "hear" your strings.
2. Precision Guitar Picks
Picks are your direct connection to the strings. For beginners, we recommend a variety pack to find your perfect "feel."
Light/Medium Gauges: Ideal for strumming chords without the pick getting stuck.
Heavy Gauges: Best for when you start learning those iconic rock riffs and lead lines.
3. Professional Grade Guitar Straps
Whether you're sitting or standing, a strap provides crucial stability and prevents the guitar from slipping out of your lap.
Nylon Straps: Lightweight, budget-friendly, and incredibly durable.
Padded Straps: A must-have for heavier electric guitars to save your shoulders from fatigue.
4. Sturdy Guitar Racks & Stands
A guitar hidden in a bag is a guitar that doesn't get practiced. A dedicated stand keeps your instrument safe and accessible.
Neck-Support Floor Stands: The "Workhorse." This is the classic tripod stand. It supports the base of the guitar and has a long neck with a cradle (often with a security strap) to hold the headstock. Best for gigging musicians and beginners who want maximum stability.
A-Frame Stands: The "Low Profile." These look like a small capital "A." They support the body of the guitar from the bottom and have a small backrest. Perfect for small rooms and keeping your "main" guitar ready to go.
Wall Hangers: These are brackets bolted directly into your wall (ideally into a stud) that hold the guitar by the headstock. Turns your guitar into a piece of art while keeping it out of reach of pets or toddlers.
5. The Versatile Capo
A capo is like a "movable nut" for your guitar. It allows you to play difficult songs using easy, open-chord shapes.
Trigger Style: Quick-change design that lets you swap keys in seconds with one hand.
Adjustable Tension: Ensures your strings stay perfectly in tune without being squeezed too hard.
6. Powering Up: Amps & Cables
If you’ve picked up an electric guitar, you’ll need to power up your sound with high-quality peripherals.
Practice Amps: We recommend models with built-in headphone jacks for silent late-night shredding.
Premium Cables: Shielded cables prevent that annoying "hum" and keep your tone crystal clear.
Ready to Start Your Musical Journey?
Don't let a missing accessory slow you down. We have everything you need to build the perfect rig right now. Visit Guitarlicious store today to grab your Beginner Essentials and start playing like a pro!
Recommended By Guitarlicious Specialist Team
This online guitar guide is recommended by our in-house guitar specialists, whose expertise is built upon years of hands-on experience and deep knowledge of the instrument. Based on their practical application and professional vetting, they have found this resource to be an exceptional and reliable tool for guitarists of all levels.