Best Gifts for Guitar Players

This holiday season is the perfect opportunity to show how much you genuinely care about the guitarist in your life. However, the sheer number of products and options can be overwhelming. You may be asking questions like: “Should I get a set of strings or a new pack of picks?” or “What’s the difference between an overdrive and a distortion pedal?” or “Do they even want a new amplifier?”

If that sounds like your situation, then we’re glad you’re here! As most of us at Sweetwater are guitar players and music makers, we know that shopping for musicians can be a real challenge. That’s why we compiled a list of products to help you find the right gift at the right price point for the guitar-playing loved one in your life. So, without further ado, let’s get into Sweetwater’s best gifts for guitar players and make this holiday season a smashing success.

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Best Gifts for Guitar Players Under $500

BOSS Waza-Air Wireless Guitar Headphone Amp

Go wireless like never before

Change how your favorite guitar player practices and jams out at home with the BOSS Waza-Air wireless guitar headphone amp. This totally wireless system offers amp emulations and effects algorithms sourced from the fan-favorite BOSS Katana amplifiers. Simply plug the transmitter into the guitar and listen as the headphones spring to life with rich, realistic amp tones. There are five amp types and over 50 customizable effects that can be called up and controlled via a smartphone application. The Waza-Air headphones also offer head-tracking capabilities that BOSS calls “dynamic 3D sound.” As the player twists their head and looks around, the amp sound seems to stay at a static point in space like a real amp would. The BOSS Waza-Air wireless guitar headphone amp is great for playing and practicing late into the night without disturbing anyone.

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BOSS ME-90 Guitar Multi-effects Pedal

Create new and amazing sounds in no time

Simply put, the BOSS ME-90 guitar multi-effects pedal is an absolute sonic powerhouse. It’s the most advanced and capable processor from the ME series yet and a one-stop shop for developing a signature guitar tone. The unit includes a massive library of 60 effects, all derived from BOSS’s flagship GT-1000 multi-effects pedal. There are also 11 AIRD amp models to experiment with. The controls are laid out intuitively, with every footswitch, knob, and parameter right where it should be. Specs and technical jargon aside, purchasing a BOSS ME-90 for the guitar player in your life unlocks the door to greater creative expression and exploring new sonic horizons. It’s a gift they’ll truly appreciate.

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Best Gifts for Guitar Players Under $300

Zither G04 Handcrafted Wood Guitar Stand

Elegant display and storage for any guitar

Give your favorite guitar player a good excuse to prominently display their most stunning guitar by choosing the Zither G04 handcrafted wood guitar stand. This particular stand is made from walnut with attractive grain that meanders from head to foot. Zither’s elegant design evokes images of flowing tree branches and evenly distributes the guitar’s weight over the entire base. You don’t have to worry about the stand falling over at all! The G04 accommodates one guitar. It’s equipped with a String Swing cradle with 38 inches of clearance to the base, which is more than enough space to accommodate any full-size electric or acoustic guitar. Guitars are beautiful instruments worth displaying, so order the Zither G04 handcrafted wood guitar stand, and your favorite guitar player can display their instrument with pride.

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Tech 21 Acoustic Fly Rig Multi-effects Pedal

Lifelike acoustic tones that fit in a backpack

Nobody likes lugging around a huge, heavy guitar rig to and from every gig. By gifting a Tech 21 Acoustic Fly Rig multi-effects pedal, the acoustic guitar player in your life can officially leave their guitar rig at home. Tech 21 tricked out this pedal with everything an acoustic guitar player needs to perform. It all centers around Tech 21’s signature SansAmp amp emulator circuitry, which imparts a warm, lifelike character to an acoustic guitar’s under-saddle pickup and preamp. What’s more, this compact pedal has onboard reverb, delay, chorus, and compression to color the tone. There’s also a boost for soloing. Parallel outputs and an onboard tuner provide extra convenience onstage. The Acoustic Fly Rig is built more than tough enough to handle life on the road.

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Fender Mustang LT40S 2×4-inch 40-watt Combo Amp

Packed with models of iconic Fender amps

Fender Mustang amplifiers offer a wide variety of authentic Fender tones at extremely attractive prices. Nowhere is that more apparent than with the Fender Mustang LT40S 2×4-inch 40-watt combo amp. It’s a desktop-size amplifier that packs tons of power and stunning sound. The LT40S features 20 amps and 25 effects modeled from iconic Fender products from decades past. You get vaunted vintage guitar tones fit for any genre and playing style. The onboard USB connectivity and pair of 4-inch speakers make the Mustang LT40S equally ready for jamming and recording. Meanwhile, on the physical side of things, the amp’s desktop format saves floor space in the studio for other amps and equipment.

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Best Gifts for Guitar Players Under $150

Hercules Stands GS525B Multi-guitar Rack for up to 5 Guitars

Convenient storage for a guitar collection

Most guitar players have amassed quite a collection of guitars over the years. Gifting them the Hercules Stands GS525B multi-guitar rack gives them a space-saving way to keep their favorite axes within easy reach. The rack stores and displays a maximum of five acoustic, electric, or bass guitars. There are five headstock yokes to keep the instruments separated and free from scratches. Plus, a specially formulated foam covers all contact points. Best of all, the foam dividers and neck yokes are totally customizable to fit guitars of any size or thickness. And if your special guitar player ever has to move the rack, then its folding design gets the job done fast.

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Singular Sound BeatBuddy Mini 2 Drum Machine Pedal

Jam alongside a professional-level drummer

A Singular Sound BeatBuddy Mini 2 drum machine pedal pairs perfectly with guitar players who regularly jam at home alone. This pedalboard-size drum machine is an amazing learning tool to help students develop and refine their timing. Don’t worry — the BeatBuddy Mini 2 isn’t just for students. Experienced players can get plenty of enjoyment out of it, too! It comes loaded with nine drum kits and double the beats of the original BeatBuddy Mini. You get sounds and rhythms in 24 genres and over 200 playing styles. The BeatBuddy Mini’s high-quality, 16-bit sound samples are performed by professional drummers. The recipient of your gift will enjoy hands-free control over the beat, adding fills and transitioning between song parts with a few simple taps of the footswitch. Using the BeatBuddy Mini 2 is a whole heap of fun.

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Positive Grid Spark GO Ultra-portable Smart Guitar Amp and Bluetooth Speaker

A revolutionary, pocket-size guitar amp

Guitar amplifiers that are compact, portable, and battery powered don’t get much better than the Positive Grid Spark GO ultra-portable smart guitar amp and Bluetooth speaker. This tiny guitar amp comes loaded with 33 amplifier models and 43 effects. That large selection of amps and effects gives your favorite guitar player tones to cover everything from jazz to classic rock to indie and anything in between. That’s not all, though. The user can access over 50,000 user-created tones via the Spark app. This amplifier also comes with a built-in tuner, a line output, a headphone jack, custom EQs, and more. Plus, its 10-hour battery life gives it plenty of juice to last through extended practices. The Positive Grid Spark GO is an excellent choice for guitar players on the go and practicing at home.

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Best Gifts for Guitar Players Under $100

MONO M80 Betty Strap

A better way to wear a guitar

Do you know a guitar player that needs a new strap? Pamper them with the MONO M80 Betty Strap. MONO reports that the M80 is made from an indestructible woven textile that’s ready to go onstage, in the studio, and everywhere in between. The 3-inch strap width paired with a memory foam core distributes the weight of the instrument and alleviates discomfort over marathon playing sessions. There’s also a hidden pocket for extra picks or a guitar slide. And like all good guitar straps, the M80 Betty Strap offers a wide, adjustable range to conform to anybody’s preference. Choose the MONO M80 Betty Strap, and treat a guitar player to a luxuriously comfortable playing experience.

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Cooperstand Pro-G Folding Guitar Stand

A classy stand for acoustics and electrics

No guitar should spend its life leaning against a bookshelf or armchair. That’s why you should give your favorite guitar player a Cooperstand Pro-G folding guitar stand. Durable birch plies and elegant styling make this stand a welcome addition to any space. It boasts an ultra-stable, 4-footed base and a low center of gravity, which work together to help your guitar stay put. It also has neoprene padding at all contact points to protect the player’s beloved instrument from picking up any accidental scratches. Finally, the Cooperstand Pro-G weighs less than a pound and folds up for compact storage when not in use. We’re sure that the recipient of your gift will love the elegance and simplicity of this stand.

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Best Gifts for Guitar Players Under $50

TC Electronic UniTune Clip Clip-on Chromatic Tuner

Simple, compact, and easy tuning for any guitarist

Available only at Sweetwater, the Noir TC Electronic UniTune Clip clip-on chromatic tuner is a sleek, low-profile headstock tuner. The UniTune offers ultra-precise tuning for playing onstage. It has an ultra-bright adaptive LED display that’s super easy to see in every lighting situation — even outside in broad daylight. Meanwhile, the display’s adaptive technology automatically rotates the readout. This means the tuner is compatible with right- and left-handed instruments and can be used in front of or behind the headstock. Whether you’re shopping for a new player or a seasoned vet, a righty or a lefty, you can’t go wrong with a TC Electronic UniTune Clip tuner.

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Danelectro Honeytone N-10 Mini Guitar Amp

Travel-ready vintage guitar tones

Give the gift of mobile music with the Danelectro Honeytone N-10 Mini Guitar Amp. This mighty miniature combo amplifier offers the vintage sound of yesteryear in a compact, travel-size package. First and foremost, the Honeytone N-10 has simple, top-mounted controls that make it easy to dial in a great tone. The user can dial up anything from a little grit to full-on distortion and more. The controls are super easy to access when the amp is clipped onto a belt. Plus, the Honeytone N-10 offers a headphone jack for quiet practice day and night. If the guitarist in your life loves to play on the go, then get them a Danelectro Honeytone N-10 Mini Guitar Amp.

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MusicNomad String Change Tool Kit

String changes made faster than ever

Whether they play a 6-string, 7-string, or higher, all guitar players can benefit from a MusicNomad String Change Tool Kit. This 6-piece kit gives the guitarist in your life all the essential tools to change strings in a flash. The kit includes a string winder. It takes all of the hassle out of cutting and winding strings. It even helps the user pull acoustic guitar bridge pins! From there, the String Change Tool Kit comes with MusicNomad’s Octopus 8 ‘n 1 Tech Tool wrench and screwdriver, which is ideal for tightening screws and other bits of hardware. Finally, this kit comes with a tube of TUNE-IT lubricant for the nut slots, string trees, and bridge saddles to resist string binding and breakage.  

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Best Gifts for Guitar Players Under $25

Dunlop 6504 Guitar Tech Care Kit

Cleans, polishes, and conditions a guitar

A well-maintained guitar is a happy guitar. Guitar players around Sweetwater can all attest that a guitar care kit, such as the Dunlop 6504 Guitar Tech Care Kit, would make a welcome sight under the Christmas tree, inside a stocking, or anywhere else. This kit comes with three System 65 formulations. First up is the Guitar Polish & Cleaner, which helps remove dirt and other gunk that winds up on a heavily used axe. Next comes a bottle of Ultimate Lemon Oil, which helps clean and condition unfinished fingerboards. The final bottle, String Cleaner & Conditioner, cleans a player’s strings and helps extend the lifespan of the strings. The 6504 Guitar Tech Care Kit ships complete with a cleaning cloth, too.

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D’Addario Humidipak Maintain Automatic Humidity Control System

Help them care for their favorite acoustic guitar

Do you know someone who plays acoustic guitar? Then a D’Addario Humidipak Maintain automatic humidity control system is an excellent gift! Acoustic guitars are made from thin pieces of tonewood that shift, shrink, move, and flex with changes in temperature and humidity. Ask any acoustic player at Sweetwater, and they’ll attest that proper humidification is an essential component to prevent cracks and humidity-related warping. The D’Addario Humidipak Maintain uses a unique, two-way humidity control system that adds or removes moisture as necessary to maintain an even humidity in all seasons. Whether you’re gifting someone their first humidity control kit or providing them refills for an existing D’Addario Humidipak Maintain kit, your guitar-playing loved one will thank you — and so will their instrument.

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Best Gifts for Guitar Players Under $10

Ernie Ball EB4219 Ultra-plush Microfiber Polish Cloth

Keeps guitars looking their best

As beautiful as guitars are, they sure can get dirty. Whether it has a gloss or satin finish, a guitar picks up fingerprints, grime, and other grunge with regular play. So, how can you help your favorite guitar player keep their axe looking its best? With the Ernie Ball EB4219 Ultra-plush Microfiber Polish Cloth, of course! This polishing cloth is made with extremely plush fibers that help remove dirt, dust, and so much more. Plus, it’s totally safe on all kinds of finishes and woods. Whether you’re shopping for an indie rocker, a hardcore hero, or a blues lover, you can’t go wrong with the Ernie Ball EB4219 Ultra-plush Microfiber Polish Cloth.

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Dunlop 5010 7-inch Mic Stand Pick Holder

Grab another pick right away

Guitar players drop more picks than trees drop leaves in the fall. Loved ones who regularly play and perform onstage will definitely appreciate a Dunlop 5010 Mic Stand Pick Holder. It’s a handy rubber gadget that attaches directly to a microphone stand. Its rubber construction securely grips picks and keeps them handy for when the player drops a pick. When that happens, all they have to do is reach out and grab another. How’s that for convenience? Choose a 7-inch Dunlop 5010 Mic Stand Pick Holder, and ensure a certain special guitar player’s next performance goes off without a hitch.

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Sweetwater Has Gifts for Every Guitar Player

See? Guitar players aren’t so hard to shop for, after all. While this is not a comprehensive list of every great gift available at Sweetwater, this article can serve as a springboard for other creative ideas. After all, you know your guitar-playing loved one best. And if you’re still unsure what gift to give the guitar player in your life, then call one of our Sweetwater Sales Engineers at (800) 222-4700. Our friendly gear experts are standing by to help you make this holiday season a success.

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