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Essential Guitar Accessories Every Guitar Player Must Have

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Essential Guitar Accessories Every Guitar Player Must Have


Now that you have a guitar, it's time that you think about accessories.

There are some accessories that you can't do without when it comes to your guitar. It can be a fun process to look at different ones and see what works for you. It might take some experimentation for you to figure out what matches your style and technique.

Accessories depend on the kind of guitar you have, your experience, where you plan to play, your budget, and the genre you play.

Absolute Essentials Guitar Accessories:

Here are some of the absolute essential guitar accessories that every guitar player must-have.

Guitar Tuner:

A guitar tuner is one of the bare essentials as it keeps your guitar in tune. A tuner comes in handy many times. There are a lot of different kinds of tuners. Digital tuners with a microphone are suitable for beginners. Also called Headstock tuners, they just fit on the head of the guitar. You can clip them on. They are pretty fast and mostly accurate. There are several phone applications available but they are usually not as accurate.

Pick or Plectrums:

A lot of players use picks or plectrums while playing the guitar. Playing with one helps to protect your fingers from the strings. It can also make sure that you have a more accurate sound. They can be used to strum chords as well as sound individual notes. They are of several types and can vary in shape, thickness, or even material. The pick you choose depends on the style of music you play.

Thinner picks are usually better for strumming, while thicker picks work well with solo notes.

Sturdy Guitar Case:

A guitar case is important because it gives you a place to keep your guitar when not in use. This case can protect your guitar when traveling. It can also be convenient to keep all your other accessories in there so that they are all in one place. Cases come in different types. Hardshell cases can provide the most protection to your guitar. However, you can also use soft ones as they are lighter.

Guitar Straps:

Guitar straps are crucial for everyone and not just for performers. If you ever think of standing up and performing you need a strap. A lot of artists tend to stand and perform because it suits them better than sitting. It can also bring more energy to the performance.

Most guitars come with strap buttons that you can slide the strap over. However, if you don't have a strap button, you can install it by yourself. Straps come in hundreds of varieties, materials, and colors. You can choose something that fits your style. Getting something with extra padding can be a good idea.

Guitar Hangers and Stands:

Hanging your guitar vertically can be a great option when not in use. Guitar hangers are usually versatile and they can work in any space. They will save your closet room and also look better than just keeping your guitar in a corner.

Getting a guitar hanger is a great investment. Guitar Stands are also something that can be used to keep your guitar. If you don't have too much space on your walls you could just use a guitar stand and place it on top of that.

Keeping your guitar properly in a designated space will also be protected from scratches and damage in the long run. Whether you use a guitar stand or a hanger depends on the kind of living space you have or what your preference is.

Capos:

Capos will automatically change the key that you're playing in. It can be helpful if your vocal range isn't fitting right within the particular key played. The most common ones are called trigger-style Capos. These are the easiest to use.

Spare Guitar Strings:

Strings don't last forever, in fact, they can break easily with a few months of regular use. They can also break by accident or if you tune them too tight. Strings can snap any time then you have to replace them. It is a good idea to have extra strings ready so that you don't have to rush to buy them right away. Every instrument requires a specific kind of string.

You can check out top-quality strings and an extremely versatile guitar bar hanger on the Bootlegger Guitar website.

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