Remember Must-Have Guitar Accessories

Pick up some add-ons that'll help you protect your new acoustic electric guitar and get the sound you want. Guitar SuperStore - Best Prices, Most Reliable Source, Free Shipping

Guitar amplifier: You've got the acoustic-electric guitar, now get the guitar amplifier to make sure you can be heard above the din.

Guitar carrying case: Properly store your acoustic-electronic guitar in a guitar case. Lightweight soft-shell cases and gig bags work well for students and people who have to tote their guitar around town a lot. Buy a hard-shell case if you plan to throw your guitar in the back of your buddy's van or perform live. Four common case abbreviations in item listings are:

      HSC: Hard-shell case
 
      SSC: Soft-shell case

      OHSC: Original hard-shell case

      OSSC: Original soft-shell case

      Guitar strings: New guitar strings sound best and last longer than used strings, so be sure to buy a couple of extra sets. Although various kinds of guitar strings are available, there are three major types: soft, medium, and hard. The main difference among them is tension. If you're just starting out, go with soft or low-tensioned strings.

Guitar picks: Guitarists lose guitar picks all the time. It's a good idea to keep a lot of them handy, in the studio, at home, and in your carrying case.

Electric guitar tuners: Some sellers will tune a guitar for you, but eventually you'll need to tune it yourself. You can achieve just the right notes with an electronic guitar tuner, which really helps beginners who don't yet know how to tune by ear.

Guitar strap: Unless you plan to stay seated while playing, buy a guitar strap so that you can support the weight of your guitar with your neck, shoulders, and back when you stand.

Guitar stand: Don't throw your guitar in the corner at home or when you set it aside on stage. Buy a guitar stand and display it in style. Guitar SuperStore - Best Prices, Most Reliable Source, Free Shipping