Are you looking to buy a first electric guitar for your musical child, grandchild, niece or nephew? If so, then I hope this guide makes your decision process a bit easier. My goal is to give you confidence that you’re buying an appropriately sized instrument that will ensure they are comfortable. And above all, the electric guitars for kids featured below are all of sufficient quality that they’ll be able to learn and love the guitar without feeling frustrated that their instrument is holding them back. The guitars featured span a pretty wide price range, so you should find something that suits your budget.
If you’re not caught up on what electric guitars are all about, fear not. Please check out my introductory articles explaining electric guitars along with some basic guitar anatomy. Then come back to this page and my descriptions and explanations will make more sense!
Recommended Electric Guitars for Kids
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| Rank | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| Brand | Squier by Fender | Rogue | LyxPro |
| Model (w/ Amazon Link) | Mini Stratocaster | Rocketeer RR100 | 30 |
| Pickup Configuration | 3 Single Coils | 2 Single Coils 1 Humbucker | 1 Humbucker |
| Bridge Design | Fixed | Vintage Tremolo | Fixed |
| Body Material | Poplar | Paulownia | Phoenix |
| Neck Material | Maple | Maple | Maple |
| Fretboard Material | Laurel | Rosewood | Rosewood |
1st Place – Squier Mini Stratocaster
- The Squier brand is owned by Fender, so this is the perfect way to start your child’s love of the classic Stratocaster electric guitar.
- In addition to the guitar, this smart bundle includes an amplifier, cable, strap, picks, tuner and even an instructional DVD!
- This happens to be the very guitar that my 9-year old son started to play on and I can personally vouch for its value and quality.
- You can find this guitar in several different colors to suit any boys or girls taste!
2nd Place – Rogue Rocketeer RR100
- This guitar is well made from quality materials such as a paulownia body, maple neck and rosewood fretboard and its pickup design includes both single coils and humbuckers to provide a great range of tones to be created.
- This practical bundle includes everything needed to start rockin’….an amplifier, cable, strap and picks. It also includes a gig bag so you can take your instrument to lessons, school or a friend’s house.
- The temolo system and whammy bar will provide endless fun for your aspiring guitar hero.
3rd Place – LyxPro 30
- This guitar is the cheapest on the list. It is also the smallest. At only 30″ this guitar will work great for 8-10 year olds, but I wouldn’t recommend it for tweens or young teenagers.
- The bundle includes a 20-Watt amplifier, cable, strap, picks, clip-on tuner and a protective bag to carry you child’s instrument.
- It is available in a variety of colors to suit the taste of your young musician.
Summary of Buying Guide for Electric Guitars for Kids
I certainly wish I started to learn and love to play guitar younger in my life. So if you’re considering purchasing an electric guitar for your child, grandchild, niece, nephew, etc. know that you’re giving them an opportunity to learn about music, develop a new skill and maybe even a life-long passion.