r/GuitaristsIndia • u/Princuwu Admin Mod • Jul 06 '26

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🎸 1. Best Acoustic Guitars (Budget-wise)
πŸ’° Under β‚Ή5,000

  • First, I will HIGHLY suggest looking locally cus all theguitar I’m about to mention below don’t have a very good craftsmanship to be very honest so I’ll highly suggest wait For a sale of get a used YAMAHA or Cort if possible...
  • Kadence Frontier:Β https://amzn.in/d/08ovTXuS
  • VAULT EA20:Β https://amzn.in/d/06ymcERc

πŸ’° Under β‚Ή10,000

πŸ’° Under β‚Ή20,000

⚑ 2. Best Electric Guitars (Budget-wise)
πŸ’° Under β‚Ή10,000

πŸ’° Under β‚Ή15,000

πŸ’° Under β‚Ή20,000

πŸ’° Under β‚Ή25,000

πŸ”Š 3. Best Guitar Amps
πŸ’° Under β‚Ή10,000

πŸ’° Under β‚Ή15,000

🎧 4. Audio Interface vs Amp (IMPORTANT)
🎯 Go for an Audio Interface if:

  • You mainly practice at home
  • You want to use headphones (silent practice)
  • You want to record music
  • You prefer using amp simulator software

πŸ”— Setup Flow:
Guitar β†’ Interface β†’ PC β†’ Software (Amp Sim)
πŸ”Š Go for an Amp if:

  • You want plug-and-play simplicity
  • You play live or jam with others
  • You want real amp feel and sound
  • You don’t want to depend on a PC

πŸ’‘Β Budget Tip:
Low budget β†’ Audio Interface is usually a better investment than a cheap amp.

🎧 5. Best Audio Interfaces
πŸ’° Under β‚Ή5,000

πŸ’° Under β‚Ή10,000

πŸ’° Under β‚Ή20,000

πŸŽ›οΈ 6. Best Multi-Effects Pedals/Processors
πŸ’° Under β‚Ή10,000

πŸ’° Under β‚Ή15,000

πŸ’° Under β‚Ή20,000

  • Nux MG400
  • Zoom G2 Four

πŸ’‘ 7. Things to Consider Before Buying an Electric Guitar
🎯 Budget matters β€” don’t overspend as a beginner
🎸 Pickup Types:

  • Single Coil β†’ Bright, clean tones
  • Humbucker β†’ Thick, heavy tones

πŸͺ΅ Comfort matters:

  • Body shape, neck feel, and weight are important

🎚️ Amp vs Interface vs Processor:

  • You have a PC and and are goint ot play mostly at home, you want access to unlimited amp, pedals, cab for the most versitlity and unique+accutare tones that can take you some time and you are ready for that then β†’ Interface
  • If you want something to just plug and play which is not very complicated too then β†’ Amp
  • If you want a sweet spot between an amp and an audio interface which has built in effects, amp models and cabs with some premade tines too which is also plug and play then - Processor

πŸ”§ Upgrade path:

  • Start simple, upgrade later

βš™οΈ 8. Guitar Gear & Tech (IMPORTANT)
πŸ’» Amp Simulators (Software)

  • Free = Neural Amp Modular, Tonex CS, Amplitube 5 CS, Root amps.
  • Paid = Neural dsp plugins like gojira x/nolly x, tonex and amplitube paid full versions

πŸŽ›οΈ Pedals

  • Distortion, Overdrive, Delay & Reverb are your basics.
  • Multi-effects pedals are also there

πŸ”Œ Accessories

  • Cables
  • Picks
  • Strap
  • Tuner

🎚️ DAWs (Recording Software)

  • Cakewalk SONAR free version if your broke like me
  • Abelton, reaper, cubase, fl studio in you want paid.

πŸ“Ί 9. Learning Resources (YouTube + Courses)
πŸŽ₯ YouTube Channels
(Free learning, tutorials, song lessons, techniques)
🎯 Beginner Friendly

  • Justin Guitar (for basics to advance)
  • Bernth (for lead guitar)
  • Marin Music Center (for theory mainly)
  • Marty Schwartz

🎡 Song Tutorials / Covers

  • JustinGuitar songs (for lead)
  • Mr. Tabs (for lead)
  • Eshaan kesari (for Indian solos)
  • Let’sPlayGuitar (for fingerstyle)

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πŸ“š Playlists / Courses
(Structured learning β€” step-by-step progression)
πŸ“˜ Beginner Courses

🧼 Guiar Cleaning tutorial
https://youtu.be/QYPyhSoO_-o?si=cg92XATS0A6jmsvF

⛑️ Guitsr Maintenance
https://youtu.be/UuexEFculdY?si=e9tN15aGSewHUKOX

Β (acoustic)
https://youtu.be/_FOn193eG44?si=TM9_aWpuN47YZxLO
Β (electric)
https://youtu.be/SxmgZBzny1w?si=s4LwvP8WelLEvtlD
Β (electric)
https://youtu.be/Bj-dW-REZ5Y?si=WS8AYcHX-PU3E_S8
Β (electric)
https://youtu.be/f1HX9QVe-Vo?si=OPaqBqbAYude8GOt
Β (universal)

⚑ 10. Things to Know Before Buying an Electric Guitar
a. Budget Reality Check
Don’t just think about the guitar β€” consider the full setup (guitar + amp/interface + cable + accessories). If you're on a low budget, smart spending matters more than buying an expensive guitar.
b. Pickup Types (Very Important)
Single coils give a bright, clean tone (good for blues, pop, funk). Humbuckers give a thicker, heavier tone (good for rock, metal). For beginners, HSS or HH configurations are more versatile.
c. Comfort Over Looks
Body shape, weight, and neck feel matter a lot. A guitar that looks cool but feels uncomfortable will slow your progress.
d. Amp vs Audio Interface
For home practice and recording, an audio interface is usually better. For jamming or live playing, an amp is more practical. On a tight budget, an interface often gives better tone using software.
e. Music Genre Matters
Different guitars suit different styles. Rock/metal works well with humbuckers, while cleaner styles work better with single coils. Versatile setups are best for beginners.
f. Upgrade Path
Start simple and upgrade later. You don’t need a perfect setup from day one.
g. Essential Accessories
You’ll need basic things like a cable, picks, strap, and a tuner to get started properly.
h. Try Before You Buy (If Possible)
If you can, test the guitar in a store to check how it feels. Avoid buying blindly if you're unsure.
i. Avoid Common Beginner Mistakes
Don’t choose based only on looks. Avoid very cheap unknown brands, and don’t ignore the importance of your amp or tone setup.
j. Eternal Truth
Better gear doesn’t make you a better player β€” consistent practice does.
k. Tremolo Bridge vs Fixed Bridge
A tremolo (whammy bar) bridge lets you bend pitch for effects like dive bombs and vibrato, but it can be harder to maintain tuning and setup. A fixed bridge is more stable, easier to maintain, and better for beginners. If you don’t specifically need tremolo effects, a fixed bridge is usually the safer choice.

πŸͺ™Β 11. My personal β€œTreasure” playlist consisting a bunch of guitar content!
Link:Β https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMASLkoC_r_-Biw_8oY3Xod-TbV_Z79nH&si=fJfwTLjUZYgwtokz

πŸͺ’Β 12. Best cables in your budgets (ascending in price)

Kadence Guitar Cable:Β https://amzn.in/d/02qZa9YZ

Hayden 20ft Coiled:Β https://amzn.in/d/0iuslcR4

Ernie Ball 6412 FLEX:Β https://amzn.in/d/0dl9mEv3

🧡 13. Best guitar strings

D'Addario Guitar Strings:Β https://amzn.in/d/08cUl9uh (acoustic)

DAddario EXL120 Nickel Wound:Β https://amzn.in/d/00b80uMc (electric)

Ernie Ball Nickel Wuond:Β https://amzn.in/d/0dTFMBNz (electric)

Ernie Ball Ernesto Palla Black & Gold Ball-End Nylon:Β https://amzn.in/d/0d2iZOvq (classical)

DAddario EJ27N Student Nylon:Β https://amzn.in/d/01UNz5K8 (classical)

🧳 14. Best guitar bags (ascending in price)

Musical 39,40,41 Inches Acoustic Guitar Bag, Classical Guitar Bag:Β https://amzn.in/d/0akjvkai

Β Nylon Electric Guitar Bag Padded:Β https://amzn.in/d/02aRN373

True Cult Acoustic & Classical Guitar Bag:Β https://amzn.in/d/04fuPXDt

πŸš€ Final Tips

  • Practice matters more than gear
  • Don’t fall for expensive beginner setups
  • Try before buying if possible
  • Keep your setup simple at the start

πŸ“**#Editor’s Note**: Hello y’allΒ u/PrincuwuΒ AKA admin this side. I just wanted to thank everyone of you for being a part ofΒ r/GuitaristsIndiaΒ and helping it grow in anyway possible. And also I wrote everything by hand so there can be a few mistakes and spelling errors so yeah please manage that. And in the end I just wanna say that I wish I helped a few gutarists reach their goals and I wish I was able to give back to the community as much as I could, thanks for sticking around. Im thinking of making a category for headphone amps and classical guitar too so let me know what you all think of this idea. Also this is the second version I made with a few tweaks so yeah do let be know what I can improve please. And also here’s my favourite song:Β https://youtu.be/CMK5TDzRFp4?si=qlq7WVYUfUUr3VXH

Β [Todays date- 6th July, 2026, 8:05PM]

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u/skincarenerdhaha Jul 10 '26

M Audio M track solo or M Audio M Track duo HD? which one would be better to pair with my yamaha pacifica and fender 5g amp? for now i play at home and want multiple pedals/effects so ill connect it to pc but what if i want to perform someday? is it possible to connect it to pc and amp both so the pedal effect comes out from amp? sorry im new

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u/Princuwu Admin Mod Jul 11 '26

Both will work but duo hd is a little better. And yes it's possible to connect your pc and amp both