Your search for a budget-friendly guitar gift ends here!
I compiled a list from my experience and my email list to find the best guitar straps under $50 that are cool and practical. These work great for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays.
If you missed it, you can read my gift guide for guitar players for all budgets.
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Guitar Gifts Under $50
Gifts below $50 don’t have to be gimmicky or cheesy. Here is a list of practical AND worthy gifts to give to the guitar player in your life.
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A capo is a great gift for beginner guitarists to experiment with different playing styles.
A standard in many guitarists' minds
This allows you to punch picks from old gift cards and other materials.
A guitar pick box is a great gift that is useful for most guitar players and makes a great gift. They can be customized in many ways, including a personal message.
If you want to gift guitar strings, go with a reputable brand like Ernie Ball. Their Paradigm strings are great as well.
A great multi-tool is great for beginner guitarists and is great to combine with another gift.
Beginner guitarists will appreciate sampler pick packs to determine their preferred gauge/thickness.
An all in one guitar tool for restringing.
A decent-quality strap can always be nice for heavier guitars.
Custom guitar straps make a great gift and don't break the bank!
A cool non-guitar gift that all guitarists will enjoy messing around with!
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- Beauitful mountain pick
- Handmade from amaranth wood and epoxy resin.
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- Wooden guitar picks add a softer, unique sound than typical guitar picks.
Guitar Gifts On a Budget Near $50
If you’re on the border of a $50 budget for a gift, but have some wiggle room, here are some great gift ideas that will really impress them!
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Guitar capos can make a great budget gift for guitar players.
Many beginners and some intermediate players may not have a guitar capo, which can be a great way to expand their playing and try new styles.
And if they already have a guitar capo, you can upgrade them to a higher-quality capo with unique styles.
It’s important not to go TOO cheap on capos. There are some Alibaba $1.00 capos imported selling on Amazon for ~$12 that will not function great. Something like this Kyser is high-quality and works great compared to the cheaper ones.
Guitar Pedals
Guitar pedals, while technical, can be used and enjoyed by guitarists of all levels. Entry-level pedals are easy to use AND are of great quality.
If you’re shopping for a beginner to an intermediate guitar player, nearly any guitar pedal will provide the gift of a brand-new playing experience! This is especially true if this will be their first guitar pedal.
Getting a wah or overdrive/distortion pedal is a solid choice if they don’t have one.
This classic distortion pedal makes a great gift and has been tried and tested for many years. However, if you can afford it, upgrade to its big brother, the Boss DS-2 which has a big more bang for the buck.
A great all-around pedal for players of all levels.
Final Thoughts
If you didn’t find a great gift on this list, you can check out my article on guitar straps. It includes the best straps for all players (comfort, style, etc).
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