Best Electric Starter Guitar Packs 2020
By: The Gear Dude | Date: 19th August 2020
I made up my mind right from the day I decided to learn the guitar that I would purchase a guitar starter pack. That was because I knew getting a starter pack would save me the trouble of purchasing the guitar, cable, amplifier, tuner and strap separately. I know most beginners also have this decision to make and it can particularly hard for them to settle for one without guidance because purchasing a music gear can be complicated. Not to worry anymore, in this article, I’m giving you a full outline of six of my favorite guitar starter packs in terms of quality and value. I am hoping that by the end of this article, you will be able to purchase an electric guitar starter pack that will suit your preferences, budget and taste!
What is a Guitar Starter Pack?
A guitar starter pack is a package with all the requisite guitar gear; all packed in one, that helps guitar players play Immediately. Starter packs contain a guitar, a cable, strap, lead, amplifier, guitar picks, tuner and a gig bag- each of these items are essential in order to increase the value of the starter pack.
Are Starter Packs worth buying?
For one, it depends on your budget. If you are on a tight budget, then getting a guitar starter pack would be most ideal for you as it is the cheaper option than buying the gear separately. Starter packs range anywhere from $150-$300 depending on the quality of the gear inside the pack. Other than the fact that getting a guitar starter pack will save you money, it will enable you to start playing your electric guitar immediately! For a beginner, getting a starter pack means you start practicing immediately you leave the music store! Furthermore, a guitar bundle comes in handy for new players or people that are not familiar with the different music gear needed to play a guitar. A starter pack brings all the goods together and introduces them to you uniquely. There are however some guitar starter packs that do not include the best quality gear compared to buying the gear individually hence some people prefer purchasing the gear singly. Some of the common problems with starter pack gears include not being intonated correctly, sharp edges fret, guitars being of poor build quality or just won’t stay in tune. It is true that your first guitar won’t be the best you will ever play but it is crucial that you ensure it is playable and the best quality you can afford. It is for this reason that am here to help you make the best choice. I will guide you to some of the best guitar starter packs that have carefully selected, quality gears with decent quality. They will be worth every single dollar and will offer you a great playing experience. When purchasing an electric guitar starter pack, it is advised that you always go for established brands like Squier, Fender, Ibanez, Yamaha, Orange and Epiphone. In this article, I will give a list of some of my recommendations. Let’s dive right into it!
Squier Stratocaster
Electric Guitar Pack - Brown SunburstSquier Stratocaster Pack Features
- Body Type: Solid body
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Body Material: Poplar
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Color: Brown Sunburst
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: C
- Fingerboard Material: Laurel
- Scale Length: 25.5”
- Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
- Nut Width: 1.65”
- Bridge: Vintage-style Synchronized Trem
- Neck Pickup: Strat Single-coil
- Middle Pickups: Strat Single-coil
- Bridge Pickup: Strat Single-coil
- Accessories: Guitar strap, cable, pick
- 3-month Fender Play Subscription
- Strings: Fender 9’s
- Case Included: Gig bag
- Amp Included: Squier Frontman 10G
- Total Power: 10W
- Speakers: 1 x 6”
Pros
- Lightweight Squier Strat guitar
- Tone-shaping options;
- Audio jack and earphone output
- Vintage style synchronized Trem
- 3-month Fender Play subscription
- Gig bag, strap, picks & cable included

Squier Affinity Series Strat HSS
Electric Guitar Pack - Candy Apple RedSquier Stratocaster Pack Features
- Body Type: Solid body
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Body Material: Poplar
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Color: Candy Apple Red
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: C
- Fingerboard Material: Laurel
- Scale Length: 25.5”
- Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
- Nut Width: 1.65”
- Bridge: Vintage-style Synchronized Trem
- Number of frets: 21, Narrow tall
- Neck Pickup: Strat Single-coil
- Middle Pickup: Strat Single-coil
- Bridge Pickup: Strat Single-coil
- Tuners: Die-cast sealed
- Accessories: Guitar strap, cable, pick
- 3-month Fender Play Subscription
- Strings: Fender NPS 9s
- Case Included: Gig bag
- Amp Included: Squier Frontman 15G
- Total Power: 15W
- Speakers: 1 x 6”
Pros
- Squier HSS Strat is lightweight
- The Fender Frontman 15G guitar amp
- 5-way pickup selector switch
- Vintage style synchronized trem
- 3-month Fender Play Subscription
- Gig bag, strap and cable included

Epiphone Les Paul Player
Electric Guitar Pack - Vintage SunburstEpiphone Les Paul Player Features
- Accessories: Guitar strap, cable, picks
- Strings: (.010-.046)
- Case Included: Gig bag
- Amp Included: Yes
- Total Power: 10W
- Speakers: 1 x 6”
- Body Type: Les Paul
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
- Body Material: Solid wood
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Color: Vintage Sunburst
- Neck: Hard Maple, Bolt-On
- Neck Shape: C
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Scale Length: 24.75”
- Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
- Nut Width: 1.68”
- Bridge: Tune-o-Matic, Stopbar
- Neck Pickup: 650T Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: 700T Humbucker
- Number of frets: 22
Pros
- Suited for kids and players with smaller hands
- Good playability
- Good tuning stability
- Quality electronics
- Good distortion channel on the amp
- Pickups have good sustain
- Gig bag offers protection
- Downloadable instructions
- Shoulder strap, instrument cable, clip-on, picks
Cons
- Problematic access to the 22nd fret

Epiphone Slash AFD Les Paul Special-II
Electric Guitar Pack - Appetite AmberEpiphone Slash AFD Les Paul Special-II
- Guitar strap, cable, pick, e-Media online guitar lessons
- Case Included: Gig bag
- Body Type: Solid body
- Body Shape: Les Paul Special-II
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Color: Appetite amber
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Inlay: Dot acrylic inlays
- Nut Width: 1.68”
- Bridge: Tune-o-Matic/Stopbar
- Tuners: Die-cast with a 14:1 ratio
- Neck Pickup: Open coil humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: Open coil humbucker
- Number of frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
Pros
- Flame maple top
- Slash’s signature tone
- Excellent tone and sustain
- Premium gig bag for gear protection
- Signature guitar picks,
- eMedia online guitar lessons
- Die-cast tuners have a 14:1 ratio

Epiphone Slash AFD Les Paul Special-II
Performance Electric Guitar Pack - Appetite AmberEpiphone Slash AFD Les Paul Special-II
- Accessories: Guitar strap, cable, pick
- eMedia online guitar lessons
- Case Included: Gig bag
- Amp Included: Les Paul Guitar amp
- Total Power: 15W
- Body Type: Les Paul
- Top Material: Maple
- Color: Appetite Amber
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Inlay: Dot Acrylic inlays
- Nut Width: 1.68”
- Bridge: Tune-o-Matic/Stopbar
- Neck Pickup: Open coil Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: Open coil Humbucker
Pros
- Flame maple top
- Slash’s signature tone
- Excellent tone and sustain
- Premium gig bag for gear protection
- Signature guitar picks,
- eMedia online guitar lessons
- Die-cast tuners have a 14:1 ratio
- Full EQ section for sound shaping
- Auxiliary Input for playing along
- Amp has two channels, overdrive and clean
- Headphone jack allows quiet practice
- 15 Watt amplifier

Ibanez Jumpstart IJRX20Z
Electric Guitar Pack - BlueIbanez Jumpstart IJRX20Z Features
- Guitar strap, cable, pick, clip-on-tuner
- Strings: D’Addario, .009-.042
- Case: Gig bag, accessories pouch
- Amp: Ibanez IJRX20Z amp
- Total Power: 10W
- Body Type: Solid body
- Body Shape: Double cut
- Body Material: Poplar
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Color: Blue
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: GRG
- Fingerboard Material: Jatoba
- Fingerboard Inlay: White Dots
- Number of frets: 22, Medium
- Nut Width: 1.653”
- Bridge: Ibanez T106 Tremolo
- Neck Pickup: Infinity R Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: Infinity R Humbucker
Pros
- Lightweight
- Various tonal variations
- 5-way pickup switch
- Slim maple neck for technical playing
- Clip-on tuners for eased tuning
- Gig bag and accessories pouch
- Guitar strap and cable
- 10- watt amplifier

