You might love hearing the guitar player in your life jamming away in the room next door. But if the same "Iron Man" riff on repeat is driving you (and your neighbours) a bit crazy, then a headphone amp would make a great gift. They can just plug it into their guitar, connect a pair of headphones, and rock out in silence.

Guitar headphone amps have really taken off in the last couple of years, which means there are now plenty of awesome options to choose from. Here are some of our faves:

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  Boss Katana Go: This small yet mighty device offers 10 amp types and 60+ effects, so there are all kinds of cool sounds they can play around with. It pairs with the Boss Tone Studio app, which makes it easy to wirelessly tweak tones and even download sounds created by other users. And it doubles as a mini audio interface too, so recording riffs straight to a phone or PC is a breeze.
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  IK Multimedia TONEX Plug: If they want thousands of guitar tones in their pocket, this is the gift for them. It provides access to over 30,000 amp and pedal models, with a companion app letting them dial things in perfectly. Up to five hours play of playtime per charge means it’ll also last through the longest jam sessions.
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  Nux MP3 Mighty Plug Pro: Looking for something budget-friendly without skimping on features? This tiny powerhouse is packed with smart tech, including USB OTG for direct phone connectivity — perfect for livestreaming your playing or uploading riffs straight to social media. If they’re into creating content, they’ll really dig this!
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Does a headphone amp sound like the perfect prezzie? We’ve got even more recommendations in our best guitar headphone amps in 2025 blog. And if they need an audio upgrade too, check out our huge selection of headphones.

Guitarists love guitar pedals. And with every stompbox comes a range of inspiring sounds just waiting to be unlocked. But with so many different types of effects out there, it can be tricky buying a pedal for someone — especially if you don't play yourself.
 
There’s no need to skip over them though. That’s because mini guitar pedals from the likes of Tone City and Landlord FX will always be a winner. Not only are they easy to squeeze onto a busy board, but they’re dinky enough to easily stuff into a stocking too. We’ve got loads of mini stomps for under £50, so you don’t have to break the bank to make their day either.

Guitarists can never have too many guitar strings. And while some people think you only need to change your strings when one breaks, many pro players actually replace their strings every couple of weeks — or even before every show! New strings sound sweeter, feel nicer to player, stay in tune better, and simply bring your guitar to life.
 
The only thing you may need to get right, though, is the string gauge and type. Every guitar is specifically set up for a certain gauge (the string thickness), and if this is changed without a proper setup then it can affect the playability of the guitar. The majority of electric guitars come with 9-42 or 10-46 strings as standard, so these are a pretty safe bet.

You'll also need to make sure you get electric guitar strings if they have an electric guitar, and acoustic guitar strings if they have an acoustic. We know it sounds obvious, but buying the correct strings for the instrument is crucial for it to sound and perform properly. Guitarists generally have a favourite string brand too, so you might need to sneakily find this info from the person you’re buying for.

It might be a tough ask getting the guitarist in your life love to tidy their room or help you clean the house. But we can guarantee that they’ll always try their best to keep their pride and joy clean!

We stock an incredible range of guitar care products that’ll help them get their guitar looking showroom-worthy, including body polishing sprays and fingerboard lubricants. Plus, maintenance tools if they fancy tweaking their instrument’s setup.

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• We recommend: The Andertons guitar tech & maintenance essentials bundle. Why? Because it comes with all the essentials they’ll need to keep their guitar in a fit state to riff, strum, and shred:
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  - 11-piece guitar care toolkit: Includes Allen keys, a string cutter, screwdriver, measuring gauges, fret files and more. Everything they’ll need to get their guitar playing like a dream.
  - Trigger capo: A must-have for quick, accurate adjustments and hassle-free restringing.
  - Cork guitar work mat & neck cradle: No more awkward balancing acts — these make it easy to work on a guitar safely on any table or desk.
• - Jim Dunlop GA59 mini body & fingerboard care kit: They can shine up their guitar with these handy sprays and cloth, for a spotless finish.

Guitar straps — they're the unsung heroes. A strap is an essential piece of gear for any guitarist, and we can guarantee that no guitarist is going to be disappointed receiving a good quality strap as a gift for Christmas. Leather straps look fantastic, are hard-wearing, and even look better the older they get. Neoprene straps, on the other hand, are stretchy and allows for better weight distribution. For the ultimate luxury, look out for straps that also include memory foam!

A cable should be for life, not just for [insert occasion here]! Well, the great news is that many of our popular cable brands offer reliable, rugged guitar leads! This means top-quality sound, durable materials, and simple ease-of-use. Just like guitar strings, you can never have enough cables...

If you can't exactly what you are looking for, then we've got your back with a Christmas voucher! Finding the right gift can be extremely difficult, especially when you are buying for someone as passionate about their hobby as a guitar player. We also know that what a musician really wants may be out of the realms of what you want to pay.

That's why we love recommending our E-Gift Vouchers as Christmas presents. It allows you to spend however much you like, and they can choose what they want at a later date or put it towards their next big purchase. Simple! Our vouchers are sent digitally and they're printer-friendly, so you have something nice to present on Christmas day. They are available in a wide range of values from £10 to £500 — plus they're redeemable both online and in-store!