You can use Christmas as the perfect excuse to buy yourself a thoughtful gift like a new guitar. Whoops, we mean a Christmas gift for a loved one, of course!
If you’re struggling to narrow down the perfect contenders for your guitar wishlist, we hope that our top 10 guide will help to steer you (or Santa) in the right direction...
Christmas is the time of year for gift giving, and there no better excuse to treat yourself to a new guitar to combat that mid-winter blues. Here you will find our recommendations of the best electric guitars and acoustic guitars that you should buy this Christmas. We have included a fantastic variety of guitars to suit your needs, from the likes of PRS, Squier, Chapman, and more. Check out this inspiring lineup of our top 10 guitars for your Christmas wishlist down below!
EastCoast guitars are a perfect place to either start your guitar journey, or to find a guitar of your prefered style on a budget. With a huge variety of different models to choose from, as well as great guitar starter packs, you cannot go wrong with EastCoast guitars.
Whatever genre of music you are into, you are bound to find something cool with EastCoast. Whether you are looking for a classic rock workhorse like the G35 or L1, a versatile all-rounded like the ST Series, or a metal shred machine like the HM1, EastCoast have something for everyone.
Squier's Paranormal Series comprises a bunch of offset oddities, unusual hybrids and cult-favourites - including the humbucker-equipped Toronado, reversed Super-Sonic, classy Cabronita Telecaster and the mesmerising Jazz Bass '54. Other highlights include the Cyclone, a true alt-rock all-star with its curvy Mustang body shape and trio of sparkly single-coils, as well as the Offset Tele that tastefully blends two of Fender's most recognisable guitars together - forming an instrument with character and class in abundance!
New to Andertons for 2023, Soloking produce high-quality, stunning looking, and incredible sounding electric guitars for the money. You too can shred like it's the '80s this Christmas with one of Soloking's incredible guitars. Loaded with Alan Entwistle pickups, as well as Wilkinson locking tuners, Roasted Maple necks, and awe inspiring veneer Maple tops that truly stand out, you can't really go wrong. All without breaking the bank!
Soloking provide features normally found on high-performance, dearer priced guitars, giving you access to experience the same feel, tone, and style. Whether you're a intermediate player, or a more experienced player looking for a new guitar, then you can't go wrong with Soloking this Christmas!
Introducing the Chapman Law Maker – a guitar that stands as a testament to Chapmans’ uncompromising quality and craftsmanship.
In striking Forest Moss Green and Ocean Moss Blue, the Law Maker Legacy boasts a transparent satin coating that reveals the natural beauty of its Alder body and Flame Maple top. But it’s the Rosewood neck and fingerboard that steal the show, adding richness and depth to your playing experience.
It's not easy to get a name as big as Larry Carlton's quite literally on your guitars, but Sire managed it by building an exceptional range of instruments that he has personally signed off on. Split into four sub-ranges, the Sire Larry Carlton electric guitar lineup caters for different disciplines and styles.
The letters representing the S, L and H series' are indicative of the timeless guitars on which they are based: S = S-type, L = LP-style and H = hollowbody. In early 2021, Sire expanded their lineup with the new T series — and it’s not hard to figure out what those models are based on!
The Taylor GS Mini became famous for offering stunning acoustic guitar tones in such a small package. They’re priced really well and come with a gig bag, meaning you can sling it on your back and get travelling - never be a day without a guitar!
These guitars are made with layered woods which offer much more strength and stability for a guitar of its size. Thanks to its excellent design it produces a bold acoustic sound that you wouldn’t believe comes from such a small acoustic!
Each 70th Anniversary Stratocaster model showcases the rich heritage and legendary tones that have made the Stratocaster an unrivalled icon. From vintage purists to progressive players seeking cutting-edge features, rest assured there's a model that will deliver. Equipped with 70th Anniversary V-Mod II Single-Coil Strat pickups, this guitar delivers dynamic and expressive tones.
Fender FSR, shortned for 'Fender Speical Run', and Limited Edition electric guitars and basses, usually come about when retailers make special requests to Fender or when Fender decide to do something a bit different. The Fender team switch out the components of their classic instruments with fresher, unique features. The Fender Limited Edition series of guitars can also feature exotic woods, finishes and designs for players and collectors alike.
Andertons are lucky enough to stock a wide range of luxurious FSR and Limited Edition guitars including Stratocasters, Telecasters, Jazzmasters, Precision Basses, Jazz Basses and more!
This incredible instrument is a near-total departure from the familiar PRS Guitars blueprint. Boasting reconfigured electronics, a brand new neck shape, and of course, a completely redesigned aesthetic — the PRS Silver Sky is essentially an idealised version a traditional single-coil guitar where every detail adds up. It effortlessly delivers the warmth and familiarity of an old guitar with the finesse of a brand-new instrument.
“It’s been a dream of mine for years to design a guitar that includes some of my favourite vintage specifications but with a modern spirit and aesthetic. After two years of study and refinement, the Silver Sky is my vision of what a reboot of the electric guitar should look and feel like.” – John Mayer
The Jackson Dinky guitars are a modern staple in the rock world. These guitars are no frills, no fuss instruments. They’re all about raw power and pure performance and the smaller body makes them very comfortable to play live. A minuscule axe with a monstrous bite, the Jackson Dinky Minion is ideal for aspiring little shredders or grownup road dogs who need an easy-traveling instrument loaded with all the features they love.
Discover the ultra-precise, lightweight, ergonomic playability of a headless electric guitar without breaking the bank with our range of HILS guitars!
HILS Guitars - part of renowned Korean guitar maker HEX - use innovative manufacturing methods that enable them to build a diverse range of affordable, high-quality instruments without compromise. Their range of headless guitars combine carefully-calculated body curves with premium features like Roasted Maple necks and ceramic pickups with push-pull circuitry. This guarantees a versatile tonal range that's perfect for everything from your go-to performance guitar to the ultimate practice companion.
If you're in the market for a modern electric guitar that's as good for prog metal riffage as it is for jazz fusion, HILS' headless models tick all the tonal boxes. But just by looking at them, you can tell these are built for modern players and a modern audience. Razor-sharp body shapes, sleek black hardware, vibrant finishes. These are cutting-edge precision guitars through and through, designed to be played for hours on end, whatever your style.
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