Electric guitar: how to put together your first setup

The electric guitar has made generations of musicians dream. But to get off to a good start, a guitar is not enough: you also need an amp and often an effects pedalboard. Here is how to put together your first setup without breaking the bank.

Choosing your first electric guitar

A good beginner guitar should be comfortable, well set up and versatile. Models with two humbucker pickups cover a wide range of sounds, from jazz to rock. The MOOER electric guitar range offers well-finished instruments with quality pickups, perfect for discovering the instrument without compromise.

The amp: inseparable from the electric guitar

Without an amp, an electric guitar produces almost no sound. To start out at home, a 10 to 35 watt amp is more than enough. The Laney LG 35W offers a versatile sound with a clean channel and an overdrive channel, ideal for exploring different styles.

Effects: the icing on the cake

Distortion, delay, reverb, chorus… effects are what give the electric sound its personality. Rather than buying pedals one by one, a multi-effects pedal brings everything together. The VALETON GP-50 is compact and intuitive for beginners, with amp simulations and dozens of effects.

Headphones: for playing without disturbing anyone

In a flat, headphones are your best friend. The SENNHEISER HD-480-PRO Professional Headphones offer faithful sound and long-lasting comfort, perfect for extended playing sessions on headphones.

Our advice

Invest in a decent guitar from the start rather than the cheapest possible model: an instrument that sounds good and is enjoyable to play will motivate you to practise. For a setup that suits your budget, contact us. Also discover our pedalboards and effects pedals.