Essential accessories for every guitarist

When you buy a guitar, you rarely think about accessories. Yet a few small investments can transform your playing comfort and protect your instrument. Here are the essentials every guitarist should have in their gig bag.

A good tuner: the absolute basic

Playing out of tune, even slightly, slows your progress and damages your ear. A clip-on tuner attaches to the headstock of the guitar and works by vibration, even in noisy surroundings. The Fender Flash 2.0 Tuner is rechargeable and ultra-accurate, ideal for live use and for home.

Spare strings

A string always breaks at the worst moment. Keep a spare set in your gig bag. Savarez Alliance Corum strings are a benchmark for classical guitar, reliable and rich in tone. Remember to change your strings regularly too (every 4 to 8 weeks with daily use) to keep a clear, dynamic sound.

A stand to put your guitar on

Leaning your guitar against a wall or putting it on a sofa is the best way to find it on the floor one day. A guitar stand keeps it stable and within reach, and you will play more often if it is out of its case. It is a small investment that protects a big one.

A capo to vary the key

The capo clips onto the neck and lets you change the key of a song without changing the chord shapes. Essential for accompanying singers or exploring new sounds. It is the most useful accessory they never teach you at school.

A quality gig bag

If your guitar travels regularly, a padded gig bag with shoulder straps and an accessory pocket is essential. Our Salvador Cortez guitars come with a gig bag, but if yours is worn, do not wait for a knock to damage your instrument before replacing it.

In summary

Tuner, strings, stand, capo, gig bag: five simple accessories that change your everyday life as a guitarist. To find all of this at the right price, browse our shop or contact us for personal advice.