2. Spare strings<\/h2>\n\n![\"Electric](\"https:\/\/dhuffguitars.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/tom-anderson-sparkle-857x1024.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\nStrings break and dull over time. Keep a spare set and learn to change them. Fresh strings transform tone \u2014 and you’ll need them sooner than you think.<\/p>\n\n
3. Picks (plectrums)<\/h2>\n\n![\"Green](\"https:\/\/dhuffguitars.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/mediators-verts-801x1024.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\nCheap and easy to lose, so buy a variety. Medium gauge (~0.6\u20130.8 mm) is a versatile starting point for strumming and single notes.<\/p>\n\n
4. A strap (and strap locks)<\/h2>\n
Even sitting down, a strap helps stability; standing, it’s essential. Strap locks cheaply prevent the heart-stopping drop.<\/p>\n\n
5. A gig bag or case<\/h2>\n
Protects against knocks, dust and humidity swings. A padded gig bag is the minimum if you ever transport the guitar.<\/p>\n\n
6. A capo<\/h2>\n
Clamps the strings to change key instantly \u2014 invaluable for playing along with songs and singers without learning new chord shapes.<\/p>\n\n
Every accessory ranked by priority and price<\/h2>\n
Before the merchant button, here’s the whole kit in one table, sorted by how urgently you actually need each item. “Must” means buy it with the guitar, “soon” means within the first month or two, “can wait” means only when you feel the need. Prices are wide ranges in US dollars observed in 2026 \u2014 check current listings. The product names are the ones that come up again and again in beginner threads and that I’ve used myself; they’re examples, not the only good options.<\/p>\n
<\/figure>\n\n\nStrings break and dull over time. Keep a spare set and learn to change them. Fresh strings transform tone \u2014 and you’ll need them sooner than you think.<\/p>\n\n
3. Picks (plectrums)<\/h2>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\nCheap and easy to lose, so buy a variety. Medium gauge (~0.6\u20130.8 mm) is a versatile starting point for strumming and single notes.<\/p>\n\n
4. A strap (and strap locks)<\/h2>\n
Even sitting down, a strap helps stability; standing, it’s essential. Strap locks cheaply prevent the heart-stopping drop.<\/p>\n\n
5. A gig bag or case<\/h2>\n
Protects against knocks, dust and humidity swings. A padded gig bag is the minimum if you ever transport the guitar.<\/p>\n\n
6. A capo<\/h2>\n
Clamps the strings to change key instantly \u2014 invaluable for playing along with songs and singers without learning new chord shapes.<\/p>\n\n
Every accessory ranked by priority and price<\/h2>\n
Before the merchant button, here’s the whole kit in one table, sorted by how urgently you actually need each item. “Must” means buy it with the guitar, “soon” means within the first month or two, “can wait” means only when you feel the need. Prices are wide ranges in US dollars observed in 2026 \u2014 check current listings. The product names are the ones that come up again and again in beginner threads and that I’ve used myself; they’re examples, not the only good options.<\/p>\n
<\/figure>\n\n\nCheap and easy to lose, so buy a variety. Medium gauge (~0.6\u20130.8 mm) is a versatile starting point for strumming and single notes.<\/p>\n\n
4. A strap (and strap locks)<\/h2>\n
Even sitting down, a strap helps stability; standing, it’s essential. Strap locks cheaply prevent the heart-stopping drop.<\/p>\n\n
5. A gig bag or case<\/h2>\n
Protects against knocks, dust and humidity swings. A padded gig bag is the minimum if you ever transport the guitar.<\/p>\n\n
6. A capo<\/h2>\n
Clamps the strings to change key instantly \u2014 invaluable for playing along with songs and singers without learning new chord shapes.<\/p>\n\n
Every accessory ranked by priority and price<\/h2>\n
Before the merchant button, here’s the whole kit in one table, sorted by how urgently you actually need each item. “Must” means buy it with the guitar, “soon” means within the first month or two, “can wait” means only when you feel the need. Prices are wide ranges in US dollars observed in 2026 \u2014 check current listings. The product names are the ones that come up again and again in beginner threads and that I’ve used myself; they’re examples, not the only good options.<\/p>\n