Starter Bundles & Kits
Everything-in-one-box kits from Fender/Squier, Epiphone and Yamaha.
Tier badges: Starter = first purchase; Step-up = noticeable upgrade; Serious = keep-for-years. Prices are manufacturer/retailer list prices we verified, or omitted - Amazon buttons show price only on Amazon.
Starter
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StarterSquier Affinity Series Stratocaster HSS Pack
Everything-in-one-box electric starter kit
$399.99
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Affinity HSS StratFrontman 15G ampgig bagstrapcablepicks3 months Fender Play (per Fender)
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StarterEpiphone Les Paul Player Pack
Les Paul-style starter kit without piecing it together
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Les Paul Special-II10-watt ampgig bagstrapcabletunerpicks (per Epiphone pack listing)
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StarterYamaha GigMaker Standard Pack
Acoustic starter bundle from one trusted brand
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Yamaha acoustic (F-series) with gig bagtunerstrap and picks (per Yamaha pack listing)
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