GEAR FOCUS BEGINNER GUITARS Feature-packed, price-conscious models ideal for beginners looking for their first instrument.
SQUIER MINI STRATOCASTER
The new Squier Mini Stratocaster is an ideal companion for players seeking a reduced-size instrument with classic styling and Fender tone. The new model includes a thin and lightweight body, an easy-to-play “C”-shaped neck profile, a trio of Squier single-coil pickups with five-way switching for sonic variety, and a hardtail bridge for solid tuning stability. Finish options include California Blue with a maple fingerboard and white pickguard, Sea Foam Green with maple fingerboard and white pickguard, Dakota Red with laurel fingerboard and white pickguard, and more . {fender.com}
DANELECTRO
DANO SERIES Danelectro has launched its new DANO guitar line. Borrow- ing styling cues from the company’s past, while adding modern playability and new sonic options, the DANO features three new series: the Golden 50s, featuring an eye-catching body/ headstock graphic that’s borrowed from an authentic 1950s kitchen table top and combined with a pair of hot Lipstick pickups; the Dan O. Cool series, which sports rare vintage colors from the 1950s with a pair of higher output Lipstick pickups; and the Dan O. Mano series, which is armed with a pair of P-90 style pickups providing a dynamite match for the DANO’s hollow inner body and rosewood bridge . {danelectro.com}
JET GUITARS NEW MODELS
Jet Guitars has launched 11 new models in the U.S., expanding its lineup with offsets, S-styles, T-styles, new pickup configura- tions and fresh finishes. Highlights include the JJ-300 P90 offset, the JS-800 with a double-locking trem system, and multiple new colorways and spec upgrades across the range. The new mod- els target a wide range of players while maintaining Jet’s focus on delivering high-spec guitars at accessible prices. {jetguitars.com}
AMATI’S FINE INSTRUMENTS P-SERIES
Amati’s Fine Instruments has debuted its P-Series guitars, featuring 10 models. The P-Series guitars feature a classic shape crafted from polycarbonate, a virtually indestructible and lightweight material. Each guitar includes a roasted hard
rock Canadian maple neck and fingerboard, single-coil pickups, and a 1/4-inch output. The guitars weigh under four pounds and are offered in six solid colors and four design patterns. {amatisonline.com}
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