Best Affordable Christmas Gifts for Guitarists

• Hercules GS414B Plus AGS Guitar Stand
• Valeton GP-5 Multi-FX, Amp & IR Loader Pedal
• Guitar Tech & Maintenance Essentials Bundle
• Ernie Ball Guitar Strings
• Tone City Double Durple Dual Overdrive Pedal
• Mooer GL100 Groove Loop Series Pedal

We’ve already covered what not to buy guitarists for Christmas. Now, it’s time to reveal six gifts they’ll actually love (and that won’t break the bank). From handy guitar accessories to fun guitar pedals, our not-so-naughty list is perfect if you’re after a last-minute stocking filler.

Don’t believe us? Watch Lee Anderton and Peter “Danish Pete” Honoré explain why these gifts for guitarists are guaranteed winners:

Hercules GS414B Plus AGS Guitar Stand

The last thing you want to do is take your £1,000 guitar & lean it up against a chair or put it on a crappy stand. Hercules stands are beautiful & not crazy expensive. – Lee Anderton

Are they still using the same flimsy stand that came with their first guitar? We’re sure they’ll appreciate an upgrade, and the Hercules GS414B Plus AGS Guitar Stand is a great shout. Its clever Auto Grip System safely locks their pride and joy in place, with the arms designed to close as soon as they rest it on the hanger. This stand has some super grippy foot pads too, so it’ll stay put no matter what.

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Valeton GP-5 Multi-FX, Amp & IR Loader Pedal

Loads of your favourite guitar amp sounds, all your favourite effects, super simple to use & you can edit it using a phone app. All that for around £65. – Lee Anderton

The Valeton GP-5 is essentially an entire guitar rig squeezed into a mini pedal. You can literally fit it in your pocket, so you’ll have no trouble stuffing it into a stocking! This portable powerhouse features HD amp modelling tech that emulates some of the world’s most famous guitar amplifiers. And there are over 100 effects built in, so that’s plenty of sounds they can play with.

But what really sets the GP-5 apart is just how easy it is to use. They can create killer tones without getting lost in menus, with the ‘Valeton Suite’ app making on-the-fly tweaks simple. The built-in looper and drum machine make it a fantastic tool for songwriting or solo practice too. And it’s even got USB connectivity for downloading firmware updates and recording straight to a PC.

Guitar Tech & Maintenance Essentials Bundle

It might be tough getting the guitarist in your life to tidy their room or help you clean the house. But keeping their six-string spotless? That’s a different story! Our Andertons Guitar Tech & Maintenance Essentials Bundle has everything they’ll need to get their guitar gleaming and playing like a dream:

• Jim Dunlop body & fingerboard care kit: They can shine up their axe with these nifty sprays and cloth.
• 11-piece guitar care toolkit: Includes a string cutter, measuring gauges, fret files and other handy tools.
• Cork work mat & neck cradle: No more awkward balancing acts — these make it easy to work on a guitar safely on any table or desk.
• Trigger capo: A must-have for quick, accurate adjustments and hassle-free restringing.

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Ernie Ball Guitar Strings

It’s the simplest thing you can do to give your guitar a new lease of life. – Lee Anderton

Guitarists can never have too many guitar strings. Some people think you only need to change them when one breaks, but pro players swap theirs every couple of weeks (or even before every show). Why? Because new strings sound sweeter, feel smoother and stay in tune better.

That means a new set or two will always go down well — and they’re an absolute doddle to wrap! The only thing to watch out for? String gauge. Every guitar is set up for a specific thickness, and the wrong set can throw off the feel. Don’t fret though, as most electric guitars come with 9-42 or 10-46 strings from new. So, these Ernie Ball Slinky guitar strings are a safe bet for keeping their tone and playability spot-on…

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Tone City Double Durple Dual Overdrive Pedal

If you’ve got a friend who needs to get into overdrive pedals, it’s a great place to start. – Peter Honoré

Getting the guitarist in your life just one overdrive pedal would be enough to make ‘em grin. But two? Well, that’d really make their day! And it’s exactly what the Tone City Double Durple delivers — featuring two distinct drive circuits packed into a single, stocking-friendly package.

The ‘Durple’ side provides the bright, punchy sound of Danish Pete’s signature Tone City Durple mini pedal. While the ‘Double’ side is much warmer, so they’ll get the best of both worlds. And when they want to turn things up to 11, they can engage both circuits for a thicker “stacked” tone that absolutely roars.

Mooer GL100 Groove Loop Series Pedal

Since loopers have come into my life, it has changed the way I practice. – Lee Anderton

A looper pedal is a game-changer for any guitarist looking to crank up their creativity. It lets you record and layer riffs, chords and melodies in real time — all with the tap of your foot. This makes them awesome tools for home jams, writing new tunes and performing live.

There are loads of looper pedals to choose from, but we’re sure they’ll really dig the Mooer GL100. Not only does it offer a whopping 300 minutes of recording time, but it’s got a built-in drum machine packed with grooves. And thanks to Mooer’s clever AI Band Technology, those beats can sync up with their loops so they’re always in the pocket. Now that’s smart!

Need more ideas?

We hope our round-up of the best affordable gifts for guitarists will help save you time, money and hassle. But if some extra inspo is in order, check out these fun n’ festive Christmas guides:

• Christmas Gift Guide for Electric Guitarists
• Christmas Gift Guide for Acoustic Guitarists
• Christmas Gift Guide for Musicians

We’ve got hundreds of extra stocking fillers you can shop too. Or if you’re really keen to level up your gift-giving game, browse our Learn section right here on the Andertons Blog. It’s packed with tips and gear know-how, so you can pick the perfect present for every musician on your list.

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