Popular Kids Electric Guitars

What are some of the best kids electric guitars?

When shopping for kids electric guitars, there are quite a few things to keep in mind. This holds true for any beginner, but even more so for kids. Kids have smaller hands and usually less muscle strength than adults, so they need a guitar that has low string action and thinner strings. Also the guitar needs to be the right body size so they can easily reach their arm over and strum.

Also keep in mind that you'll need to get an amplifier too. Although your child can practice and play just fine without one, they're gonna want one. You can find a good practice amp starting at around $50.

An electric guitar is usually much easier to play than an acoustic, so it's a great choice for any beginner. Here are some of the best children's electric guitars. The prices listed are those that I found while doing my research. You may find them a little higher or lower in your area. Also keep in mind that these also make good travel guitars.

Dean Playmate Evo J - This is a ¾ size guitar that is a good fit for those with smaller hands. The dual humbucking pickups will give a nice variety of sound options for different musical styles ranging from country to heavy metal. It features a basswood body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, and chrome hardware. It is available in black.

Price - $100

Laguna LE50 - This short scale guitar is perfect for smaller hands and also makes an excellent travel guitar. It has a basswood body, slim taper C-shaped maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, high output ceramic humbucking pickups, 24 jumbo frets, and black hardware. The color is also black.

Price - $100

Squier by Fender Mini Strat - This little electric guitar has the same body shape as the full-sized legendary Stratocaster. But the body and neck are smaller for smaller bodies and hands. It features 3 single-coil pickups, rosewood fretboard with 20 frets, maple neck, and a hardtail bridge. The usual colors available are black and torino red.

Price - $100

There's a slightly higher quality version of this guitar which features a "Hello Kitty" design over a pink or black body.

Price - $150

Ibanez GRGM21M Mikro Mini - This mini guitar packs a lot of punch with its poplar body, maple neck, 24 frets and dual humbuckers. You can play all styles of music with this guitar, but it's especially suited for hard rock and metal. I've seen it available in red, white, blue and black color schemes.

Price - $130

ESP LTD Kirk Hammett Junior Electric Guitar - This guitar is inspired by the famous Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett. It features a smaller ¾ size neck and body size and 2 humbucker pickups for a nice variety of sounds ranging from clean to all out heavy metal. The neck is maple with a rosewood fingerboard and 22 frets. The color scheme is black and it includes a gig bag. A great choice for the budding metal head or as an adult travel guitar.

Price - $250

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