20 Gifts for Guitar Players Under $100

Tuners make great stocking stuffers and can be useful to any guitar player. The Snark tuners are the most popular and we've tested them in-house on acoustic guitars (they just clip to the headstock and read the note via the guitar's vibrations). 

• Why it’s a good gift: Practical, multi-functional and widely applicable
• Odds they’ll already own it: Most beginner guitar players don't buy tuners right away. Intermediate or advanced guitarists will almost certainly have some kind of tuning mechanism: Medium

A string or “peg” winder makes it a lot easier to restring a guitar. As stocking stuffers go, it’s a reliable play. This one also comes with a wire cutter attachment.

• Why it’s a good gift: Practical, multi-functional and a major time saver
• Odds they’ll already own it: Most guitar players don’t have a regular peg winder on hand, much less one with attached wire cutters: Low

In this price range guitar picks are always a good bet because people who play guitar can never find picks. There’s not much need to worry about pre-ownership.

• Why it’s a good gift: Guitarist will always appreciate more picks.
• Odds they’ll already own it: This doesn’t matter as much and the odds of someone having enough picks at their disposal are still small: Low

If you own a guitar you’ll find yourself frequently rummaging around for a screwdriver or hex key that’s small enough to make minor adjustments. This multi-tool is extremely handy to have around to save you from having to scour the bottom of your toolbox.

• Why it’s a good gift: Saves time and makes it much easier to make small adjustments to your guitar.
• Odds they’ll already own it: Some might have small screw drivers and hex keys lying around, but even if they do, the Herco kit is a preferable alternative: Low
  

The String Swing guitar hanger is the number one most purchased guitar hanger on Amazon. It's a practical gift and a good stocking stuffer, which can apply to guitarists of any style or skill level. The wall hanging might be particularly appealing to someone who collects guitars, has a man cave or some kind of hobby room.

• Why it’s a good gift: Cheap and widely applicable.
• Odds they’ll already own it: Most guitar players, even if they want to display their guitars, don't buy these. It's much better to receive them as a gift: Minimal

This gift only applies to acoustic guitar players, though most who own an acoustic guitar don't go through the trouble to keep a humidity control device on hand. The Humidipak helps regulate humidity in an acoustic guitar's case, which aids in preventing warping of the tonewood and neck bending.

• Why it’s a good gift: Helpful and practical if someone already owns an acoustic guitar
• Odds they’ll already own it: Most who own an acoustic guitar don't think about or just forget about this aspect of maintenance: Minimal

Capos are more often used by acoustic guitar players, but electric guitarists will find them helpful as well. This one is a spring design which clips easily on and off a guitar's neck.

• Why it’s a good gift: Helpful and practical, especially if someone already owns an acoustic guitar
• Odds they’ll already own it: Capo use is fairly common and goes up if you're buying for someone who already owns an acoustic: Moderate

The guitar Pick Punch is one of the more “gifty” items on our list, but we've tested one and found it to be incredibly useful. You can use it to make perfectly shaped guitar picks out of pretty much anything, though old credit cards are the most common material of choice.

• Why it’s a good gift: It has the benefit of being both an interesting and practical item. As an additional perk, the box it comes in is nicely shaped for wrapping.
• Odds they’ll already own it: The pick punch is a widely-known product at this point, but it’s still not common enough to worry about doubling up: Low
  

9: Ernie Ball Musicians Guitar Tool Kit

The Ernie Ball tool kit is a beautifully practical gift for guitar players or band techs. It has every tool you could possible need to maintain (or modify) your electric guitar.

• Why it’s a good gift: This gift is purposeful, practical and the recipient will get a lot of use and mileage out of it.
• Odds they’ll already own it: These tools are usually cobbled together from a toolbox or garage, but rarely are kept in such a uniform system: Low
  

10: Fender Mini '57 Twin Practice Amp

Mini practice amps are great for beginners or even a more advanced guitar player who wants to be more mobile. The '57 Mini Twin looks great and has a headphone jack for quiet practicing.

• Why it’s a good gift: Looks great and will get a lot of use by someone who wants to play quietly or be more portable
• Odds they’ll already own it: The Fender practice amps are unique and an improvement over most other practice amps: Low
  

Power for your guitar pedals (they run off of 9V batteries otherwise) used to be pretty expensive. In the past few years they’ve come down in price significantly. This box powers up to 10 pedals.

• Why it’s a good gift: A practical gift that will save the recipient from having to buy batteries, those of which are quickly drained by guitar pedals.
• Odds they’ll already own it: The best thing to do here is find out of the person you’re buying for is using batteries for their pedals. If so, a constant power source like this one would be a welcomed addition: Moderate

This simple pedalboard makes a great gift for any electric guitar player who has a few pedals (four or less) and no way to transport or carry them.

• Why it’s a good gift: Pedalboards are a big deal to guitar players. It adds an entirely new layer of fun to the experience of playing music.
• Odds they’ll already own it: You'll need to verify that whoever you're buying for already has some guitar pedals and is without a pedalboard: Moderate

This pedalboard is a little nicer (and a bit pricier) than the Mr. Power board. We'd recommend the Donner DB-2 for an electric guitar player who is more firmly in the intermediate stage, and perhaps has a few more pedals, as there's a lot more space on this board.

• Why it’s a good gift: Pedalboards are a big deal to guitar players. It adds an entirely new layer of fun to the experience of playing music.
• Odds they’ll already own it: You'll need to verify that whoever you're buying for already has some guitar pedals and is without a pedalboard: Moderate

The CNZ pedals are small and affordable, making them easy stocking stuffers for beginning electric guitar players who don't have many effects, but want to start trying a few out.

• Why it’s a good gift: Pedals are a fun gift to open and can last a player years
• Odds they’ll already own it: Certain players might already have a delay pedal. It's best to buy these for beginners or those who haven't already established a pedalboard: Moderate

The Jasmine S35 is one of the most popular beginner acoustic guitars on the market. It's a low-cost option that's great for someone who wants to get some experience playing the guitar without investing a ton of money. This isn't a long-term option, but ideal for helping someone get started.

• Why it’s a good gift: A very low-cost way to get someone playing quickly

This is one of Fender's smallest amps, falling firmly into the practice amp category. It would pair nicely if you want to do some kind of electric guitar starter package, or just upgrade someone's practice amp. It's good for beginners or those who want to travel and still have something portable to play through.

• Why it’s a good gift: Pairs well with an electric guitar gift
• Odds they’ll already own it: It's a nice practice amp, which means you'll likely be upgrading even if the player you're buying for already has a practice amp. The safest bet is to pair it with an electric guitar as a package gift. Moderate

While it's similar to the S35, this full-size Jameson acoustic guitar can be plugged into an amp (an acoustic amp or PA system). It also includes a gig bag and guitar picks, giving you everything you need to get started.

• Why it’s a good gift: Perfect for someone who wants to be able to play acoustic guitar both plugged and unplugged

Dunlop is one of the more reputable and reliable companies when it comes to wah pedals, as their Crybaby series is one of (if not the) most popular and widely used wah pedal in existence. All electric guitar players of all skill levels would appreciate adding this one to their rig.

• Why it’s a good gift: Reputable brand and fun to open if you’re buying for someone without a wah pedal.
• Odds they’ll already own it: Wah pedals make the rounds pretty regularly so this is another instance where you’ll want to do some research on the guitarist you’re gifting: High

While it can work for all skill levels, the ProCo Rat 2 is a gift better suited to intermediate guitar players who are into classic distortion sounds like Nirvana and AC/DC or Blur.

• Why it’s a good gift: Popular pedal that's great for fans of grunge and classic rock.
• Odds they’ll already own it: Still rare enough to be a safe purchase: Low

MXR's phaser pedal is a really popular effect, used by pros and amateurs alike over the past few decades. If you can confirm that who you're buying for someone who doesn't own one, it makes a fantastic gift. For a guitar player, something like this is just plain fun to unwrap.

• Why it’s a good gift: Popular pedal that's great for all styles and skill levels
• Odds they’ll already own it: Still rare enough to be a safe purchase: Low

Where to Buy

Guitar Center’s are widely known and have a lot of physical store locations. In our experience their pricing is pretty standard with a lot of used options, giving you the best of warehouse deals and the new stuff. Our posts take you to Amazon via affiliate links (doesn’t impact your shopping experience at all) so we're quick to recommend them for the same reason as Guitar Center - tons of selection and plenty of used options.

Other companies worth looking at are Sweetwater and MusiciansFriend, both of whom are at the top of the music-gear-warehouse club.

Your Thoughts

What about you? Did we miss any ideal guitar player gifts you'd like to mention? It’s likely, because the list isn’t meant to be all-encompassing. If you know of something, feel free to chime in and let us hear about it.

Maybe there’s some items included that you don’t think deserve to be here.

Whatever it is, drop it in the comments and we’ll chat.