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Guitar World
Guitar World
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Matt McCracken

"It’s not all about the name on the guitar, it’s how you gel with it." Why you don’t always need a big name brand on your headstock – and 6 guitars that deliver superb value for your money

A selection of budget Squier guitars.

As is becoming the norm at this time of year, our social media feeds and email inboxes are swamped with Black Friday guitar deals, all trying to sell us the latest and greatest in new gear. You might be considering buying a new electric guitar yourself, and perhaps you’re perusing the web looking for the best bang for your buck?

Maybe you’re a fan of a particular brand, I’m talking about the Gibson’s, Fender’s, and PRS’ of the world. Those brands that are synonymous with the guitar itself, and all-encompassing in their branding reach and market domination. But do you need to buy a big brand guitar these days? And is a big brand guitar really that much better than something you can get from a smaller company?

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