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This is the growth of our sub in the last 5 months!

So basically I did post everyday at the beginning to get some traction, I also crossposted a lot.

I think one of the most important this was that I crossposted my posts to communities that I thought had the audience I was looking for that I turned out to be a right and good decision

I also now started hosting new fests and competitions which got a bit of traction too and we got some crazy good submissions

I think me trying my best to be a "chill mod" also helped the community to be a comfortable placed for both beginners and advanced players

At the end it's just consistency and spirit tbh, thanks 👍🏻

u/Princuwu — 9 days ago
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🎸 1. Best Acoustic Guitars (Budget-wise)
💰 Under ₹5,000

  • First, I will HIGHLY suggest looking locally cus all theguitar I’m about to mention below don’t have a very good craftsmanship to be very honest so I’ll highly suggest wait For a sale of get a used YAMAHA or Cort if possible...
  • Kadence Frontier: https://amzn.in/d/08ovTXuS
  • VAULT EA20: https://amzn.in/d/06ymcERc

💰 Under ₹10,000

💰 Under ₹20,000

⚡ 2. Best Electric Guitars (Budget-wise)
💰 Under ₹10,000

💰 Under ₹15,000

💰 Under ₹20,000

💰 Under ₹25,000

🔊 3. Best Guitar Amps
💰 Under ₹10,000

💰 Under ₹15,000

🎧 4. Audio Interface vs Amp (IMPORTANT)
🎯 Go for an Audio Interface if:

  • You mainly practice at home
  • You want to use headphones (silent practice)
  • You want to record music
  • You prefer using amp simulator software

🔗 Setup Flow:
Guitar → Interface → PC → Software (Amp Sim)
🔊 Go for an Amp if:

  • You want plug-and-play simplicity
  • You play live or jam with others
  • You want real amp feel and sound
  • You don’t want to depend on a PC

💡 Budget Tip:
Low budget → Audio Interface is usually a better investment than a cheap amp.

🎧 5. Best Audio Interfaces
💰 Under ₹5,000

💰 Under ₹10,000

💰 Under ₹20,000

🎛️ 6. Best Multi-Effects Pedals/Processors
💰 Under ₹10,000

💰 Under ₹15,000

💰 Under ₹20,000

  • Nux MG400
  • Zoom G2 Four

💡 7. Things to Consider Before Buying an Electric Guitar
🎯 Budget matters — don’t overspend as a beginner
🎸 Pickup Types:

  • Single Coil → Bright, clean tones
  • Humbucker → Thick, heavy tones

🪵 Comfort matters:

  • Body shape, neck feel, and weight are important

🎚️ Amp vs Interface vs Processor:

  • You have a PC and and are goint ot play mostly at home, you want access to unlimited amp, pedals, cab for the most versitlity and unique+accutare tones that can take you some time and you are ready for that then → Interface
  • If you want something to just plug and play which is not very complicated too then → Amp
  • If you want a sweet spot between an amp and an audio interface which has built in effects, amp models and cabs with some premade tines too which is also plug and play then - Processor

🔧 Upgrade path:

  • Start simple, upgrade later

⚙️ 8. Guitar Gear & Tech (IMPORTANT)
💻 Amp Simulators (Software)

  • Free = Neural Amp Modular, Tonex CS, Amplitube 5 CS, Root amps.
  • Paid = Neural dsp plugins like gojira x/nolly x, tonex and amplitube paid full versions

🎛️ Pedals

  • Distortion, Overdrive, Delay & Reverb are your basics.
  • Multi-effects pedals are also there

🔌 Accessories

  • Cables
  • Picks
  • Strap
  • Tuner

🎚️ DAWs (Recording Software)

  • Cakewalk SONAR free version if your broke like me
  • Abelton, reaper, cubase, fl studio in you want paid.

📺 9. Learning Resources (YouTube + Courses)
🎥 YouTube Channels
(Free learning, tutorials, song lessons, techniques)
🎯 Beginner Friendly

  • Justin Guitar (for basics to advance)
  • Bernth (for lead guitar)
  • Marin Music Center (for theory mainly)

🎵 Song Tutorials / Covers

  • JustinGuitar songs (for lead)
  • Mr. Tabs (for lead)
  • Eshaan kesari (for Indian solos)
  • Let’sPlayGuitar (for fingerstyle)

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📚 Playlists / Courses
(Structured learning — step-by-step progression)
📘 Beginner Courses

🧼 Guiar Cleaning tutorial
https://youtu.be/QYPyhSoO_-o?si=cg92XATS0A6jmsvF

⛑️ Guitsr Maintenance
https://youtu.be/UuexEFculdY?si=e9tN15aGSewHUKOX (acoustic)
https://youtu.be/_FOn193eG44?si=TM9_aWpuN47YZxLO (electric)
https://youtu.be/SxmgZBzny1w?si=s4LwvP8WelLEvtlD (electric)
https://youtu.be/Bj-dW-REZ5Y?si=WS8AYcHX-PU3E_S8 (electric)
https://youtu.be/f1HX9QVe-Vo?si=OPaqBqbAYude8GOt (universal)

⚡ 10. Things to Know Before Buying an Electric Guitar
a. Budget Reality Check
Don’t just think about the guitar — consider the full setup (guitar + amp/interface + cable + accessories). If you're on a low budget, smart spending matters more than buying an expensive guitar.
b. Pickup Types (Very Important)
Single coils give a bright, clean tone (good for blues, pop, funk). Humbuckers give a thicker, heavier tone (good for rock, metal). For beginners, HSS or HH configurations are more versatile.
c. Comfort Over Looks
Body shape, weight, and neck feel matter a lot. A guitar that looks cool but feels uncomfortable will slow your progress.
d. Amp vs Audio Interface
For home practice and recording, an audio interface is usually better. For jamming or live playing, an amp is more practical. On a tight budget, an interface often gives better tone using software.
e. Music Genre Matters
Different guitars suit different styles. Rock/metal works well with humbuckers, while cleaner styles work better with single coils. Versatile setups are best for beginners.
f. Upgrade Path
Start simple and upgrade later. You don’t need a perfect setup from day one.
g. Essential Accessories
You’ll need basic things like a cable, picks, strap, and a tuner to get started properly.
h. Try Before You Buy (If Possible)
If you can, test the guitar in a store to check how it feels. Avoid buying blindly if you're unsure.
i. Avoid Common Beginner Mistakes
Don’t choose based only on looks. Avoid very cheap unknown brands, and don’t ignore the importance of your amp or tone setup.
j. Eternal Truth
Better gear doesn’t make you a better player — consistent practice does.
k. Tremolo Bridge vs Fixed Bridge
A tremolo (whammy bar) bridge lets you bend pitch for effects like dive bombs and vibrato, but it can be harder to maintain tuning and setup. A fixed bridge is more stable, easier to maintain, and better for beginners. If you don’t specifically need tremolo effects, a fixed bridge is usually the safer choice.

🪙 11. My personal “Treasure” playlist consisting a bunch of guitar content!
Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMASLkoC_r_-Biw_8oY3Xod-TbV_Z79nH&si=fJfwTLjUZYgwtokz

🚀 Final Tips

  • Practice matters more than gear
  • Don’t fall for expensive beginner setups
  • Try before buying if possible
  • Keep your setup simple at the start

📝**#Editor’s Note**: Hello y’all u/Princuwu AKA admin this side. I just wanted to thank everyone of you for being a part of r/GuitaristsIndia and helping it grow in anyway possible. And also I wrote everything by hand so there can be a few mistakes and spelling errors so yeah please manage that. And in the end I just wanna say that I wish I helped a few gutarists reach their goals and I wish I was able to give back to the community as much as I could, thanks for sticking around. Im thinking of making a category for headphone amps and classical guitar too so let me know what you all think of this idea. Also this is the second version I made with a few tweaks so yeah do let be know what I can improve please. And also here’s my favourite song: https://youtu.be/CMK5TDzRFp4?si=qlq7WVYUfUUr3VXH [Todays date- 6th May, 2026, 12:08am]

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