The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for Guitarists! - 2025 Edition

Finding the right Christmas present for a guitarist can be tricky, especially if you are not a player yourself. To help make things easier, we have put together a selection of great gift ideas that suit all budgets and all types of guitar players. Whether you are shopping for a complete beginner, a bedroom guitarist, or a seasoned musician, this guide will give you some exciting options that any player would be thrilled to unwrap on Christmas morning.

These products are popular, practical, and genuinely useful, making them perfect for anyone looking for a Christmas gift that will be appreciated and actually used. All pricing accurate as of 01/12/25

Blackstar Beam Solo - £119.99 

The Blackstar BEAM Solo is an ideal Christmas gift for any guitarist who loves to play at home, on the go or late at night. It is a compact headphone amp that gives players the feel and sound of a real guitar amp through headphones, making practice far more fun and immersive. Blackstar designed it to sound like a genuine amp in the room rather than a flat digital model, which makes a huge difference to the playing experience.

Through the free BEAM app, players can explore a growing library of amp, cab and mic models, along with more than 35 built in effects ranging from reverb and delay to modulation and drive. It is easy to use thanks to its central SpeedDial control, the clear light display and XpressFX, which lets you adjust effect intensity instantly. It is a great way for players to experiment with new tones without cluttering their space with gear.

Built in tools like a tuner, Bluetooth audio, a headset mic input and social patch sharing make the BEAM Solo a complete mini studio. It suits electric, acoustic and bass players, and its compact size makes it a gift they will use every day.

PRS SE Custom 24-08 Quilt Lake Blue - £749.99

If you want something truly impressive as a Christmas gift, the PRS SE Custom 24 08 in Lake Blue is a standout choice. This model delivers the look and feel of a high end guitar without the premium price tag. The quilted maple veneer top and vibrant finish give it real stage presence, making it a guitar that instantly feels special the moment it is unwrapped.

The SE Custom 24 08 is designed for versatility. Its comfortable 24 fret neck, 25 inch scale length and Wide Thin shape make it easy to play for almost any style. The dual TCI S humbuckers and two mini toggle switches allow players to split each pickup into true single coils, unlocking eight distinct pickup combinations. From smooth blues tones to bright single coil sparkle to full rock crunch, this guitar does it all.

At Peach Guitars, each SE Custom 24 08 is individually photographed, weighed and professionally set up before it ships. Buyers can choose the exact top they want, and optional PLEK setups brings the playability to an incredible level. For the guitarist who deserves something special, this is a perfect Christmas surprise.

Souldier Guitar Straps - From £26.00

A Souldier strap is a brilliant Christmas present for guitarists of all ages. These straps are handmade in the USA using vintage fabrics and durable materials, giving each design a unique look and character. They are well known for their bold patterns, classic retro style and premium feel, making them a thoughtful upgrade from a typical guitar strap.

Every Souldier strap features strong seatbelt style backing, soft padding and tough leather ends, so they not only look great but also feel comfortable and secure. Players love them because they last for years and add real personality to their setup, whether they play a Fender, Gibson, PRS or anything else.

With so many patterns and colours to choose from, a Souldier strap feels like a meaningful, personal gift rather than a generic accessory.

Epiphone Les Paul Junior Tobacco Burst - £359.00

The Epiphone Les Paul Junior is a brilliant Christmas gift for guitarists who love classic rock tones and vintage style. It takes one of Gibson’s most iconic designs and delivers it at a much more accessible price, while keeping the character and charm that made the original Junior so famous.

Its solid mahogany body, 50s style neck and single dogear P 90 PRO pickup create a raw, expressive sound that works perfectly for blues, punk, indie and old school rock. The simple layout of a volume and tone control also makes it a great choice for players who prefer a straightforward setup without complication.

With a rolled neck, vintage inspired tuners and a wraparound bridge, the Les Paul Junior feels authentic and full of personality. For any player who admires heritage guitars but wants something affordable and reliable, this is a brilliant Christmas surprise.

Taylor 414ce Special Edition Shaded Edgeburst - £2,399.00

If you're shopping for a guitarist who deserves something truly special, the Taylor 414ce Special Edition is an incredible high-end gift with a story behind it. This model was originally built exclusively for Guitar Center and Musician’s Friend in the US, and for years it wasn’t available anywhere else. We've secured the only batch for the UK, making this a rare chance to buy a guitar that most Taylor fans here will never see in person, let alone own!

Its solid Sitka spruce top and solid Indian rosewood back and sides deliver a classic Taylor voice: warm, balanced and detailed, with plenty of projection thanks to the Grand Auditorium body and V-Class bracing. It’s a versatile guitar that suits fingerstyle, strumming and everything in between, making it a great choice for players with varied tastes.

The Shaded Edgeburst top, ivoroid binding, abalone rosette and Victorian inlays give it a refined, premium look, while Taylor’s ES2 electronics and a deluxe hardshell case round things out. If you’re looking for a standout acoustic that’s both exclusive and exceptionally musical, this is a gift that really means something.

KingTone Guitar Blues Power Deluxe - £459.00

If you're looking for a truly special Christmas gift for the guitarist in your life, the KingTone Blues Power Deluxe is an incredible choice. KingTone is a UK-exclusive brand to Peach Guitars, and their pedals are widely regarded as some of the finest in the world. For players who care about tone, craftsmanship and reliability, this pedal is the definition of a premium upgrade.

The Blues Power Deluxe is an incredibly versatile overdrive and boost pedal, designed to deliver everything from smooth, expressive blues tones to clear, transparent drive that enhances a guitarist’s natural sound. It’s built using hand-selected, high-grade components and hand-wired construction, giving it a level of clarity, detail and responsiveness that cheaper pedals simply can’t match. With its EQ controls, wide-range drive settings and multiple voicing options, it’s the kind of pedal that lets players dial in their perfect tone, no matter their style.

Fender Peach Guitars Exclusive American Vintage II '61 Stratocaster Fiesta Red - £2,549.00

For those shopping at the top end of their budget, this exclusive Fender American Vintage II '61 Stratocaster is a truly extraordinary present. Created in partnership with Fender and available only at Peach Guitars in the UK, this model blends classic early 60s style with modern playability and premium upgrades usually found on much higher priced Custom Shop instruments.

This exclusive version features an alder body finished in Fiesta Red, a AAA flame maple neck, a slab rosewood fingerboard and a smooth satin nitro finish on the back of the neck. The Custom Shop Fat 60s pickups deliver rich, expressive Strat tones with real vintage character, making it a joy to play straight out of the case. The modern 9.5 inch radius and medium jumbo frets offer far greater comfort than the standard AVII spec.

This is the kind of gift that becomes a lifelong instrument. Its nitro finish will naturally age with the player, creating a personal, vintage style look over time. It captures the feel of a Custom Shop Strat at nearly half the cost and cannot be bought anywhere else. For a Christmas gift that will never be forgotten, this is the one.

Whether you're shopping for a first-time player or treating a seasoned guitarist to something truly special, these gift ideas are a brilliant place to start. Each one offers something unique, from inspiring instruments to clever practice tools and premium accessories. But this is only a small selection of what we have available. If you want even more inspiration, be sure to explore our full range of products, there are plenty more great options waiting to be discovered.