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Full-Size Electric Guitar Starter Packages Compared for New Players

A shopper-focused comparison of four full-size electric guitar packages, from the lowest-priced white GST starter with carry bag to a Glarry kit with a 20W amp.

Last updated Jul 18

Choosing among entry-level guitars basses can be tricky because the headline prices are close enough that the included extras, pickup layout, fretboard material, and body style may matter more than a few dollars. The four full-size electric guitar packages here all aim at a new or developing player, but they do not package the same experience: one keeps the listed price lowest, one leans into a classic Olympic white S-S-S setup, one uses a single cutaway trans-yellow look, and one adds a 20W amp to the bundle.

Quick take

  • Best lowest listed price: Full-Size 39 Inch GST Electric Guitar Beginner Starter With Carry Bag. It is the least expensive choice in this group and includes a gigbag-style carry bag, strap, cord, and accessories.
  • Best for an S-S-S pickup layout: Full-Size Olympic White Electric Guitar with Rosewood Fretboard, S-S-S Pickups. It combines a white solid basswood body, rosewood fretboard, maple neck, and 5-way selector.
  • Best for a single cutaway look: Full-Size 39\" Single Cutaway Trans-Yellow Electric Guitar Package w/ Maple Neck. It stands apart visually with a transparent yellow finish and maple neck and fretboard.
  • Best all-in package with amp named in the title: Glarry Full Size 39\" GST Electric Guitar with 20W Amp, Carry Bag,Strap Black. It is the only option here that names a 20W amp in the product title.

Listed price comparison

The listed range runs from $56.99 to $85.95, with the lowest price about 34% below the highest. If the guitar itself is the priority, the lower-priced packages may be enough; if included gear matters, the Glarry kit's amp is the biggest bundle difference.

ProductListed pricePrice bar
Full-Size 39 Inch GST Electric Guitar Beginner Starter With Carry BagUSD 56.99
Glarry Full Size 39\" GST Electric Guitar with 20W Amp, Carry Bag,Strap BlackUSD 78.99
Full-Size Olympic White Electric Guitar with Rosewood Fretboard, S-S-S PickupsUSD 81.99
Full-Size 39\" Single Cutaway Trans-Yellow Electric Guitar Package w/ Maple NeckUSD 85.95

Decision matrix

If you care most about...Start with...Why it fits
Keeping the starting cost lowestFull-Size 39 Inch GST Electric Guitar Beginner Starter With Carry BagIt has the lowest listed price and still includes a carry bag, strap, cord, and accessories.
A classic white double-cut style with S-S-S pickupsFull-Size Olympic White Electric Guitar with Rosewood Fretboard, S-S-S PickupsIt names S-S-S pickups, a 5-way pickup selector, rosewood fretboard, and maple neck.
A more visually distinct finishFull-Size 39\" Single Cutaway Trans-Yellow Electric Guitar Package w/ Maple NeckThe trans-yellow finish, single cutaway body, black pickguard, and maple fretboard set it apart.
Getting an amp in the named packageGlarry Full Size 39\" GST Electric Guitar with 20W Amp, Carry Bag,Strap BlackThe title includes a 20W amp along with a carry bag and strap.

Concise product notes

Full-Size 39 Inch GST Electric Guitar Beginner Starter With Carry Bag

This is the straightforward pick for a shopper trying to spend the least while still getting a full-size electric guitar starter setup. The white solid-body design, right-handed orientation, 22 frets, rosewood fingerboard, 25.5-inch scale length, and included strap, cord, gigbag, and accessories make it a practical first package. The title and included items focus on the guitar and carry setup rather than amplification, so anyone comparing it with the Glarry kit should notice that a 20W amp is not part of this title. Its appeal is the combination of full-size format and the lowest listed price, not the broadest bundle.

Full-Size Olympic White Electric Guitar with Rosewood Fretboard, S-S-S Pickups

The Olympic white model is the cleaner choice for someone who specifically wants an S-S-S pickup configuration with a 5-way pickup selector. It also brings a rosewood fretboard, maple neck, 22 frets, right-handed orientation, 25.5-inch scale length, and a package that names a gig bag, strap, instrument cable, whammy bar, pick, and Allen wrenches. That makes it more pickup-focused than the lowest-priced GST starter. The tradeoff is that the package centers on guitar accessories rather than an amp; the title does not include one. It also costs more than the white GST starter, so the S-S-S layout needs to matter to the buyer.

Full-Size 39\" Single Cutaway Trans-Yellow Electric Guitar Package w/ Maple Neck

This trans-yellow single cutaway is the most visually different option in the group. The transparent yellow body color, black pickguard, maple neck, maple fretboard, and 2 single-coil pickup setup give it a different direction from the white GST-style choices. The package also names a gig bag, strap, pick, cable, and tools for adjustment, so it still fits a starter-package shopper. Its limitation is price position: it is the highest listed item in the comparison. It also differs from the Glarry bundle because the title does not name an amp, so its strongest reason to choose it is the single cutaway format and maple-forward specification.

Glarry Full Size 39\" GST Electric Guitar with 20W Amp, Carry Bag,Strap Black

The Glarry kit is the most complete named bundle for a player who wants the guitar package to include amplification from the start. The title includes a 20W amp, carry bag, and strap, while the description adds an H-S-S pickup setup and the attributes list basswood back and face material with a maple fingerboard. For a shopper comparing only included gear, that 20W amp is the deciding feature. The limitation is that it is not the lowest-priced option, and the title emphasizes a black GST kit rather than the Olympic white or trans-yellow finishes. Choose it for the amp-inclusive bundle, not for the lowest cost.

Final recommendation

For most first-time shoppers, the best choice depends on whether an amp is already handled. If you need the package itself to include amplification, the Glarry Full Size 39\" GST Electric Guitar with 20W Amp, Carry Bag,Strap Black is the clearest fit because the 20W amp is named directly in the title. It also includes a carry bag and strap, which keeps the bundle simple.

If the lowest listed price is the priority, choose the Full-Size 39 Inch GST Electric Guitar Beginner Starter With Carry Bag. At USD 56.99, it sits at the bottom of the range and still provides a full-size right-handed electric guitar with a carry bag, strap, cord, and accessories.

If pickup layout and a white finish are more important, the Full-Size Olympic White Electric Guitar with Rosewood Fretboard, S-S-S Pickups is the better match because it explicitly names S-S-S pickups, a 5-way selector, rosewood fretboard, and maple neck. If the look matters most, the Full-Size 39\" Single Cutaway Trans-Yellow Electric Guitar Package w/ Maple Neck earns attention for its transparent yellow finish, single cutaway shape, black pickguard, and maple fretboard, even though it is the highest listed price in this set.

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