Choosing between a first guitar and a first bass can feel like too many decisions. These four starter kits are priced from $89.55 to $117.99, so there's room to match your budget and playing goals.
Quick Take
Here's a glance at the four kits: the Blue Electric Guitar Starter Package, the Ktaxon 4 String Electric Bass Guitar Kit, the Fretless Electric Bass Guitar from Glarry, and the Best Choice Products 38in Acoustic Guitar Starter Kit. Each kit takes a different approach to your first instrument, so think about whether you see yourself on guitar or bass before you compare.
Price Comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Electric Guitar Starter Package with 20-Watt Amp and Accessories Full-Size | USD 117.99 | |
| Ktaxon 4 String Electric Bass Guitar,Full Size,Beginner Kit With 20W Bass AMP | USD 98.99 | |
| Fretless Electric Bass Guitar (Full-Size) w/ Rosewood Fretboard, Natural Finish | USD 89.55 | |
| Best Choice Products 38in Acoustic Guitar Starter Kit - Natural Mahogany | USD 110.98 |
Decision Matrix
- Electric with amp and extras: Choose the Blue Electric Guitar Starter Package if you want a solid-body guitar with a 20-watt amp, gig bag, strap, cable, and tools.
- Bass with dedicated amp: The Ktaxon kit is a full-size 4-string bass with a matching 20W bass amp for low-pitch playing.
- Fretless exploration: The Glarry fretless bass has side fret markers to help you navigate its smooth rosewood neck.
- Acoustic starter: The Best Choice Products 38-inch kit gives you a mahogany acoustic with a capo, strap, picks, extra strings, and lesson access.
Product Notes
Blue Electric Guitar Starter Package with 20-Watt Amp and Accessories Full-Size
This kit covers everything a right-handed beginner needs to plug in and play: a full-size guitar with a maple neck and fretboard, a basswood solid body, 22 frets, three single-coil pickups, a five-way pickup selector, and one volume plus two tone knobs. It also comes with a 20-watt practice amp, gig bag, strap, cable, pick, whammy bar, and adjustment tools. A guitar stand is not included even though it appears in the demo photos. The right-handed orientation is clearly part of the setup, so left-handed beginners will need to consider that before ordering.
Ktaxon 4 String Electric Bass Guitar,Full Size,Beginner Kit With 20W Bass AMP
If bass is your destination, this full-size 4-string kit gives you a beginner-friendly path with its own 20W bass amp. Thicker strings and higher string tension compared to a standard guitar mean your left hand will build strength as you learn low-pitch lines. The instrument uses a combination of wood and synthetic materials. Since it's a dedicated bass, you won't be able to play standard six-string chord shapes on it, so make sure you have a separate guitar for chords if that's part of your plan. Closed pickups are part of the design.
Fretless Electric Bass Guitar (Full-Size) w/ Rosewood Fretboard, Natural Finish
This Glarry bass trades frets for a smooth rosewood fretboard, opening up micro-tonal playing for musicians who want to explore sliding tones. It is not recommended for a beginning bass player, so it's better suited to someone who already has some experience. Side fret markers make it easier to find your position, and the solid basswood body plus maple neck stay in line with typical bass construction. A single split-coil pickup, volume knob, and tone knob keep the controls straightforward. This is a specialized choice if you're ready to move beyond fretted basics and want to try a different feel under your fingers.
Best Choice Products 38in Acoustic Guitar Starter Kit - Natural Mahogany
This is the only acoustic in the lineup, and it comes as a complete kit: a 38-inch dreadnought with a mahogany body, gig bag, strap with pick holder, extra nylon strings, six celluloid picks, a capo, and a cleaning cloth. The kit also includes four months of no-cost lessons through the Fret Zealot partner app, which may be a helpful starting point for brand-new players. The natural finish and right-handed orientation are clearly listed. Because this is an acoustic guitar, you won't get amplified tones or headphone practice without adding electronics later.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
- Best all-in-one electric: Blue Electric Guitar Starter Package
- Best bass starter with amp: Ktaxon 4 String Electric Bass Guitar Kit
- Best for fretless exploration: Fretless Electric Bass Guitar
- Best acoustic starter: Best Choice Products 38in Acoustic Guitar Starter Kit
Match the instrument style to the music you want to play, and the right kit will be the one that makes you want to practice.
