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Affordable Musical Instruments - Rock 'n Roll on a Budget (you bad*ss)

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I have been playing guitar since I was a teenager and LOVE rock music (who needs their hearing??). These listings are devoted to entry level, affordable instruments and music gear, Not everyone has Eric Clapton's budget, and you have to start somewhe...
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Affordable Electric Guitars

Even Jimmy Page had his first inexpensive guitar. You are in good company. Check out these “axes”. Great price for quality starter instruments. They will inspire you to keep going and learn Stairway to Heaven (and since you are ordering online, you w...

 
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I've always loved sunburst Les Paul designs. Epiphone makes soem great ones. Great value.
Epiphone Les Paul Studio LT Electric Guitar, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
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In my eyes, Eddie Van Halen was a one of a kind. Including the look of his guitars.  This is a great guitar for the money and looks really cool.
Custom 5150 Electric Guitar Red/White Stripes
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Ibanez were one of the first companies to make super cook electric guitars, that sound great, for an amazing low price. Here is the Gio - Amazing Blue Burst. Great tone. Great value. I love it.
Ibanez GRGA120QA Gio Electric Guitar, Transparent Blue Burst
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This shiny black Ibanez Gio won my heart over. Sleek design Great sound. Great value.
Ibanez GRGA120 Gio Series Electric Guitar, Black Night
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Ibanez Gio - Sleek White color. Sounds great. Great price too.
Ibanez GRGA120 Gio Series Electric Guitar, White
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IYV 6 String Solid-Body Electric Guitar (IS-400 HH)
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EART NK-C3 Electric Guitar, 6 String, Purple
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Monoprice Cali Classic Electric Guitar - Black
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Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Electric, Torino Red
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Hofner 6 String Solid-Body Electric Guitar (HCTSHSSO)
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Ibanez GRGM 6 String Electric Guitar, Candy Apple
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Gretsch G2420T Streamliner - Havana Burst
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Donner HUSH-I Portable Headless Acoustic-Electric
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Loog Pro VI Electric Kids Guitar w/ Amp & Speaker
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LyxPro 30” Electric Guitar TL Series, Green
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Custom Electric Guitar Milky White Gold Acc.
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Custom Standard Electric Guitar Golden Top
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Custom 335 Semi Hollow Electric Guitar Customized
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Stevie Ray Vaughan. Gone too soon. His memory lives on in this beautiful tribute design guitar. Sounds great. Great price too.
Custom Electric Guitar, SRV, Gold Accessories
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Ibanez Gio. Flat black with amazing red face cover and red accents on fretboard. Crazy cool. Crazy good price.
Ibanez GRG131DX GiO Series Electric Guitar, Black Flat
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Affordable Bass Guitars

The bass. The backbone and under appreciated part of any rock band. However, some people just gravitate to the instrument (I've played it and love it!). Some of the greatest musicians are bassists (they just won't tell you that, they are shy and mode...

 
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I love the look of this very affordable bass that sounds great. From Ibanez.
Ibanez GSR200SM Electric Bass, Natural Gray Burst
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Ivory finish is one of my favorite colors for an electric guitar. Check out this great sounding, very affordable Ibanez bass.
Ibanez TMB100 Talman Electric Bass, Ivory
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Epiphone EB0 Electric Bass, Cherry
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Fender inspired design (cool color also), with tuners at the bottom (I love that, it's so handy) that was made popular in the 80s.
Asmuse Headless Electric Bass Guitar Kit, Green
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80s inspired design. Retro and modern look together. Acoustic AND electric so you can play it anywhere.
Traveler Ultra-Light Acoustic-Electric Bass
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Classic Fender-inspired design (starburst tobacco finish - so retro) with the handy design of tuners at the bottom (easy to reach).
Traveler 4-String Bass Guitar, Sunburst (TB4P)
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Ibanez TMB100 Talman Electric Bass, Tri-Fade Burst
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Affordable Electric Guitar and Amplifier Packages

So your kid has decided “when I grow up I want to be a rock star”. Great parenting! But seriously, every kid at some point dreams of being on stage with the lights on them. And who knows, they just might (and they can help you retire in the Caribbean...

 
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A great and very affordable starter kit for kids. You won't blow a bundle to see if they are born to rock!
Master Play 39 Inch Electric Guitar Starter Kit
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Great starter kid for kids (in PINK…after all, Barbie is now the rage with the movie, right?). Affordable and good quality gear.
JAUYXIAN EP3 30" Kids 1/2 Size Electric Guitar - PINK
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Cool starter kit. I love the wood natural stain finish on the guitar. Comes with everything for the beginner to plug in and start rockin'!
Rise by Sawtooth 3/4 Electric Guitar Bundle, Sunburst
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The blue green finish was popular in the mid 60s and came back into vogue in the mid 80s. It appears to be popular once again. I personally think it's very cool.
Donner 30 Inch Junior Electric Guitar Kit
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Great Rock and Roll Websites - Just for fun and knowledge! \000/

Just for fun...here are some websites to keep you up to date on rock music. You can sound cool at parties and with your kids (unless they like rap…just tell them to leave home now!). These are regularly updated so keep coming back!

 
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Rock Hall in Cleveland is a very cool place to visit. YES I am still upset it took them years and years to induct RUSH...but I will forgive them at some point (maybe).
Rock Hall (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
 
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Great informative site for fans of LOUDER rock music. Don't say I didn't warn you!
Rock, Metal, Alternative Music & Culture | Louder

Virtual Guitar Lessons

 
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Tom Morello is amazing in my opinion. He makes the guitar sound like many instruments through a very knowledgeable use of effects and techniques. Virtual guitar lessons. You can learn guitar virtually from Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave's Ax...
MasterClass | Tom Morello Teaches Electric Guitar
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Carlos Santana is hands down in my top three guitar players of all time. Virtual Guitar Lessons - Amazing opportunity to learn to play soulful lead guitar by one of the best!
MasterClass | Carlos Santana Teaches the Art and Soul of Guitar
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