10 Stocking Stuffers for Guitarists: Guitar Gifts under $15

It is that most wonderful, gift-giving time of the year. In an effort to help out those looking for inexpensive gifts to give to the guitar players in their life, following are 10 inexpensive items that any guitarist would appreciate in their Christmas stocking. All are under $15. Some of these items have more expensive counterparts, but those wouldn’t be appropriate for this list. Maybe in another upcoming post. Each of these items are sold through Musicians Friend.

Wedgie Headstock Mount Pick Holder ($1.99)

This is my favorite accessory to keep guitar picks close at hand. The Wedgie Headstock Mount Pick Holder attaches to your guitar strings above the nut using a patented twist-lock system. Just place the holder in between the strings and rotate 90 degrees to lock it in place. Store your picks by inserting them into either of the holding slots. Wedgies fit all types of guitars and picks. No glues or adhesives. For additional storage, simply add more Wedgies!

Perri’s 2″ Nylon Guitar Strap with Leather Ends Black($2.99)

Having additional straps is a great idea. I have some more expensive straps that I would definitely favor but I sometimes forget them when I travel from home. Stashing an extra, inexpensive strap or two in my guitar cases or accessory bag ensures I will be able stand up and be heard when I arrive with my guitar. These 2″-wide guitar strap are constructed of rugged, flexible nylon. Fully adjustable to 56″. Ends are leather, for a snug fit around your strap buttons. Lots of colors to choose from. Maybe not my every day strap but, hey, only three bucks!

Dunlop Tortex Sharp Guitar Picks 1 Dozen 1.0Mm ($3.95)

When it comes to this item, guitarists are notoriously picky (insert bad-pun-related groan here). You really should look at what type of guitar pick your guitarist favors. Picks vary by brand as well as material used and thickness. In my case, I lose picks all the time so almost any pick laying around will get used sooner or later. Tortex picks are carefully designed and manufactured to give the characteristic maximum memory and minimum wear that made the original tortoiseshell famous. Dunlop’s Tortex guitar picks are available in a variety of shapes and gauges. By them by the dozen.

Kyser Pro/Am 6-String Guitar Capo ($3.99)

From experience, I know you can’t have too many capos. Showing up on a gig and trying to play a capo guitar song like Oasis’ “Wonderwall” without a capo quickly turns an easy strumming tune into a knuckle-brusing nightmare! Now, like guitar straps, I stash capos everywhere. In cases, accessory bags, at home, book bags, etc. The Kyser Pro/Am Capo is designed to help you change keys quickly onstage. For $3.99 you will never experience capo-deficient enduced anxiety again!

Planet Waves Ergonomic Peg Winder/Stretcher ($6.99)

The Planet Waves Ergonomic Peg Winder with built-in string stretcher is precision molded with a solid body and soft comfort grips. Its specially designed winder fits virtually all guitars, banjos, and mandolins. The handle has soft, Sanoprene sides for a comfortable, firm grip and is ergonomically designed to better fit your hand. Plus, the Planet Waves Ergonomic Peg Winder has a built-in string stretcher, which makes tuning your guitar easier than ever before! There are cheaper peg-winders but are they ergonomic? I don’t think so.

Korg GT-4 Guitar/Bass Compact Strobe Tuner ($9.99)

Good guitarists are in tune. This compact dedicated guitar and bass tuner supports seven-string guitars (7B through 1E) in Guitar mode, and six-string basses (Low-B through Hi-C) in Bass mode. Quinta-flat tuning mode is useful for dropped tunings, letting you calibrate the GT-4 from one to five semitones below standard pitch. Designed for easy operation with switches conveniently located when held in the palm of your hand. In Strobe mode, if approximately thirty seconds have elapsed without any audio input, the rotating red LED’s will go dark. If approximately ten minutes have elapsed with no audio input while powered-on, the GT-4 will automatically turn off to prevent unnecessary battery consumption. Korg makes good stuff.

ToneGear The String Cleaner Cleaning Tool ($9.99)

This is a very cool accessory that I plan on featuring in a separate post. It is a string cleaning device requires no cleaning solution. Microfiber pads sandwich your strings and clean them on all surfaces at once, even the bottom. The pads have thousands of little loops, each has a plastic section to dislodge the dirt and fabric to attract and hold it. Clamps lightly around all 6 strings, you slide it up and down the length. Easy to carry in your case and use after every playing session. Made to last — don’t throw it (or your money) away. Just wash it with water and a little soap every 2 months or so. Won a Best of Show Award for accessories at the 2008 NAMM show in California.

String Swing Wood Guitar Wall Hanger ($10.99)

This is my favorite way to hold and display my guitars. Even better than guitar stands that take up floor space and are then more vulnerable to kids and pets (of which I have many). Guitar hangars display your guitar like a work of art and it won’t accidentally get knocked over. This hanger will display wide or narrow body guitars. Also keeps the neck straight. Wooden base with mounting hardware. I have nine.

Dunlop Formula 65 Guitar Polish Kit ($12.99)

The Dunlop Formula 65 Guitar Polish Kit includes 4 oz. each of Formula No. 65 Guitar Polish & Cleaner, Bodygloss Cream of Carnauba, a 100% cotton polishing cloth, and care instructions. Formula 65 daily-use guitar polish leaves a no-residue shine and is chemically balanced to keep the finish in pristine shape. Body Gloss Cream of Carnauba is the highest grade carnauba wax, in a proprietary Dunlop formulation. Polishes and beautifies, while hiding and sealing small cracks. Leaves a moisture- and stain-resistant barrier.

Qwik Time QT-3 Quartz Metronome ($14.95)

I have used this metronome. It features a speaker that projects clear, wood-block clicks that cut through the music. More than 200 speed settings, A440 tuning tone, low-battery indicator, and an earphone jack. It can take awhile to scroll to a new tempo setting, a fact that I don’t care for. You might want to spend five dollars more and get Korg MA-30 Digital Metronome.

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