Gear Recommendations

I only recommend equipment that I personally use, trust, and regularly suggest to my students for lessons, performances, and Trinity Rock & Pop exams.

Disclaimer: Some links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

1. Guitars & Basses

Acoustic Guitars

• Acoustic Guitar: https://tidd.ly/4tGTLTR

• Acoustic Guitar (Travel Size): https://clickfi.re/IPOQXEth

• Acoustic Guitar (Children’s 3/4 Size): https://amzn.to/4f3PzqO

• Acoustic Guitar Case: https://amzn.to/4eMlQDQ

• Acoustic Guitar Soundhole Cover: https://amzn.to/4vc8dTh

Electric Guitars

• Electric Guitar: https://clickfi.re/DY0PIzUD

• Electric Guitar (Children’s 3/4 Size): https://clickfi.re/bifsKVhp

• Electric Guitar Case: https://amzn.to/3T12d2j

Bass Guitars

• Bass Guitar: https://clickfi.re/rga7NGuQ

2. Amplifiers & Cables

Practice & Performance Amplifiers

• Blackstar Amplifier: https://amzn.to/4fOhICE

• Blackstar Amplifier Footswitch: https://andertonsmusiccompany.pxf.io/aOBB3Y

• Marshall Amplifier: https://andertonsmusiccompany.pxf.io/Dyjjjb

• Marshall Amplifier Footswitch: https://andertonsmusiccompany.pxf.io/55XXX1

• Boss Katana Air Wireless Amp: https://andertonsmusiccompany.pxf.io/envm0Q

• Positive Grid Spark NEO (Wired): https://link.amazon/B0hXiCCf8

• Positive Grid Spark NEO (Wireless): https://amzn.to/4w4DaJr

Cables

• Instrument Cable: https://amzn.to/4eYTSUe

3. Exam Books & Learning Materials

Notation & Workbooks

• Blank Tablature Notebook: https://amzn.to/4oeq7mi

Trinity Rock & Pop Exam Books

• Initial Grade: https://amzn.to/4lgMLbr

• Grade 1: https://amzn.to/3GEXOMj

• Grade 2: https://amzn.to/4jNkLvD

• Grade 3: https://amzn.to/3ZaaHEv

• Grade 4: https://amzn.to/3GVXGrQ

• Grade 5: https://amzn.to/4rnrRKT

• Grade 6: https://amzn.to/4qSu3cA

• Grade 7: https://amzn.to/4tHyhGq

• Grade 8: https://amzn.to/4kJiPFB

4. Essential Playing Accessories

Tuners & Capos

• Standard Capo: https://amzn.to/4ePkloo

• G7th Capo (Top Pick): https://amzn.to/4peOjWA

• Clip-on Tuner: https://amzn.to/3TmlmMf

• Rechargeable Clip-on Tuner: https://amzn.to/4eS9dFW

Straps & Security

• Standard Strap: https://amzn.to/3SDx8lk

• Leather Strap: https://amzn.to/4eN313p

• Strap Locks & Buttons: https://amzn.to/3TlbTop

• Rubber Strap Locks: https://amzn.to/3SOqZCP

Picks & Technique

• Plectrums Pack: https://amzn.to/4eWoC8k

• Finger Slide: https://amzn.to/4gpCaeV

5. Maintenance & Strings

Replacement Strings

• Acoustic Guitar Strings: https://amzn.to/4glgAIB

• Acoustic Guitar Strings (Coated): https://amzn.to/4wuSr7b

• Electric Guitar Strings: https://amzn.to/4flaA1j

• Electric Guitar Strings (Coated): https://amzn.to/4gpWcWQ

• Bass Guitar Strings: https://amzn.to/4vLkIX1

Care & Maintenance Tools

• Body Cleaner Spray: https://amzn.to/4ycvQhu

• Fretboard Lemon Oil: https://amzn.to/4aFqIs5

• Fret Polish: https://amzn.to/4gju5Zg

• Restring Mat: https://amzn.to/4eNWYf5

• Restring Neck Cradle: https://amzn.to/4aHI33A

• String Winder Multi-tool: https://amzn.to/4vqFQBa

6. Practice Space & Furniture

Stands & Mounts

• Standard Floor Stand: https://amzn.to/44NkEdr

• Locking Floor Stand: https://amzn.to/4vfLXYM

• Wall Hanger: https://amzn.to/4b9EzXE

• Music Stand: https://amzn.to/4f2o3Ka

• Music Stand Magnets: https://amzn.to/4kQ7CBB

Seating

• Standard Practice Stool: https://amzn.to/3GMKntH

• Fender Stool: https://clickfi.re/VI1sATI3

• Gibson Stool: https://andertonsmusiccompany.pxf.io/mODDL7

7. Performance & Recording Setup

Digital & Live Performance

• Wireless Jack System: https://amzn.to/4y97LYAm

• Lava Music Digital Modelling Amp: https://andertonsmusiccompany.pxf.io/5kaaxo

• Lava Music Wireless Effects Pedal: https://andertonsmusiccompany.pxf.io/rEaWMD

• Neural DSP Quad Cortex Amp Modeler: https://andertonsmusiccompany.pxf.io/o4jjQW

Home Recording

• Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/4vdEuJG

• Microphone: https://amzn.to/4fIIdZV

• Pop Filter: https://amzn.to/4fnsFfa

• Mic Stand: https://amzn.to/4vjiwVU

• XLR Cable: https://amzn.to/4vNSuLb

• Studio Headphones (Option 1): https://amzn.to/44TVHNr

• Studio Headphones (Option 2): https://amzn.to/45OPGlS

• Speaker Monitors: https://andertonsmusiccompany.pxf.io/DW00Lj

• Speaker Cable: https://amzn.to/4wrSgJJ

• MIDI Keyboard: https://amzn.to/4y6POKp