Storm Guild Electric Guitar

Winder Bridge Pin

As every guitarist knows, playing the guitar can be an expensive hobby if you're prone to gear-lust, as most of us are. It's very easy to spend more on guitar accessories than on the guitar itself, only to find that sometimes the most expensive guitar gear is not all it's cracked up to be.

However, there are a few very basic guitar accessories that can make any guitarists life more simple, and they don't cost the earth either. Let's take a look at three of these.

1. An Electronic Guitar Tuner

Firstly, an electronic guitar tuner is invaluable for most guitarists. Tuning the guitar accurately should be your first priority when you sit down to play, as a badly tuned guitar not only makes life miserable for those around you, but it can also lead to distorted pitch perception - and this is bad news if you want to keep making progress and become a really great player, since a good ear is such a fundamental requirement for a musician.

While all guitarists should be able to tune their guitars accurately without the aid of an electronic tuner, this can be difficult, especially for new guitarists. An electronic tuner can be of great use in helping your ears to get used to the sound of an accurately tuned guitar. As well as this it can also be a real time saver, especially when you're playing with others (such as part of a band, for example) and accurate tuning is especially important.

2. A Guitar Pick Holder

Anyone who plays the guitar with picks knows how easy it is to lose them. A guitar pick holder is a simple little plastic (usually) container that can be stuck on to the back or side of your guitar, or onto a mike stand or music stand, so you can keep all of your guitar picks within easy reach.

If you don't want to stick the pick holder to your guitar body for fear of damaging the finish, you can also get holders that are attached to necklaces, key chains and other useful accessories.

3. A Guitar String Winder

A third helpful accessory for guitarists is a guitar string winder. This simple device slots around the tuning pegs of your guitar, and you simply turn the handle to tighten or loosen the strings very rapidly. This saves a lot of time when you're changing strings (which can be especially valuable when you're performing and need to do an emergency string change), and is also great for anybody who finds turning the pegs by hand awkward.

Many string winders also have an additional tool for removing acoustic guitar string pins at the bridge, and some include a string cutting tool also.

You can read more about using a guitar string winder and other guitar accessories at my site. And if you're just getting going with the guitar, and are looking for a top quality course of guitar video lessons, I recommend checking out Jamorama - you can sign up for the free lessons at http://learntheguitaronline.info.

Sam Marks is a guitarist and musician who likes to write about music-related topics and sharing helpful, top quality resources, and may receive compensation as a result of making these recommendations.

Dunlop Roadpro Guitar String Winder $4.99 Dunlop's Roadpro String winder makes replacing strings quick and easy. The special, fast-action steel axle enables smooth rotation, eliminating any unstable wobbling. Its tough construction and comfortable grip with an extra hidden storage compartment inside make this guitar string winder an essential guitar accessory for any player's gig bag. Features a handy built in bridge pin puller.

Planet Waves Guitar Peg Winder with Wire Clipper - Black $6.99 Keep your guitar in tip-top shape with this Planet Waves DP0002 guitar peg winder. The built-in wire clippers, bridge pin puller and string stretcher allow you to customize strings to fit your guitar.

Dunlop RoadPro Guitar String Winder $22.92 Dunlop's new RoadPro Stringwinders make replacing strings quick and easy. The special fast action steel axle enables smooth rotation''eliminating any unstable wobbling. Its tough construction and comfortable grip''with an extra hidden storage compartment inside''make this an essential tool for any player's gig bag. The guitar model features a handy built-in bridge pin puller.

D'Andrea Bridge Pin Set Black $3.99 D'Andrea Bridge Pin Set Black

D'andrea Bridge Pin Set Black $3.99 D'Andrea Bridge Pin Set Black

Dunlop Scotty's String Winder 50 Count Jar $78.74 Replace your strings in seconds with this classic winder. The notched head removes bridge pins quickly and safely.

POP Beauty Pin-Up Pop $10 The 40’s goddess is back! Let’s go play in the hay! A favorite, this kit is amazing for anyone who likes smoky but would like to try something new. Unique shades will bring an eye popping effect fit for a pinup! Use these brazing eye popping shades for a novel pinup experience. This unique color combo will give you a twist on the classic pinup look – making you yummier than cheesecake! Smoky sooty eyes have never looked so fresh. Shades baked and based in black for utter sultriness! Pin Up Pop contains Jet black liner, smokey steel liner, sapphire blue liner, silver liner, deep plum, deep blue-violet, burnished bronze, emerald green, green olive-gold, perfect nude glow, opal gold, sparkling white. Directions: Sweep colour of choice over eyelid making shade intense and dense at the roots of lashes. Blend three or more colors together for three dimensional depth. Net Weight: 6.52 g/0.23 oz. Ingredients: Talc, Mica, Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Methylparaben. May Contain: Black Iron Oxide (CI 77499), Yellow Iron Oxide (CI 77492), Red Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Carmine (CI 75470), Ultramarine (CI 77007), Blue 1 Lake(CI 42090), Chromium Oxide Green (CI 77288), Mica & Iron Oxide (CI 77019,77491), Mica & Titanium Dioxide (CI 77019,77891), Mica & Titanium Dioxide & Iron Oxide (CI 77019,77891,77491), Polyethylene Terephthalate And Acrylates Copolymer.

D'andrea Bridge Pin Set White $3.99 Includes six bridge pins and one end pin. Choose black or white.

Dunlop Bridge Pin Puller/Bottle Opener $4.99 Dunlop Bridge Pin Puller/Bottle Opener

theBalm BalmShelter SPF 17 Tinted Gloss (Pin-up Girl) $18 For lush lips by land or by sea, or even by yacht, theBalm introduces a collection of sassy scented SPF 17 glosses. theBalm Gal has got to be protected, and whether you fancy yourself an All American Girl, a Daddy’s Girl, or an Uptown Girl, theBalm has a hue for you. These shades, enriched with Jojoba, will soothe, moisturize, and protect your pucker from damaging UV rays while keeping your lips looking luscious. Beeswax helps to provide long wear and shine without the stickiness, so the beach-loving girl can avoid getting sand stuck on her smile. Whether you’re dipping your toes in the surf or shakin’ it on the turf, BalmShelter’s lip gloss has every girl covered. Available in the following colors: All American Girl – clear Daddy’s Girl – strawberry pink Dream Girl – nude Girly Girl – sheer coral Girl Next Door – light pink Uptown Girl – shimmery golden pomegranate Pin-up Girl – sheer cherry red Material Girl – sheer plum It Girl – shimmering boysenberry Ghetto Girl – pink bronze shimmer Valley Girl – shimmering peach Girl Scout – café au lait Directions: Apply on lips as needed Net Weight: 0.19 oz. Ingredients: Polybutene, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Oil, Isocetyl Stearate, Flavor, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Dioctyl Adipate, Beeswax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Menthol, Polyglycerol-3 Beeswax, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Butter, Octyl Palmitate, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Cholecalciferol, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Propyl Gallate, Propylparaben, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax. May Contain: Red 7 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Iron Oxides, Blue 1 Lake, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Carmine.

Brooklyn Dodgers Brooklyn Bridge Bat Pin $14.62 Brooklyn Dodgers Brooklyn Bridge Bat Pin Brooklyn Dodgers Brooklyn Bridge Bat Pin

D'Andrea Bridge Pin Set White $3.99 Includes six bridge pins and one end pin. Choose black or white.

Martin Bridge And End Pin Set $5.49 This beautiful set of Martin acoustic guitar pins includes seven Bridge Pins and one End Pin. Striking white with black dot inlay.

Silk Winder $19.99 Silk Winder - Premium Poster

Worsted Winder $39.99 Worsted Winder - Giclee Print

Planet Waves ABS Bridge/End Pin Set Black $4.99 Planet Waves ABS Bridge/End Pin Set Black

D'Andrea Tone Pins Brass Bridge Pin Set Abalone $13.99 D'Andrea Tone Pins Brass Bridge Pin Set Abalone

Planet Waves Boxwood Bridge/End Pin Set Boxwood $14.99 Planet Waves Boxwood Bridge/End Pin Set Boxwood

Planet Waves Boxwood Bridge/End Pin Set Boxwood & Turquoise $19.99 Planet Waves Boxwood Bridge/End Pin Set Boxwood & Turquoise

Martin Bridge and End Pin Set in White with Abalone Inlay $8.99 Martin Bridge and End Pin Set in White with Abalone Inlay

Martin Bridge and End Pin Set in Black with White Dots $4.99 Martin Bridge and End Pin Set in Black with White Dots

Planet Waves Boxwood Bridge/End Pin Set Boxwood & Black Pearl $19.99 Planet Waves Boxwood Bridge/End Pin Set Boxwood & Black Pearl

Planet Waves ABS Bridge/End Pin Set Ivory $4.99 Planet Waves ABS Bridge/End Pin Set Ivory

Planet Waves ABS Bridge/End Pin Set Black & Ivory $4.99 Planet Waves ABS Bridge/End Pin Set Black & Ivory

Planet Waves ABS Bridge/End Pin Set Ivory & Black $4.99 Planet Waves ABS Bridge/End Pin Set Ivory & Black

D'Andrea Tone Pins Brass Bridge Pin Set White Dot $13.99 D'Andrea Tone Pins Brass Bridge Pin Set White Dot

D'Andrea Tone Pins Brass Bridge Pin Set Mother of Pearl $13.99 D'Andrea Tone Pins Brass Bridge Pin Set Mother of Pearl

Planet Waves Ebony Bridge/End Pin Set Ebony & Pearl $16.99 Planet Waves Ebony Bridge/End Pin Set Ebony & Pearl

Planet Waves Ebony Bridge/End Pin Set Ebony $12.99 Planet Waves Ebony Bridge/End Pin Set Ebony

Planet Waves Ebony Bridge/End Pin Set Ebony & Abalone $16.99 Planet Waves Ebony Bridge/End Pin Set Ebony & Abalone

Planet Waves Ebony Bridge/End Pin Set Ebony & Turquoise $17.99 Planet Waves Ebony Bridge/End Pin Set Ebony & Turquoise