Whether you’re a wannabe guitar hero or you’re already there (or, if you’re like the rest of us, somewhere in between the two), there’s a Yamaha electric guitar that’s right up your street.

If you’re just starting out, then the best route to go would be to opt for either a Pacifica or ERG121 pack. These offer all you’ll need to get started including an electric guitar (obviously), carry bag, stand, practice amp, cable, strap, tuner and DVD tutorial. And, because Yamaha guitars are great value for money, you won’t need to re-mortgage your home to buy one.

Maybe you’re the kind of person who likes to stay up all night. In which case you’d most likely prefer the Yamaha SLG100S Silent Guitar. Whilst this model is more expensive, it has the advantage of a) looking really cool and, perhaps, more importantly, eliminates the need for a practice amp by allowing the user to listen through headphones.

And please don’t think that these guitars are just for wannabes and amateurs. Bireli Lagrene, Frank Gambale, Greg Dawson, Lukasz Gottwald (Dr. Luke) and, of course, Sammy Hagar all have a Yamaha as the “weapon” of their choice.

Yamaha have been manufacturing their electric guitars for over forty years now, since the mid-1960s. And, prior to this, the company started out making musical instruments in the late 19th Century. So you’ll know that even before you set out to buy you guitar that you’ll be more than satisfied with your purchase for many years to come. Maybe that’s why all Yamaha Electric Guitars are supplied with a limited lifetime warranty. (Please go to Yamaha.com for more details.)