Detail 01
Sold as a pack
The guitar and its starter gear are matched to each other, so nothing is mismatched or missing on the first day.

Independent shopping perspective
Yamaha's $359.99 electric guitar pack in metallic red. A single-box starting point for someone who wants to plug in and play the same day.


Strong match
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What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01
The guitar and its starter gear are matched to each other, so nothing is mismatched or missing on the first day.
Detail 02
No feedback at volume, and it stays controllable with distortion. Heavier on a strap than a hollow guitar.
Detail 03
Opaque color coat over the body, so grain isn't visible. Shows fingerprints more than a matte finish.
Detail 04
Standard tuning throughout. Every beginner lesson, chord chart and tab applies without adjustment.
Final check

Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
The pack is built to get you playing on its own. A spare set of strings and a second cable are worth adding early.
The guitar itself will keep up longer than the small practice amp. Most players upgrade the amp first.
At this price, yes for a first setup. Buying separately makes more sense once you know what tone and amp you want.
That depends on the amp having a headphone jack. Check that before counting on silent practice; a small headphone amp is an easy fix.
Reference
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.