Osterloh Guitar Academy
Recommended Gear & Software
Our Recommendations
Here's a curated list of equipment and software we trust and recommend for guitarists.
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Guitars (Beginner/Intermediate)
Yamaha FG800 / FS800 Acoustic
Excellent value, great sound and playability for beginners and beyond. Solid top acoustic.
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Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster
Fantastic quality and classic tones for the price point. A huge step up from entry-level Squiers.
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Focusrite Scarlett Solo / 2i2
Industry standard for home studios. Reliable, easy to use, great preamps for the price. Solo for one input, 2i2 for two.
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Reaper (DAW)
Incredibly powerful and customizable Digital Audio Workstation with a very fair price and unlimited free trial.
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Neural DSP Amp Sims
Top-tier guitar amp and effects modeling plugins. Sound fantastic for practice and recording.
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Snark Clip-On Tuner
Simple, accurate, and easy-to-read clip-on tuner. Essential for keeping your guitar in tune quickly.
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