Gear & Software Recommendations - Osterloh Guitar Academy

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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)

Recommended Beginner Acoustic Guitar

Yamaha FG800 / FS800 Acoustic

Excellent value, great sound and playability for beginners and beyond. Solid top acoustic.

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Recommended Beginner Electric Guitar

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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Audio Interfaces (for Recording)

Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio Interface

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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Software (DAWs & Plugins)

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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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Accessories

Clip-on Tuner

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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OGA Merchandise

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OGA Hats & Polos

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