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Dec 06 2025

⚡ 5 Reasons Why the Yamaha GigMaker Electric Guitar Pack Is Perfect for Beginners

Getting into guitar can feel like picking a path through a forest. Which model? Which accessories? How much money do you invest, and what will last? That’s where the Yamaha GigMaker starter kit shines. It’s an all-in-one package that gives beginners everything they need to start playing immediately—and with gear that won’t feel like a toy after a few months.

At Music Royale, we recommend the GigMaker because it strikes the sweet spot between practicality, tone, and longevity. Let’s break down why it’s a go-to choice for new guitarists.


🎸 1. Everything You Need to Rock — Right Out of the Box

No more guessing what cables, amps, or accessories you need. The Yamaha GigMaker Electric Guitar Pack comes fully loaded:

  • Yamaha Pacifica 012 Electric Guitar — lightweight, comfortable body with killer tone versatility.
  • 15-watt Yamaha GA15 amp — perfect for bedrooms, garages, and small jams.
  • Gig bag — easy portability.
  • Electronic tuner — keeps you pitch-perfect.
  • Guitar strap & picks — because details matter.
  • Cable — plug in and go.
  • Instructional materials — online lessons and resources to get you playing songs fast.

It’s literally plug and play. No missing pieces. No upsells. No “oh, I forgot to buy a cable.”


🎨 2. Choose Your Vibe: Multiple Colors, Same Great Feel

Why settle for a boring beginner guitar when you can pick one that fits your style? The Yamaha GigMaker Electric Pack is available in several sleek finishes — including Black, Metallic Red, and Old Violin Sunburst — so your first guitar actually feels like your guitar.

Each finish is paired with a white pickguard and signature Pacifica body contour that feels as smooth as it looks. Whether you’re a blues lover, bedroom rocker, or future stage shredder, there’s a color that’ll fit your vibe.


⚙️ 3. Built Like a Real Guitar — Because It Is

Some beginner guitars are built like toys. The GigMaker? Built like a player’s instrument.

The Yamaha Pacifica 012 features:

  • A solid agathis or alder body for balance and durability.
  • Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard for a smooth, comfortable feel.
  • HSS pickup configuration — one humbucker and two single coils — giving you a wide tonal range from crunchy rock to clean funk.
  • Vintage-style tremolo bridge for expressive bends and vibrato.

These are the same core specs found on guitars used by gigging musicians — just tuned for beginner comfort and affordability.


🎧 4. Learn Faster, Sound Better

You can feel the difference when you start with good gear. The GigMaker Pack’s high-quality components help new players learn faster by:

  • Staying in tune longer (thanks to Yamaha’s precision tuners).
  • Offering lower string action for easier fretting and less finger fatigue.
  • Giving you a clear tone, even on a budget amp.

Plus, with the included GA15 amp, you can practice quietly or crank it up without losing clarity. It’s the perfect combo for home practice or jamming with friends.


🤘 5. A Trusted Brand Used by Legends

Yamaha isn’t a new name in the music world — it’s a legacy brand trusted by pros and beginners alike. Artists like Mike Stern (jazz legend), Nathan East (bassist for Eric Clapton and Daft Punk), and Jeff Schroeder (Smashing Pumpkins) have all relied on Yamaha instruments for their tone and reliability.

Many players started on Yamaha guitars before stepping onto bigger stages — because they’re built to grow with you, not against you.


🎶 Bonus: The Acoustic GigMaker Option

If you’re more into unplugged sessions, campfire jams, or singer-songwriter vibes, the Yamaha GigMaker Acoustic Pack offers the same all-in-one convenience — just acoustic. It includes:

  • A Yamaha F-310 acoustic guitar (spruce top, nato body, rosewood fingerboard).
  • Gig bag, tuner, strap, picks, strings, and instructional resources.

Perfect for students, travelers, or anyone wanting to start with the fundamentals before going electric.


⚡ Final Thoughts

The Yamaha GigMaker Electric Guitar Pack isn’t just another beginner bundle — it’s a launchpad. Real tone, real feel, and real gear designed to make your first year of playing fun, not frustrating.

Whether you’re starting lessons at Music Royale or teaching yourself from YouTube, this pack gives you a professional edge right from day one.


🎯 Rock On With Music Royale

👉 Try the Yamaha GigMaker Pack in person at Music Royale in Powell, Ohio — or visit musicroyale.com to learn more.
📧 Questions? Email info@musicroyale.com — our team will match you with the perfect beginner setup.
🎸 Ready to start your journey? Book your first lesson today and bring your GigMaker — let’s make some noise.

Written by megan · Categorized: Education, What’s In Store?

Dec 12 2024

Music Royale excels in hard-to-find professional music education. 

Music Royale was founded in 2002 to provide our community with an old-school style, independent, locally owned music store.

Support Local Small Business. Music Royale is your friendly neighborhood music store

All of our teachers are passionate, professional, and experienced; many having higher education qualifications like masters and doctorate degrees. We offer lessons for voice, piano, guitar, bass, ukulele, mandolin, drums, violin, viola, cello, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, saxophone, and many more instruments. Music Royale is Central Ohio’s largest music lesson facility. You can read the teacher bios on our website. Give us a call to set up a time to start your student! 

We provide many stage experiences for our students. Teachers coordinate studio recitals, we host an open mic night, and have an amazing Rock School program to teach students not just the songs, but the business of being in a band. Students are grouped by age and skill level. Private lessons are a must to keep up. Read about our Rock School curriculum in our blog, Music Royale Rock School!

Special offer for December 2024

Buy a $100 Gift Certificate for lessons and receive another Gift Certificate for $20. Get someone you love the gift of music lessons or give the musician in your life a way to buy anything they need. 

Give the Gift of Music Holiday Special

We’re more than a lesson store!

We are the whole package for every musician from beginner to professional. Need a repair? We got a guy. Need an accessory, it’s in the store or you can get it through our partner, Sweetwater! They are the largest online music retailer in the world. From band to banjo, Orchestra to ocarina, we can point you in the right direction. 

We work with many high quality brands like Alvarez Guitars, Recording King Guitars, Sterling by MusicMan Guitars, Blackstar amps, Orange amps, G&L, CNZ Audio, Vintage Guitars, Yamaha, and Amahi ukuleles. Each guitar is checked out and set up by our professional repair tech, Scott! You can read all about Scott in our other blog, Music Royale Teacher Spotlight: Scott Gorsuch.

Stop by to try out a guitar, get yours back into playing condition, meet a teacher, or sign up as a student! We’d love to see you! 

Written by megan · Categorized: What’s In Store?

Dec 06 2024

Discover Yamaha at Music Royale: High-Quality Guitars and Perfect Holiday Gifts

Music Royale is thrilled to announce a new addition to our collection: Yamaha, a globally recognized leader in music equipment. Known for their exceptional craftsmanship, Yamaha’s guitars—both acoustic and electric—have long been favorites of musicians around the world. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, Yamaha’s instruments are designed to inspire, elevate, and bring out the best in your music.

Music Royale: Shop Local

As your friendly neighborhood music store, we’re excited to share what makes Yamaha guitars special and how their new GigMaker Electric Guitar packages are the perfect holiday gift for the musician in your life.

Yamaha Guitars: A Legacy of Quality

Yamaha’s reputation is built on decades of innovation and quality. Their acoustic guitars offer warm, rich tones, perfect for everything from intimate gatherings to on-stage performances. Their electric guitars, on the other hand, combine sleek designs with dynamic sound options, making them versatile enough for rock, blues, jazz, and beyond.

At Music Royale, we’ve handpicked a range of Yamaha guitars that match the high standards our customers expect. Whether you’re looking for the smooth tones of an acoustic model or the cutting-edge power of an electric, Yamaha delivers.

This holiday season, Yamaha’s GigMaker Electric Guitar package is the ultimate gift for aspiring and experienced musicians alike. This all-in-one kit includes:

• A high-quality Yamaha electric guitar available in stunning colors: Black, Red, Blue, and Old Violin Sunburst

• A two-channel, 15-watt amplifier perfect for practice sessions or small gigs. 

• A protective gig bag to keep your instrument safe and ready for travel

• A wide assortment of essential accessories like a tuner, strap, cable, and picks

Whether you’re shopping for someone starting their musical journey or upgrading their gear, this package has everything they need to start playing right out of the box.

Holiday Shopping Made Easy

The holidays are just around the corner, and Music Royale is here to help you find thoughtful, high-quality gifts for the musicians in your life. From Yamaha’s GigMaker packages to instrument accessories, our store offers a wide selection of options that combine quality, practicality, and joy.

And when you shop with us, you’re supporting a local, musician-owned small business. At Music Royale, we’re proud to serve the Powell community by offering not only great products but also a personal touch that big-box stores can’t match.

Visit Music Royale

Stop by our store to explore Yamaha guitars and so much more! Not sure where to start? Our friendly staff of musicians is here to guide you every step of the way.

Want to learn more about our music lessons or get in touch? Visit us online:

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This holiday season, give the gift of music while supporting your local community. We can’t wait to help you find the perfect instrument!

Written by megan · Categorized: What’s In Store?

Aug 12 2024

Introducing Recorder King to the Music Royale Guitar Wall

What’s New?

Music Royale has a new line of guitars available. We are very excited to announce our partnership with Recording King! Let Sara tell you all about it!

About Recording King

The history of this company goes all the way back to the 1930’s as a house brand for Montgomery Ward. Keeping up with the historical importance, Recording King upholds their legacy using vintage designs and hand-assembled parts. If you’re looking for a guitar, banjo, or mandolin with a classic feel and sound with a retro look, stop by and try one! From beginner to pro, there’s a perfectly priced instrument for all budgets. 

We’re all musicians behind the counter at Music Royale, so we have our favorites. 

Guitars

Sara recommends the Series 11 all solid dreadnought with a solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides and comes stocked with a Fishman Presys VT Pick Up System.

Banjos

Dirty 30s Resonator Banjos are ideal for singer-songwriters and other folk style players. This banjo is on our wall because of how light it weighs and its classic tone. This banjo creates a retro vibe with its satin finish, maple neck and Remo Recording King banjo head. 

Mandolins

We have the Dirty 30s Mandolin on our wall because it is more than an entry-level instrument. The focus is on the traditional A-style body connected to a comfortable C-shaped neck with an authentic mini-Recording King Jubilee headstock and ivory tuners and classy MOP fretboard dots for a rustic and refined look. 

Guess what else? If we don’t already have it at the store for you, everything is also available through Sweetwater!

Stop by your friendly neighborhood music store and test drive a Recording King guitar from our wall. 

480 W. Olentangy St.

Powell OH

(614)793-2222

Info@musicroyale.com

Written by megan · Categorized: What’s In Store? · Tagged: banjo, guitar, mandolin, Music Royale, recording king

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