Essential Guitar Accessories: Tuners, Stands, Straps & Pickups

Not everything on a "must-have accessories" list is actually essential. Here's what's genuinely worth owning, and why.

A guitar doesn't need much to function well, but a handful of accessories make the difference between fighting your setup and just playing. Here's what's actually worth adding to your kit, organised by what problem each one solves.

Tuners

Do I need a clip-on tuner?

Short answer: yes, this is one of the more genuinely useful small purchases you can make. A clip-on tuner reads pitch from the vibration of the guitar itself rather than sound picked up through a microphone, which means it works accurately even in a noisy room, and it's faster to reach for mid-practice than opening a phone app.

Stands

Best guitar stand for humid climates

A stand seems like the least interesting accessory on this list, until a cheap one damages your guitar's finish or lets it slide and fall. In humid parts of India, the material touching your guitar matters more than the stand's overall design.

• Look for rubber or foam padding at every contact point, bare metal or wood can trap moisture against the finish over time.
• Avoid storing near windows, balconies, or damp walls, the stand itself won't protect against ambient humidity, positioning still matters.
• A folding A-frame stand is a practical, stable choice for most home setups and travels well if you move the guitar between rooms often.

Browse Procraft's full accessories range for current stand options alongside cases and cables.

Straps

Best guitar straps

Whichever you pick, prioritise a comfortable width across your shoulder and a length that's genuinely adjustable, correct playing height affects your technique more than most beginners expect.

Pickups

Best acoustic guitar pickup

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