I got this DST-80 electric guitar from Donner for my 13-year old son. He's been learning acoustic guitar and wanted to try out electric. I thought this would be a good intro guitar for him.
I had his guitar teacher help us give this a look, so most of this feedback is from him. Overall, he was pleasantly surprised. Most beginner kits are poorly made, but this is actually a decent guitar for a beginner.
The guitar body is surprisingly dense and heavy. While many cheap guitars have sharp edges of the frets, these are all smooth. It took a little while to get it to stay in tune, but it's been fine with that once it adjusted.
They include a decent set of materials for a beginner. The extra set of strings is really nice and helpful. The tuner does okay. It's nice and small.
It shouldn't be a surprise that for a kit like this to be in this price range, there are a few cut corners. The amp is mediocre and runs on a 9-volt battery--having a wall adapter would have been nice. The strap works but is really on the cheap side. The bag isn't padded. It's fine for storage or careful transit but isn't like a padded gig bag. The bridge pickup isn't very good at all. Thankfully the others are decent.
There are a few things that could be limiting as your player advances. The frets could use a little smoothing to help with sliding the strings and the back of the neck doesn't glide as smoothly as it could. With a little work those could be improved.
My son is really pleased with this and is making good progress in learning to play. For the price, this is a good kit for a beginner.
DONNER DST-80 Electric Guitar 39” Beginner Electric Guitar Kit with Amp, Classic SSS Pickup Complete with Gig Bag, Tuner, Cap
4.2 | 89 ratings
Price: 139.99
Last update: 04-24-2025
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COMPLETE BEGINNER’S PACKAGE：Open the box, and you’re ready to play. This beginner kits includes the DST-80 electric guitar, custom 5W amplifier, durable gig bag, capo, strap, extra strings, digital tuner, amp cable, picks, and access to free online lessons from Donner to help you grow and shine
CUSTOM AMP FOR ANY GROOVE：The custom 5W amp offers Classic and Overdrive settings, plus a 1/8" auxiliary input to connect with media players or CDs for jamming along. It’s your ultimate sidekick for practice, parties, or performances
CLASSIC TONES, ENDLESS ZONES：With its classic SSS pickup configuration and 5-way switch, this electric guitar delivers bright, dynamic tones—ideal for country, blues, and funk, and perfect for exploring timeless sounds. Tone and volume controls add versatility to match any style, helping you unlock your inner guitar legend
BUILT FOR COMFORT：This beginner electric guitar features an ultra-slim, comfortable C-shaped neck and satin matte finish, plus an easy-to-use circuit system, premium pickguard, and vintage tremolo bridge for a smooth, natural feel
PERFECT FOR ALL, UNIQUE FOR YOU：Whether for kids or adult, beginner or seasoned, this all-inclusive set is the ideal way to kickstart your rock journey. Crafted from premium Manchurian Ash with an open matte finish, each guitar is uniquely beautiful and makes an unforgettable present for any occasion, from Christmas to birthdays
CUSTOM AMP FOR ANY GROOVE：The custom 5W amp offers Classic and Overdrive settings, plus a 1/8" auxiliary input to connect with media players or CDs for jamming along. It’s your ultimate sidekick for practice, parties, or performances
CLASSIC TONES, ENDLESS ZONES：With its classic SSS pickup configuration and 5-way switch, this electric guitar delivers bright, dynamic tones—ideal for country, blues, and funk, and perfect for exploring timeless sounds. Tone and volume controls add versatility to match any style, helping you unlock your inner guitar legend
BUILT FOR COMFORT：This beginner electric guitar features an ultra-slim, comfortable C-shaped neck and satin matte finish, plus an easy-to-use circuit system, premium pickguard, and vintage tremolo bridge for a smooth, natural feel
PERFECT FOR ALL, UNIQUE FOR YOU：Whether for kids or adult, beginner or seasoned, this all-inclusive set is the ideal way to kickstart your rock journey. Crafted from premium Manchurian Ash with an open matte finish, each guitar is uniquely beautiful and makes an unforgettable present for any occasion, from Christmas to birthdays
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Roger Appelinskiheavy guitar, good beginner kit
Roger Appelinski
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2024
I had his guitar teacher help us give this a look, so most of this feedback is from him. Overall, he was pleasantly surprised. Most beginner kits are poorly made, but this is actually a decent guitar for a beginner.
The guitar body is surprisingly dense and heavy. While many cheap guitars have sharp edges of the frets, these are all smooth. It took a little while to get it to stay in tune, but it's been fine with that once it adjusted.
They include a decent set of materials for a beginner. The extra set of strings is really nice and helpful. The tuner does okay. It's nice and small.
It shouldn't be a surprise that for a kit like this to be in this price range, there are a few cut corners. The amp is mediocre and runs on a 9-volt battery--having a wall adapter would have been nice. The strap works but is really on the cheap side. The bag isn't padded. It's fine for storage or careful transit but isn't like a padded gig bag. The bridge pickup isn't very good at all. Thankfully the others are decent.
There are a few things that could be limiting as your player advances. The frets could use a little smoothing to help with sliding the strings and the back of the neck doesn't glide as smoothly as it could. With a little work those could be improved.
My son is really pleased with this and is making good progress in learning to play. For the price, this is a good kit for a beginner.
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