Rank #2 in Best Electric Guitars 2026: 10 Ranked, 3W to 40W Amps
Donner DST-100S Electric Guitar Beginner Kit, Sunburst
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Donner DST-100S electric guitar beginner kit sits at number two in our guide. It costs £116.99 and includes a 3W mini electric guitar amplifier. The kit just above it, the £119.99 Max GigKit, ships a 40W amp with a 6-inch speaker — so for £3 more you get roughly 13 times the rated output. That is the central number in this fiche: 'comes with an amp' can mean anything from a 3W box to a 40W combo.
The Donner listing contradicts itself in two places. The bullets describe a solid basswood body, but the specifications list Poplar wood for the top, body and back. The product name says HSS pickups, while the bullets say S-S-H. The kit holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 1,294 reviews, with 78% of those awarding five stars. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from our own testing.
How those 1,294 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £116.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5 (1,294 ratings) |
| Amplifier | 3W mini electric guitar amplifier |
| Scale length | 39 inches (full size) |
| Weight | 4.5 kg |
| Frets | 20 brass frets |
| Body material | Bullets: solid basswood; specs: Poplar (top, body, back) (as listed) |
| Pickup configuration | S-S-H in bullets; product name says HSS (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“This has been a fantastic starter guitar for my young adult son, we weren't sure if he would keep it up, so wanted to avoid expensive brands and equipment. It had everything needed for a starter guitarist (although amp isn't the best quality it does serve the job it needs to do) and has been going strong since Christmas with regular lessons and practice. This Xmas we will be looking to upgrade to a semi electric to allow for acoustic use too. But would highly recommend.”
Verified purchase“This is a brilliant guitar bought about 10 days ago its got a lovely sound from it and considering the amp is only small it really is quite good .new to electric guitar having played acoustic 20 years ago but always fancied playing electric I find it easier to play and so glad I chose this Donner guitar”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Electric Guitars 2026: 10 Ranked, 3W to 40W Amps.
Rank #1
Squier Debut Stratocaster Beginner Electric Guitar, Black
£139.99
Rank #3
Max GigKit Electric Guitar & 40W Amp Starter Set, White
£119.99
Rank #4
Squier Debut Telecaster Beginner Electric Guitar, Sea Foam Green
£139.22
Rank #5
Ibanez Gio GRX70QA Electric Guitar, Transparent Red Burst
£196.00
Questions people ask
What amplifier is included with the Donner DST-100S?
The listing includes a 3W mini electric guitar amplifier.
What is the scale length of the Donner electric guitar?
The guitar is a full-size 39 inch electric guitar.
How many frets does the Donner DST-100S have?
It has 20 brass frets with fret position marks on the neck and top of the fingerboard.
What is the body material of the Donner DST-100S?
The bullet points describe a solid basswood body, while the specifications list Poplar wood for the top, body and back. (as listed)
What is included in the Donner DST-100S kit?
The kit includes a portable amplifier, 600D quality bag, capo, strap, extra string, digital tuner, amp cable and picks. The listing states it contains 9 items.
What is the weight of the Donner DST-100S?
The item weight is 4.5 kg.
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