We found the best affordable guitars at the NAMM show
Nick Jennison visits the Jet and Spira Guitars booth at NAMM 2026 with Lee for a hands-on look at new affordable electrics that don’t feel “budget.” The walkthrough covers updated JT models, a JJ350 with an anodised pickguard, a baritone with P90 plus humbucker, and a brand-new Spira SR420 star-shaped guitar—along with player-friendly specs like roasted maple necks, coil-splits, locking tuners, trem options and standout finishes.
Today on Thinking About Guitar it’s time for some affordable guitars that don’t feel “budget”? In this 2026 NAMM show booth walkthrough , Nick Jennison catches up with Lee from Jet and Spira Guitars to check out a stack of new value-packed six-strings — including updated JT models, a JJ350 with an anodised pickguard, a very tempting baritone (P90 + humbucker), and a brand-new Spira star-shaped SR420 that nobody’s seen yet.
From roasted maple necks and coil-splits to locking tuners, trem talk, and killer finishes, this is all about maximum guitar for the money — and why these instruments feel genuinely player-focused.
If you’re into budget electric guitars, best value guitars, NAMM guitar demos, Jet guitars, or Spira guitars, this one’s for you.
See all of Thinking About Guitar’s NAMM 2026 coverage right here.
