First Act
48Also known as: First Act Guitar, FirstAct, First Act Discovery
UnclaimedFirst Act is an American musical instrument manufacturer founded in 1995 in Boston, Massachusetts. The company is best known for producing affordable, entry-level guitars, basses, ukuleles, drum kits, and accessories aimed at beginners and young players, with instruments scaled down as far as 1/4 size for children. Product lines have included the First Act Discovery range for younger kids and b...
$129.00
$224.99
First Act is an American musical instrument manufacturer founded in 1995 in Boston, Massachusetts. The company is best known for producing affordable, entry-level guitars, basses, ukuleles, drum kits, and accessories aimed at beginners and young players, with instruments scaled down as far as 1/4 size for children. Product lines have included the First Act Discovery range for younger kids and broader lines of full-size acoustic and electric guitars, bass guitars, and amplifiers sold through mass retailers such as Toys "R" Us, Walmart, Target, and Amazon.
Alongside its consumer line, First Act operated a Boston-based Custom Shop led by luthier Kelly Butler, which built professional-grade electric guitars and basses. The Custom Shop produced signature and stage instruments for artists including Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick, Adam Levine of Maroon 5 (whose association yielded the 222 by First Act model), Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, and Paul Westerberg (the PW58). For several years First Act also ran a flagship Guitar Studio on Boylston Street in Boston's Back Bay.
The brand's reputation is rooted in accessible, beginner-focused instruments rather than the boutique tier, though the Custom Shop era gave the name credibility among some working musicians. First Act was acquired by toy manufacturer Jazwares in 2016, and the label has continued primarily as a budget instrument line for new players.
First Act has 84 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Solid Body Electric Guitars, Electric Basses, and Extended Range Guitars. Their gear is featured by 59 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Metal. Notable users include Big Boss, Matt Pike, and Brent Hinds.
Artists Who Use First Act
Community setups featuring First Act
Show yoursAre you on the First Act team?
- Be the first to know when an artist is spotted using First Act gear
- Curate the First Act catalog, images, and product details
- Respond to community photos and reviews of First Act gear
- See how First Act gear is trending on Equipboard
Hondo
Brian Moore
Daisy Rock
Navigator
Harley Benton
Jay Turser
Dillion
Teisco
Vantage
DeArmond by Guild
RebelRelic
Squier