First Act

Also known as: First Act Guitar, FirstAct, First Act Discovery

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 b...

84 Products · Used by 59 Artists

First Act GarageMaster Volkswagen Solid Body Electric Guitars

$129.00

1 available store

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First Act Discovery Acoustic Guitar Steel-string Acoustic Guitars

$224.99

1 available store

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First Act MG394 Steel-string Acoustic Guitars

$179.99

1 available store

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First Act Discovery Accordian Accordions

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First Act 222 Adam Levine Electric Guitar Solid Body Electric Guitars

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First Act 222 Acoustic Guitar Beginner Kits

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First Act ME-300 Solid Body Electric Guitars

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First Act ME301 Solid Body Electric Guitars

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First Act CE 220 Sheena Solid Body Electric Guitars

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First Act DK1000 Amplifier/Dock Combo Guitar Amplifiers

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First Act me682 Solid Body Electric Guitars

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First Act ME445 Solid Body Electric Guitars

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First Act Percussion Uncategorized

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First Act ME478 Solid Body Electric Guitars

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First Act ME509 Solid Body Electric Guitars

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First Act ME952 Solid Body Electric Guitars

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FIRST ACT M2A-110 GUITAR AMP Combo Guitar Amplifiers

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First Act FG 121 Beginner Kits

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First Act Acoustic Guitar 36" Beginner Beginner Kits

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First Act Adam Levine Model 460 Acoustic Guitar Steel-string Acoustic Guitars

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First Act ME1980 Solid Body Electric Guitars

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First Act VE-591 Uncategorized

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First Act AL4042 Solid Body Electric Guitars

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First Act mg319 Beginner Kits

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First Act MX090 Tuning Pedal Pedal Tuners

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First Act Stratocaster Solid Body Electric Guitars

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First Act ME-437 Solid Body Electric Guitars

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First Act FG-120 Beginner Kits

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First Act Discovery Lap Harp Zithers

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First Act MA104 Combo Guitar Amplifiers

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First Act Discovery "Kids Guitar" With Built-In Amp Solid Body Electric Guitars

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First Act ME4017 Solid Body Electric Guitars

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First Act ME114 Precision Bass Electric Basses

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First Act MA2039 Uncategorized

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first act me 1972 Solid Body Electric Guitars

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First Act Custom Shop Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars

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First Act Custom Double Cutaway 9-String Guitar Extended Range Guitars

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First Act ME537 Solid Body Electric Guitars

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First Act Custom Boris Doubleneck Extended Range Guitars

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First Act Custom Sheena Solid Body Electric Guitars

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First Act ME636 Solid Body Electric Guitars

First Act Custom Shop Delia Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars

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First Act PW 580 Paul Westerberg Signature Solid Body Electric Guitars

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First Act Delgada Bass Electric Basses

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First Act DC6 Custom Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars

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First Act Firecracker Lyn-Z Hates You Electric Basses

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First Act Lola Custom Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars

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First Act Discovery Soprano Ukulele FG4022 Classical & Nylon-String Guitars

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.