Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.
Added to

Sorry, there was a problem.

There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem.

List unavailable.

Glen Burton GE101BCO-BKB Electric Guitar Stratocaster-Style Combo with Accessories and Amplifier, Black

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 178 ratings
Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.
Black
Brand Glen Burton
Color Black
Top Material Type Maple Wood
Body Material Ash
Back Material Type Ash Wood
Neck Material Type Maple
Fretboard Material Type Rosewood
Guitar Pickup Configuration H
Hand Orientation Right
Guitar Bridge System Tremolo

About this item

  • Asian Ash body; Bolt-On Maple Neck
  • Rosewood Fingerboard; Strings through the Tremolo Bridge
  • 1 Volume, 2 Tone, 5 way switch
  • 2 Single Coil, 1 Hum bucker Pickups
  • Includes: Strings, Picks, Gig Bag, Strap, Digital Clip-On Tuner, Truss Rod And 10 Watt Amplifier
› See more product details

Looking for specific info?

Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
178 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Customers say

Customers like the guitar's looks and sturdiness. They find it suitable for beginners, with a nice glossy neck and build quality. However, some customers are disappointed with scratch resistance. Opinions differ on value for money, sound quality, and amp functionality.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more
LooksSturdinessBuild qualityFeelValue for moneyAmp functionalitySound qualityScratch resistance
10 customers mention "Looks"10 positive0 negative

Customers like the guitar's appearance. They say it's compact and handy. The guitar has a nice glossy neck and is good for beginners.

"...It’s beautiful and plays well. It has that Strat look, feel and sound. The only things I’ve added were strap locks and locking tuners...." Read more

"This was a very nice set. Nothing over the top but not cheesy either...." Read more

"Perfect guitar for the Electric Beginner! Looks and sounds great for the upcoming star, but the package that it comes with is a NO for sure...." Read more

"...The belt is strong enough. But this guitar looks really cool. Therefore, such a sentence. Guitar great...." Read more

5 customers mention "Sturdiness"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the guitar sturdy and suitable for beginners. They mention it's a good starter instrument with sharp frets.

"Perfect guitar for the Electric Beginner! Looks and sounds great for the upcoming star, but the package that it comes with is a NO for sure...." Read more

"...The guitar is nice but the frets are Sharp But good for a beginner" Read more

"Thanks Amazon.com & Company Um The Guitar Is Fine But The Other Items Was Damaged In The Move Sadly The Amp & The Case With Other Parts Init ?..." Read more

"Its a good starter instrument." Read more

4 customers mention "Build quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the guitar's build quality. They say it's well-made and a quality instrument.

"...This is not just a beginner guitar. Quality instrument." Read more

"The guitar is overall well built, have had several of this model, some have decent flame tops, others very little...." Read more

"Instructor was very impressed with the quality. Very happy with this guitar. The amp isn't that great, but the guitar alone is worth the money." Read more

"...The belt is strong enough. But this guitar looks really cool. Therefore, such a sentence. Guitar great...." Read more

3 customers mention "Feel"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the guitar's feel. They mention it looks and feels good.

"...It’s beautiful and plays well. It has that Strat look, feel and sound. The only things I’ve added were strap locks and locking tuners...." Read more

"...Comfortable, glossy smooth neck, they come set up decent, but need a little fret end filing, truss rod adjustment, tuned and intonated...." Read more

"Everything looks and feels good but when I tried using the amp fresh out of the packaging, it didn't work until I put the wires in the right spot,..." Read more

16 customers mention "Value for money"10 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money. Some find it nice for the money, with good quality and a cheap combo. Others mention issues like the gig bag being cheap, the digital tuner being cheap, and the guitar feeling cheap.

"...Great bargain for beginner and advanced player. I’ve been playing for over 40 years. This is not just a beginner guitar. Quality instrument." Read more

"...The amp isn't that great, but the guitar alone is worth the money." Read more

"...Oh and the guitar bag is garbage" Read more

"...Great quality for the money. Would recommend to friends and family. But with mine it needed major setup...." Read more

8 customers mention "Amp functionality"3 positive5 negative

Customers have different views on the amp's functionality. Some say it works well and has a Strat-like look, feel, and sound. Others report issues like loose or disconnected wiring, a broken headphone jack, and the amp not being great.

"...None of the amps I received worked, wiring to the on/off switch loose or disconnected. Easy fix, but they should improve connections or soder them...." Read more

"I absolutely love my new Glen Burton Strat. It’s beautiful and plays well. It has that Strat look, feel and sound...." Read more

"...Very happy with this guitar. The amp isn't that great, but the guitar alone is worth the money." Read more

"...any scratches at all which I saw people complaining about, and the amp works fine...." Read more

8 customers mention "Sound quality"5 positive3 negative

Customers have different views on the sound quality. Some appreciate the Strat-like look and feel, while others mention issues like fuzz in the sound, buzzing amp, and broken strap.

"...It’s beautiful and plays well. It has that Strat look, feel and sound. The only things I’ve added were strap locks and locking tuners...." Read more

"...the guitar, the Amplifier was all beat up looking with so much fuzz in the sound and I didn't trust the strap not to rip by the way it looked and..." Read more

"...After setup, it sounds ok to me...." Read more

"...Therefore, such a sentence. Guitar great. But if you want a good external sound, you need a different cable and other Amplifier sound." Read more

4 customers mention "Scratch resistance"0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the guitar's scratch resistance. They mention it had several deep scratches on the face after the protection film was removed. There were also scuffs and visible dings in the body.

"...Good", I'd rate it as "Used - Acceptable", as there are visible dings in the guitar's body, and a very visible split in the amp's finish...." Read more

"Perfect for my needs. It did have a few scuffs but was easy to tune and sounded good...." Read more

"All great price ! Was disappointed it had several deep scratches on the face after protection film was removed, my grandson s Birthday gift, witch I..." Read more

"no amp came with guitar... cant gift for birthday also pick guard came brutally scratched" Read more

Good Guitar nice glossy neck
4 out of 5 stars
Good Guitar nice glossy neck
The guitar is overall well built, have had several of this model, some have decent flame tops, others very little. Comfortable, glossy smooth neck, they come set up decent, but need a little fret end filing, truss rod adjustment, tuned and intonated. Chrome tuners are just ok, frets are medium, tremelo works for some light twanging. None of the amps I received worked, wiring to the on/off switch loose or disconnected. Easy fix, but they should improve connections or soder them. The gig bag is just a thin dust cover, other accessories useful, especially for a beginner.
Hide
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

  • David Ray
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guitar - Great Strat sound
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2021
    Color: RedburstVerified Purchase
    I absolutely love my new Glen Burton Strat. It’s beautiful and plays well. It has that Strat look, feel and sound. The only things I’ve added were strap locks and locking tuners. The action was great out of the box - I tweaked it gently. Played in worship service today for first time - Sounded so nice. Great bargain for beginner and advanced player. I’ve been playing for over 40 years. This is not just a beginner guitar. Quality instrument.
    Customer image
    David Ray
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guitar - Great Strat sound
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2021
    I absolutely love my new Glen Burton Strat. It’s beautiful and plays well. It has that Strat look, feel and sound. The only things I’ve added were strap locks and locking tuners. The action was great out of the box - I tweaked it gently. Played in worship service today for first time - Sounded so nice. Great bargain for beginner and advanced player. I’ve been playing for over 40 years. This is not just a beginner guitar. Quality instrument.
    Images in this review
    Customer image
    Customer image
    4 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • DJB
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Guitar nice glossy neck
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2022
    Color: BlueburstVerified Purchase
    The guitar is overall well built, have had several of this model, some have decent flame tops, others very little. Comfortable, glossy smooth neck, they come set up decent, but need a little fret end filing, truss rod adjustment, tuned and intonated. Chrome tuners are just ok, frets are medium, tremelo works for some light twanging. None of the amps I received worked, wiring to the on/off switch loose or disconnected. Easy fix, but they should improve connections or soder them. The gig bag is just a thin dust cover, other accessories useful, especially for a beginner.
    Customer image
    DJB
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Guitar nice glossy neck
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2022
    The guitar is overall well built, have had several of this model, some have decent flame tops, others very little. Comfortable, glossy smooth neck, they come set up decent, but need a little fret end filing, truss rod adjustment, tuned and intonated. Chrome tuners are just ok, frets are medium, tremelo works for some light twanging. None of the amps I received worked, wiring to the on/off switch loose or disconnected. Easy fix, but they should improve connections or soder them. The gig bag is just a thin dust cover, other accessories useful, especially for a beginner.
    Images in this review
    Customer image
    Customer image
    Helpful
     Report
  • Keith opp
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great value
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2021
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    Instructor was very impressed with the quality. Very happy with this guitar. The amp isn't that great, but the guitar alone is worth the money.
    Helpful
     Report
  • L.M.Fields
    5.0 out of 5 stars REALLY NICE SET
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2020
    Color: BlueburstVerified Purchase
    This was a very nice set. Nothing over the top but not cheesy either. If you have a newbie or enthusiast and want to give a nice starter gift for one who loves music this truly is a great way to show you're listening.
    4 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Travis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Everything’s great so far
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2021
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    The guitars fine didn’t have any scratches at all which I saw people complaining about, and the amp works fine. The only thing is it has like a grey tiger striping pattern and it was supposed to just be all black but i don’t really care about it. Oh and the guitar bag is garbage
    Customer image
    Travis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Everything’s great so far
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2021
    The guitars fine didn’t have any scratches at all which I saw people complaining about, and the amp works fine. The only thing is it has like a grey tiger striping pattern and it was supposed to just be all black but i don’t really care about it. Oh and the guitar bag is garbage
    Images in this review
    Customer image
    Customer image
    Helpful
     Report
  • mark l loupis
    1.0 out of 5 stars Junk 24.75 scale legnth neck setup at 25.5
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2023
    Color: RedburstVerified Purchase
    outer box was destroyed tunners are junk nut is dut to deep on low E the neck is a 24.75 scale but set to 25.5 so all the frets are in the wrong place i used a neck straightedg that has the fret cutout for each scale and the 25.5 scale does not fit but the 24.75 does so all your notes will be off just a bit making it a usless pile of crap
    Helpful
     Report
  • Jeremy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Guitar BUT......
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2019
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    Perfect guitar for the Electric Beginner! Looks and sounds great for the upcoming star, but the package that it comes with is a NO for sure. The Guitar and Bar is all your gonna want/need to use because the rest of the " Package" is seriously a waste of time trying to use it. The case might as well be a Hefty Trash Bag, tuner was WAY off for tuning the guitar, the Amplifier was all beat up looking with so much fuzz in the sound and I didn't trust the strap not to rip by the way it looked and felt. Guitar great package was a no for me, that's why I gave it 4 stars and not 5, basing it all on the PACKAGE order and not just the Glen Burton guitar.
    8 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Amazon Customer
    2.0 out of 5 stars Cheap combo, and all that that entails.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2021
    Color: BlueburstVerified Purchase
    I bought this combo "Used - Very Good", I'd rate it as "Used - Acceptable", as there are visible dings in the guitar's body, and a very visible split in the amp's finish. The outer layer of packaging was in good condition, the inner layer was in awful shape.

    Amp:

    The headphone jack doesn't work (makes a connection while inserting the plug then loses it with ~1/8" left to go). Other than that, the amp seems ok to my untrained ear. It wasn't 100% clear from the photos so I'll mention it here: the amp I received needs to be plugged in, it's not battery operated.

    Bag:

    This bag is a plasticky canvas cover, not a case; it might keep the dust out, and it might keep the rain off a guitar between your car and your house, but that's about all the protection I'd expect it to provide. The external pocket is big enough to hold cables, a set of strings, the vibrato bar, etc, but I'd hesitate to put anything solid in there; there's little there to protect the guitar from the pocket's contents.

    Guitar:

    The nut is apparently a soft plastic, judging by the burrs coming off of it after tuning. The neck truss rod needed adjustment, though that could be attributed to shipping through cold weather.

    The only setup done before it reached me was apparently putting the strings on. The strings weren't stretched; it took several attempts before it would hold its tuning. It looks like someone tried to bring the D string's bridge all the way up then stripped one of the hex screws. Other than that the bridge was left in a straight line instead of following the neck's curve, vertically. Horizontally, it was left in a straight-from-the-factory stair step configuration, leaving several strings noticeably out of tune by the 12th fret.

    After setup, it sounds ok to me. The frets aren't *sharp* along the edge you slide your thumb on, but I'm planning on putting on a little elbow grease to smooth them down for comfort's sake.

    The vibrato bar is either loose, or in the wrong position when tight, you can put a spring (not included) in the hole before screwing it in to fix that.

    Misc:

    The kit includes a cheap digital tuner. BATTERY NOT INCLUDED, it takes one CR2032 coin cell. Seems to work.

    Nothing to say about the strap, extra strings (haven't used them yet), picks (cheap plastic), hex keys, or cable.

    Overall:

    The amp, guitar, bag, and tuner are all branded "Glen Burton". There's no serial number on anything that I could find.

    I paid $72 USD for this combo, I think it's worth about that. I see it's being advertised for up to $300 now, though, definitely don't waste your money. A beginner willing to learn out how to set up a guitar may find this acceptable, others may prefer to pay a luthier ~$50 to get it set up properly.
    2 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report