Description
Review of the ZENY 39″ Full Size Electric Guitar with Amp, Case and Accessories Pack Beginner Starter Package, Blue
The ZENY FBA_Zeny01015 is a 39 inch full-size electric guitar sold as a complete beginner package with an amplifier, a nylon carrying case and a set of accessories. It uses a basswood body, a maple neck with a truss rod, a single-coil pickup and an adjustable bridge. The listing is aimed at right-handed beginners buying their first electric and everything that goes with it in one purchase.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- The amplifier is in the box. An electric guitar without an amp is close to silent, so a bundle that includes one removes the single most common gap in a first purchase and lets a beginner start on day one.
- The maple neck has a working truss rod. That is not a given at this price. A truss rod means neck relief can be corrected as the wood settles, which is what stops a cheap guitar becoming unplayable after a season of humidity change.
- A 25.59 inch string length is standard. The description quotes 650mm, which matches conventional full-scale electrics, so fret spacing and technique carry over directly to any future instrument.
- The nylon carrying case is included. It will not survive a drop but it keeps dust off, makes the guitar portable to a lesson, and stops the finish getting scratched against furniture.
Cons
- The spec table says the guitar has one string. The number of strings field reads 1, which is plainly a data error on a six-string electric. It is worth flagging because it shows the specification table on this page is not reliable in detail.
- The stated 17.52 pound weight is not the guitar. Quoted against a 40 by 15 by 7 inch carton, that figure covers the guitar, the amplifier and every accessory together. No weight for the instrument alone is given anywhere.
- The neck material is described inconsistently. The table lists neck material as simply “Wood” while the description specifies maple. A field that says “wood” on a wooden instrument carries no information.
- A single-coil pickup gives one voice. There is no pickup selector and no second pickup described, so tonal variety comes only from the amplifier controls. That limits how much a curious player can explore.
- No amplifier wattage is stated. The listing confirms an amp is included but never says how powerful it is or whether it has a headphone output, which makes it impossible to judge whether it suits a shared household.
Detailed Product Description
The body and back are basswood with a blue finish. Basswood is soft, light and consistent, which is why it dominates at this price point. It dents more easily than harder woods, so the finish will pick up marks, but it keeps the guitar light enough for a teenager to hold on a strap for a full practice session. The overall size is 39 inches, which is standard full-size territory rather than a junior instrument.
The neck is maple with a truss rod and the fretboard is listed as rosewood. Rosewood is an open-pore wood, so it will look dry after a few months and benefits from a light conditioner when the strings are off. The combination of a maple neck and a rosewood board is the conventional pairing on this style of guitar, and it gives a slightly warmer attack than an all-maple neck.
The bridge is described as adjustable, which means saddle height and intonation can be set with a hex key and screwdriver rather than being fixed at the factory. That is genuinely useful, because it means a shop can correct the guitar if it plays sharp up the neck. Strings are alloy steel, the standard generic descriptor for electric guitar sets, and the guitar is right-handed only.
What Comes with the Product
The package includes the guitar, an amplifier, a nylon carrying case, a spare set of strings, a strap, an instrument cable and guitar picks.
Not included are a clip-on tuner, a capo, a guitar stand, a truss rod wrench and any instructional material. A tuner is the most important omission, since a new guitar will not hold pitch out of the box. It is also worth noting that no battery or power supply detail is given for the amplifier. The breakdown of what a starter bundle should contain is a useful reference before buying.
Who It Suits
This suits a teenager or adult beginner who wants a full-size electric and every accessory in a single order, and who is not yet sure whether the interest will last. The bundled amplifier and case mean nothing further needs to be bought before the first practice.
It does not suit a child under about twelve, for whom a 39 inch body and full scale will be a stretch. It also does not suit a left-handed player, since only a right-handed version is described. Anyone who wants more than one pickup voice should compare the Pyle kit with dual humbuckers or the LyxPro 39 inch kit. Another comparable bundle is the GLARRY 39 inch beginner kit.
How to Maintain
Wipe the strings and the fretboard with a dry cloth after each session, since alloy steel strings corrode quickly from skin oils and a rosewood board collects grime in the grain. Keep the guitar in the supplied nylon case when it is not in use, away from radiators and windows.
Check the neck relief every few months by sighting down the fretboard from the headstock. If the neck has visibly bowed, the truss rod can correct it, but that adjustment is easy to overdo and is worth handing to a shop the first time. Loosen the strings slightly before storing the guitar for several months.
Tips and Recommendations
Change the factory strings early. Strings fitted at the factory have usually sat in a warehouse for months and will feel stiff and sound dull, and a fresh set of light gauge strings makes the guitar noticeably easier to fret. The guide to string gauge explains what the numbers on a packet mean.
Have a setup done once, after the guitar has settled for a few weeks. Adjusting relief, string height and intonation at the adjustable bridge will improve playability more than any other single change. Related packages sit under beginner starter kits and electric guitars.
Product FAQ
How many strings does it have?
Six. The specification table lists one, which is a data error on a standard six-string electric guitar.
How powerful is the included amplifier?
The listing does not say. It confirms an amplifier is supplied but gives no wattage, no controls and no mention of a headphone output.
Does the neck have a truss rod?
Yes. The description specifies a maple neck with a truss rod, so neck relief can be adjusted as the wood settles.
Is it available left-handed?
No. The listing describes a right-handed instrument only.
