Let’s face it: giving an eager little kid a musical instrument can produce some painful auditory effects. But the folks behind The Loog Guitar make it as easy as 1-2-3 for a budding musician to channel his or her inner guitar hero.

These diminutive guitars have three strings instead of six, which helps kids bypass the sour notes and make sweet music to our ears. Loog Guitars make it extra-easy for kids to play music instantly, though it does require a little set-up.

The harmonious experience begins as soon as your Loog arrives unassembled, which gives kids the opportunity to DIY their very own instrument. In about fifteen minutes, and with minimal help from mom and dad, they build their own simple guitar, thus gaining ownership and an understanding of how it all works.

Fully customizable, tykes can design their own Loog, choosing from several models, shapes and accessories to give it color and a life of its own. On an eco note, each guitar is made entirely of sustainable wood.

And parents will appreciate that The Loog Guitar grows with your child. Start with the short-scale model for kids ages 6-9, and switch to the long-scale neck instead of buying an entirely new instrument once your rookie is ready to rock out on a larger scale.