Mooer GTRS: Should you buy a smart electric guitar?

Product guide

Mooer GTRS guitars are not ordinary electric guitars. They include an intelligent system that lets you play with effects, customisable sounds, a mobile app and a more modern approach to guitar playing.

What is a Mooer GTRS?

A Mooer GTRS is an electric guitar equipped with an integrated intelligent system. It can work like a traditional electric guitar, but it also gives access to sounds, effects and settings directly from the guitar and the dedicated mobile app.

The goal is simple: to let guitarists play, shape their sounds and practise with less gear around them.

In simple terms:

A GTRS can replace part of a traditional guitar + amp + multi-effects setup for home use, headphone playing, practice or quick creative work.

Why choose an intelligent guitar instead of a classic guitar?

A classic electric guitar remains an excellent choice if you already own an amp, pedals and a complete playing setup. The GTRS becomes interesting if you are looking for a more direct, compact and modern solution.

Play without needing an amp

The GTRS allows you to practise with headphones, which is very practical in an apartment, in the evening or whenever you want to play without disturbing people around you.

Change sounds quickly

Clean, crunch, lead, effects or custom presets: the guitar lets you move quickly from one sound world to another.

Less gear

For certain uses, the GTRS avoids multiplying cables, pedals, power supplies and accessories around the guitar.

Ideal for making progress

With built-in sounds, headphone practice, metronome, drum machine and looper, it quickly makes you want to play more often.

Who is the Mooer GTRS suitable for?

The Mooer GTRS is especially suitable for guitarists who want an easy-to-use, versatile instrument adapted to today’s playing habits.

  • Motivated beginners: to start with a modern guitar and a wide range of sounds.
  • Apartment guitarists: to play with headphones without needing a powerful amp.
  • Travelling musicians: to travel light without carrying a full pedalboard.
  • Home-studio users: to record ideas quickly and work on sounds.
  • Curious guitarists: to explore a more connected approach to the guitar.

What is the difference between the Mooer GTRS-S800 and GTRS-S801?

The Mooer GTRS-S800 and GTRS-S801 share the same philosophy: offering a modern electric guitar with an integrated intelligent system, effects, presets and mobile app. The real difference is mainly in the playing feel, the fingerboard and the natural character of the instrument.

The GTRS-S800 is generally associated with a rosewood fingerboard, with a rounder, softer feel under the fingers and a slightly warmer character. The GTRS-S801 stands out with a maple fingerboard, giving a sharper attack, a brighter response and a more direct feel.

Mooer GTRS-S800

Mooer GTRS-S800

The S800 is the ideal choice for guitarists looking for a versatile, comfortable GTRS with a softer playing feel. Its rosewood fingerboard provides a familiar touch, appreciated for blues, rock, pop, funk or styles that require fluid playing.

  • Rounder playing feel
  • More traditional touch
  • Very good choice for discovering the GTRS universe
  • Ideal for home use, learning, pop, rock, blues and funk
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Mooer GTRS-S801

Mooer GTRS-S801

The S801 is aimed more at guitarists who want a more immediate response under the fingers. Its maple fingerboard gives a livelier feel, with a clearer attack and better definition for precise tones, clean rhythms or articulated leads.

  • Clearer and more direct attack
  • Livelier neck feel
  • Good definition for clean, funk, pop and lead tones
  • An interesting choice for guitarists who are more demanding about playing feel
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Model Playing feel Character Who is it for?
Mooer GTRS-S800 Rounder, softer, more traditional feel Versatile, comfortable, slightly warmer Motivated beginner, home guitarist, pop / rock / blues / funk player
Mooer GTRS-S801 Livelier, more direct, sharper attack Clearer, more precise, more articulate Guitarists looking for a more immediate response and a more modern feel
Our advice:

Choose the GTRS-S800 if you want a comfortable, versatile and easy-to-handle intelligent guitar. Choose the GTRS-S801 if you prefer a clearer attack, a more direct response and a more modern playing feel.

Why add the GWF-4 footswitch?

The GWF-4 is the logical accessory for a GTRS guitar. It lets you control presets and certain settings with your foot, without having to touch the guitar or the app while playing.

Mooer GWF-4 wireless footswitch for GTRS
Our advice:

If you buy a GTRS, the GWF-4 is the first accessory to add. It makes the experience much more natural, especially when changing sounds while playing.

What if I want to play at home, with headphones or in rehearsal?

The Mooer range also offers very practical solutions to complement a GTRS or equip a guitarist who wants to play at home, with headphones, in a home studio or during rehearsals.

Mooer Prime P1

Mooer Prime P1

An ultra-compact solution for guitar and bass, ideal for headphone playing, shaping your sounds and keeping a lightweight setup.

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Mooer GE150

Mooer GE150

A more complete multi-effects pedalboard with expression pedal, designed for guitarists who want more control.

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Mooer SD30

Mooer SD30

A compact amp for home playing, working on your sounds and enjoying a simple solution with built-in effects.

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Mooer SD75

Mooer SD75

More powerful, with 75 W and a 12" speaker, the SD75 is better suited to rehearsals, advanced home-studio use and guitarists who want a more solid all-in-one amp.

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Which Mooer setup should you choose?

The right choice mainly depends on your use: guitar only, headphone playing, foot control, rehearsal or acoustic guitar. Here are the most logical setups.

I want a modern guitar ready to play: what should I choose?

Choose a GTRS-S800 or a GTRS-S801. The S800 is ideal for discovering the world of intelligent guitars, while the S801 is more suited to guitarists who want a more direct and modern version.

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I want to change sounds with my foot: which accessory should I add?

The best addition is the GWF-4. It allows you to control presets with your foot and makes using the GTRS much more natural while playing.

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I play at home, with headphones or in rehearsal: which solution should I choose?

For headphone playing or travelling light, the Prime P1 is the most compact option. For home playing with a simple amp, the SD30 is enough. For more power, a 12" speaker and more serious rehearsal or home-studio use, the SD75 is more suitable.

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I want a complete multi-effects pedalboard: which product is the most suitable?

The GE150 is the most suitable choice if you are looking for a complete pedalboard with more physical control, an expression pedal and a more traditional multi-effects approach.

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I play acoustic guitar or sing: which amp should I choose?

The SD50A is the model to consider for acoustic guitar, vocals, rehearsals and small stages.

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Our opinion on the Mooer GTRS

The Mooer GTRS will not necessarily replace a high-end guitar, a tube amp and a full pedalboard for every guitarist. However, it responds very well to a modern need: playing easily, working on sounds, practising with headphones and having a compact solution to make progress.

For a serious beginner, an apartment guitarist or a musician who wants to travel light, it is a very relevant option. The real value of the GTRS becomes even clearer when it is paired with an accessory such as the GWF-4 or a home solution like the SD30, SD75, Prime P1 or GE150.

Discover the available Mooer GTRS models

Find the GTRS-S800, GTRS-S801 models and compatible accessories available at Musique Shop.