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Wylde Audio Nomad Norse Dragon Bullseye Electric Guitar Rawtop

Wylde Audio Nomad Norse Dragon Bullseye Electric Guitar Rawtop

$1,599.00
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Schecter Guitar Research Synyster Gates Standard Plus Electric Guitar - Gloss Natural

Schecter Guitar Research Synyster Gates Standard Plus Electric Guitar - Gloss Natural

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ESP Ltd Sn 1000/Fr/M Black Blast

ESP Ltd Sn 1000/Fr/M Black Blast

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ESP LTD MH-1000 Baritone Left-Handed Electric Guitar Black Satin

ESP LTD MH-1000 Baritone Left-Handed Electric Guitar Black Satin

$1,199.00
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Kramer SM-1 Figured Electric Guitar Caribbean Blue Perimeter

Kramer SM-1 Figured Electric Guitar Caribbean Blue Perimeter

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Dunable Guitars Cyclops DE Electric Guitar Gloss Black

Dunable Guitars Cyclops DE Electric Guitar Gloss Black

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Reverend Charger 290 Electric Guitar With Rosewood Fingerboard - High Tide Blue

Reverend Charger 290 Electric Guitar With Rosewood Fingerboard - High Tide Blue

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Reverend Charger H90 Electric Guitar With Maple Fingerboard - Metallic Bordeaux

Reverend Charger H90 Electric Guitar With Maple Fingerboard - Metallic Bordeaux

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Sire L7 Electric Guitar Black

Sire L7 Electric Guitar Black

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Epiphone SG Standard Electric Guitar - Ebony

Epiphone SG Standard Electric Guitar - Ebony

$599.00
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Schecter Guitar Research Damien-7 7-String Electric Guitar Satin Black

Schecter Guitar Research Damien-7 7-String Electric Guitar Satin Black

$599.00
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Epiphone SG Standard Left-Handed Electric Guitar - Cherry

Epiphone SG Standard Left-Handed Electric Guitar - Cherry

$599.00
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Schecter Guitar Research Omen Elite-6 Electric Guitar Black Cherry Burst

Schecter Guitar Research Omen Elite-6 Electric Guitar Black Cherry Burst

$599.00
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Ibanez Artcore AS7328 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Tobacco Brown

Ibanez Artcore AS7328 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Tobacco Brown

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Epiphone 1958 Korina Flying V Outfit Electric Guitar Aged Natural

Epiphone 1958 Korina Flying V Outfit Electric Guitar Aged Natural

$1,299.00
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Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster Olympic White Maple Fingerboard

Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster Olympic White Maple Fingerboard

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Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster FMT HSS Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Black Burst

Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster FMT HSS Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Black Burst

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Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT H Laurel Fingerboard Electric Guitar - Black

Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT H Laurel Fingerboard Electric Guitar - Black

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Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue Left-Handed Electric Guitar Iced Tea Burst

Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue Left-Handed Electric Guitar Iced Tea Burst

$1,299.00
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Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Left-Handed Electric Guitar Deep Cherry Sunburst

Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Left-Handed Electric Guitar Deep Cherry Sunburst

$1,299.00
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Epiphone 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Electric Guitar Double Gold

Epiphone 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Electric Guitar Double Gold

$1,299.00
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Dunable Guitars R2 DE Black Hardware Electric Guitar Gloss Black

Dunable Guitars R2 DE Black Hardware Electric Guitar Gloss Black

$1,299.00
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Reverend Kingbolt RA Solidbody Electric Guitar Wine Red

Reverend Kingbolt RA Solidbody Electric Guitar Wine Red

$1,299.00
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Squier Sonic Mustang Electric Guitar - Torino Red

Squier Sonic Mustang Electric Guitar - Torino Red

$249.99
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EVH 5150 Series Standard Electric Guitar Stealth Black

EVH 5150 Series Standard Electric Guitar Stealth Black

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Ibanez Artcore AS53 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Flat Transparent Black

Ibanez Artcore AS53 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Flat Transparent Black

$399.99
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Schecter Guitar Research SVSS Exotic Left-Handed Electric Guitar Black Limba

Schecter Guitar Research SVSS Exotic Left-Handed Electric Guitar Black Limba

$1,449.00
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Schecter Guitar Research Solo-II Standard Electric Guitar Ocean Blue Burst Burl

Schecter Guitar Research Solo-II Standard Electric Guitar Ocean Blue Burst Burl

$399.00
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Reverend Kingbolt H290 Electric Guitar With Maple Fingerboard - Sandstone

Reverend Kingbolt H290 Electric Guitar With Maple Fingerboard - Sandstone

$1,499.00
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Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Thinline Electric Guitar Olympic White

Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Thinline Electric Guitar Olympic White

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Ibanez RG Premium Electric Guitar Antique Brown Stained Flat

Ibanez RG Premium Electric Guitar Antique Brown Stained Flat

$1,699.99
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Jackson Pro Series Signature Gus G. Star Electric Guitar Ivory

Jackson Pro Series Signature Gus G. Star Electric Guitar Ivory

$1,269.99
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ESP LTD Stef Carpenter SC-20 Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

ESP LTD Stef Carpenter SC-20 Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

$1,249.00
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Squier Sonic Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar - Black

Squier Sonic Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar - Black

$249.99
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Squier Paranormal Esquire Deluxe Okoume Electric Guitar Mocha

Squier Paranormal Esquire Deluxe Okoume Electric Guitar Mocha

$379.99
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EVH Star Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Matte Army Drab

EVH Star Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Matte Army Drab

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Squier Paranormal Esquire Deluxe Poplar Electric Guitar Metallic Black

Squier Paranormal Esquire Deluxe Poplar Electric Guitar Metallic Black

$379.99
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Ibanez RGD Iron Label 7-String Electric Guitar Black Flat

Ibanez RGD Iron Label 7-String Electric Guitar Black Flat

$1,099.99
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ESP LTD SN-1000 EverTune Electric Guitar Charcoal Metallic Satin

ESP LTD SN-1000 EverTune Electric Guitar Charcoal Metallic Satin

$1,499.00
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Ibanez AZ24S2MLB AZ Standard Electric Guitar - Black

Ibanez AZ24S2MLB AZ Standard Electric Guitar - Black

$549.99
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Jackson JS Series Rhoads MAH JS32 Electric Guitar Natural

Jackson JS Series Rhoads MAH JS32 Electric Guitar Natural

$549.99
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Charvel Pro-Mod Super Stock DKA 22 HH 2PT EB Limited Edition Gloss Black

Charvel Pro-Mod Super Stock DKA 22 HH 2PT EB Limited Edition Gloss Black

$1,499.99
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Schecter Guitar Research C-1 SLS Custom Electric Guitar Racing Red

Schecter Guitar Research C-1 SLS Custom Electric Guitar Racing Red

$1,499.00
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Epiphone Flying V Prophecy Left-Handed Electric Guitar Aged Jet Black Metallic

Epiphone Flying V Prophecy Left-Handed Electric Guitar Aged Jet Black Metallic

$1,099.00
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ESP LTD EC-01 Electric Guitar - Olympic White

ESP LTD EC-01 Electric Guitar - Olympic White

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Ibanez Xiphos Iron Label 7str Electric Guitar Black Flat

Ibanez Xiphos Iron Label 7str Electric Guitar Black Flat

$1,599.99
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ESP TE-1000 EverTune BP Electric Guitar Charcoal Burst

ESP TE-1000 EverTune BP Electric Guitar Charcoal Burst

$1,499.00
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Jackson Rhoads JS32 Electric Guitar Black With White Bevel

Jackson Rhoads JS32 Electric Guitar Black With White Bevel

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Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String Left-Handed Electric Guitar Ebony

Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String Left-Handed Electric Guitar Ebony

$1,199.00
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Reverend Sensei RA Left Handed Electric Guitar Periwinkle Burst

Reverend Sensei RA Left Handed Electric Guitar Periwinkle Burst

$1,199.00
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Schecter Guitar Research PT SLS Evil Twin Electric Guitar Satin Black

Schecter Guitar Research PT SLS Evil Twin Electric Guitar Satin Black

$1,499.00
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Gibson Les Paul Junior Left-Handed Electric Guitar Tobacco Burst

Gibson Les Paul Junior Left-Handed Electric Guitar Tobacco Burst

$1,599.00
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Ibanez SML721 S Axe Design Lab Multi-Scale Electric Guitar Midnight Arctic Ocean Matte

Ibanez SML721 S Axe Design Lab Multi-Scale Electric Guitar Midnight Arctic Ocean Matte

$1,049.99
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Jackson Pro Series Signature Rob Caggiano Shadowcaster Electric Guitar Purple Metallic

Jackson Pro Series Signature Rob Caggiano Shadowcaster Electric Guitar Purple Metallic

$1,049.99
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Ibanez GRG220PA1 GIO RG Electric Guitar Transparent Brown Black Burst

Ibanez GRG220PA1 GIO RG Electric Guitar Transparent Brown Black Burst

$349.99
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ESP LTD Horizon 87 Electric Guitar Pearl White

ESP LTD Horizon 87 Electric Guitar Pearl White

$1,499.00
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Schecter Guitar Research C-7 Multiscale Rob Scallon Electric Guitar Satin Dark Roast

Schecter Guitar Research C-7 Multiscale Rob Scallon Electric Guitar Satin Dark Roast

$1,499.00
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ESP LTD EC-1000T FM Electric Guitar Vintage Gold

ESP LTD EC-1000T FM Electric Guitar Vintage Gold

$1,399.00
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Schecter Guitar Research Damien Platinum 6 With Floyd Rose and Sustainiac Electric Guitar Satin Black

Schecter Guitar Research Damien Platinum 6 With Floyd Rose and Sustainiac Electric Guitar Satin Black

$1,049.00
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Schecter Guitar Research Sunset 7-String Triad Left-Handed Electric Guitar Gloss Black

Schecter Guitar Research Sunset 7-String Triad Left-Handed Electric Guitar Gloss Black

$1,049.00
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PRS SE Studio Electric Guitar - Charcoal Cherry Burst

PRS SE Studio Electric Guitar - Charcoal Cherry Burst

$1,099.00
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Squier Mini Strat Left-Handed Electric Guitar Black

Squier Mini Strat Left-Handed Electric Guitar Black

$199.99
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Traveler Guitar Travelcaster Deluxe Electric Travel Guitar Fiesta Red

Traveler Guitar Travelcaster Deluxe Electric Travel Guitar Fiesta Red

$199.99
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Squier Mini Jazzmaster HH Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Surf Green

Squier Mini Jazzmaster HH Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Surf Green

$199.99
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VOX SDC-1 Mini Electric Guitar Red

VOX SDC-1 Mini Electric Guitar Red

$219.99
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Traveler Guitar EG-1 Studio Electric Guitar Satin Red

Traveler Guitar EG-1 Studio Electric Guitar Satin Red

$399.99
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ESP LTD M-200DX NT Electric Guitar Purple Burst

ESP LTD M-200DX NT Electric Guitar Purple Burst

$399.00
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Rogue Rocketeer RR50 7/8-Scale Electric Guitar - Black

Rogue Rocketeer RR50 7/8-Scale Electric Guitar - Black

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Jackson Pro Plus Series Soloist SL2 Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Black

Jackson Pro Plus Series Soloist SL2 Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Black

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Traveler Guitar Travelcaster Deluxe Electric Travel Guitar Surf Green

Traveler Guitar Travelcaster Deluxe Electric Travel Guitar Surf Green

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Hofner Shorty Electric Travel Guitar Black

Hofner Shorty Electric Travel Guitar Black

$199.99
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Traveler Guitar Vaibrant 88 Deluxe Electric Guitar Cosmic Black

Traveler Guitar Vaibrant 88 Deluxe Electric Guitar Cosmic Black

$699.99
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Jackson American Series Virtuoso Electric Guitar Gold Rush

Jackson American Series Virtuoso Electric Guitar Gold Rush

$2,099.99
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Washburn EA15 Festival Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar Transparent Blue

Washburn EA15 Festival Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar Transparent Blue

$359.00
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Traveler Guitar LTD EC-1 Electric Guitar Matte Black

Traveler Guitar LTD EC-1 Electric Guitar Matte Black

$749.99
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Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Electric Guitar Torino Red

Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Electric Guitar Torino Red

$349.99
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Traveler Guitar EG-1 Blackout Electric Travel Guitar Black Matte

Traveler Guitar EG-1 Blackout Electric Travel Guitar Black Matte

$499.99
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Traveler Guitar EG-1 Custom Electric Travel Guitar Gloss Black

Traveler Guitar EG-1 Custom Electric Travel Guitar Gloss Black

$599.99
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Traveler Guitar EG-1 Mod-X Electric Hybrid Travel Guitar Black Satin

Traveler Guitar EG-1 Mod-X Electric Hybrid Travel Guitar Black Satin

$499.99
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Traveler Guitar Pro-Series Mod-X Hybrid Travel Guitar Matte Black

Traveler Guitar Pro-Series Mod-X Hybrid Travel Guitar Matte Black

$499.99
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Jackson USA Signature Gus G. Star Electric Guitar Ivory

Jackson USA Signature Gus G. Star Electric Guitar Ivory

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Traveler Guitar EG-1 Deluxe Electric Guitar Gold Top

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Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins Left-Handed Electric Guitar Ebony

Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins Left-Handed Electric Guitar Ebony

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Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Electric Left-Handed Electric Travel Guitar Matte Black

Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Electric Left-Handed Electric Travel Guitar Matte Black

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Traveler Guitar Speedster Standard Electric Guitar Gloss Black

Traveler Guitar Speedster Standard Electric Guitar Gloss Black

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Ibanez AZES40 AZ Essentials Electric Guitar - Black

Ibanez AZES40 AZ Essentials Electric Guitar - Black

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Schecter Guitar Research Jack Fowler PT Electric Guitar - Drab Green

Schecter Guitar Research Jack Fowler PT Electric Guitar - Drab Green

$1,299.00
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Yamaha PAC012 Electric Guitar Dark Blue Metallic

Yamaha PAC012 Electric Guitar Dark Blue Metallic

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ESP LTD EC-1000 Baritone Electric Guitar Charcoal Metallic Satin

ESP LTD EC-1000 Baritone Electric Guitar Charcoal Metallic Satin

$1,299.00
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ESP LTD M-200FM Electric Guitar See-Thru Black

ESP LTD M-200FM Electric Guitar See-Thru Black

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ESP LTD EC-256 Electric Guitar Vintage Gold Satin

ESP LTD EC-256 Electric Guitar Vintage Gold Satin

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Schecter Guitar Research Sunset-7 ET Red Dawn Electric Guitar Gloss Black

Schecter Guitar Research Sunset-7 ET Red Dawn Electric Guitar Gloss Black

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Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser Hybrid C-1 Electric Guitar Transparent Black Burst

Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser Hybrid C-1 Electric Guitar Transparent Black Burst

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D'Angelico Premier Grateful Dead DC Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Red, White, and Blue Lightning Bolt

D'Angelico Premier Grateful Dead DC Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Red, White, and Blue Lightning Bolt

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Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS Chambered Ash Body Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar White Blonde

Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS Chambered Ash Body Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar White Blonde

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Gretsch Guitars G5422GLH Electromatic Classic Hollowbody Double-Cut With Gold Hardware Left-Handed Electric Guitar Snow Cr...

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When did electric guitars first come out?

Though it gained immense popularity during the rock ‘n’ roll days of the 1950s and 1960s, the electric guitar was invented in 1931. The need for the amplified guitar became apparent during the Big Band Era as orchestras increased in size, particularly when guitars had to compete with large brass sections. The first electric guitars used in jazz were hollow archtop acoustic guitar bodies with electromagnetic transducers. By 1932, an electrically amplified guitar was commercially available. Early electric guitar manufacturers include Rickenbacker in 1932, Dobro in 1933, National, Epiphone and Gibson in 1935, and many others by 1936.

Gibson's first production electric guitar, marketed in 1936, was the ES-150 model (“ES” for “Electric Spanish” and “150” reflecting the $150 price of the instrument). The ES-150 guitar featured a single-coil, hexagonally shaped pickup, which was designed by Walt Fuller. It became known as the “Charlie Christian” pickup, named for the great jazz guitarist who was among the first to perform with the ES-150 guitar. The ES-150 achieved some popularity but suffered from unequal loudness across the six strings.

The electric guitar has since evolved into a stringed musical instrument that is capable of a multitude of sounds and styles, and it served as a major component in the development of rock ‘n’ roll and many other genres of music.

What are the different types of electric guitars?

Solidbody

A solidbody guitar is a guitar that is made with a completely solid-wood body, with no hollowing or chambering of areas, other than those required for pickups and controls, such as volume, tone and pickup selector. Solidbody guitars are marked by increased sustain as compared to semi-hollow and hollowbody guitars. The most popular solidbody guitars are the Gibson Les Paul, Gibson SG, Fender Stratocaster and Fender Telecaster.

One of the first solidbody guitars was invented by Les Paul, though Gibson did not present their Les Paul guitar prototypes to the public as they did not believe it would catch on. The first mass-produced solidbody guitar was Fender's Broadcaster (later renamed the Telecaster), introduced in 1948, five years after Les Paul made his prototype. The Gibson Les Paul appeared soon after to compete with the Broadcaster. Another notable solidbody design is the Fender Stratocaster, which was introduced in 1954 and became extremely popular among musicians in the 1960s and 1970s for its wide tonal capabilities and comfortable ergonomics.

Semi-Hollowbody

These guitars work in a similar way to solidbody electric guitars except that, because the hollow body also vibrates, the pickups convert a combination of string and body vibration into an electrical signal. Semi-hollowbodies are noted for being able to provide a sweet, plaintive or funky tone. They are used in many genres, including blues, funk, ’60s pop and indie rock. They generally have cello-style f-shaped soundholes, though these can be blocked off to prevent feedback, as in B.B. King's famous Lucille.

Full Hollowbody

Full hollow-body guitars have large, deep, fully hollow bodies and are often capable of being played at the same volume as an acoustic guitar, and therefore of being used unplugged at intimate gigs. The instrument originated during the jazz age of the 1920s and 1930s, and it's still considered the classic jazz guitar, nicknamed the “jazz box.” Like semi-hollow guitars, they often have f-shaped soundholes. Having humbucker pickups (sometimes just a neck pickup) and usually strung heavily, jazz boxes are noted for their warm, rich tone. A variation (popular in country and rockabilly) with single-coil pickups and sometimes a Bigsby tremolo has a distinctly more twangy, biting tone than the classic jazz box.

What electric guitar is recommended for beginners?

Squier, Epiphone and Ibanez are renown for having good electric guitars for beginners. To help choose the best starter guitar model for you, consider the type of music you want to play and features you need to have. It's also best to get hands-on and try many out to find the one that feels right to you. To assist, read our how to shop for electric guitar beginners guide and get some ideas from our electric guitars for beginners collection.

How are electric guitars different?

Electric guitars rely on a pickup, or multiple pickups, mounted on the body to generate a sound that can be amplified by a guitar amp and speakers. Pickups function as a magnetic field, and the vibration created from strumming or plucking the metal strings generates a current. This current is transmitted through the guitar’s preamp circuit and, by using a guitar cable to connect the guitar to an amp, creates an amplifiable signal.

How much are electric guitars?

Electric guitars have a broad range in price, from as little as one hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars. There are several factors involved, such as brand, the quality of materials and features. Good entry-level electric guitars are commonly in the $200–$400 range, while intermediate guitars are often double that at $400–$800. High-end electric guitars for advanced players are typically from $800 to $2,000, while more premium handmade or limited-edition electric guitars, such as those made by Fender Custom Shop and Gibson Custom, frequently can cost much more.

What are the most popular electric guitars?

Some of the most popular electric guitars are the Fender Telecaster, Fender Stratocaster, Gibson Les Paul, Gibson ES-335 and Gibson SG Standard. For more details on the these models, read our Top 5 Most Popular Electric Guitars article from our blog.

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