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Sire Larry Carlton T7TM Electric Guitar Natural

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Sire T7 New Gen Electric Guitar Butterscotch

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D'Angelico Premier EXL-1 Hollowbody Electric Guitar Satin Walnut

D'Angelico Premier EXL-1 Hollowbody Electric Guitar Satin Walnut

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Schecter Guitar Research Reaper-6 Electric Guitar Charcoal Burst

Schecter Guitar Research Reaper-6 Electric Guitar Charcoal Burst

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Epiphone Firebird Left-Handed Electric Guitar - Wine Red

Epiphone Firebird Left-Handed Electric Guitar - Wine Red

$799.00
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Schecter Guitar Research Traditional Van Nuys Electric Guitar Gloss Natural

Schecter Guitar Research Traditional Van Nuys Electric Guitar Gloss Natural

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Gretsch Guitars G5230T Electromatic Jet FT Single-Cut With Bigsby Electric Guitar Cadillac Green

Gretsch Guitars G5230T Electromatic Jet FT Single-Cut With Bigsby Electric Guitar Cadillac Green

$699.99
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D'Angelico Excel Mini DC Tour Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar With Supro Bolt Bucker Pickups and Stopbar Tailpiece Solid Wine

D'Angelico Excel Mini DC Tour Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar With Supro Bolt Bucker Pickups and Stopbar Tailpiece Solid Wine

$699.99
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D'Angelico Excel SS Tour Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar With Supro Bolt Bucker Pickups and Stopbar Tailpiece Solid Black

D'Angelico Excel SS Tour Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar With Supro Bolt Bucker Pickups and Stopbar Tailpiece Solid Black

$699.99
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Sterling by Music Man Cutlass Plus HSS Electric Guitar - Showtime

Sterling by Music Man Cutlass Plus HSS Electric Guitar - Showtime

$699.99
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Jackson Pro Series Signature Chris Broderick Soloist HT6 Electric Guitar Gloss Black

Jackson Pro Series Signature Chris Broderick Soloist HT6 Electric Guitar Gloss Black

$949.99
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Epiphone Casino Left-Handed Hollowbody Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst

Epiphone Casino Left-Handed Hollowbody Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst

$699.00
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Epiphone SG Tribute Plus Electric Guitar - Ebony Burst

Epiphone SG Tribute Plus Electric Guitar - Ebony Burst

$349.00
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Ibanez GRX70QA GIO RX Series Electric Guitar Transparent Green Burst

Ibanez GRX70QA GIO RX Series Electric Guitar Transparent Green Burst

$229.99
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Jackson Dinky JS22 DKA Arch Top Electric Guitar Natural

Jackson Dinky JS22 DKA Arch Top Electric Guitar Natural

$269.99
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PRS SE Silver Sky With Maple Fingerboard Left-Handed Electric Guitar Nylon Blue

PRS SE Silver Sky With Maple Fingerboard Left-Handed Electric Guitar Nylon Blue

$979.00
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Fender Player II Telecaster Left-Handed Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Polar White

Fender Player II Telecaster Left-Handed Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Polar White

$849.99
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Sterling by Music Man Axis Electric Guitar - Yucatan Blue

Sterling by Music Man Axis Electric Guitar - Yucatan Blue

$749.99
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Jackson SLX LH Left-Handed Electric Guitar Satin Black

Jackson SLX LH Left-Handed Electric Guitar Satin Black

$749.99
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Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS24 DKAM Electric Guitar Red Stain

Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS24 DKAM Electric Guitar Red Stain

$399.99
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VOX SDC-1 Mini Electric Guitar Red

VOX SDC-1 Mini Electric Guitar Red

$219.99
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Ibanez RG Series RG470AHM 6-String Electric Guitar Blue Moon Burst

Ibanez RG Series RG470AHM 6-String Electric Guitar Blue Moon Burst

$649.99
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Jackson Adrian Smith SDX Snow White Maple Fingerboard

Jackson Adrian Smith SDX Snow White Maple Fingerboard

$649.99
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Gretsch Guitars G2655T Streamliner Center Block Jr. With Bigsby Electric Guitar Gunmetal

Gretsch Guitars G2655T Streamliner Center Block Jr. With Bigsby Electric Guitar Gunmetal

$649.99
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Ibanez RG450QMB Quilted Maple Top Electric Guitar Transparent Gray Burst

Ibanez RG450QMB Quilted Maple Top Electric Guitar Transparent Gray Burst

$649.99
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Kramer SM-1 H Electric Guitar Buzzsaw Gold

Kramer SM-1 H Electric Guitar Buzzsaw Gold

$999.00
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Schecter Guitar Research Omen Elite 7-String Electric Guitar Black Cherry Burst

Schecter Guitar Research Omen Elite 7-String Electric Guitar Black Cherry Burst

$649.00
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ESP LTD MH-200HT Electric Guitar - Dark Brown Sunburst

ESP LTD MH-200HT Electric Guitar - Dark Brown Sunburst

$649.00
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Schecter Guitar Research Omen Extreme-7 Left-Handed Electric Guitar Black Cherry

Schecter Guitar Research Omen Extreme-7 Left-Handed Electric Guitar Black Cherry

$649.00
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Epiphone Uptown Kat ES Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Emerald Green Metallic

Epiphone Uptown Kat ES Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Emerald Green Metallic

$649.00
$28.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Jackson X Series Signature Scott Ian King V KVXT Electric Guitar Candy Apple Red

Jackson X Series Signature Scott Ian King V KVXT Electric Guitar Candy Apple Red

$849.99
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Cort G300 Pro Series Double Cutaway Electric Guitar Black Gloss

Cort G300 Pro Series Double Cutaway Electric Guitar Black Gloss

$849.99
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Epiphone ES-335 Figured Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar With Gibson USA Pickups Cherry

Epiphone ES-335 Figured Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar With Gibson USA Pickups Cherry

$849.00
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Jackson X Series Adrian Smith San Dimas SDXM Electric Guitar Snow White

Jackson X Series Adrian Smith San Dimas SDXM Electric Guitar Snow White

$649.99
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Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT50 Plus HSS Electric Guitar Aqua Grey

Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT50 Plus HSS Electric Guitar Aqua Grey

$699.99
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Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22Q-7 DKA HT Electric Guitar Transparent Black Burst

Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22Q-7 DKA HT Electric Guitar Transparent Black Burst

$449.99
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PRS SE Silver Sky With Maple Fretboard Electric Guitar - Overland Gray

PRS SE Silver Sky With Maple Fretboard Electric Guitar - Overland Gray

$849.00
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Gretsch Guitars G5232T Electromatic Double Jet FT With Bigsby Electric Guitar Kailani Blue

Gretsch Guitars G5232T Electromatic Double Jet FT With Bigsby Electric Guitar Kailani Blue

$699.99
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Gretsch Guitars Gretsch Guitars G5222 Electromatic Double Jet BT With V-Stoptail Black

Gretsch Guitars Gretsch Guitars G5222 Electromatic Double Jet BT With V-Stoptail Black

$599.99
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Ibanez Steve Vai Signature JEMJRL Series Left-Handed Electric Guitar White

Ibanez Steve Vai Signature JEMJRL Series Left-Handed Electric Guitar White

$599.99
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Ibanez GRG131DX GRG Series Electric Guitar Flat Black

Ibanez GRG131DX GRG Series Electric Guitar Flat Black

$299.99
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Sterling by Music Man St. Vincent Goldie Electric Guitar Velveteen

Sterling by Music Man St. Vincent Goldie Electric Guitar Velveteen

$899.99
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Mitchell TD100 Short-Scale Electric Guitar Orange 3-Ply White Pickguard

Mitchell TD100 Short-Scale Electric Guitar Orange 3-Ply White Pickguard

$149.99
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Danelectro Baby Sitar Electric Guitar Red Crackle

Danelectro Baby Sitar Electric Guitar Red Crackle

$639.00
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ESP LTD EC-256 Electric Guitar Black

ESP LTD EC-256 Electric Guitar Black

$599.00
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Danelectro Fifty Niner Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Red Top

Danelectro Fifty Niner Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Red Top

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Schecter Guitar Research Sunset 7-String Extreme Electric Guitar Grey Ghost

Schecter Guitar Research Sunset 7-String Extreme Electric Guitar Grey Ghost

$1,049.00
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Gretsch Guitars G5220LH Electromatic Jet BT Left-Handed Electric Guitar Dark Cherry Metallic

Gretsch Guitars G5220LH Electromatic Jet BT Left-Handed Electric Guitar Dark Cherry Metallic

$649.99
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Ibanez KIKOSP3 Kiko Loureiro Signature Electric Guitar Transparent Emerald Burst

Ibanez KIKOSP3 Kiko Loureiro Signature Electric Guitar Transparent Emerald Burst

$599.99
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Dean Modern 24 Select Flame Top With Floyd Rose Bridge Electric Guitar Transparent Cherry

Dean Modern 24 Select Flame Top With Floyd Rose Bridge Electric Guitar Transparent Cherry

$849.00
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Epiphone Flying V 70s Electric Guitar - Maui Blue

Epiphone Flying V 70s Electric Guitar - Maui Blue

$699.00
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Ibanez GB10EM George Benson Hollowbody Electric Guitar Antique Amber

Ibanez GB10EM George Benson Hollowbody Electric Guitar Antique Amber

$799.99
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Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT50 HSS Electric Guitar Charcoal Frost

Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT50 HSS Electric Guitar Charcoal Frost

$579.99
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Danelectro '59M NOS+ Electric Guitar Keen Green

Danelectro '59M NOS+ Electric Guitar Keen Green

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Danelectro Blackout '59 Electric Guitar - Black Metalflake

Danelectro Blackout '59 Electric Guitar - Black Metalflake

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Guild Starfire I SC Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Antique Burst

Guild Starfire I SC Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Antique Burst

$549.99
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Ibanez JEMJRSP Steve Vai Signature Electric Guitar Pink

Ibanez JEMJRSP Steve Vai Signature Electric Guitar Pink

$549.99
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Gretsch Guitars G2622 Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut With V-Stoptail Electric Guitar Forge Glow

Gretsch Guitars G2622 Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut With V-Stoptail Electric Guitar Forge Glow

$549.99
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Gretsch Guitars G2622TG Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Vintage White

Gretsch Guitars G2622TG Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Vintage White

$799.99
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Jackson X Series Soloist SLX DX Electric Guitar Checkered Past

Jackson X Series Soloist SLX DX Electric Guitar Checkered Past

$969.99
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Schecter Guitar Research Damien-6 6-String Electric Guitar Satin Black

Schecter Guitar Research Damien-6 6-String Electric Guitar Satin Black

$549.00
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Schecter Guitar Research C-8 Deluxe 8-String Electric Guitar Satin White

Schecter Guitar Research C-8 Deluxe 8-String Electric Guitar Satin White

$549.00
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Schecter Guitar Research Omen-6 Left-Handed Electric Guitar Black

Schecter Guitar Research Omen-6 Left-Handed Electric Guitar Black

$549.00
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Ibanez RG Standard RG470DXW Electric Guitar - Wine Red Frozen Matte

Ibanez RG Standard RG470DXW Electric Guitar - Wine Red Frozen Matte

$599.99
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Gretsch Guitars G2655 Streamliner Center Block Jr. Double-Cut With V-Stoptail Electric Guitar Black

Gretsch Guitars G2655 Streamliner Center Block Jr. Double-Cut With V-Stoptail Electric Guitar Black

$549.99
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Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Thinline Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Natural

Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Thinline Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Natural

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ESP LTD Viper-256 Electric Guitar Olympic White

ESP LTD Viper-256 Electric Guitar Olympic White

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Sire Larry Carlton J5 Electric Guitar Champagne Gold Metallic

Sire Larry Carlton J5 Electric Guitar Champagne Gold Metallic

$659.00
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Gretsch Guitars Electromatic Jet Club Electric Guitar Buttercream

Gretsch Guitars Electromatic Jet Club Electric Guitar Buttercream

$579.99
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Ibanez Artcore AS73 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Transparent Tangerine Flat

Ibanez Artcore AS73 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Transparent Tangerine Flat

$499.99
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Jackson JS Series Signature Gus G. Star JS32 Electric Guitar Satin White with Black Pinstripes

Jackson JS Series Signature Gus G. Star JS32 Electric Guitar Satin White with Black Pinstripes

$499.99
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Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Axis Flame Maple Top Electric Guitar Neptune Blue

Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Axis Flame Maple Top Electric Guitar Neptune Blue

$499.99
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Sterling by Music Man SR50X StingRay Plus Electric Guitar - Seafoam Green

Sterling by Music Man SR50X StingRay Plus Electric Guitar - Seafoam Green

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ESP LTD Phoenix-200DX Electric Guitar - Red Burst

ESP LTD Phoenix-200DX Electric Guitar - Red Burst

$499.00
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Ibanez RG460DX Standard Electric Guitar Roadster Orange Metallic

Ibanez RG460DX Standard Electric Guitar Roadster Orange Metallic

$549.99
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Guild Starfire I Jet90 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Satin Black

Guild Starfire I Jet90 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Satin Black

$799.99
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Sterling by Music Man Intro Series Cutlass CT20 Electric Guitar Canvas White

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$249.99
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Squier Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic HS Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Desert Sand

Squier Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic HS Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Desert Sand

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Gretsch Guitars G5210-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90 Single-Cut with Wraparound Tailpiece Electric Guitar Cadillac Green

Gretsch Guitars G5210-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90 Single-Cut with Wraparound Tailpiece Electric Guitar Cadillac Green

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Ibanez RG Series RG421PB Electric Guitar Caribbean Shoreline Flat

Ibanez RG Series RG421PB Electric Guitar Caribbean Shoreline Flat

$459.99
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Ibanez RG421QM Quilted Maple Top Electric Guitar Cerulean Blue Burst

Ibanez RG421QM Quilted Maple Top Electric Guitar Cerulean Blue Burst

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Squier Sonic Esquire H Electric Guitar - Ultraviolet

Squier Sonic Esquire H Electric Guitar - Ultraviolet

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Danelectro Stock '59 Electric Guitar Red

Danelectro Stock '59 Electric Guitar Red

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Jackson JS Series Rhoads JS32T Electric Guitar Satin Black

Jackson JS Series Rhoads JS32T Electric Guitar Satin Black

$449.99
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Squier Affinity Series Telecaster FMT SH Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Mocha

Squier Affinity Series Telecaster FMT SH Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Mocha

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Ibanez RG Series RG7421 7-String Electric Guitar Pearl Black Fade Metallic

Ibanez RG Series RG7421 7-String Electric Guitar Pearl Black Fade Metallic

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ESP LTD TE-201 Electric Guitar Black

ESP LTD TE-201 Electric Guitar Black

$499.00
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Danelectro Baritone Electric Guitar Black

Danelectro Baritone Electric Guitar Black

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Gretsch Guitars Streamliner Jet Club 1 Pickup Electric Guitar Olive Drab

Gretsch Guitars Streamliner Jet Club 1 Pickup Electric Guitar Olive Drab

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Sterling by Music Man Luke LK100 Electric Guitar - Bodhi Blue

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Squier Classic Vibe Starcaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

Squier Classic Vibe Starcaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

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Epiphone Wilshire P-90 Electric Guitar Ebony

Epiphone Wilshire P-90 Electric Guitar Ebony

$549.00
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Kramer Baretta Special Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Candy Blue

Kramer Baretta Special Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Candy Blue

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Ibanez Artcore AM53 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Flat Tobacco

Ibanez Artcore AM53 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Flat Tobacco

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Jackson JS Series Monarkh SC JS22Q Electric Guitar Transparent Purple Burst

Jackson JS Series Monarkh SC JS22Q Electric Guitar Transparent Purple Burst

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Traveler Guitar EG-1 Studio Electric Guitar Satin Red

Traveler Guitar EG-1 Studio Electric Guitar Satin Red

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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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