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1441-1536 out of 23171 products

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Ibanez Artstar AF115 Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Aged Whiskey Burst

Ibanez Artstar AF115 Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Aged Whiskey Burst

$1,199.99
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Schecter Guitar Research Nick Johnston Traditional HSS 10th Anniversary Electric Guitar Atomic Green

Schecter Guitar Research Nick Johnston Traditional HSS 10th Anniversary Electric Guitar Atomic Green

$1,299.00
$28.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Ibanez Paul Stanley Signature Electric Guitar Cracked Mirror

Ibanez Paul Stanley Signature Electric Guitar Cracked Mirror

$6,999.99
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Guild USA Artist Edition S-100 Polara Kim Thayil Limited Electric Guitar White

Guild USA Artist Edition S-100 Polara Kim Thayil Limited Electric Guitar White

$6,999.00
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$292.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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ESP E-II FRX Electric Guitar Black Satin

ESP E-II FRX Electric Guitar Black Satin

$2,699.00
$57.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Ibanez RGA Standard RGA742EX 7-String Electric Guitar - Black Aurora Burst Matte

Ibanez RGA Standard RGA742EX 7-String Electric Guitar - Black Aurora Burst Matte

$599.99
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ESP LTD George Lynch Electric Guitar Desert Eagle

ESP LTD George Lynch Electric Guitar Desert Eagle

$1,699.00
$36.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Fender Custom Shop Stevie Ray Vaughan Signature Stratocaster Relic Electric Guitar Faded 3-Color Sunburst

Fender Custom Shop Stevie Ray Vaughan Signature Stratocaster Relic Electric Guitar Faded 3-Color Sunburst

$5,450.00
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Yamaha Pacifica Professional HSS Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Desert Burst

Yamaha Pacifica Professional HSS Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Desert Burst

$2,199.99
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Jackson American Series Rhoads RR24 Electric Guitar Snow White

Jackson American Series Rhoads RR24 Electric Guitar Snow White

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$60.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Blemished:$2,319.99
Ibanez Prestige AZ2203N Electric Guitar Antique Turquoise

Ibanez Prestige AZ2203N Electric Guitar Antique Turquoise

$1,999.99
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Schecter Guitar Research Demon-6 Electric Guitar Satin Aged Black

Schecter Guitar Research Demon-6 Electric Guitar Satin Aged Black

$599.00
$13.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Gibson Custom Explorer Custom Electric Guitar Ebony

Gibson Custom Explorer Custom Electric Guitar Ebony

$5,799.00
$242.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Charvel Guthrie Govan Signature HSH Caramelized Ash Electric Guitar Natural

Charvel Guthrie Govan Signature HSH Caramelized Ash Electric Guitar Natural

$3,899.99
$163.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Gibson Custom 1964 ES-335 Reissue VOS Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Sixties Cherry

Gibson Custom 1964 ES-335 Reissue VOS Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Sixties Cherry

$5,999.00
$250.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Gretsch Guitars G6122T-62GE Vintage Select Edition 1962 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Hollowbody Electric Guitar Walnut Stain

Gretsch Guitars G6122T-62GE Vintage Select Edition 1962 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Hollowbody Electric Guitar Walnut Stain

$3,799.99
$80.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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ESP E-II FRX Electric Guitar Reindeer Blue Flame Maple

ESP E-II FRX Electric Guitar Reindeer Blue Flame Maple

$3,149.00
$66.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Gretsch Guitars G6131G-MY-RB Limited-Edition Malcolm Young Signature Jet Electric Guitar Vintage Firebird Red

Gretsch Guitars G6131G-MY-RB Limited-Edition Malcolm Young Signature Jet Electric Guitar Vintage Firebird Red

$3,399.99
$71.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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ESP LTD M-400HT Electric Guitar - Charcoal Metallic

ESP LTD M-400HT Electric Guitar - Charcoal Metallic

$899.00
$19.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Reverend Vernon Reid Totem Electric Guitar Talisman

Reverend Vernon Reid Totem Electric Guitar Talisman

$1,999.00
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Reverend Crosscut Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Italian Purple

Reverend Crosscut Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Italian Purple

$1,099.00
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ESP EC-1001 FM Electric Guitar Tiger Eye

ESP EC-1001 FM Electric Guitar Tiger Eye

$1,299.00
10% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$28.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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PRS SE Zach Myers 594 Electric Guitar - Myers Blue

PRS SE Zach Myers 594 Electric Guitar - Myers Blue

$899.00
$38.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster Ltd Ed by Todd Krause Blu Scozia

Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster Ltd Ed by Todd Krause Blu Scozia

$14,999.00
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Epiphone Broadway Hollowbody Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst

Epiphone Broadway Hollowbody Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst

$999.00
Blemished:$799.20
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Ibanez AR520HME Standard Electric Guitar - Natural

Ibanez AR520HME Standard Electric Guitar - Natural

$999.99
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Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Outfit Electric Guitar Aged Dark Cherry Burst

Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Outfit Electric Guitar Aged Dark Cherry Burst

$999.00
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$42.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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ESP James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar Camo

ESP James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar Camo

$7,299.00
$153.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Schecter Guitar Research Damien Platinum 6 Electric Guitar Satin Black

Schecter Guitar Research Damien Platinum 6 Electric Guitar Satin Black

$827.87
$18.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Cort KX Series 6 String Electric Guitar Etched Black and Red

Cort KX Series 6 String Electric Guitar Etched Black and Red

$749.99
$16.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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PRS S2 McCarty 594 Singlecut Electric Guitar Fire Red Burst

PRS S2 McCarty 594 Singlecut Electric Guitar Fire Red Burst

From $2,349.00
$98.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR M Electric Guitar Chameleon

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR M Electric Guitar Chameleon

$1,099.99
30% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$46.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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ESP Mike Schleibaum MSV-1 Electric Guitar Black

ESP Mike Schleibaum MSV-1 Electric Guitar Black

$1,799.00
$38.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Jackson USA Signature Adrian Smith San Dimas SDM Electric Guitar Snow White

Jackson USA Signature Adrian Smith San Dimas SDM Electric Guitar Snow White

$3,499.00
$73.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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PRS Mark Holcomb Electric Guitar - Fire Smokeburst

PRS Mark Holcomb Electric Guitar - Fire Smokeburst

$5,200.00
$217.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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PRS Private Stock Special Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Natural

PRS Private Stock Special Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Natural

$12,430.00
$518.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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ESP LTD MH-1000 Quilted Maple Electric Guitar Black Ocean

ESP LTD MH-1000 Quilted Maple Electric Guitar Black Ocean

$1,399.00
$30.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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PRS Wood Library Custom 24 Electric Guitar - Fire Red Gray Black Fade

PRS Wood Library Custom 24 Electric Guitar - Fire Red Gray Black Fade

$5,885.00
Guitar Center Exclusive
$246.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Schecter Guitar Research Damien-6 FR 6-String Electric Guitar Satin Black

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

$649.00
$14.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Blemished:$519.20
Schecter Guitar Research C-1 FR-S Apocalypse Electric Guitar Red Reign

Schecter Guitar Research C-1 FR-S Apocalypse Electric Guitar Red Reign

$1,599.00
$34.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Fender Custom Shop Dual Stack HS Telecaster Deluxe Closet Classic Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Blue Sparkle

Fender Custom Shop Dual Stack HS Telecaster Deluxe Closet Classic Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Blue Sparkle

$5,300.00
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Fender Noventa Stratocaster Pau Ferro Fingerboard Electric Guitar Crimson Red Transparent

Fender Noventa Stratocaster Pau Ferro Fingerboard Electric Guitar Crimson Red Transparent

$1,099.99
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Fender Custom Shop 61 Telecaster Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Faded Aged Bleached 3-Color Sunburst

Fender Custom Shop 61 Telecaster Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Faded Aged Bleached 3-Color Sunburst

$5,000.00
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Fender Custom Shop Custom Deluxe Stratocaster NOS Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Magenta Sparkle

Fender Custom Shop Custom Deluxe Stratocaster NOS Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Magenta Sparkle

$4,450.00
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Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy Electric Guitar Aged Jet Black Metallic

Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy Electric Guitar Aged Jet Black Metallic

$1,199.00
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$50.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Fender Tash Sultana Stratocaster Electric Guitar Transparent Cherry

Fender Tash Sultana Stratocaster Electric Guitar Transparent Cherry

$1,419.99
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Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola VOS Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst

Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola VOS Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst

$6,499.00
$271.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Kauer Guitars Banshee Daphne Hawk Electric Guitar Daphne Blue

Kauer Guitars Banshee Daphne Hawk Electric Guitar Daphne Blue

$6,450.00
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LsL Instruments Bad Bone 290 Electric Guitar Ice Pink

LsL Instruments Bad Bone 290 Electric Guitar Ice Pink

$3,859.00
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Schecter Guitar Research Sun Valley Super Shredder Exotic HT Electric Guitar Black Limba

Schecter Guitar Research Sun Valley Super Shredder Exotic HT Electric Guitar Black Limba

$1,399.00
25% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$30.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24 Electric Guitar Red with Black Bevels

Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24 Electric Guitar Red with Black Bevels

$969.99
15% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$41.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Ibanez AZ Prestige AZ2204AG Electric Guitar - Transparent Gray Burst

Ibanez AZ Prestige AZ2204AG Electric Guitar - Transparent Gray Burst

$2,499.99
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PRS Santana Retro With Santana Pickups and Nickel Hardware Electric Guitar - Santana Yellow

PRS Santana Retro With Santana Pickups and Nickel Hardware Electric Guitar - Santana Yellow

$4,890.00
$204.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins Electric Guitar Ebony

Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins Electric Guitar Ebony

$1,099.00
$46.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Schecter Guitar Research Jack Fowler Traditional HT Electric Guitar Ivory

Schecter Guitar Research Jack Fowler Traditional HT Electric Guitar Ivory

$1,049.00
$22.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Cort X700DUALITYII X Series Duality II Electric Guitar Polar Ice Burst

Cort X700DUALITYII X Series Duality II Electric Guitar Polar Ice Burst

$1,399.99
$30.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Godin Session R-HT PRO Electric Guitar Retro Orange

Godin Session R-HT PRO Electric Guitar Retro Orange

$1,199.00
$50.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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EVH Frankenstein Relic Series Electric Guitar Silverburst

EVH Frankenstein Relic Series Electric Guitar Silverburst

$1,549.99
20% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$65.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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EVH Wolfgang Special QM with Baked Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Indigo Burst

EVH Wolfgang Special QM with Baked Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Indigo Burst

$1,369.99$1,549.99
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Jackson Pro Series Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly Ash Electric Guitar Black

Jackson Pro Series Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly Ash Electric Guitar Black

$1,699.99
$71.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Legator Ninja 6 String Super Shred Series Electric Guitar Magenta Burl

Legator Ninja 6 String Super Shred Series Electric Guitar Magenta Burl

$699.99
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LsL Instruments Adam Christianson Signature Baritone Electric Guitar Butterscotch

LsL Instruments Adam Christianson Signature Baritone Electric Guitar Butterscotch

$4,043.00
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Sire Larry Carlton H7 Hollowbody Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst

Sire Larry Carlton H7 Hollowbody Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst

$799.00
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Fender Eric Johnson Virginia Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar 2-Color Sunburst

Fender Eric Johnson Virginia Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar 2-Color Sunburst

$2,999.99
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Heritage Standard H-150 Electric Guitar Vintage Cherry Sunburst

Heritage Standard H-150 Electric Guitar Vintage Cherry Sunburst

$2,599.00
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Schecter Guitar Research SVSS PT-FR Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Sea Foam Green

Schecter Guitar Research SVSS PT-FR Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Sea Foam Green

$799.00
$17.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Jackson Pro Plus Series Soloist SL2 Limited Edition Electric Guitar British Racing Green

Jackson Pro Plus Series Soloist SL2 Limited Edition Electric Guitar British Racing Green

$1,299.99
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$55.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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ESP LTD Gary Holt GHSV-200 Electric Guitar Black

ESP LTD Gary Holt GHSV-200 Electric Guitar Black

$799.00
25% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$17.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster NOS Time Machine Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Black

Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster NOS Time Machine Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Black

$3,425.00
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ESP LTD EX-7 Baritone Black Metal 7-String Electric Guitar Black Satin

ESP LTD EX-7 Baritone Black Metal 7-String Electric Guitar Black Satin

$1,049.00
$22.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Gretsch Guitars G6129TG-59VS LTD '59 Red Sparkle Jet Electric Guitar Red Sparkle

Gretsch Guitars G6129TG-59VS LTD '59 Red Sparkle Jet Electric Guitar Red Sparkle

$3,149.99
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Dunable Guitars Asteroid Electric Guitar Flame Top Amber Burst

Dunable Guitars Asteroid Electric Guitar Flame Top Amber Burst

$3,950.00
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ESP LTD Ken Susi KS-M-7 EverTune Electric Guitar Metallic Silver

ESP LTD Ken Susi KS-M-7 EverTune Electric Guitar Metallic Silver

$1,999.00
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Fender JV Modified '50s Stratocaster HSS Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar 2-Color Sunburst

Fender JV Modified '50s Stratocaster HSS Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar 2-Color Sunburst

$1,329.99
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Schecter Guitar Research C-1 Pale Moon Electric Guitar - Natural Satin with Black Burst

Schecter Guitar Research C-1 Pale Moon Electric Guitar - Natural Satin with Black Burst

$1,399.00
$30.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Ibanez RGT1220PBK Premium Electric Guitar Cosmic Blue Low Gloss

Ibanez RGT1220PBK Premium Electric Guitar Cosmic Blue Low Gloss

$1,699.99
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strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Tremolo Electric Guitar Natural

strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Tremolo Electric Guitar Natural

$1,745.00
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Fender Custom Shop Dealer Select Stratocaster HST Journeyman Electric Guitar Aged Candy Apple Red

Fender Custom Shop Dealer Select Stratocaster HST Journeyman Electric Guitar Aged Candy Apple Red

$4,360.00
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Fender American Professional II Roasted Pine Stratocaster Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Natural

Fender American Professional II Roasted Pine Stratocaster Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Natural

$1,939.99
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Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster HSS Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Faded Sherwood Green Metallic

Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster HSS Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Faded Sherwood Green Metallic

$1,549.99
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D'Angelico Excell SS Soho Hollowbody Electric Guitar With Stairstep Tailpiece Dark Cherry Burst

D'Angelico Excell SS Soho Hollowbody Electric Guitar With Stairstep Tailpiece Dark Cherry Burst

$1,999.99
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$42.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Fender Custom Shop 1963 Telecaster NOS Rosewood Fingerboard Time Machine Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Olympic White

Fender Custom Shop 1963 Telecaster NOS Rosewood Fingerboard Time Machine Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Olympic White

$3,225.00
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Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition '69 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Electric Guitar Aged Purple Sparkle

Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition '69 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Electric Guitar Aged Purple Sparkle

$5,550.00
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Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1 HS FR Electric Guitar - Yellow Bengal

Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1 HS FR Electric Guitar - Yellow Bengal

$1,899.99
$40.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Jackson Pro Series Signature Roman Ibramkhalilov MDK HT6 Baritone Ebony Fingerboard Electric Guitar Emerald Green

Jackson Pro Series Signature Roman Ibramkhalilov MDK HT6 Baritone Ebony Fingerboard Electric Guitar Emerald Green

$1,599.99
$67.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition Double Custom Esquire DLX Closet Classic Electric Guitar Aged Ocean Turquoise

Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition Double Custom Esquire DLX Closet Classic Electric Guitar Aged Ocean Turquoise

$4,450.00
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ESP LTD Deluxe Viper 1000 Electric Guitar Vintage Black

ESP LTD Deluxe Viper 1000 Electric Guitar Vintage Black

$1,499.00
25% Off Open-Box Savings Available
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Dean Vengeance Select Floyd Fluence Electric Guitar Charcoal Burst

Dean Vengeance Select Floyd Fluence Electric Guitar Charcoal Burst

$1,599.00
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Ibanez S Prestige S6621AH Electric Guitar - Transparent Gray Burst

Ibanez S Prestige S6621AH Electric Guitar - Transparent Gray Burst

$2,299.99
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Ibanez Prestige RG5440C Electric Guitar Deep Forest Green Metallic

Ibanez Prestige RG5440C Electric Guitar Deep Forest Green Metallic

$2,199.99
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PRS Mark Holcomb Electric Guitar - Holcomb Wraparound Blue Burst

PRS Mark Holcomb Electric Guitar - Holcomb Wraparound Blue Burst

$5,200.00
$217.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Schecter Guitar Research SVSS Exotic Ziricote 6-String Electric Guitar Natural

Schecter Guitar Research SVSS Exotic Ziricote 6-String Electric Guitar Natural

$1,399.00
25% Off Open-Box Savings Available
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Ibanez JS240PS Joe Satriani Signature Electric Guitar Candy Apple

Ibanez JS240PS Joe Satriani Signature Electric Guitar Candy Apple

$1,899.99
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Gretsch Guitars G5232T Electromatic Double Jet FT With Bigsby Midnight Sapphire

Gretsch Guitars G5232T Electromatic Double Jet FT With Bigsby Midnight Sapphire

$699.99
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Ibanez Artcore AF75 Hollowbody Electric Guitar Transparent Red Sunburst

Ibanez Artcore AF75 Hollowbody Electric Guitar Transparent Red Sunburst

$499.99
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Brian May Guitars BMG Arielle Electric Guitar 2-Tone Burnt Orange and Trans Blue

Brian May Guitars BMG Arielle Electric Guitar 2-Tone Burnt Orange and Trans Blue

$899.99
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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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