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Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition '55 Bone Tone Stratocaster Relic Electric Guitar Aged HLE Gold

Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition '55 Bone Tone Stratocaster Relic Electric Guitar Aged HLE Gold

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B.C. Rich ST3 Retro II With Floyd Rose Electric Guitar White

B.C. Rich ST3 Retro II With Floyd Rose Electric Guitar White

$999.99
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Cort KX307MSOP KX Series Multi-Scale 7 String Electric Guitar Open Pore Black

Cort KX307MSOP KX Series Multi-Scale 7 String Electric Guitar Open Pore Black

$599.99
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Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH Electric Guitar Sunburn

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH Electric Guitar Sunburn

$1,299.99
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ESP E-II Maverick Electric Guitar - Gunmetal Black

ESP E-II Maverick Electric Guitar - Gunmetal Black

$3,199.00
$67.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Wylde Audio Warhammer NT Norse Dragon Bullseye Electric Guitar Metallic Green

Wylde Audio Warhammer NT Norse Dragon Bullseye Electric Guitar Metallic Green

$1,699.00
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Sterling by Music Man Majesty Electric Guitar Arctic Dream

Sterling by Music Man Majesty Electric Guitar Arctic Dream

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Gibson Custom Tom Murphy 1959 Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar Aged Cherry Burst

Gibson Custom Tom Murphy 1959 Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar Aged Cherry Burst

$11,499.00
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Ibanez GRGA120QA Electric Guitar Transparent Black Sunburst

Ibanez GRGA120QA Electric Guitar Transparent Black Sunburst

$349.99
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ESP LTD Deluxe RS-1000 Electric Guitar - Pearl White

ESP LTD Deluxe RS-1000 Electric Guitar - Pearl White

$1,399.00
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Ibanez S1070PBZ S Premium 6-String Electric Guitar Cerulean Blue Burst

Ibanez S1070PBZ S Premium 6-String Electric Guitar Cerulean Blue Burst

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Gibson '80s Flying V Electric Guitar Ebony

Gibson '80s Flying V Electric Guitar Ebony

$2,499.00
$105.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX Solidbody Electric Guitar Teal Green Metallic

Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX Solidbody Electric Guitar Teal Green Metallic

$849.99
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Cort KX700OPBK EverTune Electric Guitar Open Pore Black

Cort KX700OPBK EverTune Electric Guitar Open Pore Black

$1,299.99
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Sire Larry Carlton L3 P90 Electric Guitar Gold Top

Sire Larry Carlton L3 P90 Electric Guitar Gold Top

$459.00
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Ibanez Xiphos Iron Label 6str Electric Guitar Black Flat

Ibanez Xiphos Iron Label 6str Electric Guitar Black Flat

$1,499.99
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Schecter Guitar Research C-6 Deluxe Left-Handed Electric Guitar Satin Black

Schecter Guitar Research C-6 Deluxe Left-Handed Electric Guitar Satin Black

$449.00
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Epiphone SG Prophecy Electric Guitar Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone SG Prophecy Electric Guitar Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

$1,099.00
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Gibson Custom M2M Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Custom 3-Pickup Heavy Aged Electric Guitar Ebony

Gibson Custom M2M Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Custom 3-Pickup Heavy Aged Electric Guitar Ebony

$9,399.00
$392.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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ESP LTD Sammy Duet SD-2 Electric Guitar Black

ESP LTD Sammy Duet SD-2 Electric Guitar Black

$1,699.00
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Charvel Jake E Lee Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS HT RW Electric Guitar Pearl White

Charvel Jake E Lee Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS HT RW Electric Guitar Pearl White

$1,299.99
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Kauer Guitars Banshee White Hawk Electric Guitar White

Kauer Guitars Banshee White Hawk Electric Guitar White

$5,500.00
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Schecter Guitar Research PT Special Solid Body Electric Guitar Black Pearl

Schecter Guitar Research PT Special Solid Body Electric Guitar Black Pearl

$799.00
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Jackson JS32M Dinky Arched Top Electric Guitar Gloss Black

Jackson JS32M Dinky Arched Top Electric Guitar Gloss Black

$469.99
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Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS Electric Guitar Ebony

Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS Electric Guitar Ebony

$6,899.00
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Cort G300 Pro Electric Guitar Metallic Gold

Cort G300 Pro Electric Guitar Metallic Gold

$799.99
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ESP LTD XJ-1 HT Electric Guitar Black Blast

ESP LTD XJ-1 HT Electric Guitar Black Blast

$1,499.00
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Ibanez PWM20 Paul Waggoner Signature 6str Electric Guitar

Ibanez PWM20 Paul Waggoner Signature 6str Electric Guitar

$1,599.99
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Guild Polara Limited Night Edition Electric Guitar - Vintage Walnut

Guild Polara Limited Night Edition Electric Guitar - Vintage Walnut

$599.99
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Ibanez RGIB21 Iron Label RG Baritone Series Electric Guitar Black

Ibanez RGIB21 Iron Label RG Baritone Series Electric Guitar Black

$929.99
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Heritage Standard H-535 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Original Sunburst

Heritage Standard H-535 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Original Sunburst

$2,999.00
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Ibanez AZ22S2MGR AZ Standard Electric Guitar - Black

Ibanez AZ22S2MGR AZ Standard Electric Guitar - Black

$549.99
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Ernie Ball Music Man Kaizen 6-String Electric Guitar Kryptonite

Ernie Ball Music Man Kaizen 6-String Electric Guitar Kryptonite

$3,799.00
$80.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HH FR E Electric Guitar Three-Tone Sunburst

Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HH FR E Electric Guitar Three-Tone Sunburst

$999.99
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Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 ES-335 Reissue Ultra Heavy Aged Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Vintage Natural

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 ES-335 Reissue Ultra Heavy Aged Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Vintage Natural

$9,999.00
$417.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Squier Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic HS Electric Guitar Lake Placid Blue

Squier Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic HS Electric Guitar Lake Placid Blue

$469.99
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Fender Campbell Red Dog Telecaster Electric Guitar - Red Dog Red

Fender Campbell Red Dog Telecaster Electric Guitar - Red Dog Red

$3,679.99
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Ernie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson Artist Series Cutlass Electric Guitar Majora Purple

Ernie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson Artist Series Cutlass Electric Guitar Majora Purple

$3,799.00
$80.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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PRS Wood Library McCarty 594 Electric Guitar - Fire Red to Gray Black Fade

PRS Wood Library McCarty 594 Electric Guitar - Fire Red to Gray Black Fade

$6,640.00
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Ibanez Prestige RG652AHM Electric Guitar Nebula Green Burst

Ibanez Prestige RG652AHM Electric Guitar Nebula Green Burst

$1,799.99
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Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom 1959 Stratocaster Electric Guitar Fiesta Red Mint Green Pickguard

Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom 1959 Stratocaster Electric Guitar Fiesta Red Mint Green Pickguard

$4,350.00
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Gretsch Guitars G6119T-62 Vintage Select Edition '62 Tennessee Rose Hollowbody Electric Guitar With Bigsby - Dark Cherry S...

Gretsch Guitars G6119T-62 Vintage Select Edition '62 Tennessee Rose Hollowbody Electric Guitar With Bigsby - Dark Cherry Stain

$2,899.99
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Schecter Guitar Research Synyster Gates Custom 7-String TR Headless Electric Guitar Oak Green Metallic

Schecter Guitar Research Synyster Gates Custom 7-String TR Headless Electric Guitar Oak Green Metallic

$2,299.00
$48.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Charvel Marco Sfogli Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS Electric Guitar Transparent Purple Burst

Charvel Marco Sfogli Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS Electric Guitar Transparent Purple Burst

$1,599.99
$67.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Ibanez Prestige AZ2204NW Electric Guitar Mint Green

Ibanez Prestige AZ2204NW Electric Guitar Mint Green

$2,199.99
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Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster Electric Guitar Satin Black

Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster Electric Guitar Satin Black

$2,349.99
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Jackson X Series Surfcaster HT6 Electric Guitar Satin Black

Jackson X Series Surfcaster HT6 Electric Guitar Satin Black

$599.99
$25.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Gretsch Guitars Streamliner Jet Club Single-Cut With Wraparound Bridge Electric Guitar Mint Metallic

Gretsch Guitars Streamliner Jet Club Single-Cut With Wraparound Bridge Electric Guitar Mint Metallic

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ESP LTD H3-1000 Quilted Maple Electric Guitar See Thru Black Cherry

ESP LTD H3-1000 Quilted Maple Electric Guitar See Thru Black Cherry

$1,399.00
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Sire L7 New Gen Electric Guitar Tobacco Sunburst

Sire L7 New Gen Electric Guitar Tobacco Sunburst

$799.00
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Sire Larry Carlton S5 Electric Guitar Natural

Sire Larry Carlton S5 Electric Guitar Natural

$549.00
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PRS Custom 24 Electric Guitar - Charcoal Burst

PRS Custom 24 Electric Guitar - Charcoal Burst

$4,690.00
$196.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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B.C. Rich Andy James Signature 7-String EverTune Electric Guitar Trans Green Burst

B.C. Rich Andy James Signature 7-String EverTune Electric Guitar Trans Green Burst

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Jamstik Studio MIDI Electric Guitar Orange

Jamstik Studio MIDI Electric Guitar Orange

$799.99
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Legator N6X Ninja Electric Guitar Ruby

Legator N6X Ninja Electric Guitar Ruby

$1,700.00
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Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay HT Electric Guitar Mystique

Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay HT Electric Guitar Mystique

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Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1960 Les Paul Junior Double-Cut Reissue Ultra Heavy Aged Electric Guitar Ebony

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1960 Les Paul Junior Double-Cut Reissue Ultra Heavy Aged Electric Guitar Ebony

$7,999.00
$334.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Kramer Jersey Star Electric Guitar White Pearl

Kramer Jersey Star Electric Guitar White Pearl

$1,299.00
$55.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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D'Angelico Excel Style B Archtop Electric Guitar Amber

D'Angelico Excel Style B Archtop Electric Guitar Amber

$1,899.99
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Fender Suona Telecaster Thinline Electric Guitar Violin Burst

Fender Suona Telecaster Thinline Electric Guitar Violin Burst

$2,999.99
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Guild Surfliner Solidbody Electric Guitar Sunset Orange

Guild Surfliner Solidbody Electric Guitar Sunset Orange

$499.99
$21.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Ibanez Prestige PS10 Paul Stanley Signature Electric Guitar Black

Ibanez Prestige PS10 Paul Stanley Signature Electric Guitar Black

$3,899.99
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ESP E-II Eclipse Electric Guitar - Black Satin

ESP E-II Eclipse Electric Guitar - Black Satin

$2,729.00
$57.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Ibanez George Benson Signature 6str Electric Guitar Black

Ibanez George Benson Signature 6str Electric Guitar Black

$3,999.99
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Gibson SG Modern Left-Handed Electric Guitar Blueberry Fade

Gibson SG Modern Left-Handed Electric Guitar Blueberry Fade

$2,499.00
$105.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Charvel Jake E. Lee Signature Model Electric Guitar Blue Burst

Charvel Jake E. Lee Signature Model Electric Guitar Blue Burst

$4,353.72
$182.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Jackson Pro Plus Signature Dave Davidson WR7 M 7-String Electric Guitar Ferrari Yellow

Jackson Pro Plus Signature Dave Davidson WR7 M 7-String Electric Guitar Ferrari Yellow

$1,499.99
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Ibanez TQM2 Tom Quayle Signature Electric Guitar Charcoal Black Burst Flat

Ibanez TQM2 Tom Quayle Signature Electric Guitar Charcoal Black Burst Flat

$3,199.99
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Chapman ML3 Pro Traditional Classic Electric Guitar 3-Tone Sunburst Metallic Gloss

Chapman ML3 Pro Traditional Classic Electric Guitar 3-Tone Sunburst Metallic Gloss

$1,174.00
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Charvel Sean Long Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH HT M Electric Guitar Neon Pink

Charvel Sean Long Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH HT M Electric Guitar Neon Pink

$1,499.99
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Gibson Custom Flying V Custom Bats in Flight Electric Guitar - Dark Purple Burst

Gibson Custom Flying V Custom Bats in Flight Electric Guitar - Dark Purple Burst

$9,699.00
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Jackson JS Series Signature Gus G. Star JS32T Electric Guitar Ivory

Jackson JS Series Signature Gus G. Star JS32T Electric Guitar Ivory

$499.99
$21.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Reverend Club King 290 Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Midnight Black

Reverend Club King 290 Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Midnight Black

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Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Reissue Stopbar VOS Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Ebony

Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Reissue Stopbar VOS Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Ebony

$6,999.00
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ESP LTD EC-1007 Electric Guitar Black

ESP LTD EC-1007 Electric Guitar Black

$1,799.00
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Cort G110 Electric Guitar Open Pore Black

Cort G110 Electric Guitar Open Pore Black

$249.99
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EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Quilt Maple Electric Guitar Transparent Amber

EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Quilt Maple Electric Guitar Transparent Amber

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Guild Polara Deluxe Electric Guitar Kingswood Green

Guild Polara Deluxe Electric Guitar Kingswood Green

$699.99
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Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Thinline Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Thinline Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

$449.99
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PRS Wood Library McCarty 594 Electric Guitar Burnt Maple Leaf

PRS Wood Library McCarty 594 Electric Guitar Burnt Maple Leaf

$5,940.00
$248.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Jackson Pro Plus Series Soloist SLA3W Electric Guitar Walnut

Jackson Pro Plus Series Soloist SLA3W Electric Guitar Walnut

$1,399.99
$59.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar Electric Guitar - Metallic KO Rosewood Fingerboard

Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar Electric Guitar - Metallic KO Rosewood Fingerboard

$2,949.99
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Fender Artist Series Jimmie Vaughan Tex-Mex Stratocaster Electric Guitar Olympic White

Fender Artist Series Jimmie Vaughan Tex-Mex Stratocaster Electric Guitar Olympic White

$1,299.99
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Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T Electric Guitar Natural

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T Electric Guitar Natural

$1,299.00
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Epiphone 1958 Korina Explorer Outfit Left-Handed Electric Guitar Aged Natural

Epiphone 1958 Korina Explorer Outfit Left-Handed Electric Guitar Aged Natural

$1,299.00
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Schecter Guitar Research PT Special Electric Guitar Satin Candy Apple Red

Schecter Guitar Research PT Special Electric Guitar Satin Candy Apple Red

$799.00
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Fender American Vintage II 1977 Telecaster Custom Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar - Black

Fender American Vintage II 1977 Telecaster Custom Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar - Black

$2,599.99
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ESP Alexi Laiho Ripped Electric Guitar Ripped Graphic

ESP Alexi Laiho Ripped Electric Guitar Ripped Graphic

$6,499.00
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Ibanez AM153QA Artstar Series Electric Guitar Dark Brown Sunburst

Ibanez AM153QA Artstar Series Electric Guitar Dark Brown Sunburst

$1,199.99
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ESP Max Cavalera RPR Electric Guitar Black Desert Camo

ESP Max Cavalera RPR Electric Guitar Black Desert Camo

$6,749.00
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EVH Wolfgang Standard Electric Guitar Granite Crystal

EVH Wolfgang Standard Electric Guitar Granite Crystal

$1,040.00
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Kauer Guitars Korona HT Pine Electric Guitar Orange Metal Flake

Kauer Guitars Korona HT Pine Electric Guitar Orange Metal Flake

$3,150.00
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Gibson Custom 1958 Mahogany Explorer Reissue Electric Guitar - Antique Natural

Gibson Custom 1958 Mahogany Explorer Reissue Electric Guitar - Antique Natural

$5,499.00
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Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike Royale Electric Guitar Feline Grey

Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike Royale Electric Guitar Feline Grey

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EVH Wolfgang Special QM Electric Guitar Chlorine Burst

EVH Wolfgang Special QM Electric Guitar Chlorine Burst

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Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24M Electric Guitar Snow White with Black Pinstripes

Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24M Electric Guitar Snow White with Black Pinstripes

$969.99
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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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