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1825-1920 out of 23171 products

Squier Affinity Series Starcaster Deluxe Electric Guitar Olympic White

Squier Affinity Series Starcaster Deluxe Electric Guitar Olympic White

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Schecter Guitar Research DJ Ashba 6-String Electric Guitar Black Burst

Schecter Guitar Research DJ Ashba 6-String Electric Guitar Black Burst

$1,499.00
$32.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Olympic White

Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Olympic White

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Gretsch Guitars G6129T-89VS Vintage Select '89 Sparkle Jet With Bigsby Gold Sparkle

Gretsch Guitars G6129T-89VS Vintage Select '89 Sparkle Jet With Bigsby Gold Sparkle

$2,999.99
$63.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS Electric Guitar Double Gold

Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS Electric Guitar Double Gold

$4,999.00
$209.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Sterling by Music Man StingRay Electric Guitar Daphne Blue

Sterling by Music Man StingRay Electric Guitar Daphne Blue

$439.99
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Jackson Pro Plus Pure Metal Warrior WR1A Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Gloss Black

Jackson Pro Plus Pure Metal Warrior WR1A Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Gloss Black

$1,469.99
$62.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Fender Chris Shiflett Cleaver Telecaster Deluxe Electric Guitar Charcoal Frost Metallic

Fender Chris Shiflett Cleaver Telecaster Deluxe Electric Guitar Charcoal Frost Metallic

$2,629.99
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Friedman Cali Aged Electric Guitar Double Burst Metallic Blue over 3 Tone Burst

Friedman Cali Aged Electric Guitar Double Burst Metallic Blue over 3 Tone Burst

$3,199.99
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Fender American Ultra II Meteora Ebony Fingerboard Electric Guitar Texas Tea

Fender American Ultra II Meteora Ebony Fingerboard Electric Guitar Texas Tea

$2,359.99
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Fender Custom Shop 1960 Telecaster Custom Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Aged Black

Fender Custom Shop 1960 Telecaster Custom Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Aged Black

$5,225.00
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PRS Wood Library Modern Eagle V With 10-Top Quilt and East Indian Rosewood Neck Electric Guitar Copperhead Burst

PRS Wood Library Modern Eagle V With 10-Top Quilt and East Indian Rosewood Neck Electric Guitar Copperhead Burst

$6,440.00
$269.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition '60 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Super Faded Aged...

Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition '60 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Super Faded Aged Shell Pink

$4,500.00
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Jackson USA Signature Marty Friedman Electric Guitar Black With White Bevel

Jackson USA Signature Marty Friedman Electric Guitar Black With White Bevel

$6,052.62
$127.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Rickenbacker 330/12 Electric Guitar - Fireglo

Rickenbacker 330/12 Electric Guitar - Fireglo

$2,499.00
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Legator Ninja 7 String Multi-Scale Super Shred Series Quilted Maple Electric Guitar Purple

Legator Ninja 7 String Multi-Scale Super Shred Series Quilted Maple Electric Guitar Purple

$949.99
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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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Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern Ash HT6 Electric Guitar Baked Red

Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern Ash HT6 Electric Guitar Baked Red

$1,399.99
20% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$59.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Sire Larry Carlton L5 Electric Guitar Tobacco Sunburst Satin

Sire Larry Carlton L5 Electric Guitar Tobacco Sunburst Satin

$659.00
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Fender Vintera II Road Worn '50s Jazzmaster Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

Fender Vintera II Road Worn '50s Jazzmaster Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

$1,699.99
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Epiphone Jared James Nichols "Blues Power" Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar Aged Pelham Blue

Epiphone Jared James Nichols "Blues Power" Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar Aged Pelham Blue

$999.00
$42.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Ibanez RG8870 RG J. Custom Axe Design Lab Electric Guitar Black Rutile

Ibanez RG8870 RG J. Custom Axe Design Lab Electric Guitar Black Rutile

$3,799.99
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Fender Custom Shop Custom Deluxe Telecaster NOS Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Aged Lake Placid Blue

Fender Custom Shop Custom Deluxe Telecaster NOS Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Aged Lake Placid Blue

$3,950.00
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Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition '70s Tele Custom Relic Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition '70s Tele Custom Relic Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

$4,725.00
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Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1964 SG Standard Reissue With Maestro Vibrola Heavy Aged Electric Guitar Faded Cherry

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1964 SG Standard Reissue With Maestro Vibrola Heavy Aged Electric Guitar Faded Cherry

$7,199.00
$300.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Gretsch Guitars G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. Single-Cut With Bigsby Electric Guitar Amethyst

Gretsch Guitars G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. Single-Cut With Bigsby Electric Guitar Amethyst

$999.99
$42.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Sire H7V Hollowbody Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst

Sire H7V Hollowbody Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst

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Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Light Aged Electric Guitar Wide Tomato Burst

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Light Aged Electric Guitar Wide Tomato Burst

$7,199.00
$300.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Cort X500 Menace 6-String Electric Guitar Black Satin

Cort X500 Menace 6-String Electric Guitar Black Satin

$929.99
$20.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24 Camo Electric Guitar Woodland Camo

Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24 Camo Electric Guitar Woodland Camo

$899.99
$38.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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ESP LTD EXL-200 Electric Guitar - Black

ESP LTD EXL-200 Electric Guitar - Black

$699.00
$15.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Wylde Audio Goreghen Electric Guitar Cocobolo Psychic Bullseye

Wylde Audio Goreghen Electric Guitar Cocobolo Psychic Bullseye

$1,699.00
$36.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Wylde Audio Blood Eagle Electric Guitar Nordic Ice

Wylde Audio Blood Eagle Electric Guitar Nordic Ice

$1,399.00
10% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$30.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Ibanez Paul Stanley Signature miKro Electric Guitar Black

Ibanez Paul Stanley Signature miKro Electric Guitar Black

$399.99
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Heritage Custom Shop H-150 Artisan Aged Bigsby Electric Guitar Space Black

Heritage Custom Shop H-150 Artisan Aged Bigsby Electric Guitar Space Black

$4,399.00
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D'Angelico Deluxe DC Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar With D'Angelico Shield Tremolo Matte Surf Green

D'Angelico Deluxe DC Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar With D'Angelico Shield Tremolo Matte Surf Green

$1,999.99
$42.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS Electric Guitar Lemon Burst

Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS Electric Guitar Lemon Burst

$5,299.00
$221.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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PRS Private Stock Custom 24 Electric Guitar Tiger Eye Glow

PRS Private Stock Custom 24 Electric Guitar Tiger Eye Glow

$13,390.00
$558.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Gibson Custom 1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS Left-Handed Electric Guitar Ebony

Gibson Custom 1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS Left-Handed Electric Guitar Ebony

$6,899.00
$288.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster Left-Handed Electric Guitar Fiesta Red

Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster Left-Handed Electric Guitar Fiesta Red

$2,499.99
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Schecter Guitar Research Avenger FR SLS Elite Evil Twin Electric Guitar Satin Black

Schecter Guitar Research Avenger FR SLS Elite Evil Twin Electric Guitar Satin Black

$1,599.00
$34.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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EVH Wolfgang USA 5A Flame Maple Top Electric Guitar Natural Ebony Fingerboard

EVH Wolfgang USA 5A Flame Maple Top Electric Guitar Natural Ebony Fingerboard

$3,899.99
$163.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Yamaha PAC212V Quilted Maple Top Electric Guitar Tobacco Brown Sunburst

Yamaha PAC212V Quilted Maple Top Electric Guitar Tobacco Brown Sunburst

$439.99
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EVH 5150 Standard Electric Guitar Yellow

EVH 5150 Standard Electric Guitar Yellow

$1,259.99
25% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$53.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Fender Custom Shop Michael Landau "Coma" Stratocaster Relic Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Masterbuilt by Todd Krause Com...

Fender Custom Shop Michael Landau "Coma" Stratocaster Relic Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Masterbuilt by Todd Krause Coma Red

$15,000.00
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Ibanez Scott LePage Signature Electric Guitar

Ibanez Scott LePage Signature Electric Guitar

$1,599.99
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PRS Fiore Electric Guitar Sugar Moon

PRS Fiore Electric Guitar Sugar Moon

$2,849.00
$119.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Fender Kenny Wayne Shepherd Stratocaster Electric Guitar Transparent Faded Sonic Blue

Fender Kenny Wayne Shepherd Stratocaster Electric Guitar Transparent Faded Sonic Blue

$2,799.99
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Ibanez IV1RG Visions Electric Guitar

Ibanez IV1RG Visions Electric Guitar

$8,999.99
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Jackson JS Series JS22 Surfcaster Electric Guitar Black

Jackson JS Series JS22 Surfcaster Electric Guitar Black

$349.99
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ESP LTD M-100 Electric Guitar Charcoal Metallic Satin

ESP LTD M-100 Electric Guitar Charcoal Metallic Satin

$1,399.00
25% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$30.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Legator G6P Ghost Performance Electric Guitar Satin Black

Legator G6P Ghost Performance Electric Guitar Satin Black

$900.00
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Gibson Custom Firebird Custom Electric Guitar Ebony

Gibson Custom Firebird Custom Electric Guitar Ebony

$5,799.00
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$242.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Charvel MJ San Dimas Style 1 HSH FR M QM Electric Guitar Midnight Glow

Charvel MJ San Dimas Style 1 HSH FR M QM Electric Guitar Midnight Glow

$1,889.99
25% Off Open-Box Savings Available
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Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Legacy Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Transparent Ebony

Gibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Legacy Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Transparent Ebony

$7,999.00
$334.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Gibson Custom 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst

Gibson Custom 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst

$4,499.00
$188.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Gretsch Guitars G6120T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Chet Atkins Hollowbody With Bigsby Vintage Orange Stain

Gretsch Guitars G6120T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Chet Atkins Hollowbody With Bigsby Vintage Orange Stain

$3,799.99
$80.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Gretsch Guitars G6134TG Limited Edition Paisley Penguin with String-Thru Bisgby Electric Guitar Gold Paisley

Gretsch Guitars G6134TG Limited Edition Paisley Penguin with String-Thru Bisgby Electric Guitar Gold Paisley

$3,499.99
$73.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Fodera Emperor HSH Electric Guitar Clear Satin Finish

Fodera Emperor HSH Electric Guitar Clear Satin Finish

$5,650.00
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Schecter Guitar Research Damien Platinum 8-String Electric Guitar Satin Black

Schecter Guitar Research Damien Platinum 8-String Electric Guitar Satin Black

$949.00
$20.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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ESP Josh Middleton JM-II Electric Guitar Black Shadow Burst

ESP Josh Middleton JM-II Electric Guitar Black Shadow Burst

$1,599.00
$34.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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PRS PRS McCarty 594 with Pattern Vintage Neck Electric Guitar Faded Whale Blue

PRS PRS McCarty 594 with Pattern Vintage Neck Electric Guitar Faded Whale Blue

$4,100.00
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$171.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition Dual P-90 Telecaster Relic Electric Guitar Blue Flower

Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition Dual P-90 Telecaster Relic Electric Guitar Blue Flower

$5,450.00
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Legator Ninja Performance Multi-Scale 9-String Electric Guitar Satin Stealth Black

Legator Ninja Performance Multi-Scale 9-String Electric Guitar Satin Stealth Black

$1,049.99
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Schecter Guitar Research Nick Johnston Traditional H/S/S 6-String Electric Guitar Atomic Orange

Schecter Guitar Research Nick Johnston Traditional H/S/S 6-String Electric Guitar Atomic Orange

$899.00
$19.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Left-Handed Electric Guitar Olympic White

Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Left-Handed Electric Guitar Olympic White

$1,599.99$1,839.99
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Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Left-Handed Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Sixties Cherry

Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Left-Handed Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Sixties Cherry

$1,149.00
$48.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Chapman ML1 Pro Modern Electric Guitar Morpheus Purple Flip Gloss

Chapman ML1 Pro Modern Electric Guitar Morpheus Purple Flip Gloss

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Gibson Custom 60th Anniversary 1961 SG Les Paul Custom VOS Electric Guitar Classic White

Gibson Custom 60th Anniversary 1961 SG Les Paul Custom VOS Electric Guitar Classic White

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Sterling by Music Man Luke Flame Maple Electric Guitar Hazel Burst

Sterling by Music Man Luke Flame Maple Electric Guitar Hazel Burst

$699.99$849.99
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Dean Vengeance Select EverTune Fluence Electric Guitar Black Cherry Burst

Dean Vengeance Select EverTune Fluence Electric Guitar Black Cherry Burst

$1,899.00
$40.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Ibanez RGD61ALET RGD Axion Label Electric Guitar Metallic Gray Matte

Ibanez RGD61ALET RGD Axion Label Electric Guitar Metallic Gray Matte

$1,599.99
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Traveler Guitar LTD EC-1 Electric Guitar Matte Black

Traveler Guitar LTD EC-1 Electric Guitar Matte Black

$749.99
$32.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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PRS Silver Sky Electric Guitar - Faded Black Tee Satin

PRS Silver Sky Electric Guitar - Faded Black Tee Satin

$2,749.00
$115.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Fender Cory Wong Stratocaster Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Transparent Sapphire Blue

Fender Cory Wong Stratocaster Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Transparent Sapphire Blue

$2,359.99
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Legator Ghost 6 string Super Shred Series Electric Guitar Black Burl

Legator Ghost 6 string Super Shred Series Electric Guitar Black Burl

$799.99
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Duesenberg Julia Electric Guitar Narvik Blue

Duesenberg Julia Electric Guitar Narvik Blue

$3,599.00
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Schecter Guitar Research V-1 SLS Elite Evil Twin Electric Guitar Satin Black

Schecter Guitar Research V-1 SLS Elite Evil Twin Electric Guitar Satin Black

$1,499.00
$32.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Junior Single-Cut Reissue VOS Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst

Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Junior Single-Cut Reissue VOS Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst

$3,999.00
$167.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Gibson Custom 1954 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS Electric Guitar - Double Gold

Gibson Custom 1954 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS Electric Guitar - Double Gold

$4,699.00
$196.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Schecter Guitar Research C-7 MS SLS Elite 7-String Multi-Scale Electric Guitar Gloss Natural

Schecter Guitar Research C-7 MS SLS Elite 7-String Multi-Scale Electric Guitar Gloss Natural

$1,499.00
$32.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Gretsch Guitars G6122T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Hollowbody Electric Guitar With Bigsby ...

Gretsch Guitars G6122T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Hollowbody Electric Guitar With Bigsby Walnut Stain

$3,799.99
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Jackson Rhoads RRT Pro Series Electric Guitar Ivory with Black Pinstripes

Jackson Rhoads RRT Pro Series Electric Guitar Ivory with Black Pinstripes

$1,099.99
$46.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Custom Deluxe HB S-1 Stratocaster Heavy Relic w/ Closet Classic Hardware Electric Guita...

Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Custom Deluxe HB S-1 Stratocaster Heavy Relic w/ Closet Classic Hardware Electric Guitar Black over 3-Color Sunburst

$6,350.00
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Schecter Guitar Research Demon-6 FR-S Electric Guitar Aged Black Satin

Schecter Guitar Research Demon-6 FR-S Electric Guitar Aged Black Satin

$999.00
$21.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Jackson Pro Series Signature Mark Heylmun Rhoads RR24-7 Electric Guitar Lux

Jackson Pro Series Signature Mark Heylmun Rhoads RR24-7 Electric Guitar Lux

$1,799.99
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Ibanez RG7320EX RG Standard 7-String Electric Guitar Black Flat

Ibanez RG7320EX RG Standard 7-String Electric Guitar Black Flat

$699.99
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Jackson X Series Dinky Arch Top DKAF8 Multi-Scale 8-String Electric Guitar Gloss Black

Jackson X Series Dinky Arch Top DKAF8 Multi-Scale 8-String Electric Guitar Gloss Black

$749.99
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Gretsch Guitars G6196T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Country Club Hollowbody Electric Guitar With Bigsby Cadillac Green

Gretsch Guitars G6196T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Country Club Hollowbody Electric Guitar With Bigsby Cadillac Green

$3,799.99
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Ibanez JSM100VT John Scofield Signature Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst

Ibanez JSM100VT John Scofield Signature Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst

$3,499.99
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Ibanez Tim Henson Signature 7-String Electric Guitar

Ibanez Tim Henson Signature 7-String Electric Guitar

$1,799.99
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Yamaha Pacifica Standard Plus PACS+12M HSS Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Sparkle Blue

Yamaha Pacifica Standard Plus PACS+12M HSS Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Sparkle Blue

$999.99
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EVH Wolfgang Special Electric Guitar Pharaoh Gold

EVH Wolfgang Special Electric Guitar Pharaoh Gold

$1,099.99
$46.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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PRS NF 53 Electric Guitar - Black Doghair

PRS NF 53 Electric Guitar - Black Doghair

$2,899.00
$121.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Ibanez Q52PB Standard Headless Electric Guitar Antique Brown Stained

Ibanez Q52PB Standard Headless Electric Guitar Antique Brown Stained

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Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition '53 Telecaster Super Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Aged Nocaster Blonde

Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition '53 Telecaster Super Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Aged Nocaster Blonde

$5,500.00
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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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