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1921-2016 out of 23171 products

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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

$1,199.99
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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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Silvertone 1303/U2 Reissue Solidbody Electric Guitar Gloss Black

Silvertone 1303/U2 Reissue Solidbody Electric Guitar Gloss Black

$399.00
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Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Heavy Aged Electric Guitar Lemon Burst

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Heavy Aged Electric Guitar Lemon Burst

$10,699.00
$446.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Ibanez JSM10 John Scofield Signature Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar Vintage Yellow Sunburst

Ibanez JSM10 John Scofield Signature Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar Vintage Yellow Sunburst

$1,399.99
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ESP LTD Alex Wade XJ EverTune Baritone Electric Guitar Open Grain Black Satin

ESP LTD Alex Wade XJ EverTune Baritone Electric Guitar Open Grain Black Satin

$2,199.00
$46.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7 7-String Electric Guitar Signal Yellow

Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7 7-String Electric Guitar Signal Yellow

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PRS S2 Standard 22 Electric Guitar Black

PRS S2 Standard 22 Electric Guitar Black

$1,999.00
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Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Reissue VOS Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Sixties Cherry

Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Reissue VOS Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Sixties Cherry

$5,999.00
$250.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Epiphone SG Custom Left-Handed Electric Guitar Ebony

Epiphone SG Custom Left-Handed Electric Guitar Ebony

$699.00
$30.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Ibanez Prestige AZ2407F Electric Guitar Brownish Sphalerite

Ibanez Prestige AZ2407F Electric Guitar Brownish Sphalerite

$2,749.99
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Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSH 2PT CM Electric Guitar Mystic Blue

Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSH 2PT CM Electric Guitar Mystic Blue

$1,249.99
$53.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Epiphone Extura Prophecy Left-Handed Electric Guitar Aged Jet Black Metallic

Epiphone Extura Prophecy Left-Handed Electric Guitar Aged Jet Black Metallic

$1,099.00
$46.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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ESP LTD Ted Aguilar Ted-Ec Electric Guitar Black

ESP LTD Ted Aguilar Ted-Ec Electric Guitar Black

$1,699.00
$36.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci Majesty MAJ170 Majesty Electric Guitar Chalk Grey

Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci Majesty MAJ170 Majesty Electric Guitar Chalk Grey

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Fender Custom Shop '61 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Super Faded Aged Sonic Blue over 3-Color Sunburst

Fender Custom Shop '61 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Super Faded Aged Sonic Blue over 3-Color Sunburst

$5,550.00
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Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition Double Bound HSS Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Electric Guitar Aged Inca Silver

Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition Double Bound HSS Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Electric Guitar Aged Inca Silver

$4,480.00
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ESP EC-1000ET Electric Guitar Black Satin

ESP EC-1000ET Electric Guitar Black Satin

$1,299.00
$28.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Gretsch Guitars G6129T Players Edition Jet FT With Bigsby Electric Guitar Red Sparkle

Gretsch Guitars G6129T Players Edition Jet FT With Bigsby Electric Guitar Red Sparkle

$2,799.99
$59.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser C-8 Electric Guitar Black Cherry

Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser C-8 Electric Guitar Black Cherry

$1,299.00
$28.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Cort G300 Raw Electric Guitar Natural Satin

Cort G300 Raw Electric Guitar Natural Satin

$899.99
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Gretsch Guitars Falcon Hollow Body with String-Thru Bigsby Electric Guitar White

Gretsch Guitars Falcon Hollow Body with String-Thru Bigsby Electric Guitar White

$3,899.99
$82.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Sterling by Music Man Luke HSS Electric Guitar - Yucatan Blue

Sterling by Music Man Luke HSS Electric Guitar - Yucatan Blue

$849.99
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Ibanez RGD61 Electric Guitar Black Aurora Burst Matte

Ibanez RGD61 Electric Guitar Black Aurora Burst Matte

$1,199.99
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Gibson Custom M2M 1964 ES-335 Figured P-90 VOS Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Antique Natural

Gibson Custom M2M 1964 ES-335 Figured P-90 VOS Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Antique Natural

$8,499.00
$355.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Jackson JS Series Rhoads JS32T Electric Guitar Black and White

Jackson JS Series Rhoads JS32T Electric Guitar Black and White

$469.99
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ESP E-II Horizon NT Electric Guitar - Granite Sparkle

ESP E-II Horizon NT Electric Guitar - Granite Sparkle

$3,099.00
$65.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Cort KX Series Open Pore 6 String Electric Guitar Open Pore Cobalt Burst

Cort KX Series Open Pore 6 String Electric Guitar Open Pore Cobalt Burst

$499.99
$11.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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PRS Private Stock Custom 24-08 With Curly Maple Top, Figured Mahogany Back and Neck, Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard, Pattern...

PRS Private Stock Custom 24-08 With Curly Maple Top, Figured Mahogany Back and Neck, Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard, Pattern Regular Neck Shape Electric Guitar Darkside Cross Fade

$11,890.00
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Sterling by Music Man Cutlass HSS Electric Guitar Rose Gold

Sterling by Music Man Cutlass HSS Electric Guitar Rose Gold

$499.99
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Gibson SG Standard Left-Handed Electric Guitar Heritage Cherry

Gibson SG Standard Left-Handed Electric Guitar Heritage Cherry

$1,799.00
$75.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Godin Lerxst Grace With Vega Trem Electric Guitar Red

Godin Lerxst Grace With Vega Trem Electric Guitar Red

$3,999.00
$167.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer White Pickguard Electric Guitar Natural

Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer White Pickguard Electric Guitar Natural

$9,999.00
$417.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup Bigsby Light Aged Electric Guitar Ebony

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup Bigsby Light Aged Electric Guitar Ebony

$8,699.00
$363.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Legator N7FX Ninja X 7 Multi-Scale Electric Guitar Ruby

Legator N7FX Ninja X 7 Multi-Scale Electric Guitar Ruby

$1,800.00
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ESP LTD SN-1000HT Electric Guitar - Dark Brown Sunburst Black Pickguard

ESP LTD SN-1000HT Electric Guitar - Dark Brown Sunburst Black Pickguard

$1,499.00
Open Box:$1,319.12
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Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition Tyler Bryant "Pinky" Stratocaster Relic Electric Guitar Aged Shell Pink

Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition Tyler Bryant "Pinky" Stratocaster Relic Electric Guitar Aged Shell Pink

$5,750.00
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Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition Platinum Anniversary '50s Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Electric Guitar Aged Silver Spa...

Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition Platinum Anniversary '50s Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Electric Guitar Aged Silver Sparkle

$4,550.00
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G&L Fullerton Deluxe Legacy Electric Guitar Jet Black

G&L Fullerton Deluxe Legacy Electric Guitar Jet Black

$1,699.00
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Dunable Guitars Gnarwhal Electric Guitar Black Matte

Dunable Guitars Gnarwhal Electric Guitar Black Matte

$2,950.00
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Jackson Pro Series Signature Marty Friedman MF-1 Purple Mirror

Jackson Pro Series Signature Marty Friedman MF-1 Purple Mirror

$1,699.99
$71.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET7 Gulf Blue

Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET7 Gulf Blue

$1,569.99
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Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Heavy Aged Electric Guitar Golden Poppy Burst

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Heavy Aged Electric Guitar Golden Poppy Burst

$9,199.00
$384.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Schecter Guitar Research Ernie C C-1 Left Handed Electric Guitar Black Reign

Schecter Guitar Research Ernie C C-1 Left Handed Electric Guitar Black Reign

$1,349.00
$29.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Fender Custom Shop Guitar Center Limited-Edition 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster NOS Electric Guitar Masterbuilt by Pau...

Fender Custom Shop Guitar Center Limited-Edition 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster NOS Electric Guitar Masterbuilt by Paul Waller 2-Color Sunburst

$8,525.00
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Dean Cadi 1980 Flame Maple Electric Guitar Transparent Cherry Burst

Dean Cadi 1980 Flame Maple Electric Guitar Transparent Cherry Burst

$759.00
$16.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Fender Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Copper Aged

Fender Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Copper Aged

$1,999.99
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Schecter Guitar Research Banshee Mach FR S 7-String Guitar FalloutBurst

Schecter Guitar Research Banshee Mach FR S 7-String Guitar FalloutBurst

$1,849.00
20% Off Open-Box Savings Available
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PRS Custom 24 Carved Figured Maple Top With Gen 3 Tremolo Solidbody Electric Guitar Black Gold Burst

PRS Custom 24 Carved Figured Maple Top With Gen 3 Tremolo Solidbody Electric Guitar Black Gold Burst

$4,260.00
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$178.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Wylde Audio Berzerker Rawtop Electric Guitar Corridors

Wylde Audio Berzerker Rawtop Electric Guitar Corridors

$1,699.00
$36.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Cort KX Series 8 String Multi-Scale Electric Guitar Mariana Blue Burst

Cort KX Series 8 String Multi-Scale Electric Guitar Mariana Blue Burst

$1,049.99
$22.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1964 SG Standard Reissue With Maestro Vibrola Light Aged Electric Guitar Antique Pelham Blue

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1964 SG Standard Reissue With Maestro Vibrola Light Aged Electric Guitar Antique Pelham Blue

$6,999.00
$292.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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VOX Bobcat V90 Cherry Red

VOX Bobcat V90 Cherry Red

$1,499.99
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Jackson Pro Series Signature Corey Beaulieu King V KV7Q 7-String Electric Guitar Winterstorm

Jackson Pro Series Signature Corey Beaulieu King V KV7Q 7-String Electric Guitar Winterstorm

$1,479.99
$62.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Schecter Guitar Research C-1 FR-S 50th Anniversary Electric Guitar - 50th Gold Burst

Schecter Guitar Research C-1 FR-S 50th Anniversary Electric Guitar - 50th Gold Burst

$1,999.00
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Schecter Guitar Research PT-8 MS Black Ops Electric Guitar Satin Black Open Pore

Schecter Guitar Research PT-8 MS Black Ops Electric Guitar Satin Black Open Pore

$1,399.00
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Jackson Pro Series Signature Andreas Kisser Soloist Quadra Electric Guitar Quadra

Jackson Pro Series Signature Andreas Kisser Soloist Quadra Electric Guitar Quadra

$1,499.99
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PRS Modern Eagle V Electric Guitar - McCarty Sunburst

PRS Modern Eagle V Electric Guitar - McCarty Sunburst

$4,640.00
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$194.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Flying V Black Pickguard Electric Guitar Natural

Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Flying V Black Pickguard Electric Guitar Natural

$9,999.00
$417.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Gretsch Guitars G2622T Streamliner Center Block With Bigsby Electric Guitar Brandywine

Gretsch Guitars G2622T Streamliner Center Block With Bigsby Electric Guitar Brandywine

$649.99
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PRS Charcoal Phoenix Limited-Edition Electric Guitar - Charcoal Microburst

PRS Charcoal Phoenix Limited-Edition Electric Guitar - Charcoal Microburst

$7,750.00
$323.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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PRS Silver Sky With Maple Fretboard Electric Guitar Venetian Blue

PRS Silver Sky With Maple Fretboard Electric Guitar Venetian Blue

$2,749.00
$115.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Cort X Series Bolt-On 6-String Electric Guitar Open Pore Black

Cort X Series Bolt-On 6-String Electric Guitar Open Pore Black

$249.99
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Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX8Q MS 8-String Multi-Scale Electric Guitar Transparent Black Burst

Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX8Q MS 8-String Multi-Scale Electric Guitar Transparent Black Burst

$1,119.99
$47.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Rickenbacker 350V63 Electric Guitar - Fireglo

Rickenbacker 350V63 Electric Guitar - Fireglo

$3,149.00
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Ernie Ball Music Man Axis Super Sport Quilt Top (satin) Electric Guitar Honey Pot

Ernie Ball Music Man Axis Super Sport Quilt Top (satin) Electric Guitar Honey Pot

$3,499.00
$73.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Gibson ES Supreme Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Blueberry Burst

Gibson ES Supreme Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Blueberry Burst

$4,299.00
$180.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7-String Electric Guitar Gold Sparkle

Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7-String Electric Guitar Gold Sparkle

$2,119.99
$45.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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ESP E-II M-I Electric Guitar Snow White

ESP E-II M-I Electric Guitar Snow White

$2,069.00$2,099.00
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Jackson Limited-Edition X Series CDX22 Electric Guitar Ivory

Jackson Limited-Edition X Series CDX22 Electric Guitar Ivory

$899.99
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Gretsch Guitars Limited Edition Quilt Top Falcon Jr. Electric Guitar Roundup Orange Stain

Gretsch Guitars Limited Edition Quilt Top Falcon Jr. Electric Guitar Roundup Orange Stain

$3,899.99
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Schecter Guitar Research Sullivan King Banshee-7 FR-S Electric Guitar Obsidian Blood

Schecter Guitar Research Sullivan King Banshee-7 FR-S Electric Guitar Obsidian Blood

$1,949.00
$41.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy Left-Handed Electric Guitar Aged Jet Black Metallic

Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy Left-Handed Electric Guitar Aged Jet Black Metallic

$1,199.00
$50.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Ibanez Prestige RGA622XHRGA Electric Guitar White

Ibanez Prestige RGA622XHRGA Electric Guitar White

$2,899.99
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ESP LTD M-1001NT Quilted Maple Electric Guitar Charcoal Burst

ESP LTD M-1001NT Quilted Maple Electric Guitar Charcoal Burst

$1,099.00
$23.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Ibanez FRM300 Paul Gilbert Signature Electric Guitar - Purple

Ibanez FRM300 Paul Gilbert Signature Electric Guitar - Purple

$1,199.99
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Ernie Ball Music Man Luke 4 HH Maple Top Electric Guitar Gator Burst

Ernie Ball Music Man Luke 4 HH Maple Top Electric Guitar Gator Burst

$3,699.00
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Epiphone 1963 Firebird I Electric Guitar Inverness Green

Epiphone 1963 Firebird I Electric Guitar Inverness Green

$1,299.00
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ESP GH-SV Electric Guitar Black

ESP GH-SV Electric Guitar Black

$1,999.00
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Sire T3 New Gen Electric Guitar 3 Tone Sunburst

Sire T3 New Gen Electric Guitar 3 Tone Sunburst

$459.00
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Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer Black Pickguard Electric Guitar Natural

Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer Black Pickguard Electric Guitar Natural

$9,999.00
$417.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Junior Double-Cut Reissue VOS Electric Guitar TV Yellow

Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Junior Double-Cut Reissue VOS Electric Guitar TV Yellow

$3,999.00
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Fender Artist Series James Burton Telecaster Electric Guitar Blue Paisley Flames

Fender Artist Series James Burton Telecaster Electric Guitar Blue Paisley Flames

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EVH Wolfgang Special T.O.M. Electric Guitar Husk White

EVH Wolfgang Special T.O.M. Electric Guitar Husk White

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Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike Deluxe Electric Guitar Party Red

Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike Deluxe Electric Guitar Party Red

$1,499.00
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Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged Electric Guitar Ember Red

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged Electric Guitar Ember Red

$7,799.00
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Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster Left-Handed Ebony Fingerboard Electric Guitar Ultraburst

Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster Left-Handed Ebony Fingerboard Electric Guitar Ultraburst

$2,359.99
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Ibanez RG8527 RG j.custom 7 String Electric Guitar Black Rutile

Ibanez RG8527 RG j.custom 7 String Electric Guitar Black Rutile

$3,699.99
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Jackson MJ Series Dinky DKR Electric Guitar Ice Blue Metallic

Jackson MJ Series Dinky DKR Electric Guitar Ice Blue Metallic

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Charvel Pro-Mod Super-Stock SD1 H FR EB Electric Guitar Diamond Life

Charvel Pro-Mod Super-Stock SD1 H FR EB Electric Guitar Diamond Life

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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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