Guitar Center logo
gear advisor icon
Pro Gear Advisers
•866-498-7882
Guitars
Amps & Effects
Used & Vintage
Keys & MIDI
Drums
DJ Gear
Basses
Recording
Live Sound
Accessories
Mics & Wireless
Music Software
Lighting
Band & Orchestra
Platinum Gear
Lessons
Repairs
Rentals
Riffs Blog
Deals
New Arrivals
Daily Pick
Financing
GC Pro
Brands
Guitars
Shop All Guitars
Shop All Guitars
Guitars
 
Amps & Effects
Shop All Amps & Effects
Shop All Amps & Effects
Amps & Effects
 
Used & Vintage
Shop All Used & Vintage
Shop All Used & Vintage
Used & Vintage
 
Keyboards & MIDI
Shop All Keyboards & MIDI
Shop All Keyboards & MIDI
Keyboards & MIDI
 
Drums
Shop All Drums
Shop All Drums
Drums
 
DJ Equipment
Shop All DJ Equipment
Shop All DJ Equipment
DJ Equipment
 
Basses
Shop All Basses
Shop All Basses
Basses
 
Recording
Shop All Recording
Shop All Recording
Recording
 
Live Sound
Shop All Live Sound
Shop All Live Sound
Live Sound
 
Accessories
Shop All Accessories
Shop All Accessories
Accessories
 
Mics & Wireless
Shop All Mics & Wireless
Shop All Mics & Wireless
Mics & Wireless
 
Music Software
Shop All Music Software
Shop All Music Software
Music Software
 
Lighting
Shop All Lighting
Shop All Lighting
Lighting
 
Band & Orchestra
Shop All Band & Orchestra
Shop All Band & Orchestra
Band & Orchestra
 
Platinum Gear
Shop All Platinum Gear
Shop All Platinum Gear
Platinum Gear
 
Deals
Shop All Deals
Shop All Deals
Deals
 
New Arrivals
Shop All New Arrivals
Shop All New Arrivals
New Arrivals
Akai MPC XL Workstation
 
 
 
 
Brands
Shop All Brands
Shop All Brands
Brands
 
  1. Home
  2. /Guitars
  3. /Electric Guitars

Electric Guitars

category: Solid-Body

Solid-Body

category: Hollow & Semi-Hollowbody

Hollow & Semi-Hollowbody

category: Extended Range

Extended Range

category: Used

Used

category: Vintage

Vintage

category: Platinum

Platinum

category: Electric Basses

Electric Basses

category: New Arrivals

New Arrivals

category: Left-Handed

Left-Handed

category: Amplifiers

Amplifiers

category: Effects

Effects

category: Beginner Gear

Beginner Gear

2017-2112 out of 23171 products

PRS S2 Standard 22 With Dot Inlay and Pattern Regular Neck Electric Guitar Vintage Cherry Satin

PRS S2 Standard 22 With Dot Inlay and Pattern Regular Neck Electric Guitar Vintage Cherry Satin

From $1,449.00
$61.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Platinum
Gretsch Guitars G7593T-BD Billy Duffy Signature White Falcon - White

Gretsch Guitars G7593T-BD Billy Duffy Signature White Falcon - White

$4,499.99
$94.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Platinum
Fender Custom Shop California Streetwoods Bookmatched Telecaster NOS Electric Guitar Masterbuilt by Kyle McMillan Amber Na...

Fender Custom Shop California Streetwoods Bookmatched Telecaster NOS Electric Guitar Masterbuilt by Kyle McMillan Amber Natural

$12,150.00
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Platinum
PRS Private Stock Modern Eagle V Curly Maple Top & Ebony Fretboard with Pattern Neck Electric Guitar Laguna Dragon's Breath

PRS Private Stock Modern Eagle V Curly Maple Top & Ebony Fretboard with Pattern Neck Electric Guitar Laguna Dragon's Breath

$11,540.00
Guitar Center Exclusive
$481.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Gretsch Guitars G5230LH Electromatic Jet FT Single-Cut With "V" Stoptail Left-Handed Electric Guitar Black

Gretsch Guitars G5230LH Electromatic Jet FT Single-Cut With "V" Stoptail Left-Handed Electric Guitar Black

From $649.99
$28.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Ibanez KIKO300 Kiko Loureiro Signature Electric Guitar - Ruby Red Sunburst Flat

Ibanez KIKO300 Kiko Loureiro Signature Electric Guitar - Ruby Red Sunburst Flat

$3,799.99
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Ibanez QX52 Headless 6-String Electric Guitar Metallic Gray Matte

Ibanez QX52 Headless 6-String Electric Guitar Metallic Gray Matte

$1,099.99
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Open Box:$967.99
PRS SE Silver Sky Maple Fretboard Left-Handed Elecric Guitar Summit Purple

PRS SE Silver Sky Maple Fretboard Left-Handed Elecric Guitar Summit Purple

$849.00
$36.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Ibanez RG7420 Standard 7-String Electric Guitar Black Flat

Ibanez RG7420 Standard 7-String Electric Guitar Black Flat

$749.99
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Platinum
PRS Private Stock #10983 McCarty 594 Singlecut Electric Guitar - Desert Sands

PRS Private Stock #10983 McCarty 594 Singlecut Electric Guitar - Desert Sands

$13,410.00
$559.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Ibanez Andy Timmons Signature Premium Electric Guitar Sunburst Matte

Ibanez Andy Timmons Signature Premium Electric Guitar Sunburst Matte

$1,599.99
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Dean Thoroughbred X With Floyd Electric Guitar Black Satin

Dean Thoroughbred X With Floyd Electric Guitar Black Satin

$579.00
$13.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Jackson X Series Dinky Arch Top DKAF7 MS 7-String Electric Guitar Gloss Black

Jackson X Series Dinky Arch Top DKAF7 MS 7-String Electric Guitar Gloss Black

$649.99
$28.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Jackson X Series Soloist SLX DX Electric Guitar Silver Mercury Crackle

Jackson X Series Soloist SLX DX Electric Guitar Silver Mercury Crackle

$999.99
$42.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Gretsch Guitars G6134TFM-NH Nigel Hendroff Signature Penguin Electric Guitar Dark Cherry Metallic Flame

Gretsch Guitars G6134TFM-NH Nigel Hendroff Signature Penguin Electric Guitar Dark Cherry Metallic Flame

$3,699.99
$78.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Platinum
Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue Heavy Aged Electric Guitar Tangerine Burst

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue Heavy Aged Electric Guitar Tangerine Burst

$9,199.00
$384.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Schecter Guitar Research Banshee Mach 7-String Extended Electric Guitar FalloutBurst

Schecter Guitar Research Banshee Mach 7-String Extended Electric Guitar FalloutBurst

$1,799.00
$38.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Platinum
Fender Custom Shop 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Wide Fade 2-Color S...

Fender Custom Shop 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Wide Fade 2-Color Sunburst

$4,875.00
Special Financing Available
Learn More
strandberg Boden Classic NX 6 Tremolo Electric Guitar Black

strandberg Boden Classic NX 6 Tremolo Electric Guitar Black

$1,849.00
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Ibanez Q547 7-String Electric Guitar Blue Chameleon Metallic Matte

Ibanez Q547 7-String Electric Guitar Blue Chameleon Metallic Matte

$1,099.99
Save 10% In Cart
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Ibanez Noodles NDM5 Signature 6-String Electric Guitar 2-Color Sunburst

Ibanez Noodles NDM5 Signature 6-String Electric Guitar 2-Color Sunburst

$1,049.99
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 2H FR Electric Guitar Vintage White

Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 2H FR Electric Guitar Vintage White

$969.99
$41.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Jackson X Series Soloist SLX DX Camo Electric Guitar Butterscotch Camo

Jackson X Series Soloist SLX DX Camo Electric Guitar Butterscotch Camo

$969.99
25% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$41.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Platinum
Schecter Guitar Research Custom Shop Nick Johnston USA Signature Flame Top Nitro Electric Guitar Atomic Fire

Schecter Guitar Research Custom Shop Nick Johnston USA Signature Flame Top Nitro Electric Guitar Atomic Fire

$3,599.00
Save 10% In Cart
$75.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Legator N8FP 8-String Electric Guitar Snow Fall

Legator N8FP 8-String Electric Guitar Snow Fall

$949.99
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Washburn Nuno Bettencourt Nele Standard Natural

Washburn Nuno Bettencourt Nele Standard Natural

$2,699.00
Save 10% In Cart
$57.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider S Electric Guitar Outfield Ivy

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider S Electric Guitar Outfield Ivy

$1,399.00
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Platinum
LsL Instruments Thinbone S/P90 Electric Guitar - Candy Apple Red

LsL Instruments Thinbone S/P90 Electric Guitar - Candy Apple Red

$3,859.00
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Platinum
Fender Custom Shop Dick Dale Signature Stratocaster NOS Electric Guitar Chartreuse Sparkle

Fender Custom Shop Dick Dale Signature Stratocaster NOS Electric Guitar Chartreuse Sparkle

$5,000.00
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Platinum
Duesenberg Alliance Series Jeff DaRosa Electric Guitar Catalina Green Burst

Duesenberg Alliance Series Jeff DaRosa Electric Guitar Catalina Green Burst

$3,448.00
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Fender Stories Collection Michael Landau Coma Stratocaster Electric Guitar Coma Red

Fender Stories Collection Michael Landau Coma Stratocaster Electric Guitar Coma Red

$2,999.99
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Platinum
Gibson Custom M2M Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Custom Heavy Aged Electric Guitar Ebony

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

$9,399.00
$392.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
ESP LTD SN-1000HT Left-Handed Electric Guitar Fire Blast

ESP LTD SN-1000HT Left-Handed Electric Guitar Fire Blast

$1,399.00
$30.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Ibanez Artcore AS93FML Expressionist Series Semi-Hollow Left-Handed Electric Guitar Violin Sunburst

Ibanez Artcore AS93FML Expressionist Series Semi-Hollow Left-Handed Electric Guitar Violin Sunburst

$849.99
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Platinum
Fender Custom Shop 1956 Hardtail Stratocaster Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Black

Fender Custom Shop 1956 Hardtail Stratocaster Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Black

$5,500.00
Special Financing Available
Learn More
New Arrival
Jackson Pro Plus Series Christian Andreu Signature Rhoads RR24 EVTN6 Electric Guitar - Black with White Bevels

Jackson Pro Plus Series Christian Andreu Signature Rhoads RR24 EVTN6 Electric Guitar - Black with White Bevels

$2,429.99
$51.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
D'Angelico Excel Mini DC Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Trans Cherry

D'Angelico Excel Mini DC Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Trans Cherry

$1,899.99
$40.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Ibanez Prestige AZ2204 Electric Guitar Pearl White

Ibanez Prestige AZ2204 Electric Guitar Pearl White

$2,199.99
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Blemished:$1,759.99
Gibson Mary Ford Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar Gold Top

Gibson Mary Ford Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar Gold Top

$2,999.00
$125.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Blemished:$2,399.20
Legator Ninja 6-String 10-Year Anniversary Electric Guitar Frost

Legator Ninja 6-String 10-Year Anniversary Electric Guitar Frost

$2,299.99
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Gretsch Guitars G6128T Players Edition Jet DS With Bigsby Sahara Metallic

Gretsch Guitars G6128T Players Edition Jet DS With Bigsby Sahara Metallic

$2,699.99
$57.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
ESP E-II Horizon FR-7 Electric Guitar Turquoise

ESP E-II Horizon FR-7 Electric Guitar Turquoise

$2,999.00
$63.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Schecter Guitar Research Stargazer-6 Electric Guitar Gloss White

Schecter Guitar Research Stargazer-6 Electric Guitar Gloss White

$1,049.00
$22.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Platinum
Schecter Guitar Research California Classic Electric Guitar Transparent Skyburst

Schecter Guitar Research California Classic Electric Guitar Transparent Skyburst

$2,499.00
$53.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Duesenberg Caribou Electric Guitar - Butterscotch

Duesenberg Caribou Electric Guitar - Butterscotch

$3,240.00
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Restock:$3,215.04+
Jackson X Series Dinky Arch Top DKAF8 MS 8-String Multi-Scale Electric Guitar Stained Mahogany

Jackson X Series Dinky Arch Top DKAF8 MS 8-String Multi-Scale Electric Guitar Stained Mahogany

$849.99
$36.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Platinum
strandberg Boden J Artisan 6 Maple Tochi Electric Guitar Trans Pink

strandberg Boden J Artisan 6 Maple Tochi Electric Guitar Trans Pink

$7,995.00
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Schecter Guitar Research Solo-II Apocalypse Electric Guitar Red Reign

Schecter Guitar Research Solo-II Apocalypse Electric Guitar Red Reign

$1,399.00
$30.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
ESP LTD AS-1 Alex Skolnick Electric Guitar Lemon Burst Flame Maple

ESP LTD AS-1 Alex Skolnick Electric Guitar Lemon Burst Flame Maple

$1,599.00
$34.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Blemished:$1,279.20
Gretsch Guitars Broadkaster LX Center Block With String-Thru Bigsby and Gold Hardware Electric Guitar Black

Gretsch Guitars Broadkaster LX Center Block With String-Thru Bigsby and Gold Hardware Electric Guitar Black

$2,899.99
$61.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Schecter Guitar Research Avenger FR S Special Edition 6-String Electric Guitar Satin Candy Apple Red

Schecter Guitar Research Avenger FR S Special Edition 6-String Electric Guitar Satin Candy Apple Red

$1,599.00
$34.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Platinum
Fender Custom Shop Guitar Center Limited-Edition 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster NOS Electric Guitar Wide Fade 2-Color ...

Fender Custom Shop Guitar Center Limited-Edition 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster NOS Electric Guitar Wide Fade 2-Color Sunburst

$4,800.00
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Guild Polara Night Edition Solidbody Electric Guitar Tungsten

Guild Polara Night Edition Solidbody Electric Guitar Tungsten

$549.99
Save 10% In Cart
$23.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Gretsch Guitars G5232LH Electromatic Double Jet FT Left-Handed Electric Guitar Midnight Sapphire

Gretsch Guitars G5232LH Electromatic Double Jet FT Left-Handed Electric Guitar Midnight Sapphire

$699.99
$30.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Gibson SG Standard '61 Left-Handed Electric Guitar Vintage Cherry

Gibson SG Standard '61 Left-Handed Electric Guitar Vintage Cherry

$1,999.00
$84.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Platinum
Ernie Ball Music Man Majesty Electric Guitar Gold Eclipse

Ernie Ball Music Man Majesty Electric Guitar Gold Eclipse

$3,849.00
$81.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Epiphone Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton Left-Handed Electric Guitar - Cherry Red

Epiphone Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton Left-Handed Electric Guitar - Cherry Red

$1,299.00
$55.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
EVH 5150 Deluxe Poplar Burl Electric Guitar Purple Daze

EVH 5150 Deluxe Poplar Burl Electric Guitar Purple Daze

From $1,199.99
$50.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Open Box:$1,055.99
Reverend Airsonic W Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Metallic Alpine Burst

Reverend Airsonic W Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Metallic Alpine Burst

From $1,049.00
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Platinum
PRS Wood Library Custom 24 Electric Guitar Charcoal Cherry Burst

PRS Wood Library Custom 24 Electric Guitar Charcoal Cherry Burst

$6,400.00
$267.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Platinum
Fender Custom Shop Jeff Beck Signature Stratocaster NOS Electric Guitar Surf Green

Fender Custom Shop Jeff Beck Signature Stratocaster NOS Electric Guitar Surf Green

$4,850.00
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSH FR M Electric Guitar Slime Green

Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSH FR M Electric Guitar Slime Green

$999.99
$42.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s Left-Handed Electric Guitar Bourbon Burst

Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s Left-Handed Electric Guitar Bourbon Burst

$2,799.00
$117.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Platinum
Duesenberg Starplayer TV Rusty Steel Electric Guitar Rusty Steel

Duesenberg Starplayer TV Rusty Steel Electric Guitar Rusty Steel

$5,380.00
Special Financing Available
Learn More
PRS Private Stock Custom 24 Electric Guitar - Dragon's Breath Glow

PRS Private Stock Custom 24 Electric Guitar - Dragon's Breath Glow

$12,335.00
$514.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Reverend Bob Balch Signature Electric Guitar 3-Tone Burst

Reverend Bob Balch Signature Electric Guitar 3-Tone Burst

From $1,099.00
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Schecter Guitar Research C-1 Blackjack 6-String Electric Guitar Gloss Black

Schecter Guitar Research C-1 Blackjack 6-String Electric Guitar Gloss Black

$1,349.00
15% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$29.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Blemished:$1,079.20
Friedman Cali-K Electric Guitar Natural

Friedman Cali-K Electric Guitar Natural

$3,399.99
Save 10% In Cart
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Legator Ninja 9-String Multi-Scale Electric Guitar Smoke

Legator Ninja 9-String Multi-Scale Electric Guitar Smoke

$1,399.99
Special Financing Available
Learn More
ESP LTD Vulture Electric Guitar Olympic White

ESP LTD Vulture Electric Guitar Olympic White

$1,599.00
Save 10% In Cart
$34.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Platinum
Fender Custom Shop Michael Landau Signature 1963 Stratocaster Relic Electric Guitar Fiesta Red over 3-Color Sunburst

Fender Custom Shop Michael Landau Signature 1963 Stratocaster Relic Electric Guitar Fiesta Red over 3-Color Sunburst

$5,200.00
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Schecter Guitar Research Sun Valley Super Shredder Exotic HT Electric Guitar Ziricote

Schecter Guitar Research Sun Valley Super Shredder Exotic HT Electric Guitar Ziricote

$1,399.00
$30.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Blemished:$1,119.20
Open Box:$1,231.12
Dean ML Select 7-String Multi-Scale With Kahler Electric Guitar Satin Natural Black Burst

Dean ML Select 7-String Multi-Scale With Kahler Electric Guitar Satin Natural Black Burst

$2,599.00
$55.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Schecter Guitar Research PT SLS Elite Electric Guitar Antique Fade Burst

Schecter Guitar Research PT SLS Elite Electric Guitar Antique Fade Burst

$1,399.00
$30.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Fender Kingfish Delta Day Telecaster Deluxe Electric Guitar Daphne Blue

Fender Kingfish Delta Day Telecaster Deluxe Electric Guitar Daphne Blue

$2,399.99
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci JP60 Electric Guitar Mystic Dream

Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci JP60 Electric Guitar Mystic Dream

$779.99
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Platinum
ESP E-II Eclipse ET Electric Guitar Black

ESP E-II Eclipse ET Electric Guitar Black

$2,799.00$3,499.00
Price Drop
$59.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Dean Zero Select EverTune Fluence Electric Guitar Black Cherry Burst

Dean Zero Select EverTune Fluence Electric Guitar Black Cherry Burst

$1,899.00
$40.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Platinum
Fodera Imperial Custom Electric Guitar Walnut Burl

Fodera Imperial Custom Electric Guitar Walnut Burl

$7,400.00
Save 10% In Cart
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Platinum
Duesenberg Alliance Mike Campbell 30th Anniversary Electric Guitar Catalina Blue and White

Duesenberg Alliance Mike Campbell 30th Anniversary Electric Guitar Catalina Blue and White

$4,195.00
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Platinum
PRS CE 24 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Black

PRS CE 24 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Black

$2,799.00
More Finishes Available
$117.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Platinum
Fender Custom Shop 1958 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Electric Guitar Masterbuilt by Todd Krause 3-Color Sunburst

Fender Custom Shop 1958 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Electric Guitar Masterbuilt by Todd Krause 3-Color Sunburst

$8,240.00
Guitar Center Exclusive
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Platinum
Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Heavy Aged Electric Guitar Antique Frost Blue

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Heavy Aged Electric Guitar Antique Frost Blue

$9,799.00
$409.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Hagstrom Super Viking Flame Maple Electric Guitar Dark Baltic Sea

Hagstrom Super Viking Flame Maple Electric Guitar Dark Baltic Sea

$1,249.99
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Platinum
Ernie Ball Music Man Cutlass HH Trem 6 String Jason Richardson Burl Top Electric Guitar Kokiri Forest

Ernie Ball Music Man Cutlass HH Trem 6 String Jason Richardson Burl Top Electric Guitar Kokiri Forest

$3,799.00
$80.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Platinum
Legator Ghost 6-String Multi-Scale X Series Electric Guitar Black Widow

Legator Ghost 6-String Multi-Scale X Series Electric Guitar Black Widow

$1,999.99
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Godin xtSA Electric Guitar Light Burst

Godin xtSA Electric Guitar Light Burst

$2,099.00
10% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$88.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Platinum
Gretsch Guitars Reverend Horton Heat G6120RHH Electric Guitar Vintage Maple Stain

Gretsch Guitars Reverend Horton Heat G6120RHH Electric Guitar Vintage Maple Stain

$3,999.99
$84.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Sire SML-3701 Antique White

Sire SML-3701 Antique White

$641.00
Save 10% In Cart
Special Financing Available
Learn More
Platinum
Gretsch Guitars G6128T-59 Vintage Select '59 Duo Jet Electric Guitar With Bigsby Black

Gretsch Guitars G6128T-59 Vintage Select '59 Duo Jet Electric Guitar With Bigsby Black

$2,999.99
$63.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Schecter Guitar Research Zacky Vengeance 6661 Left-Handed Electric Guitar Satin Black

Schecter Guitar Research Zacky Vengeance 6661 Left-Handed Electric Guitar Satin Black

$1,238.00
$26.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Ibanez QX Headless 7-String Electric Guitar Antique Brown Stained

Ibanez QX Headless 7-String Electric Guitar Antique Brown Stained

$1,299.99
Special Financing Available
Learn More
ESP E-II Arrow Electric Guitar Snow White

ESP E-II Arrow Electric Guitar Snow White

$2,499.00
$53.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More
Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1 Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Two Face

Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1 Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Two Face

$1,499.99
$63.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Charvel Phil Sgrosso Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 Electric Guitar Silverburst

Charvel Phil Sgrosso Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 Electric Guitar Silverburst

$1,549.99
30% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$65.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
Learn More
Jackson MJ Series Dinky DKR Basswood Electric Guitar Black

Jackson MJ Series Dinky DKR Basswood Electric Guitar Black

$2,049.99
$43.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
Learn More

2017-2112 out of 23171 products

 

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.

Be the first to know about exclusive offers, tips and more.
866-498-7882 English
877-687-5402 Español
FacebookFacebookXXYouTubeYouTubeInstagramInstagramTikTokTikTok
Better Business Bureau (opens in new window) Click for the BBB Business Review

Copyright © Guitar Center Inc.