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ESP HEX-200 Electric Guitar Black Satin

ESP HEX-200 Electric Guitar Black Satin

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Chapman ML1 Hybrid Electric Guitar Sarsen Stone Black Gloss

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Ibanez JBM10FX Jake Bowen Signature Electric Guitar Pearl White Matte

Ibanez JBM10FX Jake Bowen Signature Electric Guitar Pearl White Matte

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Ibanez Artcore AF55L Left-Handed Hollowbody Electric Guitar Flat Tobacco

Ibanez Artcore AF55L Left-Handed Hollowbody Electric Guitar Flat Tobacco

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Schecter Guitar Research OMEN-7 Electric Guitar Vintage White

Schecter Guitar Research OMEN-7 Electric Guitar Vintage White

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Sterling by Music Man Jason Richardson Cutlass Signature Electric Guitar - Kokiri Forest

Sterling by Music Man Jason Richardson Cutlass Signature Electric Guitar - Kokiri Forest

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Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider Custom Electric Guitar Classic Cherry

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider Custom Electric Guitar Classic Cherry

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Schecter Guitar Research Paul Wiley Noir 6-String Electric Guitar Carbon Grey

Schecter Guitar Research Paul Wiley Noir 6-String Electric Guitar Carbon Grey

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Sterling by Music Man JP157 DiMarzio John Petrucci Signature 7-String Electric Guitar - Purple Nebula

Sterling by Music Man JP157 DiMarzio John Petrucci Signature 7-String Electric Guitar - Purple Nebula

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Kramer Volante Quilt HSFR Electric Guitar - Magenta Burst

Kramer Volante Quilt HSFR Electric Guitar - Magenta Burst

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Fender Custom Shop Guitar Center Limited-Edition 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster Relic Electric Guitar Wide Fade 2-Colo...

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

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Sire Larry Carlton L3 HH Electric Guitar Tobacco Sunburst

Sire Larry Carlton L3 HH Electric Guitar Tobacco Sunburst

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Gretsch Guitars G2622LH Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut with V-Stoptail, Left-Handed Electric Guitar Gunmetal

Gretsch Guitars G2622LH Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut with V-Stoptail, Left-Handed Electric Guitar Gunmetal

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Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition '60 Telecaster Custom Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Faded Aged Chocolate 3-Color Sunburst

Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition '60 Telecaster Custom Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Faded Aged Chocolate 3-Color Sunburst

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Fender American Professional II Telecaster Rosewood Fingerboard Left-Handed Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

Fender American Professional II Telecaster Rosewood Fingerboard Left-Handed Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

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Relish Guitars Trinity Electric Guitar Metallic Blue

Relish Guitars Trinity Electric Guitar Metallic Blue

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Ernie Ball Music Man JP15 Roasted Quilt Maple Top 7-String Electric Guitar Cerulean Paradise

Ernie Ball Music Man JP15 Roasted Quilt Maple Top 7-String Electric Guitar Cerulean Paradise

$3,999.00
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Ibanez Prestige AZ2204B Electric Guitar Black

Ibanez Prestige AZ2204B Electric Guitar Black

$2,199.99
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Jackson JS Series Monarkh SC JS22 Electric Guitar Tobacco Burst

Jackson JS Series Monarkh SC JS22 Electric Guitar Tobacco Burst

$399.99
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D'Angelico Excel Series DC Left-Handed Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar with Stopbar Tailpiece Natural

D'Angelico Excel Series DC Left-Handed Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar with Stopbar Tailpiece Natural

$1,599.00
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strandberg Boden Metal NX 7 Tremolo Electric Guitar Black Granite

strandberg Boden Metal NX 7 Tremolo Electric Guitar Black Granite

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Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1958 ES-335 Heavy Aged Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Faded Tobacco Burst

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1958 ES-335 Heavy Aged Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Faded Tobacco Burst

$7,999.00
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PRS Satin S2 Standard 24 Electric Guitar Antique White Satin

PRS Satin S2 Standard 24 Electric Guitar Antique White Satin

$1,499.00
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Dean Cadi Select Quilt Top Floyd Electric Guitar Ocean Burst

Dean Cadi Select Quilt Top Floyd Electric Guitar Ocean Burst

$1,599.00
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Schecter Guitar Research Banshee Mach 6-String Electric Guitar FalloutBurst

Schecter Guitar Research Banshee Mach 6-String Electric Guitar FalloutBurst

$1,749.00
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PRS DGT With Bird Inlays Electric Guitar - Gold Top

PRS DGT With Bird Inlays Electric Guitar - Gold Top

$4,600.00
$192.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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ESP LTD Bill Kelliher Royal Shiva Electric Guitar Silver Sunburst

ESP LTD Bill Kelliher Royal Shiva Electric Guitar Silver Sunburst

$1,999.00
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B.C. Rich ST Legacy USA Electric Guitar Orange Pearl

B.C. Rich ST Legacy USA Electric Guitar Orange Pearl

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Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7-String Electric Guitar Primer Gray

Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7-String Electric Guitar Primer Gray

$1,749.99
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Ibanez KIKO100 Kiko Loureiro Signature Series Electric Guitar

Ibanez KIKO100 Kiko Loureiro Signature Series Electric Guitar

$3,499.99
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Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition '63 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Aged Sea Foam Green

Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition '63 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Aged Sea Foam Green

$4,475.00
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Kramer Assault Figured Electric Guitar Caribbean Blue Perimeter

Kramer Assault Figured Electric Guitar Caribbean Blue Perimeter

$999.00
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Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci JP70 Electric Guitar Mystic Dream

Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci JP70 Electric Guitar Mystic Dream

$829.99
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Dean USA Time Capsule Flamed Top Cadillac Electric Guitar Faded Denim

Dean USA Time Capsule Flamed Top Cadillac Electric Guitar Faded Denim

$3,299.00
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Duesenberg Starplayer TV Deluxe Electric Guitar Crimson Red

Duesenberg Starplayer TV Deluxe Electric Guitar Crimson Red

$3,897.00
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Sterling by Music Man Jason Richardson Cutlass Signature 7-String Electric Guitar - Kokiri Forest

Sterling by Music Man Jason Richardson Cutlass Signature 7-String Electric Guitar - Kokiri Forest

$999.99
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D'Angelico Excel SS Soho Hollowbody Electric Guitar Amber

D'Angelico Excel SS Soho Hollowbody Electric Guitar Amber

$1,999.99
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strandberg Salen Classic NX 6 Tremolo Electric Guitar Black Granite

strandberg Salen Classic NX 6 Tremolo Electric Guitar Black Granite

$1,849.00
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Ernie Ball Music Man JP15 Flamed Maple Top Electric Guitar Tiger Eye

Ernie Ball Music Man JP15 Flamed Maple Top Electric Guitar Tiger Eye

$3,599.00
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Chapman ML1 Modern Standard Electric Guitar Sage Green Metallic

Chapman ML1 Modern Standard Electric Guitar Sage Green Metallic

$699.99
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Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition '59 Stratocaster NOS Electric Guitar Fiesta Red

Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition '59 Stratocaster NOS Electric Guitar Fiesta Red

$4,625.00
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Sire Larry Carlton J3 Electric Guitar Silver

Sire Larry Carlton J3 Electric Guitar Silver

$459.00
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ESP LTD H3-1000FR Electric Guitar Metallic Silver

ESP LTD H3-1000FR Electric Guitar Metallic Silver

$1,499.00
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Heritage Custom Shop Core Collection H-150 Artisan Aged Electric Guitar Cadillac Green

Heritage Custom Shop Core Collection H-150 Artisan Aged Electric Guitar Cadillac Green

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Legator Ninja X7 EverTune 7-String Electric Guitar Royal Purple

Legator Ninja X7 EverTune 7-String Electric Guitar Royal Purple

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Fender Custom Shop Johnny A. Signature Stratocaster Time Capsule Electric Guitar Sunset Glow Metallic

Fender Custom Shop Johnny A. Signature Stratocaster Time Capsule Electric Guitar Sunset Glow Metallic

$5,450.00
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ESP ESP Original Snapper CTMR Electric Guitar Nebula Black Burst

ESP ESP Original Snapper CTMR Electric Guitar Nebula Black Burst

$5,499.00
$115.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Charvel Sean Long Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH HT M Electric Guitar Gloss Black

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

$1,199.99
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Gibson Custom M2M 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue Gloss Electric Guitar Tangerine Burst

Gibson Custom M2M 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue Gloss Electric Guitar Tangerine Burst

$6,699.00
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Sterling by Music Man Jason Richardson Cutlass Natural Poplar Burst

Sterling by Music Man Jason Richardson Cutlass Natural Poplar Burst

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ESP NS-6 Electric Guitar Black Satin

ESP NS-6 Electric Guitar Black Satin

$1,799.00
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strandberg Boden Standard N2.6 Multi-Scale Electric Guitar - Transformative Teal Metallic

strandberg Boden Standard N2.6 Multi-Scale Electric Guitar - Transformative Teal Metallic

$1,799.00
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Kramer Pacer Deluxe Left-Handed Electric Guitar Classic White

Kramer Pacer Deluxe Left-Handed Electric Guitar Classic White

$999.00
$42.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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ESP LTD Lars Frederiksen Volsung Electric Guitar Oxblood Satin

ESP LTD Lars Frederiksen Volsung Electric Guitar Oxblood Satin

$1,699.00
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PRS Silver Sky With Maple Fretboard Electric Guitar Faded Black Tee Satin

PRS Silver Sky With Maple Fretboard Electric Guitar Faded Black Tee Satin

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Reverend Roundhouse RA Electric Guitar Wine Red

Reverend Roundhouse RA Electric Guitar Wine Red

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Jackson Pro Series Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7FM 7-String Electric Guitar Blue Sky Burst

Jackson Pro Series Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7FM 7-String Electric Guitar Blue Sky Burst

$949.99
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Schecter Guitar Research Avenger FR Przym Palladium Electric Guitar Gloss Black

Schecter Guitar Research Avenger FR Przym Palladium Electric Guitar Gloss Black

$2,099.00
$44.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor ET6 Electric Guitar Riviera Blue

Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor ET6 Electric Guitar Riviera Blue

$1,499.99
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Sterling by Music Man Valentine Chambered Bigsby Electric Guitar Butterscotch

Sterling by Music Man Valentine Chambered Bigsby Electric Guitar Butterscotch

$879.99
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strandberg Salen NX 6 Tremolo Plini Edition Suhr Electric Guitar Black

strandberg Salen NX 6 Tremolo Plini Edition Suhr Electric Guitar Black

$2,695.00
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Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom 3-Pickup Reissue VOS Left-Handed Electric Guitar Ebony

Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom 3-Pickup Reissue VOS Left-Handed Electric Guitar Ebony

$6,899.00
$288.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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ESP LTD Ken Susi KS-M6 Electric Guitar Metallic Silver Mirror Pickguard

ESP LTD Ken Susi KS-M6 Electric Guitar Metallic Silver Mirror Pickguard

$1,899.00
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Ernie Ball Music Man Albert Lee Signature SSS Electric Guitar Vintage Tobacco

Ernie Ball Music Man Albert Lee Signature SSS Electric Guitar Vintage Tobacco

$2,599.00
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Ernie Ball Music Man Axis Quilt Top Electric Guitar Olallieberry

Ernie Ball Music Man Axis Quilt Top Electric Guitar Olallieberry

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PRS Modern Eagle V 10-Top Electric Guitar - Charcoal Burst

PRS Modern Eagle V 10-Top Electric Guitar - Charcoal Burst

$5,900.00
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Legator Ghost 8-String Multi-Scale 10-Year Anniversary Electric Guitar Frost

Legator Ghost 8-String Multi-Scale 10-Year Anniversary Electric Guitar Frost

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Reverend Crosscut Roasted Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Oceanside Green

Reverend Crosscut Roasted Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Oceanside Green

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Kauer Guitars Banshee Standard Taos Turquoise Electric Guitar Taos Turquoise

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Schecter Guitar Research Ultra III Electric Guitar Ivory

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$1,299.00
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Fender Custom Shop '66 Stratocaster Deluxe Closet Classic Electric Guitar Faded Aged Candy Apple Red

Fender Custom Shop '66 Stratocaster Deluxe Closet Classic Electric Guitar Faded Aged Candy Apple Red

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Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition Texas Stratocaster Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Blue Flake/Candy Apple Red/Aged Olympic ...

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Ibanez Prestige AZ24047 7-String Electric Guitar Black

Ibanez Prestige AZ24047 7-String Electric Guitar Black

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

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

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Schecter Guitar Research Aaron Marshall AM-6 USA Electric Guitar Pale Emerald

Schecter Guitar Research Aaron Marshall AM-6 USA Electric Guitar Pale Emerald

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Godin Stadium Pro Session T-Pro With Rosewood Neck Electric Guitar Sunset Burst

Godin Stadium Pro Session T-Pro With Rosewood Neck Electric Guitar Sunset Burst

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strandberg Boden Plus NX 8 True Temperament 8-String Electric Guitar Twilight Purple

strandberg Boden Plus NX 8 True Temperament 8-String Electric Guitar Twilight Purple

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Fender Custom Shop '58 Telecaster Journeyman Relic Electric Guitar Wide Fade Chocolate 3-Color Sunburst

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Duesenberg Starplayer TV Plus Electric Guitar Black

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Jackson Pro Series Signature Corey Beaulieu King V KV6Q Electric Guitar Transparent Black

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Reverend Charger 290 Bigsby Electric Guitar Chronic Blue

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Schecter Guitar Research Sunset Extreme Left-Handed Electric Guitar Scarlet Burst

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Schecter Guitar Research Keith Merrow KM-6 MK-III Artist Left-Handed Electric Guitar Blue Crimson

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Ibanez RGA42FML RGA Series Electric Guitar Flat Blue Lagoon Burst

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Yamaha Pacifica SC Professional PACP11SM Electric Guitar - Black Metallic

Yamaha Pacifica SC Professional PACP11SM Electric Guitar - Black Metallic

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Jackson X Series Dinky DK1A Electric Guitar Illuminati

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Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 7 Electric Guitar Gravity Green

Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 7 Electric Guitar Gravity Green

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

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

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Heritage Standard Collection H-535 Electric Guitar Pelham Blue

Heritage Standard Collection H-535 Electric Guitar Pelham Blue

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strandberg Boden Metal NX 6 Electric Guitar White Granite

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Jackson Concept Series Rhoads RR24-7 7-String Ebony Fingerboard Electric Guitar Desert Camo

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Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Junior Single-Cut Reissue Heavy Aged Electric Guitar TV Yellow

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1957 Les Paul Junior Single-Cut Reissue Heavy Aged Electric Guitar TV Yellow

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Ibanez MM1 Martin Miller Signature Electric Guitar - Transparent Aqua Blue

Ibanez MM1 Martin Miller Signature Electric Guitar - Transparent Aqua Blue

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Fender Custom Shop 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster DLX Closet Classic Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Wide Fade 2-Color...

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EVH Wolfgang Special with Ebony Fingerboard Electric Guitar Silverburst

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Schecter Guitar Research John Browne Tao-7 Electric Guitar Satin Trans Purple

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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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