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Gretsch Guitars G5422TG Electromatic Classic Hollowbody Double-Cut With Bigsby and Gold Hardware Electric Guitar Snow Cres...

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Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 6 Electric Guitar Amaranth

Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 6 Electric Guitar Amaranth

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Gretsch Guitars G5655T-QM Electromatic Center Block Jr. Single-Cut Quilted Maple Electric Guitar With Bigsby - Sweet Tea

Gretsch Guitars G5655T-QM Electromatic Center Block Jr. Single-Cut Quilted Maple Electric Guitar With Bigsby - Sweet Tea

$1,099.99
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Jackson Kelly JS32 Electric Guitar Snow White

Jackson Kelly JS32 Electric Guitar Snow White

$469.99
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Rickenbacker Model 330 FG Electric Guitar - Ruby

Rickenbacker Model 330 FG Electric Guitar - Ruby

$2,399.00
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Fender American Professional II Telecaster Deluxe Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar - Dark Night

Fender American Professional II Telecaster Deluxe Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar - Dark Night

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Ibanez GIO GRG121SP Electric Guitar Blue Metal Chameleon

Ibanez GIO GRG121SP Electric Guitar Blue Metal Chameleon

$349.99
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Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jaguar Electric Guitar Black

Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jaguar Electric Guitar Black

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Jackson JS Series RR Minion JS1X Electric Guitar White with Black Pinstripes

Jackson JS Series RR Minion JS1X Electric Guitar White with Black Pinstripes

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Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus Electric Guitar - Vintage Sunburst

Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus Electric Guitar - Vintage Sunburst

$399.00
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Rogue RR100 Rocketeer Electric Guitar Black

Rogue RR100 Rocketeer Electric Guitar Black

$139.99
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ESP LTD KH Demonology Black

ESP LTD KH Demonology Black

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Yamaha Revstar Element RSE20 Chambered Electric Guitar Swift Blue

Yamaha Revstar Element RSE20 Chambered Electric Guitar Swift Blue

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Charvel Rick Graham Signature Pro-Mod DK24 2PT CM Electric Guitar Worn Shell Pink

Charvel Rick Graham Signature Pro-Mod DK24 2PT CM Electric Guitar Worn Shell Pink

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Gibson Custom M2M 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS Electric Guitar With Hand Select Top Tri Burst

Gibson Custom M2M 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS Electric Guitar With Hand Select Top Tri Burst

$6,999.00
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Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 ES-355 Reissue Ultra Light Aged Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Ebony

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1959 ES-355 Reissue Ultra Light Aged Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Ebony

$7,499.00
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard '50s Electric Guitar - Metallic Gold

Epiphone Les Paul Standard '50s Electric Guitar - Metallic Gold

$699.00
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard '60s Quilt Top Limited-Edition Electric Guitar - Translucent Blue

Epiphone Les Paul Standard '60s Quilt Top Limited-Edition Electric Guitar - Translucent Blue

$699.00
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Ibanez Artcore AS93BC Semi-Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Black

Ibanez Artcore AS93BC Semi-Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Black

$799.99
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Schecter Guitar Research Reaper-7 MS 7-String Multi-scale Electric Guitar Sky Burst

Schecter Guitar Research Reaper-7 MS 7-String Multi-scale Electric Guitar Sky Burst

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PRS SE Silver Sky Electric Guitar - Stone Blue

PRS SE Silver Sky Electric Guitar - Stone Blue

$849.00
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Gibson Custom M2M Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Ultra Light Aged Electric Guitar Boneyard

Gibson Custom M2M Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Ultra Light Aged Electric Guitar Boneyard

$7,399.00
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Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Special Double-Cut Electric Guitar VOS TV Yellow

Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Special Double-Cut Electric Guitar VOS TV Yellow

$4,199.00
$175.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Sterling by Music Man Kaizen Electric Guitar - Racing Yellow

Sterling by Music Man Kaizen Electric Guitar - Racing Yellow

$949.99
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Gibson Les Paul Studio Metallic Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar Goldtop

Gibson Les Paul Studio Metallic Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar Goldtop

$1,799.00
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Ernie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson Cutlass HT 8-String Electric Guitar - Water Temple

Ernie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson Cutlass HT 8-String Electric Guitar - Water Temple

$4,199.00
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard '60s Quilt Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar - Washed Cherry Sunburst

Epiphone Les Paul Standard '60s Quilt Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar - Washed Cherry Sunburst

$699.00
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Schecter Guitar Research C-1 Electro-Resin Electric Guitar - Natural with Black Burst

Schecter Guitar Research C-1 Electro-Resin Electric Guitar - Natural with Black Burst

$1,599.00
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Fender 70th Anniversary Player Stratocaster Electric Guitar Nebula Noir

Fender 70th Anniversary Player Stratocaster Electric Guitar Nebula Noir

$999.99
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D'Angelico Premier DC Limited-Edition Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Charcoal Burst

D'Angelico Premier DC Limited-Edition Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Charcoal Burst

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

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

$7,199.00
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Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Ultra Light Aged Electric Guitar Ebony

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Ultra Light Aged Electric Guitar Ebony

$6,699.00
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Epiphone Flying V '70s Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar - Silver Burst

Epiphone Flying V '70s Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar - Silver Burst

$699.00
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Ibanez S770 Standard Electric Guitar Cosmic Blue Frozen Matte

Ibanez S770 Standard Electric Guitar Cosmic Blue Frozen Matte

$929.99
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Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio Electric Guitar Smokehouse Satin

Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio Electric Guitar Smokehouse Satin

$1,799.00
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Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS Ebony Fingerboard Electric Guitar Texas Tea

Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS Ebony Fingerboard Electric Guitar Texas Tea

$2,359.99
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D'Angelico Deluxe Bobby Weir 3 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Matte Stone

D'Angelico Deluxe Bobby Weir 3 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Matte Stone

$2,199.99
$46.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Fender American Ultra II Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar - Avalanche

Fender American Ultra II Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar - Avalanche

$2,299.99
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Fender Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar Black

Fender Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar Black

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Fender 75th Anniversary Vintera Road Worn 1951 Telecaster Electric Guitar - Butterscotch Blonde

Fender 75th Anniversary Vintera Road Worn 1951 Telecaster Electric Guitar - Butterscotch Blonde

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

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

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Gibson Custom M2M 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS w/Double Classic White Pickups & Hand Select Top Electric Guitar Gree...

Gibson Custom M2M 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS w/Double Classic White Pickups & Hand Select Top Electric Guitar Green Lemon Fade

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Ibanez JBBM40 JB Brubaker Signature Electric Guitar - Pearl White

Ibanez JBBM40 JB Brubaker Signature Electric Guitar - Pearl White

$1,299.99
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Yamaha SA2200 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Brown

Yamaha SA2200 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Brown

$3,099.99
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Gretsch Guitars Synchromatic Falcon Hollowbody Single-Cut Electric Guitar With Bigsby Snowcrest White

Gretsch Guitars Synchromatic Falcon Hollowbody Single-Cut Electric Guitar With Bigsby Snowcrest White

$1,499.99
$63.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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ESP LTD KH-602 Kirk Hammett Electric Guitar - Purple

ESP LTD KH-602 Kirk Hammett Electric Guitar - Purple

$1,289.31
$27.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster NOS Rosewood Fingerboard Time Machine Limited-Edition Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster NOS Rosewood Fingerboard Time Machine Limited-Edition Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

$3,375.00
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Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup VOS Electric Guitar Ebony

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

$6,899.00
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Gibson Slash Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar Victoria Gold Top

Gibson Slash Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar Victoria Gold Top

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PRS SE Ed Sheeran Hollowbody I Piezo Baritone Electric Guitar - Cosmic Splash

PRS SE Ed Sheeran Hollowbody I Piezo Baritone Electric Guitar - Cosmic Splash

$1,599.00
$67.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Fender Custom Shop 1961 Stratocaster Super Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Aged Surf Green over 3-Color Sunburst

Fender Custom Shop 1961 Stratocaster Super Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Aged Surf Green over 3-Color Sunburst

$6,825.00
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Gretsch Guitars Electromatic LTD Flame Okoume Broadkaster Double-Cut Electric Guitar With Bigsby Roundup Orange Stain

Gretsch Guitars Electromatic LTD Flame Okoume Broadkaster Double-Cut Electric Guitar With Bigsby Roundup Orange Stain

$1,579.99
$66.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Epiphone Les Paul Custom Blackback GC-Exclusive Electric Guitar - Antique Ivory

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Blackback GC-Exclusive Electric Guitar - Antique Ivory

$799.00
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Fender Jack White Triplecaster Telecaster Electric Guitar Black

Fender Jack White Triplecaster Telecaster Electric Guitar Black

$3,679.99$3,999.99
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Ibanez TOD10 Tim Henson Signature Electric Guitar Classic Silver

Ibanez TOD10 Tim Henson Signature Electric Guitar Classic Silver

$1,599.99
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Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Avalanche

Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Avalanche

$2,299.99
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Gibson Les Paul Junior Electric Guitar - TV Yellow

Gibson Les Paul Junior Electric Guitar - TV Yellow

$1,599.00
$67.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard '60s Electric Guitar Bourbon Burst

Epiphone Les Paul Standard '60s Electric Guitar Bourbon Burst

$699.00
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Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue 3-Pickup With Maestro VOS Electric Guitar Classic White

Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue 3-Pickup With Maestro VOS Electric Guitar Classic White

$6,699.00
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Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster HSS Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster HSS Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

$1,549.99
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Rickenbacker 360 12-String Electric Guitar - Mapleglo

Rickenbacker 360 12-String Electric Guitar - Mapleglo

$3,099.00
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Squier Sonic Telecaster Laurel Fingerboard Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Surf Green

Squier Sonic Telecaster Laurel Fingerboard Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Surf Green

$249.99
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Gibson Victory Figured Electric Guitar - Dark Purple Burst

Gibson Victory Figured Electric Guitar - Dark Purple Burst

$2,499.00
$105.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Classic White

Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Classic White

$1,299.00
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Fender Brent Mason Telecaster Electric Guitar - Primer Gray

Fender Brent Mason Telecaster Electric Guitar - Primer Gray

$3,199.99
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PRS Wood Library Custom 24-08 With Stained Maple Neck and Ziricote Fretboard Electric Guitar Aquamarine

PRS Wood Library Custom 24-08 With Stained Maple Neck and Ziricote Fretboard Electric Guitar Aquamarine

$6,055.00
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Fender Player II Stratocaster Roasted Maple Neck Limited-Edition Electric Guitar - Oxblood

Fender Player II Stratocaster Roasted Maple Neck Limited-Edition Electric Guitar - Oxblood

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Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster Ebony Fingerboard Electric Guitar Ultraburst

Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster Ebony Fingerboard Electric Guitar Ultraburst

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Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

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Ernie Ball Music Man Axis Electric Guitar Royal Amethyst

Ernie Ball Music Man Axis Electric Guitar Royal Amethyst

$3,999.99
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ESP LTD XJ-1 Baritone Electric Guitar Silver Blast

ESP LTD XJ-1 Baritone Electric Guitar Silver Blast

$1,499.00
$32.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Fender Custom Shop 1962 Telecaster Custom Rosewood Fingerboard Time Machine Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Black

Fender Custom Shop 1962 Telecaster Custom Rosewood Fingerboard Time Machine Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Black

$3,575.00
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard '50s Electric Guitar - Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Epiphone Les Paul Standard '50s Electric Guitar - Heritage Cherry Sunburst

$699.00
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Epiphone Les Paul Special Double Cut Figured Electric Guitar - Ocean Water

Epiphone Les Paul Special Double Cut Figured Electric Guitar - Ocean Water

$599.00
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Gretsch Guitars G6134TG LTD Champagne Sparkle Penguin Electric Guitar Champagne Sparkle

Gretsch Guitars G6134TG LTD Champagne Sparkle Penguin Electric Guitar Champagne Sparkle

$3,674.99
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Ibanez K7YANG "Head" Signature 7-String Electric Guitar - Matte White

Ibanez K7YANG "Head" Signature 7-String Electric Guitar - Matte White

$1,999.99
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Fender American Professional Classic Telecaster Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar - 3-Color Sunburst

Fender American Professional Classic Telecaster Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar - 3-Color Sunburst

$1,499.99
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Gibson SG Supreme Electric Guitar - Wine Red

Gibson SG Supreme Electric Guitar - Wine Red

$3,499.00
$146.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Gibson Custom Flying V Custom Electric Guitar Ebony

Gibson Custom Flying V Custom Electric Guitar Ebony

$5,799.00
$242.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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PRS SE CE24 Standard Satin Electric Guitar Ice Blue Metallic

PRS SE CE24 Standard Satin Electric Guitar Ice Blue Metallic

$499.00
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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa '59 Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar - Antique Ebony

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa '59 Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar - Antique Ebony

$999.00
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Fender American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster Electric Guitar - 3-Color Sunburst

Fender American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster Electric Guitar - 3-Color Sunburst

$1,549.99
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Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Butterscotch Blonde

Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Butterscotch Blonde

$499.99
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Fender Jimmy Page Mirror Telecaster Electric Guitar - White Blonde

Fender Jimmy Page Mirror Telecaster Electric Guitar - White Blonde

$2,999.99
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Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured Electric Guitar Cobalt Burst

Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured Electric Guitar Cobalt Burst

$2,999.00
$125.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Epiphone Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar Antique Silverburst

Epiphone Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar Antique Silverburst

$1,499.00
$63.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Gibson '70s Flying V Mirror Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar - Ebony

Gibson '70s Flying V Mirror Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar - Ebony

$2,499.00
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Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster Electric Guitar White

Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster Electric Guitar White

$1,889.99
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Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Electric Guitar Washed Bourbon Burst

Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Electric Guitar Washed Bourbon Burst

$1,299.00
Blemished:$1,039.20
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Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

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Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci JP60 Electric Guitar Stealth Black

Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci JP60 Electric Guitar Stealth Black

$699.99
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Gibson SG Standard Dark Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar Ebony

Gibson SG Standard Dark Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar Ebony

$1,999.00
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Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT Electric Guitar - Arctic White

Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT Electric Guitar - Arctic White

$249.99
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Fender Custom Shop 65 Stratocaster Super Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Super Faded Aged Tahitian Coral over 3-Color Sunburst

Fender Custom Shop 65 Stratocaster Super Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Super Faded Aged Tahitian Coral over 3-Color Sunburst

$6,025.00
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ESP E-II Eclipse Electric Guitar Blue Fade

ESP E-II Eclipse Electric Guitar Blue Fade

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ESP E-II Eclipse Electric Guitar See-Thru Black Cherry Sunburst

ESP E-II Eclipse Electric Guitar See-Thru Black Cherry Sunburst

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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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