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Fender American Professional II Anniversary Stratocaster HSS HT Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Eclipse

Fender American Professional II Anniversary Stratocaster HSS HT Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Eclipse

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Jackson Pro Plus Series Chris Broderick Signature Soloist 7 7-String Electric Guitar - Transparent Black

Jackson Pro Plus Series Chris Broderick Signature Soloist 7 7-String Electric Guitar - Transparent Black

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Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS Chambered Mahogany Body Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Transparent Cherry Burst

Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS Chambered Mahogany Body Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Transparent Cherry Burst

$999.99
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ESP LTD KH-602 Kirk Hammett Signature Series Electric Guitar Black

ESP LTD KH-602 Kirk Hammett Signature Series Electric Guitar Black

$1,399.00
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Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Ice Blue Metallic

Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Ice Blue Metallic

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PRS Tremonti Trem Electric Guitar - Charcoal Contour Burst

PRS Tremonti Trem Electric Guitar - Charcoal Contour Burst

$4,740.00
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Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Super Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Super Faded Aged Black over 3-Color Sunburst

Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Super Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Super Faded Aged Black over 3-Color Sunburst

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Fender American Professional II Telecaster HH Roasted Maple Neck Limited-Edition Electric Guitar - Smoke

Fender American Professional II Telecaster HH Roasted Maple Neck Limited-Edition Electric Guitar - Smoke

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Ibanez K7YIN James "Munky" Shaffer Signature 7-String Electric Guitar - Blacked Out

Ibanez K7YIN James "Munky" Shaffer Signature 7-String Electric Guitar - Blacked Out

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Fender 75th Anniversary American Professional Classic Cabronita Telecaster Electric Guitar - Ice Blue Metallic

Fender 75th Anniversary American Professional Classic Cabronita Telecaster Electric Guitar - Ice Blue Metallic

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Ernie Ball Music Man Axis Premium One Piece Electric Guitar - Natural Premium

Ernie Ball Music Man Axis Premium One Piece Electric Guitar - Natural Premium

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Godin Lerxst Limelight With Floyd Rose Electric Guitar Cream

Godin Lerxst Limelight With Floyd Rose Electric Guitar Cream

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Ernie Ball Music Man Cutlass HH Trem 7 String Jason Richardson Burl Top Electric Guitar Kokiri Forest

Ernie Ball Music Man Cutlass HH Trem 7 String Jason Richardson Burl Top Electric Guitar Kokiri Forest

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Gibson '70s Explorer Electric Guitar Classic White

Gibson '70s Explorer Electric Guitar Classic White

$2,499.00
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Gibson Theodore Standard Electric Guitar Ebony

Gibson Theodore Standard Electric Guitar Ebony

$1,999.00
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Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster Left-Handed Electric Guitar - Butterscotch Blonde

Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster Left-Handed Electric Guitar - Butterscotch Blonde

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Fender Monster Hunter Rathalos Telecaster Electric Guitar Rathalos Red

Fender Monster Hunter Rathalos Telecaster Electric Guitar Rathalos Red

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Jackson Pro Plus Series Soloist SLA2 HT Electric Guitar - Gloss Black

Jackson Pro Plus Series Soloist SLA2 HT Electric Guitar - Gloss Black

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Charvel MJ DK24 HSH 2PT W Mahogany Electric Guitar Black

Charvel MJ DK24 HSH 2PT W Mahogany Electric Guitar Black

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Squier Classic Vibe '60s Mustang Electric Guitar Sonic Blue

Squier Classic Vibe '60s Mustang Electric Guitar Sonic Blue

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PRS Paul's Guitar With Pattern Neck Electric Guitar - Fire Red Burst

PRS Paul's Guitar With Pattern Neck Electric Guitar - Fire Red Burst

$4,600.00
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Charvel PM DK24 HH 2PT Electric Guitar Malibu Sunset

Charvel PM DK24 HH 2PT Electric Guitar Malibu Sunset

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Fender Player II Telecaster Limited-Edition Electric Guitar - Oxblood

Fender Player II Telecaster Limited-Edition Electric Guitar - Oxblood

$1,159.99
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Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Natural

Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Natural

$329.99
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ESP LTD MH-1000NT Electric Guitar Charcoal Burst

ESP LTD MH-1000NT Electric Guitar Charcoal Burst

$1,299.00
$28.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Ibanez GRX70QAL Left-Handed Electric Guitar Transparent Blue Burst

Ibanez GRX70QAL Left-Handed Electric Guitar Transparent Blue Burst

$279.99
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Epiphone SG Custom Electric Guitar Alpine White

Epiphone SG Custom Electric Guitar Alpine White

$699.00
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Fender H.E.R. Stratocaster Electric Guitar Chrome Glow

Fender H.E.R. Stratocaster Electric Guitar Chrome Glow

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Ibanez RGDMS8 RGD Axe Design Lab Multi-Scale 8-String Electric Guitar Classic Silver Matte

Ibanez RGDMS8 RGD Axe Design Lab Multi-Scale 8-String Electric Guitar Classic Silver Matte

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Gibson Custom 1961 SG Les Paul Standard Reissue Stopbar VOS Left-Handed Electric Guitar - Cherry Red

Gibson Custom 1961 SG Les Paul Standard Reissue Stopbar VOS Left-Handed Electric Guitar - Cherry Red

$4,299.00
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Ernie Ball Music Man Sabre HT Electric Guitar Grape Slushie

Ernie Ball Music Man Sabre HT Electric Guitar Grape Slushie

$3,799.00
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ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Arrowhead SE 20th Anniversary Electric Guitar - Black with Yellow Bevels

ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Arrowhead SE 20th Anniversary Electric Guitar - Black with Yellow Bevels

$1,899.00
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Wylde Audio Goreghen Special Edition Electric Guitar Blood River Burl

Wylde Audio Goreghen Special Edition Electric Guitar Blood River Burl

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Ibanez GIO Series RG320 Electric Guitar Transparent Blue Sunburst

Ibanez GIO Series RG320 Electric Guitar Transparent Blue Sunburst

$429.99
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PRS SE Exotic Custom 24 Swamp Ash Burl Electric Guitar Lake Blue

PRS SE Exotic Custom 24 Swamp Ash Burl Electric Guitar Lake Blue

$949.00
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Ibanez AZES40 AZ Standard Left Handed Electric Guitar Purist Blue

Ibanez AZES40 AZ Standard Left Handed Electric Guitar Purist Blue

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Ibanez RGD721FA 7-String Electric Guitar - Stained Wine Red Burst Flat

Ibanez RGD721FA 7-String Electric Guitar - Stained Wine Red Burst Flat

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Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

$329.99
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Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stopbar VOS Electric Guitar Cherry Red

Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stopbar VOS Electric Guitar Cherry Red

$4,299.00
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Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Special Single-Cut Reissue VOS Electric Guitar TV Yellow

Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Special Single-Cut Reissue VOS Electric Guitar TV Yellow

$4,199.00
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Rogue RR100 Rocketeer Electric Guitar Pack Purple Sky

Rogue RR100 Rocketeer Electric Guitar Pack Purple Sky

$269.99
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Gretsch Guitars G2420T Streamliner Hollowbody With Bigsby Electric Guitar - Havana Burst

Gretsch Guitars G2420T Streamliner Hollowbody With Bigsby Electric Guitar - Havana Burst

$649.99
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Gretsch Guitars G6136T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Falcon Hollowbody With Bigsby Vintage White

Gretsch Guitars G6136T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Falcon Hollowbody With Bigsby Vintage White

$4,299.99
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D'Angelico Premier Mini DC Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Surf Green

D'Angelico Premier Mini DC Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Surf Green

$799.99
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Ernie Ball Music Man JP15 7-String Electric Guitar Amber Waves Flame

Ernie Ball Music Man JP15 7-String Electric Guitar Amber Waves Flame

$3,999.00
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Fender Custom Shop '50s Vibra Telecaster Limited-Edition Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Aztec Gold

Fender Custom Shop '50s Vibra Telecaster Limited-Edition Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Aztec Gold

$4,900.00
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Rickenbacker Model 325C64 Electric Guitar - Jetglo

Rickenbacker Model 325C64 Electric Guitar - Jetglo

$3,649.00
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Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS Laurel Fingerboard Electric Guitar - Lime Green

Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS Laurel Fingerboard Electric Guitar - Lime Green

$249.99
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Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue Electric Guitar Iced Tea Burst

Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue Electric Guitar Iced Tea Burst

$1,299.00
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Epiphone ES-335 Bigsby Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Olive Drab

Epiphone ES-335 Bigsby Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Olive Drab

$799.00
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Epiphone ES-339 Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Cherry

Epiphone ES-339 Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Cherry

$549.00
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Fender Custom Shop Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Series Stratocaster NOS Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Vintage White

Fender Custom Shop Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Series Stratocaster NOS Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Vintage White

$5,500.00
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strandberg Boden Standard N2.6T Electric Guitar - Electric Fuchsia Metallic

strandberg Boden Standard N2.6T Electric Guitar - Electric Fuchsia Metallic

$1,899.00
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Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Esquire Electric Guitar Sherwood Green

Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Esquire Electric Guitar Sherwood Green

$529.99
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Duesenberg Starplayer TV Custom Electric Guitar Black

Duesenberg Starplayer TV Custom Electric Guitar Black

$4,098.00
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Schecter Guitar Research Banshee Mach FR S 6-String Electric Guitar FalloutBurst

Schecter Guitar Research Banshee Mach FR S 6-String Electric Guitar FalloutBurst

$1,799.00
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Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PD Electric Guitar Red Tide Fade

Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PD Electric Guitar Red Tide Fade

$899.99
$38.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Charvel MJ San Dimas Style 1 HSS FR E Electric Guitar Satin Black

Charvel MJ San Dimas Style 1 HSS FR E Electric Guitar Satin Black

$1,789.99
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Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster Floyd Rose Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Olympic Pearl

Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster Floyd Rose Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Olympic Pearl

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Ernie Ball Music Man Sabre Rabea Massaad Artist Series Electric Guitar Carian Burst

Ernie Ball Music Man Sabre Rabea Massaad Artist Series Electric Guitar Carian Burst

$4,199.00
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Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 Electric Guitar Platinum Pearl

Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 Electric Guitar Platinum Pearl

$2,349.99
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Yamaha Pacifica 112VM Electric Guitar Ice Blue

Yamaha Pacifica 112VM Electric Guitar Ice Blue

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Fender 70th Anniversary American Professional II Stratocaster Electric Guitar Comet Burst

Fender 70th Anniversary American Professional II Stratocaster Electric Guitar Comet Burst

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Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster NOS Electric Guitar Black

Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster NOS Electric Guitar Black

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Gretsch Guitars G6120T-HR Brian Setzer Signature Hot Rod Hollowbody With Bigsby Extreme Coolant Green Sparkle

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Gibson Custom M2M 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS With Double Classic White Pickups Electric Guitar Double Gold

Gibson Custom M2M 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS With Double Classic White Pickups Electric Guitar Double Gold

$4,999.00
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Jackson Dinky JS32Q DKA Arch Top Electric Guitar Transparent Green Burst

Jackson Dinky JS32Q DKA Arch Top Electric Guitar Transparent Green Burst

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Gibson ES-335 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Vintage Ebony

Gibson ES-335 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Vintage Ebony

$3,499.00
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Fender American Professional II Telecaster Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Olympic White

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Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Rosewood Fingerboard Left-Handed Electric Guitar Dark Night

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Jackson MJ Series Signature Misha Mansoor So-Cal 2PT Electric Guitar Daphne Blue

Jackson MJ Series Signature Misha Mansoor So-Cal 2PT Electric Guitar Daphne Blue

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Ibanez QX Headless 6-String Electric Guitar Blue Sphere Burst Matte

Ibanez QX Headless 6-String Electric Guitar Blue Sphere Burst Matte

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Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci JP70 7-String Electric Guitar Stealth Black

Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci JP70 7-String Electric Guitar Stealth Black

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Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR MPL Electric Guitar Pelham Green

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Fender Custom Shop 55 Telecaster Journeyman Relic with DLX Closet Classic Electric Guitar Super Aged '55 Desert Sand

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Gibson Les Paul Studio Figured Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar Dirty Lemon Burst

Gibson Les Paul Studio Figured Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar Dirty Lemon Burst

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ESP E-II M-II Electric Guitar - Mercury Blue Burst

ESP E-II M-II Electric Guitar - Mercury Blue Burst

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Jackson Pro Series Signature Jeff Loomis Soloist SL7 HT Electric Guitar Satin Black

Jackson Pro Series Signature Jeff Loomis Soloist SL7 HT Electric Guitar Satin Black

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Yamaha Revstar Standard RSS02T Chambered Electric Guitar With Tailpiece Sunset Burst

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ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Hexed Electric Guitar Hexed Graphic

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Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster NOS Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Butterscotch Blonde

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Yamaha Revstar Standard RSS20 Chambered Electric Guitar - Sonic Blue

Yamaha Revstar Standard RSS20 Chambered Electric Guitar - Sonic Blue

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PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Orange Tiger Smokeburst

PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Orange Tiger Smokeburst

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Ibanez RGT1270PB Premium With Tremolo Electric Guitar Cosmic Blue Starburst Flat

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Ibanez RGA20P1PB Premium Electric Guitar Cosmic Blue Burst Low Gloss

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Fender Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar Aqua Marine Metallic

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Jackson X Series King V KVX-MG7 Satin Black with Primer Gray Bevels

Jackson X Series King V KVX-MG7 Satin Black with Primer Gray Bevels

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Ernie Ball Music Man Luke 4 HH Electric Guitar Black Sparkle

Ernie Ball Music Man Luke 4 HH Electric Guitar Black Sparkle

$3,299.00
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Ernie Ball Music Man Luke 4 HSS Electric Guitar Fireball

Ernie Ball Music Man Luke 4 HSS Electric Guitar Fireball

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Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazzmaster Electric Guitar Olympic White

Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazzmaster Electric Guitar Olympic White

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strandberg Boden Standard NX 8 8-String Electric Guitar - Blue

strandberg Boden Standard NX 8 8-String Electric Guitar - Blue

$1,845.00
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ESP E-II Horizon FR-II Electric Guitar Tiger Eye Sunburst

ESP E-II Horizon FR-II Electric Guitar Tiger Eye Sunburst

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Epiphone SG Tribute Left-Handed Electric Guitar Cherry

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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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