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Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s Plain Top Electric Guitar Ebony

Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s Plain Top Electric Guitar Ebony

$2,599.00
$109.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Gibson Les Paul Deluxe '70s Electric Guitar Wine Red

Gibson Les Paul Deluxe '70s Electric Guitar Wine Red

$2,599.00
$109.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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PRS S2 Special Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Fire Red Burst

PRS S2 Special Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Fire Red Burst

$2,599.00
$109.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay RS Electric Guitar Limestone

Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay RS Electric Guitar Limestone

$2,599.00$2,799.00
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Fender Johnny Marr Special Jaguar Limited-Edition Signature Electric Guitar - Black

Fender Johnny Marr Special Jaguar Limited-Edition Signature Electric Guitar - Black

$2,999.99
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ESP LTD EC-1000 Electric Guitar - Woodland Camo

ESP LTD EC-1000 Electric Guitar - Woodland Camo

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Reverend Charger H90 Wilkinson Electric Guitar With Rosewood Fingerboard - Powder Yellow

Reverend Charger H90 Wilkinson Electric Guitar With Rosewood Fingerboard - Powder Yellow

$1,299.00
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Ibanez AZ26P1 Premium Electric Guitar Black

Ibanez AZ26P1 Premium Electric Guitar Black

$1,399.99
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Jackson Dinky JS11 Electric Guitar Black

Jackson Dinky JS11 Electric Guitar Black

$209.99
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Ibanez LGB30 George Benson Signature Hollowbody Electric Guitar Natural

Ibanez LGB30 George Benson Signature Hollowbody Electric Guitar Natural

$1,399.99
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ESP E-II Horizon Electric Guitar with Floyd Rose Reindeer Blue

ESP E-II Horizon Electric Guitar with Floyd Rose Reindeer Blue

$2,789.00$2,799.00
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Jackson MJ Series Soloist SL2 Electric Guitar Black

Jackson MJ Series Soloist SL2 Electric Guitar Black

$2,569.99
$54.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Charvel Pro-Mod Plus Dinky DK24 HH 2PT E Electric Guitar - Celestial Silk

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus Dinky DK24 HH 2PT E Electric Guitar - Celestial Silk

$1,349.99
$57.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Fender Player II Telecaster HH Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

Fender Player II Telecaster HH Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

$879.99
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ESP LTD Arrow-1000 Electric Guitar - Candy Apple Red Satin

ESP LTD Arrow-1000 Electric Guitar - Candy Apple Red Satin

$1,599.00
$34.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Guild Surfliner Deluxe Solidbody Electric Guitar With Guild Floating Vibrato Tailpiece Evergreen Metallic

Guild Surfliner Deluxe Solidbody Electric Guitar With Guild Floating Vibrato Tailpiece Evergreen Metallic

$599.99$699.99
$25.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Duesenberg Starplayer TV Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Red Sparkle

Duesenberg Starplayer TV Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Red Sparkle

$3,644.00
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Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR E Electric Guitar Lambo Green Metallic

Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR E Electric Guitar Lambo Green Metallic

From $999.99
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PRS SE Swamp Ash Special Electric Guitar Iri Blue

PRS SE Swamp Ash Special Electric Guitar Iri Blue

$849.00
$36.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Schecter Guitar Research Omen Extreme-6 Left-Handed Electric Guitar Black Cherry

Schecter Guitar Research Omen Extreme-6 Left-Handed Electric Guitar Black Cherry

$649.00
$14.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Jackson X Series Soloist SLX DX HT Electric Guitar - Gloss Black

Jackson X Series Soloist SLX DX HT Electric Guitar - Gloss Black

$649.99
$28.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Fender Player II Jazzmaster Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Black

Fender Player II Jazzmaster Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Black

$879.99
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Ibanez Iceman Electric Guitar Antique Blue Metallic

Ibanez Iceman Electric Guitar Antique Blue Metallic

$899.99
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Ibanez Iceman Iron Label 7str Electric Guitar Black Flat

Ibanez Iceman Iron Label 7str Electric Guitar Black Flat

$1,499.99
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Jackson American Series Soloist SL2 DX HT Electric Guitar - Satin Black

Jackson American Series Soloist SL2 DX HT Electric Guitar - Satin Black

$2,519.99
$53.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Schecter Guitar Research Solo-II SLS Elite Evil Twin Electric Guitar Satin Black

Schecter Guitar Research Solo-II SLS Elite Evil Twin Electric Guitar Satin Black

$1,399.00
$30.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Restock Duesenberg Paloma Electric Guitar White

Restock Duesenberg Paloma Electric Guitar White

$2,510.90
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Fender Player II Telecaster HH Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Black

Fender Player II Telecaster HH Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Black

$879.99
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EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Electric Guitar Bomber Black

EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Electric Guitar Bomber Black

$749.99
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Ibanez Prestige RGR5130 6-String Electric Guitar Gray Metallic

Ibanez Prestige RGR5130 6-String Electric Guitar Gray Metallic

$2,499.99
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Gretsch Guitars G6659TFM Players Edition Broadkaster Jr. Center Block Bigsby Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Bourbon Stain

Gretsch Guitars G6659TFM Players Edition Broadkaster Jr. Center Block Bigsby Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Bourbon Stain

$2,999.99
$63.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '60s Stratocaster HSS Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Fiesta Red

Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '60s Stratocaster HSS Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Fiesta Red

$2,899.99
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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar Tobacco Burst

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar Tobacco Burst

$1,299.00
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Epiphone 1958 Korina Flying V Outfit Left-Handed Electric Guitar Aged Natural

Epiphone 1958 Korina Flying V Outfit Left-Handed Electric Guitar Aged Natural

$1,299.00
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Gretsch Guitars Broadkaster Jr. LX Center Block with String-Thru Bigsby and Gold Hardware Electric Guitar Blackberry

Gretsch Guitars Broadkaster Jr. LX Center Block with String-Thru Bigsby and Gold Hardware Electric Guitar Blackberry

$2,899.99
$61.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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PRS Swamp Ash Special Electric Guitar - Vintage Natural

PRS Swamp Ash Special Electric Guitar - Vintage Natural

$2,899.00
$121.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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PRS SE Swamp Ash Special Electric Guitar Charcoal

PRS SE Swamp Ash Special Electric Guitar Charcoal

$849.00
$36.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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EVH SA-126 Special Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Transparent Purple

EVH SA-126 Special Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Transparent Purple

From $1,799.99
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Guild Polara Kim Thayil Solidbody Electric Guitar Vintage White

Guild Polara Kim Thayil Solidbody Electric Guitar Vintage White

$899.99
30% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$38.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG Electric Guitar Satin Black

Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG Electric Guitar Satin Black

$2,729.99
$57.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Yamaha PAC112V Electric Guitar - Vintage White

Yamaha PAC112V Electric Guitar - Vintage White

$359.99
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Squier Sonic Telecaster Electric Guitar - California Blue

Squier Sonic Telecaster Electric Guitar - California Blue

$249.99
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Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster Electric Guitar Vintage Blonde

Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster Electric Guitar Vintage Blonde

From $2,499.99
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Blemished:$1,999.99
Squier Paranormal Jazzmaster XII Laurel Fingerboard 12-String Electric Guitar Olympic White

Squier Paranormal Jazzmaster XII Laurel Fingerboard 12-String Electric Guitar Olympic White

$429.99
35% Off Open-Box Savings Available
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Jackson Pro Plus Series Soloist SLA3 Electric Guitar Snow White

Jackson Pro Plus Series Soloist SLA3 Electric Guitar Snow White

$1,199.99
$50.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Blemished:$959.99
PRS S2 McCarty 594 Electric Guitar - Honey Gold Burst

PRS S2 McCarty 594 Electric Guitar - Honey Gold Burst

From $2,349.00
$98.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser C-7 FR 7-String Electric Guitar Black Cherry

Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser C-7 FR 7-String Electric Guitar Black Cherry

$1,399.00
25% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$30.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Blemished:$1,119.20
Open Box:$1,231.12
ESP EC-1000FR Electric Guitar Black Satin

ESP EC-1000FR Electric Guitar Black Satin

$1,199.00
$25.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Schecter Guitar Research V-1 Custom Electric Guitar Transparent Purple

Schecter Guitar Research V-1 Custom Electric Guitar Transparent Purple

$1,199.00
$25.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Schecter Guitar Research Sunset 7-String Triad Electric Guitar Gloss Black

Schecter Guitar Research Sunset 7-String Triad Electric Guitar Gloss Black

$999.00
30% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$21.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Epiphone Firebird Electric Guitar - Vintage Sunburst

Epiphone Firebird Electric Guitar - Vintage Sunburst

$799.00
$34.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Fender Limited-Edition Raphael Saadiq Telecaster Electric Guitar - Dark Red Metallic

Fender Limited-Edition Raphael Saadiq Telecaster Electric Guitar - Dark Red Metallic

$2,399.99
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Jackson JS1X Dinky Minion Electric Guitar Black

Jackson JS1X Dinky Minion Electric Guitar Black

$229.99
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Schecter Guitar Research Avenger Standard Electric Guitar Blood Burst

Schecter Guitar Research Avenger Standard Electric Guitar Blood Burst

$399.00
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Duesenberg Falken Tremolo Electric Guitar Black

Duesenberg Falken Tremolo Electric Guitar Black

$3,599.00
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Schecter Guitar Research Synyster Gates Custom- 6 TR-S Headless Left-Handed Electric Guitar Satin Black

Schecter Guitar Research Synyster Gates Custom- 6 TR-S Headless Left-Handed Electric Guitar Satin Black

$2,349.00
$49.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Yamaha Chris Buck Signature Revstar RS02CB Electric Guitar - Honey Gold

Yamaha Chris Buck Signature Revstar RS02CB Electric Guitar - Honey Gold

$1,299.99
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Gretsch Guitars Synchromatic Nashville Hollowbody Single-Cut With Bigsby Electric Guitar 50's Orange Stain

Gretsch Guitars Synchromatic Nashville Hollowbody Single-Cut With Bigsby Electric Guitar 50's Orange Stain

$1,299.99
$55.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Epiphone 1964 SG Standard With Maestro Vibrola Reissue Electric Guitar Cherry Red

Epiphone 1964 SG Standard With Maestro Vibrola Reissue Electric Guitar Cherry Red

$1,299.00
$55.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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PRS SE NF3 Rosewood Fretboard Electric Guitar - Pearl White

PRS SE NF3 Rosewood Fretboard Electric Guitar - Pearl White

$799.00
$34.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Fender Artist Series Stevie Ray Vaughan Stratocaster Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

Fender Artist Series Stevie Ray Vaughan Stratocaster Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

$2,299.99
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Blemished:$1,839.99
Fender Artist Series Eric Clapton Stratocaster Electric Guitar Black

Fender Artist Series Eric Clapton Stratocaster Electric Guitar Black

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Gretsch Guitars Tennessean Hollow Body with String-Thru Bigsby and Nickel Hardware Electric Guitar Havana Burst

Gretsch Guitars Tennessean Hollow Body with String-Thru Bigsby and Nickel Hardware Electric Guitar Havana Burst

$2,799.99
$59.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Yamaha Revstar Professional RSP02T Electric Guitar Swift Blue

Yamaha Revstar Professional RSP02T Electric Guitar Swift Blue

$2,299.99
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Jackson Pro Plus Pure Metal Rhoads RR1A Limited-Edition Electric Guitar - Gloss Black

Jackson Pro Plus Pure Metal Rhoads RR1A Limited-Edition Electric Guitar - Gloss Black

$1,579.99
20% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$66.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Open Box:$1,390.39
Godin LGXT AA Flamed Maple Top Electric Guitar Cognac Burst

Godin LGXT AA Flamed Maple Top Electric Guitar Cognac Burst

$2,549.00
$107.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Fender Artist Series Jeff Beck Stratocaster Electric Guitar Olympic White

Fender Artist Series Jeff Beck Stratocaster Electric Guitar Olympic White

$2,499.99
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Jackson X Series DK1 Electric Guitar Skull Kaos

Jackson X Series DK1 Electric Guitar Skull Kaos

$599.99
25% Off Open-Box Savings Available
$25.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Dean ML Select Multiscale w/Kahler Electric Guitar Satin Natural Black Burst

Dean ML Select Multiscale w/Kahler Electric Guitar Satin Natural Black Burst

$2,499.00
$53.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Schecter Guitar Research Sunset-7 Red Dawn Electric Guitar Gloss Black

Schecter Guitar Research Sunset-7 Red Dawn Electric Guitar Gloss Black

$1,249.00
$27.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Epiphone SG Modern Figured Electric Guitar - Purple Burst

Epiphone SG Modern Figured Electric Guitar - Purple Burst

$749.00
$32.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Open Box:$659.12
Ibanez GRX20 Electric Guitar Black Night

Ibanez GRX20 Electric Guitar Black Night

$209.99
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Ibanez miKro GRGM21M Electric Guitar White

Ibanez miKro GRGM21M Electric Guitar White

$209.99
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PRS SE Swamp Ash CE 24 Sandblasted LTD Electric Guitar Sandblasted White

PRS SE Swamp Ash CE 24 Sandblasted LTD Electric Guitar Sandblasted White

$699.00
$30.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Ibanez RG8570 RG j.custom Electric Guitar Royal Blue Sapphire

Ibanez RG8570 RG j.custom Electric Guitar Royal Blue Sapphire

$3,499.99
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Ibanez Prestige AZ2204N Electric Guitar Ivy Green Metallic Flat

Ibanez Prestige AZ2204N Electric Guitar Ivy Green Metallic Flat

$2,199.99
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Ibanez Ichika Signature Electric Guitar Vintage White Matte

Ibanez Ichika Signature Electric Guitar Vintage White Matte

$1,099.99
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Reverend Billy Corgan Signature Drop Z Electric Guitar Pearl White

Reverend Billy Corgan Signature Drop Z Electric Guitar Pearl White

$1,699.00
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Blemished:$1,359.20
Jackson Pro Series King V KVTMG Electric Guitar Snow White

Jackson Pro Series King V KVTMG Electric Guitar Snow White

$1,249.99
$53.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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ESP LTD MH-1000 Baritone Electric Guitar Black Satin

ESP LTD MH-1000 Baritone Electric Guitar Black Satin

$1,199.00
$25.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Epiphone Riviera Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Sparkling Burgundy

Epiphone Riviera Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Sparkling Burgundy

$699.00
$30.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22 DKA Left-Handed Electric Guitar Black

Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22 DKA Left-Handed Electric Guitar Black

$319.99
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Gretsch Guitars G5260 Electromatic Jet Baritone With V-Stoptail Bristol Fog

Gretsch Guitars G5260 Electromatic Jet Baritone With V-Stoptail Bristol Fog

$629.99
$27.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Dusk

Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster HSS Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Dusk

$1,079.99
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Fender Player II Modified Telecaster SH Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Sunshine Yellow

Fender Player II Modified Telecaster SH Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Sunshine Yellow

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Hagstrom '67 Viking II Hollowbody Electric Guitar Standard Black Gloss

Hagstrom '67 Viking II Hollowbody Electric Guitar Standard Black Gloss

$1,349.99
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Rickenbacker 330W Electric Guitar - Natural Walnut

Rickenbacker 330W Electric Guitar - Natural Walnut

$2,149.00
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PRS S2 Vela Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Scarlet Sunburst

PRS S2 Vela Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Scarlet Sunburst

$2,149.00
$90.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Schecter Guitar Research Nick Johnston Traditional HSS Electric Guitar Atomic Frost Mint Green Pickguard

Schecter Guitar Research Nick Johnston Traditional HSS Electric Guitar Atomic Frost Mint Green Pickguard

$899.00
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Ibanez AR625FMSP Standard Electric Guitar - Caramel Burst Low Gloss

Ibanez AR625FMSP Standard Electric Guitar - Caramel Burst Low Gloss

$1,199.99
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Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR RW Electric Guitar - Pharaoh Gold

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR RW Electric Guitar - Pharaoh Gold

$969.99
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Epiphone Les Paul Junior Electric Guitar - TV Yellow

Epiphone Les Paul Junior Electric Guitar - TV Yellow

$529.00
$23.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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ESP E-II Horizon-III Flame Maple Electric Guitar Reindeer Blue

ESP E-II Horizon-III Flame Maple Electric Guitar Reindeer Blue

$2,349.00
$49.00/mo.‡ with 48-month financing*
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Gretsch Guitars G5622 Electromatic Center Block Double-Cut With V-Stoptail Olive Metallic

Gretsch Guitars G5622 Electromatic Center Block Double-Cut With V-Stoptail Olive Metallic

$789.99
$33.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Ibanez RGRT421 Electric Guitar Weathered Black

Ibanez RGRT421 Electric Guitar Weathered Black

$549.99
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Epiphone USA Casino Left-Handed Hollowbody Electric Guitar Royal Tan

Epiphone USA Casino Left-Handed Hollowbody Electric Guitar Royal Tan

$3,499.00
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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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