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ESP LTD TE-1007B Electric Guitar Black Blast

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Schecter Guitar Research Sun Valley Super Shredder FR 6 6-String Electric Guitar Red Reign

Schecter Guitar Research Sun Valley Super Shredder FR 6 6-String Electric Guitar Red Reign

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Epiphone Les Paul Standard '60s Figured Electric Guitar - Dark Purple Burst

Epiphone Les Paul Standard '60s Figured Electric Guitar - Dark Purple Burst

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ESP LTD George Lynch GL-200 Electric Guitar - Black

ESP LTD George Lynch GL-200 Electric Guitar - Black

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Ibanez AZ Essentials Electric Guitar Ivory

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ESP LTD M-1 Custom '87 Electric Guitar Dark Metallic Purple

ESP LTD M-1 Custom '87 Electric Guitar Dark Metallic Purple

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Charvel Pro-Mod Plus Dinky DK24 HH HT E QM Electric Guitar - Violet Radiance

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strandberg Boden Original N2.6T Electric Guitar - Black Denim Burst Satin

strandberg Boden Original N2.6T Electric Guitar - Black Denim Burst Satin

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Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar 2-Color Sunburst

Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar 2-Color Sunburst

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Gretsch Guitars G2627T Streamliner Center Block 3-Pickup Cateye With Bigsby Electric Guitar Georgia Green

Gretsch Guitars G2627T Streamliner Center Block 3-Pickup Cateye With Bigsby Electric Guitar Georgia Green

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Schecter Guitar Research Solo-II Przym Palladium Left Handed Electric Guitar Gloss Black

Schecter Guitar Research Solo-II Przym Palladium Left Handed Electric Guitar Gloss Black

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Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro IV Limited-Edition Electric Guitar - Worn Ebony

Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro IV Limited-Edition Electric Guitar - Worn Ebony

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Ibanez RG421S Standard Electric Guitar Sea Shore Matte

Ibanez RG421S Standard Electric Guitar Sea Shore Matte

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Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

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Gretsch Guitars Streamliner Jet Electric Guitar - Nightshade Purple

Gretsch Guitars Streamliner Jet Electric Guitar - Nightshade Purple

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Squier Affinity Series Jaguar Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

Squier Affinity Series Jaguar Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst

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Gretsch Guitars G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Electric Guitar Sweet Tea

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Ibanez AS113 Artstar Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Brown Sunburst

Ibanez AS113 Artstar Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Brown Sunburst

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Fender Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster Electric Guitar Oxblood

Fender Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster Electric Guitar Oxblood

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Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar NOS Left-Handed Electric Guitar - 3-Color Sunburst Rosewood Fingerboard

Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar NOS Left-Handed Electric Guitar - 3-Color Sunburst Rosewood Fingerboard

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Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster Left-Handed Electric Guitar 2-Color Sunburst

Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster Left-Handed Electric Guitar 2-Color Sunburst

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Fender Brad Paisley Road Worn Telecaster Electric Guitar - Black Sparkle

Fender Brad Paisley Road Worn Telecaster Electric Guitar - Black Sparkle

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D'Angelico Excel Series DC Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar With USA Seymour Duncan Humbuckers and Stopbar Tailpiece Black Dog

D'Angelico Excel Series DC Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar With USA Seymour Duncan Humbuckers and Stopbar Tailpiece Black Dog

$1,999.99
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Sterling by Music Man Rabea Massaad Artist Series Sabre Electric Guitar - Blood Flame Burst

Sterling by Music Man Rabea Massaad Artist Series Sabre Electric Guitar - Blood Flame Burst

$999.99
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D'Angelico Premier SS Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar With Stopbar Tailpiece Dark Iced Tea Burst

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Gretsch Guitars G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. Bigsby Electric Guitar Azure Metallic

Gretsch Guitars G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. Bigsby Electric Guitar Azure Metallic

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Schecter Guitar Research Ernie C C-1 Electric Guitar Black Reign

Schecter Guitar Research Ernie C C-1 Electric Guitar Black Reign

$1,299.00
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Gibson '70s Explorer Left-Handed Electric Guitar Classic White

Gibson '70s Explorer Left-Handed Electric Guitar Classic White

$2,499.00
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Schecter Guitar Research PT Standard Electric Guitar Purple Burst Burl

Schecter Guitar Research PT Standard Electric Guitar Purple Burst Burl

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Epiphone Les Paul Standard '50s Left-Handed Electric Guitar - Goldtop

Epiphone Les Paul Standard '50s Left-Handed Electric Guitar - Goldtop

$699.00
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Schecter Guitar Research KM-7 MK-III Artist 7-String Electric Guitar With Lungren Pickups Lagoon Fade

Schecter Guitar Research KM-7 MK-III Artist 7-String Electric Guitar With Lungren Pickups Lagoon Fade

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Fender American Professional II Roasted Pine Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar Sienna Sunburst

Fender American Professional II Roasted Pine Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar Sienna Sunburst

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Gretsch Guitars G6228TG-PE Players Edition Jet BT With Bigsby and Gold Hardware Midnight Sapphire

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Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS32Q DKA HT Electric Guitar Transparent Purple Burst

Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS32Q DKA HT Electric Guitar Transparent Purple Burst

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Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH 2PT CM QM Electric Guitar Transparent Black Burst

Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH 2PT CM QM Electric Guitar Transparent Black Burst

$1,299.99
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Fender Player II Modified Telecaster SH Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar - 3-Color Sunburst

Fender Player II Modified Telecaster SH Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar - 3-Color Sunburst

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Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster Thinline Electric Guitar Natural

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Fender American Professional II Roasted Pine Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Natural

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Gretsch Guitars G2655T Streamliner Center Block Jr. Double-Cut Electric Guitar With Bigsby - Tropico

Gretsch Guitars G2655T Streamliner Center Block Jr. Double-Cut Electric Guitar With Bigsby - Tropico

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Jackson JS1X Randy Rhoads Minion Electric Guitar Black

Jackson JS1X Randy Rhoads Minion Electric Guitar Black

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Ibanez AZ2402 AZ Prestige Electric Guitar - Roadster Orange Metallic

Ibanez AZ2402 AZ Prestige Electric Guitar - Roadster Orange Metallic

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Ibanez RG Prestige RGR762AHBF 7-String Electric Guitar - Weathered Black

Ibanez RG Prestige RGR762AHBF 7-String Electric Guitar - Weathered Black

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EVH Striped Shark Electric Guitar Burgundy Red and Silver

EVH Striped Shark Electric Guitar Burgundy Red and Silver

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Ibanez Alpha A527 Multi-Scale 7-String Electric Guitar - Iron Pewter

Ibanez Alpha A527 Multi-Scale 7-String Electric Guitar - Iron Pewter

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Fender Player II Stratocaster Chambered Ash Body Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar White Blonde

Fender Player II Stratocaster Chambered Ash Body Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar White Blonde

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Ibanez RG9PB RG Axe Design Lab 9-String Electric Guitar Transparent Gray Flat

Ibanez RG9PB RG Axe Design Lab 9-String Electric Guitar Transparent Gray Flat

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ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Sawtooth SE 20th Anniversary Electric Guitar - Black with White Pinstripes

ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Sawtooth SE 20th Anniversary Electric Guitar - Black with White Pinstripes

$1,899.00
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Dean Kerry King V Signature Electric Guitar - Black Satin

Dean Kerry King V Signature Electric Guitar - Black Satin

$1,899.00
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Schecter Guitar Research Banshee Mach EverTune 6-String Electric Guitar FalloutBurst

Schecter Guitar Research Banshee Mach EverTune 6-String Electric Guitar FalloutBurst

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ESP LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-607B 7-String Baritone Electric Guitar - Magenta

ESP LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-607B 7-String Baritone Electric Guitar - Magenta

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ESP LTD M-1007B Electric Guitar Granite Sparkle

ESP LTD M-1007B Electric Guitar Granite Sparkle

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Schecter Guitar Research Sullivan King Banshee-6 FR-S Electric Guitar Obsidian Blood

Schecter Guitar Research Sullivan King Banshee-6 FR-S Electric Guitar Obsidian Blood

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Schecter Guitar Research Synyster Gates Standard Electric Guitar Gloss Black with Silver Pinstripes

Schecter Guitar Research Synyster Gates Standard Electric Guitar Gloss Black with Silver Pinstripes

$949.00
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Jackson X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS Electric Guitar Neon Green

Jackson X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS Electric Guitar Neon Green

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Fender American Professional II Telecaster Deluxe Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Olympic White

Fender American Professional II Telecaster Deluxe Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Olympic White

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Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Mystic Surf Green

Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Mystic Surf Green

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ESP E-II M-I Neck Thru Electric Guitar Satin Black

ESP E-II M-I Neck Thru Electric Guitar Satin Black

$2,099.00
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Schecter Guitar Research E-1 FR Przym Palladium Electric Guitar Gloss Black

Schecter Guitar Research E-1 FR Przym Palladium Electric Guitar Gloss Black

$2,099.00
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Hagstrom Viking Limited-Edition Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Aged Sky Blue

Hagstrom Viking Limited-Edition Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Aged Sky Blue

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Schecter Guitar Research Demon-7 7-String Electric Guitar Satin Aged Black

Schecter Guitar Research Demon-7 7-String Electric Guitar Satin Aged Black

$649.00
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Jackson Kelly JS32T Electric Guitar Black

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Schecter Guitar Research Aaron Marshall AM-6 Tremolo Electric Guitar Royal Sapphire

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Ibanez RG Prestige RGR5121RB Electric Guitar - Gray Metallic Flat

Ibanez RG Prestige RGR5121RB Electric Guitar - Gray Metallic Flat

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Epiphone Les Paul Special-II Plus Top Limited-Edition Electric Guitar - Heritage Sunburst

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Charvel Pro-Mod DK22 SSS 2PT CM Electric Guitar Gloss Black

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Fender Jimmy Page Telecaster Electric Guitar - Natural

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Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazzmaster Electric Guitar Tahitian Coral

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Gretsch Guitars Streamliner Limited-Edition Center Block Jr. Double-Cut Electric Guitar With Bigsby Mint Metallic

Gretsch Guitars Streamliner Limited-Edition Center Block Jr. Double-Cut Electric Guitar With Bigsby Mint Metallic

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Schecter Guitar Research Hellcat VI Extended-Range Electric Guitar 3-Tone Sunburst

Schecter Guitar Research Hellcat VI Extended-Range Electric Guitar 3-Tone Sunburst

$1,099.00
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Jackson X Series Soloist SLX DX Electric Guitar Polka Dot Finish

Jackson X Series Soloist SLX DX Electric Guitar Polka Dot Finish

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ESP E-II M-II 7 NT Electric Guitar See-Thru Purple

ESP E-II M-II 7 NT Electric Guitar See-Thru Purple

$3,159.00$3,799.00
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Fender Player II Telecaster Chambered Mahogany Body Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar - Mocha

Fender Player II Telecaster Chambered Mahogany Body Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar - Mocha

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Fender 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster Electric Guitar 2-Color Sunburst

Fender 70th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster Electric Guitar 2-Color Sunburst

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Godin Radium-X Electric Guitar Natural

Godin Radium-X Electric Guitar Natural

$2,250.00
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Jackson Pro Plus Series Dinky DKAQ Electric Guitar Ghost Burst

Jackson Pro Plus Series Dinky DKAQ Electric Guitar Ghost Burst

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Ibanez PS60 Paul Stanley Signature Electric Guitar Black

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Schecter Guitar Research Ultra Przym Mercury Rose Electric Guitar Gloss Black

Schecter Guitar Research Ultra Przym Mercury Rose Electric Guitar Gloss Black

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Schecter Guitar Research PT FR-S SLS Elite Evil Twin Electric Guitar Satin Black

Schecter Guitar Research PT FR-S SLS Elite Evil Twin Electric Guitar Satin Black

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Schecter Guitar Research C-1 FR-S Pale Moon Electric Guitar - Natural Satin with Black Burst

Schecter Guitar Research C-1 FR-S Pale Moon Electric Guitar - Natural Satin with Black Burst

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Gibson Les Paul Special Left-Handed Electric Guitar TV Yellow

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Schecter Guitar Research Solo-II Supreme Electric Guitar See Thru Blue Burst

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ESP Ben Burnley BB-600 Baritone Electric Guitar Transparent Black Burst

ESP Ben Burnley BB-600 Baritone Electric Guitar Transparent Black Burst

$1,799.00
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Reverend Billy Corgan Z-One Signature Electric Guitar Midnight Black

Reverend Billy Corgan Z-One Signature Electric Guitar Midnight Black

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Schecter Guitar Research Solo-II Custom Electric Guitar Gloss Natural Top with Black Back

Schecter Guitar Research Solo-II Custom Electric Guitar Gloss Natural Top with Black Back

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Kramer Dave Mustaine Vanguard Electric Guitar Silver Metallic

Kramer Dave Mustaine Vanguard Electric Guitar Silver Metallic

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Schecter Guitar Research Omen Extreme-6 FR Electric Guitar See-Thru Black

Schecter Guitar Research Omen Extreme-6 FR Electric Guitar See-Thru Black

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ESP Max Cavalera MAX-200 PR Electric Guitar Military Green Satin

ESP Max Cavalera MAX-200 PR Electric Guitar Military Green Satin

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Ibanez RG421 Electric Guitar Mahogany Oil

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Fender Tom Morello "Soul Power" Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Black

Fender Tom Morello "Soul Power" Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Black

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Gretsch Guitars G5622T Electromatic Center Block Double-Cut with Bigsby Cadillac Green

Gretsch Guitars G5622T Electromatic Center Block Double-Cut with Bigsby Cadillac Green

$889.99
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Godin Left-Handed 5th Avenue Kingpin P90 ElectrIc Guitar Cognac Burst

Godin Left-Handed 5th Avenue Kingpin P90 ElectrIc Guitar Cognac Burst

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Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Left-Handed Electric Guitar Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Left-Handed Electric Guitar Heritage Cherry Sunburst

$299.00
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Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern HT7 MS Electric Guitar Eureka Mist

Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern HT7 MS Electric Guitar Eureka Mist

$1,959.99
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Jackson Pro Plus Dinky DK Modern HT7 MS 7-String Electric Guitar Satin Orange Crush

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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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