Best Sellers
Top products on Reverb over the past 90 days
Best Sellers in Electric Guitars
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PRS SE Silver Sky
892 available from $425The SE Silver Sky keeps the signature details of the US-made original: the small bird inlays on the fretboard, the beveled lower horn, and the 635JM-style pickups. And with a slightly flatter fretboard, it's a bit easier to play, especially when soloing. It's just about the same guitar at less than half the price—like a premium Stratocaster, but built for everyone. - 2
Fender Player Telecaster
497 available from $350The Fender Player Series replaced the brand's long-time Mexican Standard Series, evolving and building upon what was great about the instruments foundationally. The Player Tele features a pair of crisp Player Series single-coil pickups with Alnico 5 magnetic pole pieces, giving players punchy authentic Fender tone with a modern edge. The bridge also features bent-steel saddles to enhance the Tele's traditional twang. - 3
Fender Player Stratocaster Electric Guitar
741 available from $549.99For those after the original slap, twang, and roar of an electric guitar icon, the Fender Player Stratocaster delivers classic tone with a fleet of modern features at an attractive price. An added Bridge tone knob and two-point tremolo grants even more control over the triple stack of redesigned Player Series Strat pups, while the sleek Modern C profile neck makes for easy work up and down the pau ferro fretboard. Top it off with new finishes like Sage Green Metallic and Buttercream, and you've got a serious tone machine that looks (and sounds) like a Custom Shop creation. - 4
Fender MIJ Aerodyne Special Stratocaster
64 available from $699.99 - 5
Fender American Professional II Stratocaster
1037 available from $1,100Fender's reimagined American Pro II series brings over features from the popular American Ultra line, including a truly ergonomic neck heel. The American Pro II Strat features V-Mod II single coils, a 2-point tremolo, and a push-push tone pot that can add the neck pickup at the press of a button. For the Sienna Sunburst or Roasted Pine finishes, the body is a new tonewood from Fender, roasted pine, instead of alder. - 6
Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s (2019 - Present)
292 available from $1,699.97 - 7
Fender MIJ Aerodyne Special Telecaster
55 available from $649 - 8
Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s (2019 - Present)
368 available from $1,775Features a mahogany body and neck, maple top, rosewood fretboard, and Burstbucker 1/2 humbuckers. - 9
Fender American Professional II Telecaster
546 available from $1,159Fender's reimagined American Pro II series brings over features from the popular American Ultra line, including a truly ergonomic neck heel. The Pro II Tele features two V-Mod II single-coil Tele pickups and a newly designed bridge that marries the classic brass saddle tone with modern comfort and individual string intonation. A push-push tone pot lets you hear the pickups in series. In the Sienna Sunburst, Butterscotch Blonde, and Roasted Pine finishes, Fender is making use of a new tonewood: roasted pine. - 10
PRS Silver Sky John Mayer Signature
413 available from $1,650Paul Reed Smith and John Mayer collaborated on Silver Sky Signature, aiming to bring to market a modern, idealized version of a vintage single-coil guitar. Mayer and PRS were inspired by and tried to include their favorite elements from vintage instruments released in 1963 and 1964, like neck shape and radius. It also features a special inverted headstock to accommodate Mayer's playing style and keep consistent length of string behind the nut for better tuning consistency. The tuners are vintage-style and closed-back with PRS's locking design and it also features a trem arm and Gen III knife-edge screws. - 11
ESP LTD EC-1000
258 available from $664.05The EC-1000… a true classic, and one of ESP LTD’s most iconic guitars. Affordable but with a high build quality, it’s plentiful on the secondhand market. The EC-1000 comes with either EMG 60/81s or Duncan '59/JB Humbuckers and a set neck. Most models are available with rosewood or ebony fretboards, depending on the finish. Black is also available in maple. - 12
PRS SE DGT David Grissom Tremolo Signature
164 available from $625 - 13
Fender American Vintage II '61 Stratocaster
131 available from $1,599Part of the relaunched 2022 American Vintage II Series, this '61 Stratocaster is as close to true vintage as you can get today, though it includes the more contemporary (and normal) 5-way selector switch. C-shape neck, slab rosewood fingerboard with clay dots, and a vintage-style tremolo bridge. - 14
Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster
36 available from $445While most signature guitars cost thousands of dollars, the Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster provides personalized vibe at a fraction of the price. Whether you're a huge Dinosaur Jr. fan or just looking for an affordable guitar with real character, the Mascis Jazzmaster leaves plenty of money left over to build your rig. - 15
Gibson Les Paul Classic (2019 - Present)
202 available from $1,525- The 2019 Les Paul Classic features a mahogany body and neck with a maple top, a bound rosewood fretboard, slim-taper neck profile, and Burstbucker '61R/'61T Humbuckers.
- Minor spec changes occurred with the introduction of Gibson's Modern Collection, including a new nut and new finish.
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Gibson SG Standard (2019 - Present)
223 available from $1,100Features a mahogany body and neck, rosewood fretboard, and covered 490R/T humbuckers - 17
PRS SE Custom 24 Electric Guitar
443 available from $469The SE Series, also known as the Student Edition Series, allows PRS to offer budget-friendly options for musicians of all kinds; this includes the Paul Reed Smith SE Custom 24. Although these guitars are manufactured in Korea, they mimic the USA-made classic Custom 24 with their double-cutaway body and appointments.- Features a mahogany body with beveled maple top and flame maple veneer, maple neck with 25” scale length rosewood fretboard, tremolo, and 85/15 ’S’ humbuckers
- Also available with a maple fretboard and Left-Handed
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Fender American Standard Stratocaster 1986 - 2000
169 available from $895The first generation of Fender's famed American Standard Stratocaster was introduced in 1986, building upon the success of the company's vintage reissue guitars while offering some modern touches and a wealth of finish options. Upon first glance, these American Standard guitars might just look like any old Strat, but contemporary features like a flatter fingerboard radius, thinner neck profile and a refined, more contemporary tremolo system make these first-wave American Standard Stratocasters the first choice for a plethora of players over 30 years later. Available with both maple and rosewood fretboards, as well alder or ash bodies, these versatile instruments have held value and stood the test of time. - 19
PRS SE Swamp Ash Special
65 available from $614 - 20
Fender American Ultra Telecaster
224 available from $1,199.99 - 21
Fender Cory Wong Signature Stratocaster
146 available from $1,199 - 22
Fender American Standard Stratocaster 2008 - 2016
100 available from $975The Stratocaster family tree has grown tall and wide over the years, but the Fender American Standard Strat carries on the original legacy of the model in its purest form. It is an axe that can do it all, the swiss-army-knife guitar, but still has enough signature tone in its glassy, bell-like attack to have a world unto itself. For anyone looking to have only one guitar, the Fender American Standard Stratocaster has to be part of the discussion. - 23
Gibson SG Standard '61 With Stop Bar Tailpiece (2019 - Present)
60 available from $1,500Features a mahogany body and neck, rosewood fretboard, and Burstbucker '61R/'61T humbuckers. Also available with a Sideways Vibrola, and a Maestro Vibrola - 24
PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo
74 available from $950 - 25
Gibson Les Paul Tribute (2019 - Present)
51 available from $879- Features a mahogany body and neck with maple top, rosewood fretboard, 490R/T covered humbuckers, and trapezoid inlays.
- Previously available as the Les Paul Studio Tribute, with dot inlays and uncovered pickups.
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Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazzmaster
97 available from $349.99 - 27
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster
393 available from $849.99 - 28
PRS CE 24
383 available from $1,375The Paul Reed Smith CE 24 combines the company's flagship bolt-on neck design, hot PRS 85/15 humbuckers, and a figured maple top for an electric guitar that looks as good as it sounds.
- Body: Double cutaway mahogany with flamed maple top
- Neck: Bolt-on maple in Pattern Thin profile with Satin Nitro finish
- Electronics: 85/15 PRS humbuckers, volume knob, push/pull tone knob coil split, three-way pickup switch
- Other Features: East Indian rosewood fretboard, PRS tremolo bridge, locking tuners, 25" scale
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Fender American Professional Series Stratocaster
50 available from $1,075With a combination of classic tone and modern appointments, the Fender American Professional Series Stratocaster is the next step in one of the most iconic instrument ever produced. Handmade at their Corona plant, the Pro Series Strat brings in new electronics like Tim Shaw-designed V-Mod single coil pickups and a treble bleed circuit to retain your highs regardless of what level you're playing at. On the hardware end, the Pro Series also brings a hybrid C/U "Deep C" neck profile for lightning fast response and a two-point synchronized tremolo bridge. - 30
Yamaha Revstar II Standard RSS20
123 available from $695.24 - 31
Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1990 - 2019)
122 available from $350The original Les Paul model can claim a list of users that amounts to a who's who list of rock royalty - Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Peter Frampton, Slash, Jimmy Page, Billy Gibbons, and Joe Walsh among others - but remains out of reach financially for many players. The Epiphone Les Paul Standard gets one in your hands for a fraction of the price, with all the same mojo and feel. Choose the Plus model for a figured top or the Pro model for coil-tapping. Swap out the pups/electronics, and a blind tone test with a Gibson becomes a dangerous proposition... - 32
Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster
193 available from $169.99For a totally sweet price, enter into the world of the Strat with the Squier Affinity Stratocaster. Iconic body shape with three sizzling single-coil pickups, tremolo, and a five-way switch all come stock with the Affinity Strat from Squier. If you want a Strat without the glitz and glam that you can beat up or something for a newer player, the Squier Affinity Stratocaster is the guitar for you.- Updated to an Indian Laurel Fretboard in 2018
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Squier Affinity Telecaster Electric Guitar
170 available from $199If you or a loved one is looking to dive into the world of Telecasters but doesn't want to spend a ton of cash, check out the Squier Affinity Telecaster. Often a part of beginner kits that come with an amp, the Squier Affinity Tele is a fantastic option for new players or older guitarists who want something to play around with. - 34
Gibson Les Paul Studio 1998 - 2011
98 available from $800The Gibson Les Paul Studio has been the accessible, stripped down version of the icon since 1983. With genuine Gibson USA humbuckers and tone controls, it provides much of the same tone as a Les Paul Standard without any extras like binding or flamed maple. Although flashier appointments have been options in later years (like diamond inlays, and gold hardware), this is meant to be a workhorse guitar. If Les Paul tone is all you're after, here's your weapon.- 1998 marked the first update to the Les Paul Studio since it was fully redesigned in 1990, with the most notable change being the replacement of most Ebony fretboards with Rosewood - except on the Alpine White and Classic White models.
- The Les Paul Studio features 490R/498T Humbuckers, and a Mahogany Body with Maple Top
- Available in a number of different finishes over this period, with Alpine White, Ebony, and Wine Red carrying through the entire 13-year run. Other finishes include Emerald, Pewter, Teal Blue Flip Flop, Fireburst, Classic White, Cherry Sunburst, and Silverburst.
- Redesigned in 2012 to feature a Grenadillo fretboard
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Gibson SG Standard 1991 - 2012
51 available from $900Over the years, Gibson has offered many iterations of the SG, but none has stuck around quite like the Gibson SG Standard. After its introduction as a replacement to the Les Paul in 1961, the SG's sharp, striking double-cut, beveled edges, and solid mahogany body, have all placed the SG squarely in the realm of legendary solidbody guitars. Though it was called the Les Paul after its initial production, the moniker was dropped in preference to SG. The SG Standard remains one of Gibson's most popular guitars and one of the brand's top-selling models since its release used by by players like Tony Iommi, Jeff Tweedy, and Angus Young. The Gibson SG Standard has seen many evolutions, existing and enduring through different additions and subtractions, but still remains one of the most iconic Gibson guitars. - 36
Gibson Les Paul Studio (2019 - Present)
108 available from $929- Revamped in 2019 to include 490R/498T Humbuckers, the 2019 Les Paul Studio is available in Tangerine Burst, Ebony, Wine Red and BBQ Burst
- Maintains the Bound Rosewood Fretboard from the previous model year. However, the binding was removed with the introduction of Gibson's Modern Collection in mid-2019.
- Also available with a full mahogany body and unbound dot inlay fretboard on the 2019 Les Paul Studio Tribute.
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Yamaha Revstar II Standard RSS02T
125 available from $749.99 - 38
PRS SE McCarty 594 Singlecut
198 available from $589 - 39
Gretsch G5700 Electromatic Lap Steel Guitar
72 available from $349.99Channeling the classic sounds of '50s Hawaiian electric guitars into a modern package, the Gretsch G5700 Lap Steel Guitar is an affordable throwback with plenty to offer. Built on the foundation of a solid mahogany slab body for reams of sustain, the G5700 is complimented with a chrome string-through-body bridge and single-coil pickup that equate to rock solid intonation and rich tone that reaches the back of the room with ease. - 40
EVH Wolfgang Special
211 available from $650.91The Wolfgang Special is the lower-end entry of the Eddie Van Halen signature Wolfgang guitar made by Fender under the EVH brandname. Unlike the higher-end version, the Special does not have a carved top. Produced with both maple and ebony fretboards, depending on the finish.
Years of Production: 2010 - present
Design Elements: Floyd Rose locking tremolo system with EVH D-Tuna, two humbucker pickups, dot inlays - 41
Fender Player Stratocaster HSS
291 available from $500 - 42
Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster
162 available from $1,250Fender's reimagined American Pro II series brings over features from the popular American Ultra line, including a truly ergonomic neck heel. The Pro II Jazzmaster features two V-Mod II single-coil Jazzmaster pickups. (The bridge pickup can be played in higher- or lower-output settings.) The new Panorama Tremolo systems offers the vibrato Jazzmaster players know and love, with an increased range. - 43
Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster
120 available from $329.99The Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster '50s puts the sound and look of the highly prized '52 "Blackguard" guitar into the realm of mere mortals. A modern neck shape provides smooth playability across the fretboard, and a solid pine body brings the cost of the guitar down to a realistic range without sacrificing tone or sustain. Whether you're a beginner looking to explore the classic Tele sound, or a working musician looking for a backup for your main axe, the Classic Vibe Telecaster '50s is worth some serious consideration. Available in White Blonde and Butterscotch Blonde - 44
Fender Player Plus Telecaster
198 available from $650.99Taking cues from higher-end models, the Player Plus series brings together advanced features like Noiseless pickups and push-pull pickup options with stunning finishes. This Telecaster has a flat, 12" radius fretboard and a Modern "C" neck for fast playing. The push-pull tone control bypasses the selector switch to active both pickups in series. - 45
Gibson Les Paul Special (2019 - Present)
71 available from $1,255Features a mahogany body and neck, rosewood fretboard, and dual soapbar P-90s. - 46
Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jaguar
82 available from $369.99 - 47
PRS SE McCarty 594
204 available from $650 - 48
Fender Standard Stratocaster 2006 - 2017
73 available from $425The Fender Standard Stratocaster (made in Mexico) just might be the most popular guitar under $500. And for good reason. Build quality, tone and playability are so good with the Mexican Strat it requires a true connoisseur to tell it apart from its American brother. This model is also a favorite for modding, often by swapping out pickups and pots. Compare new and used Fender Standard Stratocasters here on Reverb. - 49
Epiphone '59 Les Paul Standard Outfit
100 available from $349.83 - 50
Fender Standard Stratocaster 1998 - 2005
98 available from $349- In 1998 Fender began its first major production change to the Standard Stratocaster series, switching from a Vintage Tremolo tailpiece to “Standard Hardware”.
- Available with Rosewood or Maple fretboard in Midnight Blue, Midnight Wine, Black, Arctic White, Brown Sunburst, Sage Green Metallic, & Blue Agave finishes.
- Also available with HSS pickup configuration.
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Gibson ES-335 Dot (2020 - Present)
144 available from $2,599 - 52
Ibanez RG550 Genesis Collection
35 available from $850 - 53
Epiphone Les Paul Custom (2020 - Present)
74 available from $540 - 54
Gibson Les Paul Junior (2019 - Present)
64 available from $1,248Features a mahogany body and neck, rosewood fretboard, and dogear P90. - 55
PRS SE CE 24
225 available from $499 - 56
PRS SE Custom 24-08
183 available from $650 - 57
Gibson Les Paul Custom "Norlin Era" Electric Guitar 1970 - 1985
211 available from $3,550While made during one of the company's most controversial eras when many players saw a sacrifice of quality for profit margins, the Gibson Les Paul Customs of the Norlin Era can be diamond-in-the-rough finds for players with a keen eye. In particular, if you're looking for iconic LP growl with the workhorse construction that made these guitars a legend in the first place, many guitarists and luthiers alike point to the late '70s/early '80s models as capstones of the era. - 58
EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Baked
274 available from $399 - 59
Fender ST-62 Stratocaster Reissue MIJ
170 available from $617The first era of Fender Japan began in 1982, when domestic market Japanese Fenders started rolling out of factories. While Fender Japan is popularly known for some of their more extravagant aesthetics, the bulk of domestic Japanese production was focused on reissues of historic American Fender models. These reissue models were labeled by a two letter/two number model code for the model and reissue year, followed by a suffix that indicated the price in Yen, and any unique specifications the model had. While a given model might come in a variety of price points during a given model year, from entry level to the near Custom Shop quality of Fender Japan's ExTrad series, all the models would broadly follow the aesthetic and technical specifications of the original American models. Reissue models would follow this naming convention until 2015, when Fender Japan revamped their product line to more closely mirror the organizational structure of the Mexican and American made Fender lines. Models on this page represent the 1982 - 2015 era of Fender Japan production, and typically feature the old style Fender Japan serial number at the base of the neck, as opposed to the contemporary "JD-" serial number format found on the back of the headstock. The original model codes (and frequently the value suffix) can usually be found in the neck pocket of the body, and at the base of the neck where the mounting holes are. - 60
Gibson Slash Collection Les Paul Standard
72 available from $1,995 - 61
Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster
165 available from $249.95 - 62
Epiphone Dave Grohl Signature DG-335
5 available from $1,609 - 63
Fender MIJ Aerodyne Special Stratocaster HSS
41 available from $699.99 - 64
Gibson SG Special (2019 - Present)
51 available from $1,150Features a mahogany body and neck, bound rosewood fretboard, and dual soapbar P-90s - 65
Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s P-90 (2019 - Present)
69 available from $1,884Features a mahogany body and neck, maple top, rosewood fretboard, and soapbar P-90s - 66
Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HH FR
189 available from $649.99Combining the sleek dimensions of an '80s Superstrat with hot modern electronics and looks, the Charvel Pro Mod So-Cal Style 1 HH FR is a shredder tailor-made for soloing.
- Body: Double-cutaway contoured alder in gloss polyester finish
- Neck: Two-piece maple with graphite reinforcement and compound 12"-16" radius
- Electronics: Duncan SH-6n and TB-6 Distortion humbuckers, volume and tone knobs with push/pull coil splitting, three-way pickup switch
- Other Features: Recessed Floyd Rose FRT-O2000 double-locking tremolo, maple or ebony fretboard with rolled edges, 25.5" scale length
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Fender Player Stratocaster HSS Plus Top
78 available from $539.95 - 68
PRS SE Standard 24
132 available from $449.99- The SE Standard 24 is a stripped down version of the SE Custom 24 produced at this time
- Features a mahogany body, maple neck, bound rosewood fretboard, 25” scale length, tremolo bridge, and 85/15 ’S’ humbuckers
- Also available in a limited Multi-Foil finish.
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Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR
182 available from $650 - 70
Fender American Standard Telecaster 2008 - 2016
54 available from $800Of course, we don’t need to tell you that the Fender Telecaster is one of the most iconic electric guitars of all time. The modern Fender American Standard Telecaster electric guitar incorporates many elements of the original early-‘50s model. Manufactured in the United States as the name implies, the American Standard Tele has become the contemporary flagship model of Fender’s Telecaster line. - 71
PRS Custom 24
146 available from $1,500The Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 is the company's flagship model – the first guitar that Paul brought to Winter NAMM in 1985 and still among PRS' best-selling instruments. The Custom 24's beautifully carved maple top comes in a range of finishes, from three-dimensional "10 Tops" to more understated, subtle flame and back again. This top is paired a mahogany back, mahogany neck and rosewood fretboard, creating a truly balanced sound. The neck can come with one of a couple different shapes to suit most any player, from Tom Johnston of the Doobie Brothers to modern shredders like Mark Holcomb of Periphery. More recent Custom 24s come with the PRS-designed 85/15 bridge and neck pickups and five-way switching with coil-tapping, producing a bewildering amount of tones that have made these guitars the go-to favorites of touring artists and studio guitarists for more than three decades. - 72
Fender Player Plus Nashville Telecaster
140 available from $695Taking cues from higher-end models, the Player Plus series brings together advanced features like Noiseless pickups and push-pull pickup options with stunning finishes. This Nashville Telecaster has an extra Stratocaster-style pickup in the middle position, along with a flat, 12" radius fretboard and a Modern "C" neck for fast playing. The push-pull tone control activates the neck pickup, allowing you to easily switch to a darker tone and back again while playing. - 73
Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus Top Pro
53 available from $399Building even further on one of the most legendary series of guitars ever produced, the Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus Top Pro brings together beauty and braun in one package. Packing the same solid mahogany body and AAA flame maple top as its predecessor, the "Pro" here comes from a fiery pair of ProBucker pickups which produce even hotter output than the standard issue set. If you're still not convinced, this Plus Pro sports coil splitting functionality for an even wider palette of tonal options and new colors like DesertBurst and Trans Black to suit every taste. - 74
Fender American Professional II Telecaster Deluxe
205 available from $1,250Fender's reimagined American Pro II series brings over features from the popular American Ultra line, including a truly ergonomic neck heel. The Pro II Tele Deluxe features two V-Mod DoubleTap humbuckers for thick, clear tone, while a push-push tone pot lets you split them into single-coils if you want classic Tele snap and twang. The newly designed bridge gives classic brass-saddle tone with modern comfort and individual string intonation. - 75
Squier Paranormal Baritone Cabronita Telecaster
27 available from $344 - 76
Fender Deluxe Nashville Telecaster
48 available from $485The Fender Deluxe Nashville Tele offers a unique hybrid between two of the company's most popular guitars in a tonally versatile package ready for whatever's thrown at it. Packing a pair of Vintage Noiseless Tele pickups in the standard positions, the Deluxe Nashville Tele also brings a single-coil Strat pickup into the fold for kicking in hot tones when extra muscle is wanted. Finished in an antique honey blonde, this six-string chameleon can find a home in shoegaze or post-rock just as easily as it can in country. - 77
Epiphone Sheraton II 1986 - 2007
46 available from $565The Epiphone Sheraton II features an 'Epiphone by Gibson' headstock from 1986 - 1988 and more traditional 'Epiphone' labeled headstock from 1988. It is made with a maple / walnut neck which differs from the models made from 2008 onward which features a maple neck. - 78
Fender American Performer Telecaster
134 available from $1,000Built with updates like a GreaseBucket tone circuit to temper highs without losing volume and staggered pole Yosemite pickups for even more searing output, the Fender American Performer Telecaster adds modern power to iconic tone in a US-made package. The singing, scorching Tele tone gets complemented by a range of sleek new finishes and Modern C-shape to deliver easy playing with classic looks. - 79
Fender Player Jaguar HS
114 available from $575 - 80
PRS SE Hollowbody II
218 available from $675Features a flame maple veneer top and back, 25" scale length, and 85/15 'S' humbuckers. - 81
PRS SE Paul's Guitar
201 available from $550- SE Paul’s Guitar features a mahogany body and neck with carved maple top and flame maple veneer, rosewood fretboard, 25” scale length, stoptail bridge, and TCI ’S’ humbuckers with two coil tap toggles
- In 2022, PRS updated the guitar, moving from a "beveled maple top" to a "Shallow Violin" carved top.
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Gibson Les Paul Classic 1990 - 2008
76 available from $1,599.99A modern take on the renowned Les Paul Standard, the Gibson Les Paul Classic electric guitar updates the model we all know and love with some new accoutrements and exposed humbuckers. Pulling straight from its '60s predecessor, the Les Paul Classic sports the iconic single cutaway body, and boasts a mahogany body with maple top and rosewood fingerboard in keeping with the Standard. - 83
Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. Single Cutaway with Gold Hardware
99 available from $599From the warm gloss of smooth jazz tones to the snarling rumble of a rockabilly jam, the Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. delivers a gamut of tones with sleek looks to match. Gloss finishes like Cadillac Green and Azure Metallic are the perfect compliment to outfitted features like an authentic Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece and pair of Black Top Broad'Tron pickups responsible for all those tones on tap. A versatile workhorse ideal for any fan of Gretsch. - 84
Epiphone SG Standard (2020 - Present)
83 available from $370 - 85
Epiphone ES-335 (2020 - Present)
77 available from $474.98Epiphone's new Inspired by Gibson ES-335 promises to deliver the tone and feel of a classic Gibson in a more affordable package for budget-conscious guitarists. It features the '60s-style Kalamazoo headstock that the rest of the collection also sports, as well as a solid maple center block for increased sustain and feedback resistance. Available in a variety of finishes, the Inspired by Gibson ES-335 is a great instrument for any playing style. - 86
Kramer Baretta Special
50 available from $199 - 87
Epiphone Casino Reissue (2005 - 2022)
39 available from $510A favorite of Gary Clark, Jr., Dwight Trash and, most famously, John Lennon, the Epiphone Casino is a true classic. With a fully hollow thinline body and punchy P-90s, the current reissue gets all the twang and scream of the original. Great for country, blues, jazz and lighter indie. Hard rockers, beware - that fully hollow body will feedback. Not necessarily a bad thing if you know how to make it work for you to get some truly snarling tone.
The second production run of Epiphone Casino Reissue, manufactured from 2005 onward features a slim taper "D" profile neck, P-90T / P-90R pickups and an elongated headstock with no inlay. The neck joins at the 16th fret which differs from the earlier 1995 - 2004 run which has a neck joint at the 17th fret. - 88
Gibson Les Paul Custom (2019 - Present)
43 available from $3,900The current production run of the Les Paul Custom maintains many of the same specs as the previous model run but switches from a Richlite fretboard back to an ebony one. - 89
PRS Silver Sky John Mayer Signature "Dead Spec"
25 available from $3,867.25 - 90
Fender Johnny Marr Signature Jaguar
46 available from $1,900Built to the specs of The Smiths' (and occasional Modest Mouse) guitarist, Johnny Marr, this signature Jaguar features a taller tremolo arm as well as a four position slider pickup selector. These mods were implemented to reflect several of the changes players tend to incorporate to vintage Jaguars to make them more performance-ready instruments. In addition to Olympic White and Metallic Orange, this model was produced in a limited edition of 100 in Sherwood Green. - 91
Gibson Les Paul Studio 1990 - 1997
28 available from $750- The original Les Paul Studio was redesigned in 1990 to include an ebony fretboard with trapezoid inlays in the same style as higher end Les Pauls, and 490R/498T Humbuckers
- Available in Ebony, Wine Red, and Alpine White finishes
- In 1998, Gibson expanded the available finishes, and changed the fretboards on all models to Rosewood, except for the Alpine White and Classic White models which remained Ebony until 2011
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Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS
325 available from $1,214.99Fender's reimagined American Pro II series brings over features from the popular American Ultra line, including a truly ergonomic neck heel. The HSS Strat has a 2-point tremolo, two V-Mod II single coils, and a Double Tap humbucker at the bridge. (A push-push tone knob allows you to split the humbucker to a single coil.) In the Sienna Sunburst or Roasted Pine finishes, Fender makes use of a new tonewood: roasted pine. - 93
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster HSS
171 available from $1,499.99 - 94
Cort KX700 EverTune
5 available from $800 - 95
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Fender American Performer Stratocaster
180 available from $850Crafted with features like a GreaseBucket tone circuit, push-pull tone knob, and Yosemite pickups (making their debut), the Fender American Performer Stratocaster offers iconic howl in a reconceived, American-made instrument. The Yosemite pups sport staggered pole pieces to get even more output which you can round the highs off of thanks to the GreaseBucket circuit without losing body, and the comfortable Modern C-shape neck and alder body deliver that familiar Strat feel. - 97
Fender ST-57 Stratocaster Reissue MIJ
178 available from $650The first era of Fender Japan began in 1982, when domestic market Japanese Fenders started rolling out of factories. While Fender Japan is popularly known for some of their more extravagant aesthetics, the bulk of domestic Japanese production was focused on reissues of historic American Fender models. These reissue models were labeled by a two letter/two number model code for the model and reissue year, followed by a suffix that indicated the price in Yen, and any unique specifications the model had. While a given model might come in a variety of price points during a given model year, from entry level to the near Custom Shop quality of Fender Japan's ExTrad series, all the models would broadly follow the aesthetic and technical specifications of the original American models. Reissue models would follow this naming convention until 2015, when Fender Japan revamped their product line to more closely mirror the organizational structure of the Mexican and American made Fender lines. Models on this page represent the 1982 - 2015 era of Fender Japan production, and typically feature the old style Fender Japan serial number at the base of the neck, as opposed to the contemporary "JD-" serial number format found on the back of the headstock. The original model codes (and frequently the value suffix) can usually be found in the neck pocket of the body, and at the base of the neck where the mounting holes are. - 98
Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Thinline
15 available from $795The Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Thinline has become a staple for guitarists after the hot-rodded look and tone of vintage Teles in a reliable, modern package. Modeled after the Teles of the late '60s that guitarists would customize with hot-to-the-touch pickups, the '72 Classic Series sports a pair of Wide Range Humbuckers and a chunky '70s-style neck painstakingly recreated from actual vintage specimens. Finished in a polyurethane gloss showcasing the semi-hollow ash body, the '72 Telecaster Thinline doesn't disappoint in sound or looks. - 99
Fender Player Plus Stratocaster
298 available from $625Taking cues from higher-end models, the Player Plus series brings together advanced features like Noiseless pickups and push-pull pickup options with stunning finishes. This Stratocaster has a flat, 12" radius fretboard and a Modern "C" neck for fast playing and easy bending. The push-pull tone control activates the neck pickup, allowing you to easily switch to a darker tone and back again while playing. - 100
Peavey T-60
41 available from $599Made in the U.S. between 1978 and 1988, the Peavey T-60 was perhaps Peavey's most prominent solidbody guitar made during that era, and the first guitar the brand ever produced. Many believe the T-60 has been grievously overlooked when examining historically great guitars. Though it is heavy, like many Peavey products from this time period, players have found that the tones of these guitars are so unique that it more than makes up for the instrument's mass.