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Guitars

1,563 guitars from Fender, Ibanez, Martin and more. Most cost $140 to $4,099, and half cost less than $650.

Guitars by use

Each use has a written rule on its page, built from listed specs. A guitar can match several uses.

Recommended guitars

Breedlove

Acoustic

+Concert body size for a compact acoustic guitar
+Limited edition Myrtlewood model
+Acoustic design with no electronics needed
−No built-in pickup for amplified playing
$2,599.00
as of 11/04/2026 22:06 PST - Details
Charvel

Electric

+Hardtail bridge keeps tuning stable with no tremolo arm
+Neo-Classic San Dimas Style 1 body design
+Made in the American Neo-Classic line
−Electric type needs an amplifier to be heard at volume
$2,749.99
as of 11/04/2026 22:16 PST - Details
Charvel

Electric

+Made in the USA, part of the USA Select line
+HSS pickup configuration for varied tones
+Electric guitar that works with an amplifier
−Requires an amplifier to be heard at full volume
$3,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 22:16 PST - Details
Ernie Ball Music Man

Bass

+Five strings extend the low range for deeper notes
+Humbucker pickups for a fuller bass tone
+Maple fingerboard for a bright, snappy tone
−Wider neck with five strings takes adjustment for four-string players
$3,199.00
as of 11/04/2026 22:48 PST - Details
Fender

Electric

+HSS pickup configuration offers three single-coil and humbucker sounds
+Rosewood fingerboard for the fretboard surface
+Electric design requires an amplifier to play loudly
−Requires an amplifier for amplified sound
$1,849.99
as of 11/04/2026 22:52 PST - Details
Fender

Electric

+Maple fingerboard for a bright fretboard surface
+Electric design suits amplified playing styles
+Classic Stratocaster body shape for familiar contours
−Requires an amplifier for amplified sound
$1,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 22:52 PST - Details
Fender Custom Shop

Electric

+Electric guitar type for amplified playing
+Stratocaster model with three single-coil pickups
+Closet Classic hardware for an aged look
−Specifications list only the guitar type
$4,950.00
as of 11/04/2026 22:52 PST - Details
Fender Custom Shop

Electric

+Electric guitar type for amplified playing
+Stratocaster model with a classic single-cutaway body
+Closet Classic hardware for an aged look
−Specifications list only the guitar type
$4,950.00
as of 11/04/2026 22:52 PST - Details
Fender Custom Shop

Electric

+Electric guitar type for amplified playing
+Esquire model with a semi-hollowbody build
+Limited edition run from the Custom Shop
−Specifications list only the guitar type
$4,725.00
as of 11/04/2026 22:52 PST - Details
Fender Custom Shop

Electric

+Electric guitar for playing with an amplifier
+Built in the Fender Custom Shop line of handcrafted instruments
+Stratocaster Special design is a classic electric guitar body style
−Limited edition production means a restricted number of units
$3,738.00
as of 11/04/2026 22:52 PST - Details
Fender Custom Shop

Electric

+Electric guitar type for amplified playing
+Telecaster model with a single-cutaway body
+Maple fingerboard for a bright tonal character
−Specifications list only the guitar type
$4,900.00
as of 11/04/2026 22:52 PST - Details
Fender Custom Shop

Electric

+Robin Trower signature model built for a specific artist's sound
+Stratocaster design with a classic single-coil layout
+Electric guitar suited to blues and rock playing
−Signature model is designed around one artist's specifications
$4,200.00
as of 11/04/2026 22:52 PST - Details
Fender Custom Shop

Electric

+Robin Trower signature model built for a specific artist's sound
+Stratocaster design with a classic single-coil layout
+Electric guitar suited to blues and rock playing
−Signature model is designed around one artist's specifications
$4,200.00
as of 11/04/2026 22:52 PST - Details
Gold Tone

Acoustic-electric

+Left-handed build for left-handed players
+Fretless neck for smooth, fretless bass tone
+Acoustic-electric design plays unplugged or amplified
−Fretless neck takes practice for accurate intonation
$679.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:10 PST - Details
Gretsch

Electric

+Electric type for plugging into an amplifier
+Center block construction adds sustain and resonance
+Limited edition model with a Falcon design
−Electric guitar needs an amplifier to be heard well
$3,789.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:13 PST - Details
Gretsch

Electric, 12 String count

+Twelve-string configuration for a fuller chorus
+Hollowbody construction for resonant tone
+Double-cut body for upper-fret access
−Twelve strings require more setup and tuning care
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:13 PST - Details
Gretsch

Electric

+Hollowbody electric built around Duane Eddy's signature sound
+Signature model suited to twangy single-note lines
+Hollow body construction for a resonant acoustic-electric voice
−Hollow body can feedback at high stage volume
$3,299.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:13 PST - Details
Gretsch

Electric

+Semi-hollow electric design suits a warm, resonant tone
+Junior-sized body is a compact fit for smaller players
+LX series name marks a higher-spec Pro model
−Semi-hollow build can feedback at high volume
$2,699.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:13 PST - Details
Gretsch

Electric

+Semi-hollow electric design suits a warm, resonant tone
+Junior-sized body is a compact fit for smaller players
+LX series name marks a higher-spec Pro model
−Semi-hollow build can feedback at high volume
$2,699.99
as of 11/04/2026 23:13 PST - Details
Jackson

Electric, 7 or 8

+Seven-string model adds a low string for heavier range
+Signature model from the Pro Series Soloist SL7 line
+Electric guitar type for amplified playing
−Seven-string neck is wider than a standard six-string
$1,599.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:38 PST - Details
Kremona

Classical or nylon

+Handmade in Europe
+Padded gig bag included
+Nylon strings suit flamenco playing
−Flamenco style body suits specific playing styles
$799.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Martin

Acoustic

+East Indian rosewood back and sides for rich low-end resonance
+Right-handed model fits players who strum with the right hand
+Acoustic design needs no amplifier to play
−Acoustic only, so it has no built-in pickup for amplified playing
$4,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details
Martin

Acoustic-electric

+Acoustic-electric design works both unplugged and through an amplifier
+14-fret neck gives access to higher notes on the body
+Brazilian rosewood HPL back and sides add a rosewood-style look
−Back and sides are HPL laminate rather than solid Brazilian rosewood
$749.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details
Martin

12 String count

+Twelve-string configuration gives a fuller, chimed sound
+Comes with a case for transport and storage
+Martin HD12-28 model is a dreadnought-style twelve-string
−Twelve strings are harder to tune and play than six strings
$3,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon

+Acoustic-electric design for amplified playing
+Nylon strings are gentler on fingertips
+Includes a pro gig bag
−Nylon strings give a softer, mellower sound
$449.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Ortega Guitars

Classical or nylon

+Nylon strings are gentler on fingertips
+Slim neck profile
+Handmade in Spain
−Nylon strings give a softer, mellower sound
$849.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details
Reverend

Electric

+Electric guitar with two humbucker pickups
+Rosewood fingerboard for a warm, traditional feel
+Electric type suits amplified playing
−Requires an amplifier to play at full volume
$1,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details
Reverend

Electric

+Electric guitar with two humbucker pickups
+Maple fingerboard for a bright, snappy tone
+Electric type suits amplified playing
−Requires an amplifier to play at full volume
$1,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details

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