We have picked the Electric Guitars that Guitarists Actually Want! Picked by professional guitarists, for guitarists.
There’s no doubt that the world of Guitars can be overwhelming. There are hundreds (if not thousands) of different guitars available and it can be extremely difficult to know where to start.
We have whittled our huge range of guitars down to just 5 models - all perfect to learn with.
There are many reasons to start playing the guitar. It could be that you avidly listen to guitar music and you need something that has the versatility to play any style of music. Maybe you have an unrelenting love for rock and want a guitar that rocks harder than any other? Whatever your reasoning may be, each guitar on our list is going to last, be comfortable to play and hopefully stay in your future guitar collection for years to come.
Designed and backed by Fender, Squier offers many of the classic Fender tones and features, with a more affordable price tag. The Strat could be the most versatile and widely used guitar in the world, used by guitaring legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and John Mayer. The Strat is has been used in almost every genre of music available, the most common being Funk, Soul, Pop and Blues. The Strat shape was built ergonomically, potentially making it the most comfortable guitar to play on the market.
More “twangy” than a Strat, making it perfect for country music. The Affinity range from Squier is the second tier up in their range, offering guitars that have a better build quality and improved playability than the cheaper Bullet Series. The more premium features available on the Affinity Tele make it a guitar for the future, as opposed to something to that will only ast a couple of months.
Music Man build some of the most luxorius and premium guitars on the planet. Sterling By Music Man are a more affordable offering, sharing many of the lusted after features of from a Music Man. The AL40 is priced higher than the rest on this list, though the hardware and components that make up this guitar are far higher in quality. This makes the tone and overall experience of playing this instrument much more desirable, encourages the player to pick it up and keep playing.
The Epiphone Les Paul Studio from the Inspired by Gibson Collection is a modern version of an 80s classic, originally intended for studio musicians and players seeking the classic Les Paul sound with no frills and less weight. The Les Paul has a slightly “thicker” sound, making the guitar perfect for Hard Rock, Metal and Blues. The Epiphone Les Paul also has shorter scale length, making it easier to play bends and lead parts, perfect for learners that want to learn these techniques.
Ibanez are renowned for making guitars that are really comfortable to play fast an as lead guitar instruments thanks to more slim 24 fret neck. A regular choice among fans of more aggressive music, like Metal or Hard Rock.
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