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Not Your Parents' Guitars
Ever think about how strange it is that the bulk of brand-new guitars are based on designs from the 1950s and 1960s? Instead of picking up the "same old, same old" instrument that's been played for decades, start your own history with a guitar that breaks from tradition!
Some of the guitars featured in this guide still have their roots in iconic designs. The classics may always stick around -- but what about future classics? While "boomer bends" can be played on any guitar, the guitars you'll find here embody the spirit of wanting something new and unique -- which can be enjoyed by anyone, playing any genre.
Take a look through this list to find a guitar that you might become your signature!
Some of the guitars featured in this guide still have their roots in iconic designs. The classics may always stick around -- but what about future classics? While "boomer bends" can be played on any guitar, the guitars you'll find here embody the spirit of wanting something new and unique -- which can be enjoyed by anyone, playing any genre.
Take a look through this list to find a guitar that you might become your signature!
Semi-traditional shapes with modern updates
High-performance features like flatter fretboards, high-output pickups, and locking tuners make up this group of guitars. These guitars are perfect if you're looking for something just a little off the beaten path that can deliver a huge palette of tones.
Chapman ML3 Pro Traditional Electric Guitar
$1,049.00- 12 x$87.42
- 8 x$131.13
- No Credit Check6 x$174.83
- No Credit Check4 x$262.25
Fender Player Plus Stratocaster HSS Electric Guitar, Pau Ferro Fingerboard (with Gig Bag)
$1,129.99- 12 x$94.17
- 8 x$141.25
- No Credit Check6 x$188.33
- No Credit Check4 x$282.50
Epiphone SG Modern Figured Electric Guitar
$549.00- 8 x$68.63
- No Credit Check6 x$91.50
- No Credit Check4 x$137.25
Ernie Ball Music Man Sabre HT Electric Guitar (with Mono Gig Bag)
$3,699.00
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Uncommon vintage reissues
Here you'll find guitars that made their debuts in the '50s and '60s (or even the '80s), but aren't very well known. Brands like Epiphone and Fender have shined a new light on these dark horses.
Epiphone Coronet Electric Guitar
$449.00- 8 x$56.13
- No Credit Check6 x$74.83
- No Credit Check4 x$112.25
Epiphone Crestwood Custom Electric Guitar
$599.00- 12 x$49.92
- 8 x$74.88
- No Credit Check6 x$99.83
- No Credit Check4 x$149.75
Epiphone Wilshire Electric Guitar
$499.00- 8 x$62.38
- No Credit Check6 x$83.17
- No Credit Check4 x$124.75
Fender Player Lead II Electric Guitar, with Maple Fingerboard
$799.99- 12 x$66.67
- 8 x$100.00
- No Credit Check6 x$133.33
- No Credit Check4 x$200.00
Retro-inspired
Taking inspiration from space-age aesthetics, these models look like old guitars -- yet they're fresh designs. From the ever-so-popular St. Vincent models to the Meteora, these retro-inspired guitars pay tribute to the "golden era" of guitar design while serving up a new look.
Yamaha Revstar Element RSE20 Electric Guitar
$549.99- 8 x$68.75
- No Credit Check6 x$91.66
- No Credit Check4 x$137.50
Sterling by Music Man Mariposa Electric Guitar
$599.99- 12 x$50.00
- 8 x$75.00
- No Credit Check6 x$100.00
- No Credit Check4 x$150.00
Sterling by Music Man St. Vincent Goldie Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)
$829.99- 12 x$69.17
- 8 x$103.75
- No Credit Check6 x$138.33
- No Credit Check4 x$207.50
Futuristic and progressive
This is where things start to go a little wild. Multi-scale, headless, and futuristic shapes make up these guitars that are popular with those who play progressive styles of music, but can be enjoyed by anyone.
Ibanez Q52PB Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)
$1,099.99- 18 x
- 12 x$91.67
- 8 x$137.50
- No Credit Check6 x$183.33
- No Credit Check4 x$275.00
Schecter Reaper 7MS Electric Guitar, 7-String
$1,049.00- 18 x
- 12 x$87.42
- 8 x$131.13
- No Credit Check6 x$174.83
- No Credit Check4 x$262.25
Ernie Ball Music Man Majesty 7 Electric Guitar, 7-String (with Case)
$4,099.00- Interest-Free Payment Plans
Hybrid electric and acoustic
If you're the kind of person who only likes to bring one guitar to a gig, then a hybrid is for you. These guitars can go from sounding like an acoustic to an electric -- or both at the same time.
Fender Acoustasonic Player Jazzmaster Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)
$1,199.99- 12 x$100.00
- 8 x$150.00
- No Credit Check6 x$200.00
- No Credit Check4 x$300.00
Godin Multiac Mundial Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)
$1,299.00- 18 x
- 12 x$108.25
- 8 x$162.38
Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)
$1,999.99- 12 x$166.67
- 8 x$250.00