Best Electric Guitar Overall
Be it Jazz, Blues, Rock, Metal, Grunge, Pop, Country or Shred, there are many styles of music out there. So, understandably, most guitarists have a particular set of needs when it comes to their “Dream” guitar. For this reason, the focus of this list is to provide choices that will hopefully suit the needs of just about any serious guitarist. These top five picks represent guitars that offer exceptional quality, a flexible feature-set and value. Let’s face it, although these guitars are all in the higher price range, any savvy shopper will consider price when making a final decision. It is understandable that for players whose needs tend to lean toward the more extreme ends of the spectrum, such as Jazz or Metal, some will wonder why their favorite axe was not included. Fair enough. But, in order to provide a list that will cater to as many as possible, the recommendations here are meant to be helpful for the broadest range of players; “If I could only have one guitar, and needed to be capable of a wide range of sounds, which one should I buy?” Fret not : - ) Here are our expert’s picks for “Best Electric Guitar Overall”.
Why it's best:
It will surprise few that a Fender is in our top-five list. You’ll be in familiar territory here as this is for the most part, a “Strat”; finding your way around will take no effort. The Deluxe 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo and LSR Roller nut mean even aggre... read full review
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Why it's a best pick:
Godin really delivers with their LGX-SA. Both the Cognac Burst & Trans Blue color options look stunning against the Figured Maple top. But this guitar is not just about great looks. The 13-pin synth output allows you to control your favorite synth module for a dizzying a...
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Why it's a best pick:
What really impresses me about the Parker Nitefly Mojo is the emphasis on the electronics without compromising the elegance and simplicity of the overall design. The Fishman piezo bridge pickup provides acoustic sounds that are complemented by the active Fishman stereo pream...
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Musicians Friend $3,149.25
Why it's a best pick:
Steve Morse is a guitarist who has proven for over 20 years that he really knows what he is doing. It is no surprise that his collaboration with Music Man yields an impressive guitar. A surprising feature here is that the truss-rod can be adjusted without removing any string...
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Why it's a best pick:
The Ibanez RG3570Z is the most aggressively priced guitar in this list, which is one of the things that stood out for me right away. Leaning more in the rock / shredding direction, this guitar has everything any modern guitarist needs. The particular selection DiMarzio of pi...
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