Electric Guitar

The $1000 price range is the sweet spot for finding great guitars with exceptional value. Here you will find the best budget-friendly workhorse guitars in this price range, particularly those that come close to more expensive models, without the hefty price tag.

Epiphone introduces the "1939" Century Lap Steel, a re-issue of the company's art deco inspired Hawaiian lap steel guitar.

Yamaha unveils the new RevStar Series, featuring seven solidbody electric guitars inspired by '60s era racing motorbikes.

Gibson unveils the Alex Lifeson Double Neck, a replica of Rush guitarist's own EDS-1275 Double Neck from the '70s.

Fender unveils the Custom Shop Mike Campbell Limited Edition "Heartbreaker" Guitar, a meticulous recreation of Campbell's original Broadcaster.

PRS Guitars introduces a new baritone electric guitar, the new SE 277 Semi Hollow Soapbar.

Epiphone celebrates the 100th birthday of Les Paul with the new Ltd Ed Les Paul Custom 100th Anniversary Outfit.

Fender drops a big surprise for the coming holidays, unveiling the highly anticipated Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster.

Willcox Guitars introduces the Atlantis Thinline HexFX, featuring an optical pickup and a 13-pin DIN connector.

Michael Kelly Guitars introduces the new Mod Shop 55, a modern recreation of Tele style guitar from the mid '50s.

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Gibson introduces the Peter Frampton "Phenix" 1954 Les Paul Custom, only available in very limited numbers.

"Between the Buried and Me" guitarist Paul Waggoner has a new Ibanez signature guitar, the PWM-100.

Vintage introduces new V6P and V6H electric guitar models, both available in hardtail and vibrato tail versions.

BC Rich guitars unveils the NJ Retro Series, inspired by the classic '80s NJ models that were built in Nagoya, Japan.

Ibanez introduces the MTM1BK, the latest iteration of the first signature guitar they created for Slipknot's Mick Thomson.

Ernie Ball Music Man introduces the St. Vincent Signature, co-designed by Grammy-award winning guitarist Annie Clark.

Vintage introduces the V7HTBB, an affordable double cutaway 7-string guitar with lightweight poplar body.

PRS Guitars expand their popular SE guitar line with the SE Custom 22, providing vintage tone and feel at a more accessible price point.

Tyyster Guitars high-end line of instruments include an interesting guitar called Pelti, which has a sheet metal body.

Epiphone introduces the new Ltd. Ed. Björn Gelotte Les Paul Custom Outfit, equipped with EMG active pickups.

Bohemian Guitars unveil the second iteration of their Boho series of oil can guitars, now with ukulele, bass and three new guitar designs.

PRS continues their 30th anniversary celebrations with the release of the new Commemorative SE Floyd Custom 24, equipped with Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo.

Schecter returns to its roots with the new Trad Custom, featuring classic Strat style with HSS pickup configuration.

These are the best budget friendly electric guitars starting from just $110. Not only will you sound good playing these - you'll look good too!