Electric Guitars
From classic Stratocasters to high-end boutique guitars, we put the world's most popular instruments through their paces.
Electric guitar players who want reliable, consistent strings at a great price 
Absolute beginners learning on nylon strings 
Acoustic guitarists who hate changing strings frequently 
Ultra-budget starter 
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Epiphone
Epiphone DR-100 Acoustic Guitar
4.4
$149.00
Sound Profile:
"Decent projection with a straightforward, no-frills acoustic tone."
Classic rock and blues enthusiasts on a budget 
Players wanting Les Paul tone without the Gibson price tag 
Rock, blues, and pop electric guitar players 
Professional players wanting the definitive Telecaster 
Budget-friendly Fender acoustic 
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Fender
Fender CD-60S Solid Top Acoustic Guitar
4.5
$188.00
Sound Profile:
"Warm, focused midrange with comfortable playability."
All-around versatility; classic rock, blues, and pop 
Bass players who want the classic P-Bass tone for any genre 
Guitar players branching into ukulele who want a quality first uke 
Rock, hard rock, and professional studio work 
Players wanting the definitive Les Paul experience 
Beginners or children learning ukulele for the first time 
Studio and live players who want the best signal transfer 
Fingerpickers and singer-songwriters who want a lifetime instrument 
Gigging guitarists who need comfort and security during long sets 
Modern fusion, rock, and players who value playability 
Versatile players who need one guitar for many genres 
Fingerstyle players and folk musicians who want solid wood quality at a fair price 
Beginners who want a versatile bass without spending $500+ 
Budget-conscious players wanting authentic vintage Strat tone 
Players who gig acoustically and need great plugged-in tone 
Best premium beginner acoustic 
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Taylor
Taylor Academy 12 Grand Concert Acoustic
4.8
$499.00
Sound Profile:
"Bright, articulate tone with exceptional clarity — the Taylor House sound."
Best overall beginner acoustic 
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Yamaha
Yamaha FG800 Solid Top Acoustic Guitar
4.7
$229.99
Sound Profile:
"Warm, balanced tone with surprising volume and projection for a budget guitar."
Session players and guitarists who want high-end features at a mid-range price 