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Guitars
Electrics, acoustics and everything between — from first guitar to lifetime keeper.
Electrics, acoustics and everything between — from first guitar to lifetime keeper.
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How to choose: Find an electric, acoustic, or specialty guitar matched to your sound, playing style, and budget.
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Find an electric, acoustic, or specialty guitar matched to your sound, playing style, and budget. Start with the way you play: electric guitars give you the widest range of tones with an amp, while acoustic guitars offer an immediate, portable voice. Compare body shape, neck feel, pickup layout, and included accessories before you choose.
How to choose
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Choose a body style that feels comfortable seated and standing.
2
Compare pickup types and scale length to narrow down your sound and feel.
3
Leave room in your budget for an amp, case, tuner, and a guitar stand.
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✦ Tip: Choose a body style that feels comfortable seated and standing.
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Start with the kind of gear you need, set a realistic budget, then narrow the choice around how and where you will use it. These three paths cover the decisions that matter before brand or finish.
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- Guitars under $500Compare the strongest guitars under $500 by quality, features, and long-term value.
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Fender
Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster Electric Guitar - 3-Color Sunburst
$2,499.99
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