Electric Guitars

All Your Electric Guitar Needs Can Be Found at Sweetwater

If you’re looking to purchase a new electric guitar, congratulations! You’ve come to the right place. Whether you want the low-tuned rumble of an extended-range Ibanez solidbody electric guitar or the warm jazz tones of a classic Gibson ES hollowbody electric guitar, Sweetwater has a massive inventory of some of the best electric guitars to choose from. And with one of the largest teams of guitar experts in the industry, we’re ready, willing, and able to help you find the perfect instrument of your dreams.

Solidbody Electric Guitars

When most people think about the electric guitar, they picture the seductive lines of a solidbody guitar, like Fender’s iconic Stratocaster or Gibson’s Les Paul. This style of guitar is fantastic for long sustain, ability to reject feedback, and nailing those classic tones found in just about every genre of music. Since the first solidbody electric guitars were introduced in the 1950s, their sound has been powering everything from Buddy Holly’s “Peggy Sue” through Stevie Ray Vaughan’s rendition of “Little Wing,” on to the pulverizing sound of modern-metal giants Slipknot. If you are looking for bite, sustain, and iconic tones, you definitely want a solidbody electric guitar.

Hollowbody & Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitars

On the other end of the spectrum are the equally groundbreaking hollowbody and semi-hollowbody electric guitars. These were the original electric guitars. Their warmer, more mellow tone has made them favorites among jazz and blues communities, though rockers like Ted Nugent have used them to great effect in stadium-shaking rock ’n’ roll. This is where you’ll find models such as Gibson’s ES-335, Fender’s Thinline Telecaster Deluxe, and the museum-quality PRS Hollowbody IIs.

Extended-range Electric Guitars

Maybe your tastes run a bit heavier. Sweetwater has you covered. Our selection of extended-range electric guitars includes 7- and 8-string electric guitars by genre-leading brands like Schecter, Jackson, and Ibanez. With their lowered tunings, these electric guitars are capable of complete sonic devastation. Look here for copying the tones of bands like Meshuggah, Korn, and Animals as Leaders.

MIDI Electric Guitars

Are you a sonic explorer, not content with the usual tones of normal guitar and amp combinations? Or maybe you are a player who demands instant access to a plethora of different tones. Then you should take a look at our collection of modeling and MIDI-based electric guitars, such as the Line 6 Variax line or one of the many MIDI-ready Godin electrics.

Buy Your Next Electric Guitar from Sweetwater

No matter what style of 6-string music you play, there is an electric guitar that is purpose-built to give you the best tone and performance possible. From the Nashville twang of a Tele to the other-worldly options available with a MIDI-ready guitar, Sweetwater has them all. Still a bit overwhelmed by electric guitar options? Check out our extensive inSync site, loaded with gear reviews, buying guides, and tech tips. Or even better, give one of our expert Sales Engineers a call. We’ll take the time to get to know you, your needs, and make sure you get the perfect electric guitar.

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