In no particular order, Fender, Gibson, Epiphone, PRS, Ibanez and Yamaha are among the very top selling guitar manufacturers.
Gibson Les Pauls are one of the most popular guitars in the world. Their popularity comes from Slash endorsing them. Other artists also endorse these guitars because of their quality.
Guitar companies are very competitive. They offer many different models and styles of guitars. They also offer many different types of strings. You can choose the type of string you want based on your playing style.
Best selling electric guitars in 2024
Classic Rock guitars are the most popular type of guitar. Players use them because they sound great.
Fender Telecaster
Fender was formed in 1946 and the Fender Telecaster has been around since the 1950s. It was originally designed by Leo Fender for his friend Chet Atkins who wanted a guitar he could play at home. The first model had a single coil pickup but later models came with both humbucking pickups.
It’s unmistakable sound comes from a few things: the body size, the wood density, and the metal plate on which it’s mounted. From the cheaper but sturdy Squier® model to the more expensive American Standard and Thinline versions, the Telecaster holds a unique place in music history.
Fender Stratocaster
The Fender Stratocaster is one of the most popular electric guitars ever made. It was first introduced in 1954 and has since become a staple of rock music.
This model has three pickups, and it is the first solid body electric guitar to have a built-in vibrato system.
The Stratocaster has two cutaways and is shaped differently than other guitars. It was originally made for Bill Carson, who played western swing music. He used this guitar to record many songs. This guitar became popular among rock musicians such as Buddy Holly and Hank Marvin. It is now considered an iconic instrument.
Gibson Les Paul
The Gibson Les Paul has long been the most popular electric guitar in the world. It was first introduced in 1952 and has remained largely unchanged since then.
Les Paul was a jazz guitarist who designed his own guitar. He created the first solid body electric guitar. Gibson made a deal with him to make a signature model. It became one of the world’s top guitars.
Gibson ES
The Gibson ES series was introduced by Gibson in 1952. It has since become one of the most popular electric guitar models ever made.
The ES-335 was the first commercially available semi-hollow guitar, but it wasn’t the first. In fact, there were many other models before the ES-335 came along. Gibson had been working on this model since the 1950s, and they even made prototypes of the guitar.
The legendary ES-335 is often used in many genres including Blues, Rock, Latin, Jazz, Pop, Country, Reggae, Funk, Classical, Metal, etc. It is also used by some famous musicians such as Dave Grohl, B.B. King, Carlos Santana, John Mayer, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and more.
Gibson SG Standard
The SG Standard is Gibson’s most popular guitar. It was designed in 1961, and originally named the Les Paul. It features distinctive horn-shaped cutaways and the neck joint was relocated three frets, making the guitar lighter and allowing easier upper fret access. The body was slimmer than Les Pauls, and the neck profile more slender. With Mr. Paul preferring the stronger design elements of his original design, and due to contractual issues, his name was eventually removed. Where Les Paul sees a mutant of his original design, other see genius from 1963 on, the Les Paul was removed, and the Solid Guitar was born.
SG guitars are famous for being loud and powerful. They are also known for having a unique sound. The SG was designed by John D’Angelico, who played lead guitar for the band Chicago. He wanted a guitar that could play fast riffs without breaking down. This led him to create the SG.
PRS
PRS is known for its custom shop instruments and for producing high-end electric guitars in the United States. During the 1990s, however, they relocated production to Asia, where they manufacture the ‘SE’ brand of instruments, which are less expensive. In 2013, they began producing more affordable guitars in the United States under the ‘S2′ brand. PRS Guitars also produces guitar amplifiers. Two of PRS’ most well-known supporters are Carlos Santana and Gustavo Cerati. Mike Oldfield has been using a PRS Artist Custom 24 for studio recordings and live performances since the late 1980s.
Conclusion
There are many more models that could be considered great classics, but these six guitars are one of the highest quality, most sought after guitars. You are guaranteed to see top craftsman on any one of them.