20 best electric guitars

A budget electric guitar does not have to be of poor quality, and this model is a direct proof of that.Another Chinese replica of the famous Stratocaster, from the American brand Fender. The best guitar manufacturer in the world. Yes, this is a copy, but it costs 10 times less than its original, and this is already a huge advantage, especially for a beginner who has not yet clearly decided whether he wants to become a professional guitarist or not.

It should be noted that this is a completely wooden instrument and no plastic is used in its production, as is often the case with products from China. Maple provides the instrument with lightness, while rosewood provides strength and stability. True, there are drawbacks here, in particular the tension of the strings and the lack of adjustment of the inclination of the neck. String selection can be difficult, but again, all this is fully compensated by the best price on the market. You will hardly be able to find a more budget electric guitar.

In recent years, more and more Chinese manufacturers have entered the market. As you know, many firms from the Celestial Empire have become adept at copying famous brands, and we have an almost complete replica of the famous Fender. Everything is repeated, from the location and number of pickups, to the neck blade with characteristic features. The main distinguishing feature here is the price. You will never find an original Fender at this price, this is the most inexpensive replica, great for beginners.

Yes, the sound quality and tuning are inferior to the original, which is not surprising given the fact that Fender minimizes automatic production. Here we see a purely conveyor product. Well thought out and well copied, but pipelined.However, there is nothing wrong with this, and any beginner will perfectly cope with this guitar, and later, with the advent of experience, it will be possible to think about acquiring a more expensive and high-quality instrument.

There are also Russian brands among the manufacturers of electric guitars, such as Fly. For many years, the company has been producing excellent budget guitars of various form factors. Before us is a classic Stratocaster, repeating the original in literally everything, from size and shape to the location of the pickups.

Today, all brand products are produced in China, which makes it possible to reduce the price of the product even more, and as practice shows, this did not affect its quality in any way. The instrument sounds good and stays in tune very well. True, he has a significant drawback - weight. The guitar is quite heavy, and a beginner musician may not stand for a long time being on stage with such an instrument. This is more of a guitar for home use or for learning. In addition, one of the most inexpensive models on the market, and this is already a huge advantage, especially when compared with famous brands that often raise the price tag just because of their name.

The Japanese brand Yamaha is known to many as a car manufacturer, and few people know that in fact, the main direction of the company is musical instruments. In particular, guitars that are considered among the best around the world. Before us is an example of the classic Stratocaster shape, developed by American engineer Leo Fender.This is the most popular and convenient form factor, equally suitable for both novice guitarists and professionals.

The company uses the most advanced technologies in its guitars. Here they don’t go in cycles in the classics, and often plastic and composite are used, which you will not find in Fender or Gibson. And as practice shows, this is beneficial for brand tools. Often they sound much better than their classical counterparts, and the use of modern mass production technologies can significantly reduce the price tag. This model quite falls under the definition of a budget one, and even a novice guitarist can afford it. By the way, over time, it will not lose its relevance, since many eminent musicians have been playing guitars from Yamaha for many years, and are not going to change them for more expensive, classic models.

When it comes to the Stratocaster, one cannot but mention the company that invented this form factor. Fender, the best manufacturer of electric guitars in the world. The most famous and best-selling brand, popular with both professional musicians and beginners. Not a single TOP guitar is complete without this brand, and the first thing that catches your eye here is the price tag.

The tool is really expensive, but in this case you pay not only for the big name of the company, but also for the quality of the tool. The perfect build, only the highest quality and reliable materials. All this distinguishes Fender from other manufacturers and, buying a guitar of this brand, you can be one hundred percent sure that this is the best instrument of its kind.In addition, in the production of these tools often do without any automatic equipment. That is, the guitar is assembled by hand, hence such a high price tag. A beginner can easily handle this guitar, and even when he becomes a professional musician, the instrument will not lose its relevance. These guitars are bought once and for life.

When using a classic guitar form such as the Les Paul, it's important to keep the instrument's identity while keeping up with current trends. The Japanese brand Barney succeeded in this in the best possible way. Let's start with the fact that the brand itself, despite its low popularity, has long been on the market. This is a division of Ibanez, one of the leaders in the industry. The task of the company is the production of high-quality tools at attractive prices and taking into account all modern requirements.

In fact, only the shape remained from the Les Paul, everything else was supplemented in one way or another. For example, a fixed lower bridge is used to allow fine tuning and tension adjustment.A plastic overlay appeared on the front deck, unusual for classic models. A tuner was built into the filling to help tune the instrument and signal the stretching of the strings. But in the body is the same tree: rosewood, maple and oak. The perfect combination, developed by American experts almost a hundred years ago and still popular with modern manufacturers.

Before us is a vivid example of the fact that a new brand is not necessarily doomed to always be in the shadow of the glory of the mastodons of the market. The Korean company Cort produces guitars that compete with the best companies, and their products cost much less. It is the best choice for beginner guitarists. A beginner can easily handle the tool, although this particular model is quite heavy.

This is due to the use of wood in the production, in particular red. This is a very expensive and complex material in terms of processing, but it is thanks to it that the instrument keeps the system perfectly and is perfectly tuned. The form factor here is the classic Les Paul, but with some additions. In particular, paired pickups have been replaced with two-way models. This is a cheaper option, but no less quality. A bottom bridge has also been added to allow precise tuning, and a tuning fork has been added to the electronics to make it easier to tune the guitar, which is especially important for beginners.

The Les Paul's form factor is a classic, and still uses technologies that are considered obsolete.In particular, the classic bridge, that is, the holder of the strings. If other brands have had a point setting for a long time, then there is nothing like this here. Whether that's good or bad, it's hard to say. A real Les Paul holds the tension very well and tunes perfectly.

This brand did not experiment, and completely copied the classic instrument, retaining all its distinctive details. For example, the switching lever located at the top of the deck, or the paired arrangement of pickups. It also uses a set neck, which is practical and convenient for good, but that's how it was done on the original Les Paul. Several types of natural wood were used in the production, thanks to which the instrument turned out to be quite heavy, again, like the original.

The first thing that comes to mind when looking at Japanese technology is quality. And in this case there are no exceptions. Ibanez, one of the most famous companies producing electric guitars for almost a hundred years. On the market, they are known as the most reliable and high quality. The company has several of its own, proprietary form factors, but in this case they could not ignore the classic Les Paul.

This guitar differs from analogues in its glossy surface, while the classic Les Paul does not hide its wooden structure and emphasizes it in every possible way. By the way, Ibanez, unlike many companies, does not strive to stick to classic wooden models, but always experiments. In this case, it was possible to achieve excellent sounding and significantly reduce the weight of the instrument. A great option for beginners who are just getting used to holding an electric guitar on their shoulders. The price tag cannot but rejoice.Not the most democratic on the market, but quite adequate for a brand with a worldwide reputation.

Speaking about the Les Paul, one cannot ignore the company that is the ancestor of this form. The American brand Gibson has been producing the best sounding electric guitars for over a hundred years. A distinctive feature of this model is completely manual assembly. In the production of the tool, a minimum of equipment is involved and no automated conveyor production. Each instrument is a real work of art, hence the price tag, which is sure to scare away many potential buyers.

But there's nothing to be done about it, this is a Gibson, and even handmade. Yes, modern technologies make it possible to produce analogues with a cheaper price tag, but this option is rather a collection model that many musicians dream of, but not everyone can afford this dream. By the way, the cost of the tool is indicated approximately. It can fluctuate significantly. The company still produces custom-made guitars, and when buying such an instrument, you can be completely sure that this is a real exclusive.

The name of this instrument immediately refers us to lovers of heavy music, and the shape contributes to such references. The main difference of this design is the absence of the upper horn on the front. Here it is moved back, and the protrusion is only from below. Despite this arrangement, the tool allows you to easily get to the last frets of the neck, of which there are 21 pieces. Not the longest neck, but quite enough for playing rhythm parts and some simple solo compositions.

Despite the little-known brand in our country, in the USA it has been consistently popular for more than 30 years. This is one of Fender's subsidiaries, whose task was to develop custom shapes and mass production. It was the conveyor production and the use of composite materials that made it possible to significantly reduce the cost of the product, at least in comparison with the classic Fender and Gibson models. But the electronic filling remained from the main brand. In-house made pickups and a unique customizable bottom bridge shared with the manufacturer's classic models.

The unique shape of the instrument often becomes the hallmark of a musical group. And if you chose this option, then you will surely be remembered. This is not exclusive, as some might think.The form has long been well known and has been used for over 30 years.

Such an electric guitar, despite its non-standard bends, is perfect for beginners. It's all about the compactness of the tool. Yes, at first glance you can’t tell and it seems that the guitar is quite large. But this is not so, and in fact, the soundboard is very small, and the shape of the horns allows you to easily reach even the last frets of the neck. By the way, there are 24 frets here, which allows you to perform the most complex solo parts. The only drawback, at least for beginners, is the difficulty of playing in a seated position. The form implies playing only while standing, but the light weight makes it possible to cope with the instrument even in the absence of experience.

This form factor is often referred to as the Arrow, and looking at the instrument, it's easy to see why. The American brand Zombie was the first to mass-produce guitars of this shape, and in just a couple of years they became one of the most popular among heavy music performers. Today, this form factor can already be called a classic, but if you are a beginner, it is better to refuse such a tool for now. It is impossible to keep it in a sitting position, which is not very convenient.

From a technical point of view, everything here is at the highest level. Perfect sound delivered by four paired Kombacher pickups. Adjustable lower bridge and the most advanced electronic filling. But the main thing here is the form. It not only looks attractive, but also the most convenient, especially for performers of solo parts. The 24 fret neck and extended soundboard allow you to use the entire length of the instrument without experiencing any inconvenience when playing on the last frets.

As a rule, a novice guitarist uses only the first ten frets of the guitar neck, and they are enough for him. But with the advent of experience, the range expands, and often the classic, 21 fret neck is not enough. In this case, elongated guitars will come to the rescue, for example, this model has 24 frets and one of the longest necks used in music. Of course, the neck can be made of any length, but the question of convenience arises. How the musician will reach the extreme frets and whether it will be convenient to move along them.

In this case, everything is done in the best possible way and the form factor of the guitar contributes to this. The drum is asymmetrical. The upper part is more convex, which refers us to the classic Stratocasters, if not for the broken lines and a large number of bends. The tool looks very stylish and attractive. As for the sound quality, it is quite acceptable, at least for an instrument of this price category. Compared to big-name brands, this is an inexpensive guitar made of wood with little to no plastic, at least in terms of appearance.

The top rating cannot do without this model from one of the best manufacturers of electric guitars in the world. The non-standard form quickly became a classic and today many manufacturers copy it, but nothing can compare with the original. The Explorer from the American firm Gibson is a guitar often found on stage in the hands of the most popular musicians. Its asymmetrical form refers us primarily to the representatives of heavy music, since it is with them that it is most popular.

As for the purely technical aspects, here, as always, Gibson is at the highest level. Perfect sound quality provided by four paired pickups of our own production at once. Only the best materials, mostly wood. Micro-adjustable fixed bottom bridge and advanced electronics. All this completely eliminates the cost of the instrument, which at first glance may seem overpriced. You can't call this guitar budget, but here you pay not only for the brand, but also for the quality.

The classic Fender Stratocaster is the dream of many aspiring guitarists. Often, the dream is difficult to achieve due to the high price tag. Fortunately, there are a lot of worthy analogues on the market that copy the classical design of a popular guitar. One of them is in front of us and this is the most budget electric guitar with quite decent characteristics.

The form factor here is from the Stratocaster, up to imitation wood.Here it is exactly an imitation, since there is a lot of plastic in the design. Its use made it possible to reduce the price, although it affected the sound, making it more deaf. For the home, such an instrument is perfect, and it is easy to learn to play on it, but for the studio, and even more so for the stage, it is no longer suitable, although initially the manufacturer does not set such a task for its products. The main advantage here is the price, and this is the best option to try your hand and decide whether this hobby will grow into a professional passion, or the guitar will become part of the home interior.

There are many brands in Russia that are popular far beyond the borders of our country, and Aria is one of them. Yes, this manufacturer cannot be compared with the mastodons of the market, and he does not set such a goal. The company produces inexpensive electric guitars, ideal for beginners. Everything in them is done taking into account the fact that the musician does not yet have sufficient experience in handling the instrument. In terms of frequency, light weight and an ideal body shape that makes it easy to play in a sitting position.

This instrument is especially suitable for those who want to master the solo guitar parts. It has a 24-fret long neck and a good layout that allows you to easily reach the last fret. The width of the neck is also slightly increased here. In practice, this leads to the fact that the distance between the strings expands, and thanks to this, it becomes easier to learn to play the guitar. The sound quality is also on top, although this instrument cannot be called a studio instrument.

Yamaha is one of the leaders in the music market, better known to many as a manufacturer of vehicles. In fact, musical instruments are the main focus of the company, and they started with them. Today, Yamaha produces the most high-tech electric guitars. The company is not afraid to experiment and is constantly trying something new. In particular, in the manufacture of their guitars, plastic and composite materials are used, which are avoided by classical manufacturers.

In fact, this often leads to an improvement in all characteristics, as in this case. The sound of this model is simply perfect, not only thanks to the four pickups of our own production, but also to the unique combination of wood and plastic. In addition, the instrument is very light, and when playing in a sitting position, it lies perfectly in the hands and does not cause tension for the musician. In fact, this is the best guitar for a beginner, only the price tag bites a little, but you have to pay for high quality, and here every ruble spent is fully justified.

The weight of an instrument is one of the most important factors for a beginner guitarist. Many models are very heavy and it is very difficult to manage them for several hours. Before us is the lightest electric guitar, and its weight is ensured by the use of solid maple in the production. This is a light wood, at the same time very durable and slightly affected by temperature and moisture. His main weakness is deafness. It absorbs sound and does not resonate, so this instrument is unlikely to be used as a studio or stage instrument.

But for playing at home, this is a great option, moreover, from a famous Japanese brand. You may say that you are hearing about it for the first time, but in reality it is not so. Before us is a subsidiary of the well-known manufacturer Ibanez, which produces the best electric guitars using the most modern technologies. Fernandez guitars often fall into various TOPs, although they cannot boast of an affordable price tag.

Before us is the best inexpensive electric guitar that can compete with the most famous brands in terms of quality and sound. This Korean manufacturer, unknown to anyone 15 years ago, is today one of the leaders in the budget segment and produces excellent quality tools at the best prices on the market.

The shape of the deck here is reminiscent of the classic Stratocaster, but with uncharacteristic broken lines and straight bevels. The shape of the drum makes it easy to hold the guitar in a seated position, while the movable bottom bridge ensures perfect tuning and retention. To pick up sound, four paired pickups are used here, as on a classic Stratocaster, but the shape of the blade is slightly different. In general, the guitar looks original and stylish, and as noted in the reviews, it is quite capable of becoming a stage or studio instrument, even despite its quite affordable price tag.