Gibson Les Paul Studio - Ebony

The Gibson Les Paul Studio is celebrated by live performers and session players alike. The modern Studio covers even wider sonic territory with its coil-tapped 490R/498T humbucking pickups. This combination unlocks plenty of creative textures to flesh out musical ideas, from classic cleans and modern crunch to single-coil cluck. The Gibson Les Paul Studio also benefits from an Ultra-modern weight-relieved body; this reduction of more than a pound in weight provides extra comfort for extended sessions and performances. A feature your fingers will thank you for is the SlimTaper mahogany guitar neck, which re-creates the speed and playability some of the '60s Les Pauls are known for. Dependable Grover Rotomatic tuners keep this Gibson Les Paul Studio pitch-perfect and ready to rock.

Weight-relieved, Coil-tapped Gibson Les Paul Studio with Endless Player Potential

Fender Brent Mason Telecaster Electric Guitar - Primer Gray

Brent Mason discovered his famous Telecaster in a Nashville guitar shop back in the early ‘80s. From its primer gray finish right down to Brent’s pickup and B-bender upgrades, the Fender Brent Mason Telecaster re-creates this fabled solidbody electric guitar — the one he used on a thousand hit records. You’ll love the feel of the Brent Mason Tele’s comfortable maple neck, while a vintage-spec’d fingerboard enables effortless playability. A diverse trio of Seymour Duncan pickups and flexible wiring unleash the full gamut of rock and country tones. And a Nashville-built Glaser Bender System gives rise to spine-tingling pedal-steel effects. The Brent Mason Telecaster just might be Fender’s most sonically versatile Tele ever. After all, it’s versatile enough for a man who’s arguably the most prolific session guitarist of all time. Includes a deluxe hardshell case.

Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S - Gloss Black with Silver Stripes

There are metal guitars, and then there's the Schecter Synyster Gates Custom solidbody electric guitar. If you're looking for an axe that can withstand the brutal riffing and impossible solos of its namesake, this is the guitar for you. Super-hot Schecter Synyster Gates signature humbucking pickups provide a solid base for riffing and let you pull off flying solos like nothing else out there. And since the Synyster Gates Custom also comes equipped with a genuine Floyd Rose 1500 tremolo bridge, you're all set for ultimate pitch control and rock-solid tuning stability.

Fender Player Telecaster - Butterscotch Blonde with Maple Fingerboard

Some folks think Telecasters are a twanging one-trick pony. They obviously never played a Fender Player Series Telecaster. Loaded with dual Alnico V single-coil pickups, the Fender Player Telecaster delivers everything from country twang to jazzy articulation to high-octane rock 'n' roll — and anything in between. A modern "C"-shaped neck and 22-fret, 9.5-inch-radius fingerboard give you a decidedly contemporary feel with fast action and comfortable playability. You also get a synthetic bone nut, 6-saddle string-through bridge, and Fender standard sealed tuners. If you appreciate classic Telecaster tone but crave a more modern favor, pick up the Fender Player Series Telecaster. But be warned — you won't want to put it down.

Fender Player Telecaster:A Classic Tele with Modern Flavor

PRS SE Custom 24-08 Electric Guitar - Eriza Verde

With the PRS SE Custom 24-08 solidbody electric guitar, PRS brings one of their most sonically versatile guitars to their most affordable line of instruments. It's loaded with a pair of TCI (Tuned Capacitance and Inductance) humbucking pickups and advanced switching options to yield every type of tone a modern guitarist could ask for. Two mini toggle switches serve as coil taps for each pickup, allowing you to switch between fat humbucking tones and chiming single-coil tones instantly — there's even a "dual single-coil" mode unique to this model. Complete with PRS's Pattern Wide Thin neck profile for comfortably fast playability, there's a lifetime of musical exploration that's yours for the taking with the PRS SE Custom 24-08.

Eight Pickup Combinations and Legendary Playability

Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Custom Floyd Rose - Ebony

Unlimited playability and killer tone are just two of the things that make the Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Custom Floyd Rose is a special guitar. It employs the tried-and-true rock ‘n’ roll formula — maple and mahogany — and combines it with a set of premium humbuckers to create a thick wall of aggressive, rich tone. While the Axcess Custom Floyd Rose’s elegant style harkens back to the late ‘50s, it has features that are rooted firmly in the 21st Century, such as a Floyd Rose tremolo, modern heel-less neck joint, Apex headstock for added strength, and a contoured, weight-relieved body. So, get your hands on this high-performance axe — you can’t deny the appeal of the Les Paul Axcess Custom Floyd Rose.

Modern Playability and a Floyd Rose Tremolo

Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S - Black with Gold Stripes

There are metal guitars, and then there's the Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S solidbody electric guitar. If you're looking for an axe that can withstand the brutal riffing and impossible solos of its namesake, this is the guitar for you. A super-hot Schecter Synyster Gates signature humbucking pickup and Sustainiac humbucker in the neck position provide a solid base for riffing and let you pull off solos that sing forever. And since the Synyster Gates Custom-S also comes equipped with a genuine Floyd Rose 1500 tremolo bridge, you're all set for ultimate pitch control and rock-solid tuning stability.

 Fender American Professional II Stratocaster - Miami Blue with Maple Fingerboard

Fender's American Professional II Stratocaster offers multiple upgrades from its inaugural configuration. The lightweight, contoured body delivers a nicely balanced tonal foundation with a highly-resonant quality. This solidbody electric guitar's first major upgrade lies in the pickup selection. The American Professional II Stratocaster is loaded with a trio of V-Mod II single-coil pickups that pump out a vintage tone with modern refinements. An upgraded 2-point tremolo bridge and cold-rolled steel block combine to give you plenty of sustain and brightness. Further performance upgrades include a contoured heel joint, "Super-Natural" satin neck finish, and upgraded electronics. If you're looking for a guitar with a vintage voice and modern feel, the American Professional II Stratocaster is worth your consideration.

An Updated Take on the American Professional Stratocaster

Gibson SG Standard Electric Guitar - Heritage Cherry

Immortalized by Santana at Woodstock and smashed onstage by Townshend, the Gibson SG Standard is a rock icon. Gibson’s Nashville-made SG Standard is the real deal, arming you with a pair of toneful humbuckers, a rounded-profile neck, and a silky Plek’d rosewood fretboard with action that’s almost nonexistent. The Gibson SG Standard's lightweight mahogany body delivers great sustain and no pain, even if you play all night. And the nitro finish looks and feels luscious while enhancing the tone of this legendary solidbody electric guitar. Own your piece of rock history: the Gibson SG Standard.

Fender American Ultra Stratocaster - Cobra Blue with Maple Fingerboard

Introducing the Fender American Ultra Stratocaster: Fender's high-performance iteration of the modern Stratocaster. It offers several upgrades over traditional designs, including Fender's latest Ultra Noiseless Vintage Strat pickups, a 10–14-inch compound radius fingerboard on an effortless Modern "D" neck, and S-1 switching to roll in fat neck tones on pickup positions 1 and 2. Even if you're a traditionally bent player, don't be dismayed: the American Ultra Stratocaster is a Strat through and through. Its lightweight body is built from traditional Strat tonewoods (alder or ash, dependent on color) and outfitted with a flawless gloss poly finish and coordinating pickguard. Sealed locking tuners and a 2-point Deluxe Synchronised Trem with pop-in arm equip today's players for classic Strat colorization with demanding modern intonation. One feature all our reviewers were quick to note is the tapered low-profile neck heel, which gives you access to fret positions you'd never dare into on your vintage Strat. The whole instrument has been thought out and designed in painstaking detail, all the way down to the embossed Fender headstock logo and extra comfortable trem arm.

PRS Custom 24 Floyd - Charcoal Burst

The PRS Custom 24 Floyd is a beautifully playable solidbody electric guitar that was meant for hard rock. Feast your eyes on the breathtaking carved figured maple top, paired with a comfortable lightweight mahogany body dressed in PRS's superb finish. You'll love the feel of the 24-fret flame maple neck with its fast Pattern Thin profile and ebony fingerboard. The Floyd Rose tremolo is set up for ultimate pitch control and tuning stability. And PRS's Metal humbuckers and 5-way switching let you deploy a stunning arsenal of rock tones from this precision-made PRS Custom 24 Floyd.

Gibson Explorer - Antique Natural

The modern Gibson Explorer embodies all the trail-blazing style of the 1958 original, from its eye-catching angular body and hockey stick headstock to its red-hot rock appeal. The Gibson Explorer’s resonant mahogany body and comfortable rosewood-topped SlimTaper mahogany neck offer a memorable playing experience night after night. Under the hood of the Gibson Explorer, twin Burstbucker pickups deliver a tight low end, complex midrange, and sweet highs to cater to rock and well beyond. Meanwhile, Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners give this guitar rock-solid intonation for the stage and studio. Spice up your guitar collection with the modern Gibson Explorer!