Best high-end electric guitars
Roughly $2,000 and up. Top-tier electric guitars from PRS, Suhr, Tom Anderson, the Fender Custom Shop, Gibson, Music Man, Gretsch and Rickenbacker: the models boutique dealers and reviewers keep at the top of their lists.
What to look for
At this level every guitar is well made, so choose by voice: Fender-style single-coils, Gibson-style humbuckers or modern versatile designs like PRS and Suhr. Hear the demos back to back with the compare tool.
Our picks
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Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster
Fender’s most advanced Strat with noiseless pickups and a fast modern neck.
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Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster
Recreation of the late-50s Strat with a V-shaped neck.
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Gibson Les Paul Standard ’50s
The classic Les Paul: thick, warm and sustaining, with a chunky 50s neck.
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Gretsch G6120T Players Edition Nashville
The orange rockabilly classic, made in Japan, with a Bigsby and Filter’Trons.
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Ibanez AZ2204 Prestige
Japan-made modern S-style with a smooth roasted neck and highly versatile Dyna-MIX switching.
How we chose
Picks reflect the models most often recommended in 2026 buyer’s guides from Guitar World, Guitar Player, Sweetwater and guitarguitar, and in long-running player discussions on TalkBass and Reddit. Price ranges are approximate street prices and vary by country. Always play or hear an instrument before buying, and use the compare tool to hear any two side by side.