11 best style guitars

"Style guitars" is not a standard term in the world of guitars and musical instruments. However, if you're referring to different styles or types of guitars commonly available, we can provide information on that.

  1. Acoustic Guitars: Acoustic guitars are typically made of wood and produce sound through the vibration of the strings. They are commonly used in folk, country, blues, and other acoustic genres. There are various body styles, including dreadnought, concert, and parlor, each with its own sound characteristics.

  2. Electric Guitars: Electric guitars have a solid or semi-hollow body and use electronic pickups to amplify the sound. They are commonly associated with rock, jazz, blues, and various other genres. Electric guitars come in various body shapes, such as the Stratocaster, Telecaster, and Les Paul, each known for its unique sound and design.

  3. Classical Guitars: Classical guitars are designed for classical and fingerstyle playing. They have nylon strings and a wider neck, making them suitable for classical, flamenco, and certain acoustic styles.

  4. Bass Guitars: Bass guitars are designed for playing basslines in music. They come in electric and acoustic variations and are crucial in rock, funk, jazz, and other genres.

  5. Resonator Guitars: Resonator guitars have metal cones or resonators that enhance their volume and sustain. They are often used in blues, bluegrass, and country music.

  6. Archtop Guitars: Archtop guitars have a distinctive arched top and f-holes, making them suitable for jazz and swing music due to their warm and mellow tones.

  7. Baritone Guitars: Baritone guitars have longer scales and lower tunings, producing deep and resonant sounds. They are often used in alternative rock and surf music.

  8. 12-String Guitars: 12-string guitars have double strings for each of the standard six strings. They produce a rich and jangly sound, popular in folk and rock music.

  9. Travel Guitars: Travel guitars are compact and designed for portability. They are ideal for musicians on the go or those with limited space.

  10. Custom Guitars: Custom guitars are handmade or individually crafted instruments that can be tailored to a player's specific preferences, including wood choices, pickups, and finishes.

When considering a beginner guitar kit, it's essential to choose a style of guitar that aligns with your musical interests and the type of music you want to play.Beginner kits often include the guitar, necessary accessories like picks and a tuner, and sometimes even instructional materials or lessons to help new players get started. The choice between acoustic, electric, or other guitar styles should be based on your musical preferences and goals.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best style guitars on the market
  

ESP LTD Case for M-, H- and MH-Style Electric Guitars

ESP Guitars

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Product description

Protect your instrument with this excellent form fit case from ESP. Fits: - ESP LTD ELITE MII - ESP LTD ELITE MII - ESP LTD H1001FR - ESP LTD H1001FM - ESP LTD H1007FR - ESP LTD H1007FM - ESP LTD JH600 - ESP LTD KH602 - ESP LTD M1000M - ESP LTD M1000 - ESP LTD M300FM - ESP LTD M300FM - ESP LTD M330R - ESP LTD MH1000FR - ESP LTD MH103QM - ESP LTD SC337 - ESP LTD HORIZON FR7 - ESP LTD HORIZON FRII - ESP LTD HORIZON NTII - ESP LTD HRFTNT - ESP LTD MII MAPLE - ESP LTD MII NTB - ESP LTD MH1000 EVERTUNE - ESP LTD MH1000NT

  • Protects your instrument with its excellent form fit design
  • Designed for ESP M- and MH-Style Guitars
  • Keep you guitar it in tip-top shape so you'll always be ready to rock, night after night.

User questions & answers

Question: So, the description is for m, h, and mh cases...where are the m cases
Answer: It's all the same case
Question: Does the case lock
Answer: yes it does...comes with built in lock and keys
Question: Just to be sure, this will fit my esp ltd mh-1000 deluxe
Answer: Absolutley. My MH 1000FR fits perfectly! I also own a 327,350 & 351 and they fit too. Very nice case.
Question: this case is for left-handed guitars
Answer: No. This case is form-fitted for right-handed Eclipse models. We don't carry a case from ESP for left-handed guitars, unfortunately.

Product features

ESP CMHFF

The official ESP hard shell form fit case. Fits all right handed M, H, and MH series guitar models, including the ESP Kirk Hammett and LTD KH series, the ESP Jeff Hanneman and LTD JH series, the ESP Rob Caggiano and LTD RC-600 series, the E-II EV-7, the LTD AJ-1, the LTD KS-7, LTD AW-7, the LTD BS-7, the LTD ZH-7, and the LTD Buz-7 models.

ESP Guitars - About the Company

In 1975, a new musical instrument shop called Electric Sound Products opened in Tokyo, Japan. In the back of the store was a small area for making custom replacement parts for guitars and basses. Today, ESP’s Custom Shop, Original Series, E-II, Signature and LTD brands make guitars, basses, and cases for every style of music, and are available in more than 100 countries.

ESP has been recognized for its high quality standards and meticulous craftsmanship since the company was founded. Every ESP instrument is inspected thoroughly by our quality control technicians prior to shipping to your local dealer. All ESP instruments are covered by our limited lifetime warranty so you can rest assured that your new instrument will bring you many years of enjoyment!

For our 40th anniversary in 2015, we’ve created a selection of very special limited-edition guitars to commemorate this important milestone in our history.

The Neo-Soul Guitar Book: A Complete Guide to Neo-Soul Guitar Style with Mark Lettieri

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Unfinished Strat Electric Guitar Kit - You Build The Guitar, Basswood Body With Sanding Sealer, Includes All Parts And Instructions To Build A Complete Playable Guitar - Pyle PGEKT18

Pyle

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Product description

Build your own guitar with the PGEKT18! Pyle provides the parts - you provide the labor, paint, and tools. Strings are included, all holes are pre-drilled, and the pickguard and pickups are prewired. Includes an alder body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, and all chrome & nickel plated hardware. Rock out custom style with Pyle Pro.

From the Manufacturer

  • Kit Includes All Parts And Instructions To Build A Complete Playable Guitar - Solid Select Maple Neck With A Fretted Rosewood Fingerboard, Body Made Of All-Select Basswood
  • All Holes Are Pre-Drilled, Complete With Strings And Electric Cord; Available In Right-Handed Versions Only - Adjustable Truss Rod All Hardware Is Heavily Nickel Plated
  • Alder Body With Sanding Sealer - Electronic Parts Are Mounted To The Pickguard And Ready For Installation
  • All Chrome Hardware - Headstock Is A Blank Peghead Shape With Tuning Machine Holes Pre-Drilled
  • Pickguard With Pickups And Electronics Prewired

User questions & answers

Question: Why is the tip of the neck all goofy looking? Like someone cut the tip off
Answer: I found Stratocater templates on the net, printed one, cut it out, traced it onto headstock, cut it out,https://sites.google.com/site/guitarplanscollection/pdf-files/fender-ishhttp://guitarkitbuilder.blogspot.com/2013/09/sienas-stratocaster-shaping-headstock.html?m=1
Question: is there soldering requirerd
Answer: Yes to still have to solder the the ground to the trem claw and the jack
Question: Which does this have, a basswood body or an alder body? The description says both... and the two are very different woods
Answer: If the question is about the PYLE-PRO PGEKT18 - I purchased two of them and even though the box says "Ader" they were NOT alder bodies - they were Basswood. The description here on Amazon is confusing because it does say both but on the US distributors website there is no mention of "Alder" at all: https://www.pyleusa.com/unfinished-strat-electric-guitar-kit-you-build-the-guitar.html * Basswood Body With Sanding Sealer * Body Made Of All-Select Basswood* Solid Select Maple Neck With A Fretted Rosewood Fingerboard, Body Made Of All-Select Basswood
Question: Is the wood finished on the guitar
Answer: Neither the neck nor body are painted or stained, if that was your question. But if you are asking if they have sealer on it, yes they do I am not sure why the other answers are saying there is no sealer on it. From the US Distributor (PyleUSA):* Basswood Body With Sanding Sealer; Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard With Sanding Sealer From the instruction "manual": * The neck and body of your Pyle Electric Guitar Kit have been sealed, sanded, and are ready for final finishing.

Guitar Method - In the Style of Van Halen (New Digitally Remastered Version!!!)

Mitchell

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Product description

This DVD is THE very latest remastered version. Learning to play like Eddie is made easy, as Curt Mitchell teaches you with extreme close-ups, played at super-slow and normal speeds, just how Eddie does it. Remastered version 2004.

Carter-Style Guitar Solos

Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation

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Product features

Carter-Style Guitar Solos

  • Format: Softcover - TAB
  • Artist: Carter Family
  • Song List (refer to back cover image)

The 25 songs in this book are arranged in the solo guitar style first popularized by country music legend Maybelle Carter of the Carter family. The melody is played on the lower strings and the spaces between the melody are filled by strummed partial chords.

All My Loving

Words and Music by John Lennon and Paul McCartney

The Last Thing on My Mind

Words and Music by Tom Paxton

Wayfaring Stranger

Southern American Folk Hymn

Joe Pass Guitar Style: Learn the Sound of Modern Harmony & Melody

Alfred Publishing

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Kid's Guitar Course Complete (DVD)

Alfred

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Product description

Alfreds Kids Guitar Course is a fun method for learning to play songs on the guitar right away! The complete edition combines Levels 1 and 2 on DVD, making learning even easier with a live instructor. Level 1 starts by teaching you how to

Gator Cases Lightweight Polyfoam Guitar Case For Dreadnaught Style Acoustic Guitars; (GL-DREAD-12)

Gator

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Product description

Gator Cases GL-DREAD-12 lightweight series of 6 string or 12 string dreadnought acoustic guitar case gig-bag hybrid features a lightweight but rigid EPS polyfoam interior protective shell with a soft deep plush lining. The GL-DREAD-12 lightweight 6 string or 12 string acoustic guitar case gig-bag hybrid is a sturdy solution for around town travel and local gigs. The Gator Cases GL series lightweight acoustic guitar gig-bag case hybrid have a rugged black nylon exterior. The case gig-bag hybrid also features a comfortable nylon carry handle and a sturdy removable shoulder strap. The lightweight acoustic guitar case also has 2 accessory compartments for storing tuners, strings, and other.

The GL-DREAD-12 dimensions are Body Length 21.5”, Body Height 5” Lower Bout Width 16” Middle Bout Width 12.5” Upper Bout Width 12.5” and Overall Length 43” and fits popular models of both 6 string and 12 string acoustic guitars such as Epiphone PR-5E, Gibson Iron Mountain, J-45, J-15, J-35, Dove, Hummingbird, Songwriter, Gretsch G5013CE, Guild Orpheum, Ibanez AEF18E, AEF30ETVS, AEW21VK, AEW21VK, AEW22CD, AEW23MV, AVD1, AW400, AW450, AW50, AW535, AW54CE, AC240, AC400, PC12MH, PC15, Martin D12X1AE, D-15M, D-16, D-17, D-18, D-1GT, D-28, D-35, D-41, D-42, D-45, DCPA4, DRS1, DRS2, DRSGT, DX, HD-16, HD-28, HD-35, D-18, DC-Aura, Performing Artist, PRS Alex Lifeson, Angelus, Takamine GN10, GN30, GN51, GN71, GN93CE, P5NC, GN10, GN20, GN30, P1NC, P3NC, P6NC, Taylor, 310, 410, 520, 810, 110e, 210ce, 320e, 320, 410e, 510e, 520e, 610e, 710e, 810e, 910e, 214 Grand Auditorium, 314 Grand Auditorium, 514 Grand Auditorium, 524, 814, Yamaha LL16, LL6, LS16, LS6M and many other popular models 6 string or 12 string acoustic guitars.

The Gator Cases GL series of guitar case models include acoustic guitar, classical guitar, bass guitar, electric guitar, such as Fender Stratocaster, Fender Telecaster, Fender Precision Bass, as well as models specifically designed to fit Epiphone, Gibson Les Paul, Gibson SG, and Gibson 335 style guitars. Models are also available for Yamaha APX guitars, jumbo acoustic guitars, mandolin, and banjo.

Gator Cases is known for manufacturing innovative products designed to protect! We offer a wide range of available sizes, materials, and protection levels, for all types of instruments and gear including Frameworks stands, Rackworks install racks and accessories, and Protechtor drum cases. It isn’t hard to find a great reason why Gator should be the brand you trust to protect your equipment for life!

  • Hybrid style case designed to fit 6 and 12 String Dreadnaught-Style Acoustic Guitars
  • Rugged Nylon exterior with dense EPS foam core and plush lining
  • Interior storage compartment and zippered outer pocket offer secure hideaways for capos, strings, picks, and accessories
  • Heavy-Duty nylon web carry handle and removable shoulder strap makes it comfortable and easy to take your case on the road
  • Interior Dimensions: Body Length 21.5" Body Height 4.9" Lower Bout Width 16.1" Middle Bout Width 12" Upper Bout Width 12.6" Overall Length 43"

User questions & answers

Question: Does this case have a big enough pouch in the front to carry a 3-ring binder or a folder
Answer: It does! There's actually 2 zippered pockets on the front...I put my music, which is either in a folder or a 3 ring binder in the back one...there's plenty of room for another folder or binder, and put my water bottle in the front pocket...there's room in there for more gear, too.
Question: Will this fit a mitchell md-100?.. it's a 6 string, and with my six string guitar will it effect anything
Answer: Yes, the MD100 is a dreadnought body so it will fit. The case has more length at the top to accommodate a 12-string headstock. It won't affect anything. Thanks.-Beau Monde Guitars
Question: How is this case for flying
Answer: I have two other Gator cases of the same design. One for a banjo, and the other for an Ibanez AEG. I have flown with each, several times without issue. I've had to replace the straps on the banjo case. This one will fly this Thursday for the first time. I'll let you know. Remember to loosen your strings before flying and use valet checking at the gate.
Question: Will A Takamine Jumbo 12 string guitar fit into this case
Answer: i got a epiphone 12 string its about 2 inches bigger then my Martin 12 ,and it fits in this case with a little room to spare, jumbo size 44 long 17 wide inside measrement,i hope this info. helps

Product features

Hybrid Style Case with Rugged Nylon Exterior

Hybrid case style, offering the best of both worlds: the portability of a gig bag meets the sturdy protection of a hard-shell case. High-quality nylon forms a water-resistant, tear-resistant exterior

Safe and Secure Plush Lined Interior

Dense EPS Foam core and plush lining keep your guitar safe from bumps and scratches

Interior Storage Compartment

Spacious interior storage compartments offer secure hideaways for capos, strings, picks, and accessories

Nylon Carry Handle & Adjustable Shoulder Strap

Nylon-web handles provide a firm grip and a removable shoulder strap makes it comfortable and easy to take your case on the road

Gator Cases Lightweight Series Case for 6/12 String Dreadnaught Acoustic Guitars

The Gator Lightweight GL Series case for 12-string Dreadnought acoustic guitars is the perfect cross between a hard case and a gig bag. High-quality nylon forms a water-resistant, tear-resistant exterior while nylon-web handles provide a firm grip and a removable padded shoulder strap adds versatility and mobility. On the inside of the Gator GL Series dreadnought case you will find plush fabric and custom-contoured dense EPS foam core keep your instrument safe from harm. When it comes to daily use and portability, the GL-DREAD-12 hits all the right notes.

Fingerpicking Styles for Guitar (GUITARE)

Music Sales

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Gator Cases Deluxe ABS Molded Guitar Case for Acoustic Guitars; Fits Yamaha APX Style Acoustic Guitars (GC-APX)

Gator

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Product description

The Gator GC Series Deluxe ABS Guitar Cases include a selection of hard shell carrying cases built with a durable plastic exterior and outfitted with features that will both pamper and protect your favorite guitar. These premium features include a rugged, molded plastic exterior with plush EPS foam interior to prevent scratches or damage, heavy-duty aluminum valences, and a comfortable carry handle through-bolted for extra strength. Each case also contains one locking latch and a generously-sized interior accessory compartment. The Gator Cases GC series of guitar cases include the following models to fit the following guitar styles: Acoustic guitar, classical guitar, bass guitar, electric guitar, such as Fender Stratocaster and Fender Telecaster, as well as models specifically designed to fit Gibson Les Paul, Gibson SG, and Gibson 335 style guitars. Also available are models to fit Yamaha APX guitars, jumbo acoustic guitars, mandolin, and banjos.

  • Rugged Impact-resistant ABS plastic exterior for premium durability
  • Extra-strength handle offers a comfortable and secure grip
  • Heavy-duty aluminum valances reinforced the overall strength to the case
  • Eps foam with plush lining protects your guitar from scratches | Internal Storage Compartment for picks, capo, tuner and other small accessories
  • Interior Dimensions: Body Length 19.5"/49.53 cm, Body Height 5"/12.7 cm, Lower Bout Width 15.5"/39.37 cm, Middle Bout Width 13.5"/34.29 cm, Upper Bout Width 11.5"/29.21 cm, Overall Length 40.5"/102.87 cm

User questions & answers

Question: Does seagull maritime sws dread fit
Answer: Yes, that should fit. This case is for Dreadnaught size guitars, so just any Dreadnaught style guitar by any brand should fit nicely in here.
Question: Will this case fit my husband's Fender CD100 12-String? I'm trying to find him a nice case for it but am clueless about guitars
Answer: The GC-DREAD-12 model will fit your husband's Fender CD100 - according to the case finder at sweetwater.com (great tool if you're not sure about what cases will fit what instruments). I own one of these cases, myself, and I'd recommend it. It's a very nice case - very well-built and rugged.
Question: Does it fits a yamaha apx 500 iii? thanks
Answer: Should be the one:INTERIOR DIMENSIONSBody Length: 19.50 "Body Height: 5.00 "Lower Bout Width: 15.50 "Middle Bout Width: 13.50 "Upper Bout Width: 11.50 "Overall Length: 40.50 "
Question: Will this hold humidity better than a plywood hard shell case or gig bag
Answer: Yep

DIY TL Style Electric Guitar Kits, okoume wood Body Build Your Own Guitar

Unknown

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Product description

* unfinished electric guitar kits *okoume wood Body * maple neck After purchase,the instruction(PDF) will be sent to you via Amazon message.(Please don't shield your Amazon message from seller,or we could not send you the instruction)

  • DIY electric guitar kits
  • okoume wood Body, maple neck
  • white pickguard and all electronic parts
  • it is easy to build your own telecaster electric guitar
  • After purchase,the instruction(PDF) will be sent to you via Amazon message.(Please don't shield your Amazon message from seller,or we could not send you the instruction)

User questions & answers

Question: Is the guitar body sealed
Answer: Mine appeared to be (most of the body was silky smooth.
Question: How good is the fit of the parts? Some inexpensive guitar kits have a sloppy fit between the neck and the neck pocket
Answer: It fits perfectly with no hassle.
Question: Is the pickgard black or white
Answer: It's black pickguard, sorry we made a listing description. Thanks!
Question: Are lots of tools required? Is it easy to build
Answer: Yes, it's easy and we will send you the instruction after your buying, not require many tools. Thanks!

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