5 AMAZING Electric Guitars Every Player Needs To Own! 

why do all these basses have 2 extra strings?

The optimal number of guitars is ..... one more.

Owning multiple guitars can be fun but I miss the days when people had one guitar and gave it a lot of love. When you rock one instrument for many years it ages the guitar in a very authentic way and makes it YOUR instrument.

"Every guitar player should have a Les Paul" *Cries in broke*

My wife said if I buy another guitar she would leave me. Don't miss her at all

I hated the look of telecasters before. But one day I just came to love them out of nowhere!

1. Stratocaster (Fender) 0:52 2. Telecaster (Fender) 2:19 3. Les Paul (Gibson) 4:37 4. ES 335 (Epiphone) 7:32 5. Ibanez (S series) 9:53

Ibanez is that one guitar brand that I always wanted but when I have the money, I’ll buy other brand. 😂

Ok, to beat the "wife's going to... if I buy..." Go with the same color scheme on every new guitar, "black" for instance, never have them out at the same time, etc... haha - It works.

It's 3 am and I don't even play guitar

PRS is another one that delivers great playability, amazing sounds, superb craftsmanship throughout their entire line from the top to the bottom. Highly recommended

Love how everyone is saying that everyone needs an acoustic like this guy forgot to include one. The title says specifically electric guitars. Apparently, no one reads anymore.

Darrell I have like 30 bucks

1. Telecaster 2. Backup Telecaster

6.that weird discount guitar you didn't think you'd like but totaly vibe with

Love this video! Unfortunately, my wife doesn't agree with me that this is valid proof for me getting more guitars...

I think every guitarist should have an acoustic in their Arsenal

I was watching a blind test of Gibsons, and was surprised that so many of them sounded very similar. The one that stood out in the blind test as unique was ... "yep, that's an SG."

I was hoping this video would be more generalized advice rather than "here are five extremely common and popular guitar models." I absolutely don't think every guitarist needs to own all or even any of these. My list would be more like: - A cheap, reliable beater guitar you can take anywhere - A really nice expensive guitar - A guitar with a Floyd Rose and/or some other cool features - An acoustic - A guitar you just really like the aesthetics of Some overlap may apply

Man, I want a Strat so bad. I have a Tele, a Les Paul Junior and a custom made guitar with humbuckers, I just need a Strat, a Gretsch, an acoustic guitar and a 7 string. Then I'll be good for three months before I want to own a Banjo, a Dobro, a drum set and a Sitar. I probably just need a shrink.

Your shirt says it all

Hi Darrell, I took your advice years ago. I tried every make guitar that was designed for hard rock. Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, Schecter, and many of their models - teles, strats, LP, SG, ES335, signature models, low end, high end, etc. There are two types of guitarists. 1. those who are adept to all models/makes ie., Alex Lifeson and 2. those who specialize on one instrument and really get to know that instrument. Steve Vai, Satriani, Allman, Hendrix, Clapton, Beck, Page, Blackmore, Malmsteen, Johnson, Baxter. After trying everything, I found stratocasters fit me like an old glove. I sold all my other guitars, and there were many, and am sticking with strats.

I love seeing Epiphone on the headstock of my Les Paul.

In addition to your list: A Jazzmaster, a Firebird, something with P90s, and nothing sounds like a Gretsch hollow body.

I grew up in the 2000s era loving metal. At that time Jackson’s, ESPs and Ibanez was the craze in my community. Guitars with sharp pointed edges that shred 🤘🏻 I’ve always been an Ibanez guy till 2014 I had my 7 string Djenty Ibanez. Now that I’m older, there has been a change in my taste of music. More blues, jazz, progressive rock and alternative stuff. I’ve ventured more into guitars and really fell in love with the Fender Stratocaster the moment I played it. Currently if I were to choose one, the strat would be my weapon of choice. I’m using the Fender player strat SSS now.

Darrell you didn't miss a thing. You've got me learning all over again. Over a huge problem with gout arthritis in my hands I stopped playing. I'm back to it and wanting to have a collection.

“Ergonomics” *Laughs in telecaster*

How many guitars do you need? Just one more. And then one more and then...

OMG!! I wan't that ibanez S Series 😍

I just bought an all original and functioning 1958 Fender Stratocaster. It had been stored inside of its original Fender tweed case, inside of a spare bedroom closet since 1981 and never taken out until I was brought in to verify what the guitar was and try and find a buyer for it. The second owner knew the original owner and bought it off of him in 1981, tried learning how to play it, gave up and then stored it in the bedroom closet until I was brought in to look at it. The original owner also hardly ever played it as well. They also bought it to learn how to play too and only did so a few times so as a result, the guitar is still in immaculate shape. During the verification process, I completely disassembled the guitar except for removing any electronics so even the original soldering would still remain intact. I then had 4 vintage Fender guitar experts look at the numerous detailed photos that I sent them and every single one confirmed that the Strat was the real deal. The more I spent time with the guitar, the more I fell in love with it. As a result, I decided to buy it for myself. I payed just under what was initially thought as fair market value for the guitar. Then as I researched the guitar every vintage expert would then tell me that they think my 58’ Strat and its case may be the most well preserved 58’ Strat and case in existence. At least one that is still all original and functioning. I am now in the process of getting the guitar certified and appraised by as many vintage guitar experts as possible. I still can’t believe that I was able to buy the guitar and have it literally fall into my lap. The guitar is a unicorn guitar, in that it is extremely rare and hard to find. Everyone that has seen the guitar has said that it is more of a museum quality guitar than a player type guitar. One expert even said that because the condition of my guitar is so well preserved that a whole new vintage category may need to be created to properly appraise mine. Now I can’t decide if I should keep it or sell it at a considerable profit.

Man I love your videos. So informative and just a great professional attitude. You keep it simple. You playing is so warm and colorful. Could listen to it all day. I just subscribed so I don't miss any content. Thanks for all you and rock on brother!!

1) Telecaster 2) Martin 000- 3). Martin Dreadnought 4). A metal body resonator 5) Another Telecaster. Done

Having to pick only 5, you did great in my opinion.

I fell in love with Jackson's and their compound radius necks! Ibanez is awesome and similar, but the 16- radius on a Dinky or Soloist of you want to spend a little extra is just so great😎

Excellent Commentary on the guitars and of course, killer playing.

Awesome. Now I need another guitar. You can explain it to my Missus.

I agree with all on your list. I would, however, consider the Rickenbacker 360. Unique tones for classic R&R. Petty, Byrds, Yes, R.E.M., Green Day, Hollies, Smashing Pumpkins, The Beatles, and more.

you're awesome darrell thanks for all the videos! love your knowledge and passion for the instrument of the guitar!!!!!!!!

I have an Ibanez RGA72TQM - and absolutely love it - the look of it, the feel of the neck and the punchy pickups - Ill never get rid of it !!

I’d also like to add the AT-AT walker on the left to my guitar collection.

100% agree with list. I just need the tele and 335 to complete my collection. I played just one guitar for many years before exploring all the great guitars out there.

Hey Darrell, really enjoyed your 5G Vid. I've been playing for a while and have owned many different guitars, including a Hot Rod Tele and a Les Paul. I broke the mould with purchase of a PRS and I've had an 89' Gibson HRF III since 2008 which kicks any ES 335 into touch. The most interesting perhaps is a pawnshop purchase which cost a 100 quid and went through a complete rebuild. Pick-ups came off a stock Les Paul Custom (the owner went for EMG's" and was binning the 490's, so they were free!) and the new fingerboard was Jazz Bass rosewood in order to get the scale length. Checking the history, I found out that it was a Japanese import into the UK in 1961 under the name Commodore. The rebuild used mostly Gibson parts, medium fret wire, Stop-Tail and Tune-o-matic set up and a set of Grover 18:1 tuners. All this aside, I play my acoustic more than anything, a Taylor Big Baby, which has an acoustic sound that is in my opinion unsurpassed. (Try one!!) I still take out the PRS more than any of the others. One day all guitars will be made this way...

I'm actually modding my ibanez. They are my personal favorite guitar. I was drawn in by the JEM, but the RG series has always been in my budget and always been a great guitar.

As a predominantly jazz player, I have been a Guild girl for decades but just began building guitars from kits and have discovered the versatility of Strats as you talk about in your video. Hands down the nicest neck I have ever played on was an Ibanez. LI love all the little side history and trivia bits you toss in about each guitar line. Great video -- I just subscribed and I am sure my husband will thank you later because I need to buy kits to build two more guitars now!

Could you do a vid like this for pedals?

What a Great channel ! Greetings from Spain ! Thank you Darrell !

Thanks for all the info , Darrell. You give people enough info to ground them and allow them to seek more.

So glad an Ibanez RG was mentioned...! They’re my go to 😂

My Top 5 (in no order as my favorite switches depending on which one I’m playing) 1. Gibson SG 2. Gibson Les Paul 3. PRS Mark Holcomb 4. PRS Paul’s Guitar 5. Fender Elite Precision Bass

Hi Darrell: Thanks for your lucid comments. Back in the 90s when I was looking for a new electric guitar I figured I would get a Gibson Les Paul. Luckily I went to the store and tried a few guitars out on a nice Fender tube amp the store let me use. I was very surprised to find a Guild Bluesbird that both felt and sounded even better than the Les Paul -- maybe the Seymour Duncan humbuckers made the difference, or perhaps the cavity in the body that supposedly improves tone but for sure makes the guitar a bit lighter. Bottom line, as you recommend, always try before you buy!

Gibson SG standard heritage cherry🎸

Glad to hear you include Ibanez. I'm warming up to the S series - seems really comfortable to play. Will probably be my Christmas present to myself this year.

There's no experience I've had like strapping a boat anchor with P90-ish hot pickups in it like the... Jazzmaster. From the quirky trem system to the weird bridge saddles, the Jazzmaster is... well, iconic is a good word. Painful might be another. But those single coil Jazzmaster pickups (heck, I have one in an HH config!) sound almost as awesome as P-90s and if you can play a Jazzmaster well, the sky is the limit, from hot and overdriven to mellow and clean, it has amazing tonal differences across the board. Awesome list. Agreed with every pick, and the JM would be my number six.

If you ever make a follow-up or remake of this video, you should include the famous owners of these guitars!

Excellent video very professional and very informative....I want all five guitars ...you inspire me.

Glad to see that Ibanez guitars made your list. They are my favorite guitars but after your critique of the Telecaster, I am now listing for one of those. Thanks a lot!!! lol

Ya hit this one out of the park Mr. Braun. I agree 100 percent. I agree 101 percent. I have a Tele, a Strat, a Paul and two Ibanez. I think Ibanez is the best one to "set up" and once done you can see why the shredders favor them. IMO... The Telecaster was the first guitar that was "comfortably'" playable around the 12th fret. I often see guitars where/that the players/owners have worn down the frets in the first position; apparently due to not fretting notes past the third fret. AND I copy your solos constantly. What a beautiful, melodic style you have; love it! (One day, when i'm richer, i'll get a 339 to complete my collection.)

Hi Darrell. You really are a star and very helpful.. I have been thinking about getting another electric guitar and one that is is covered in your analysis.The Ibanez is one I will look very closely at. Thanks again Darrell.

Started playing two years ago with a strat. Best guitar in my opinion but I just got my second guitar, which is the telecaster. Both are amazing but I’ll forever be in love with the strat.

I once played on a vintage Godin that I dont even remember the model and it was the smoothest guitar I've ever played. Nice tone aswell.

MY TOP FIVE: 1. Telecaster. 2. Telecaster. 3. Telecaster. 4. Telecaster. 5. Telecaster.

I learned to play on back in the '70's (many called a 'poor man's Strat) was a UNIVOX! (Hi-Flier phase 3 mine was). OMG awesome guitar. Still have it to this day.

I can't fault my Jackson soloist. Absolute dream to play!

"I'm not buying another guitar" The Biggest lie ever

If I could go back and do it again, this is likely what I would go for: 1. Squier Strat 2. Epi LP 3. Squier Cabronita Tele 4. Epi Wildkat 5. dunno, maybe a cheap acoustic In my mind, this would cover the widest variety of pickup configurations and classic body types.

I totally agree with these 5 and own 4 out of 5 of them. I also have an Ibanez mikro paul gilbert model to warm up on and a mini bass from Ibanez that I absolutely love. Fender and Ibanez...doesn't get better.

I have two strats, one American and one Mexican. Love them both! I also have an Ibanez Artist that I played for years on stage. I agree that the Ibanez name means quality! Love your videos man.

My top 5: The Strat The Gibson ES-335 The Godin LGXT The PRS SE 277 Baritone The Tele or some Tele copy

You're absolutely right about a guitar influencing your playing. That's a main reason I love my Rickenbacker 330.

Wow Darrell this is such an awesome video I love it.😃👍

Exactly what I thought 👍 Strat, Telli, Paul, ES and Superstrat. And exactly my choice with some twists: Strat with Bridge Humbucker, Telli Thinline, Les Paul w P90s, Fender Coronado instead of ES, an a Kramer Powerstrat 😊

I know its not really the same but I think everyone should own/build a partscaster, its such a fun experience, its also the best way to learn so much about how a guitar works and learn how to setup a guitar and do fretwork. also your going to end up with your dream guitar when your done!

I'd say 1 - HSS Strat 2 - Les Paul 3 - acoustic 4 - bass 5 - 335 or tele (depending on your taste)

Another guitar I'd add is an Epiphone or Gibson SG cause when I first started I had a 1997 Epiphone SG g400 and I loved it. It's kinda like a Les Paul in terms of tone and playability but it gives you lots of great classic rock and hard rock vibes.

#6 Gretsch of choice. Great quality build and unique sound with a beautiful product!

So, if I get a couple more guitars, I'll be able to play like you? Great!

Love the list. I have 4 out of 5. I’d suggest a Gretsch G5435T Pro Jet as well. Semi Hollow but smaller body.

I have a friend who recently got a used SG and it's like holding paper. It's so lightweight and it made me wanna get one.

Awesome choices I have 3 of them like Strat, Ibanez hallow body with Dimarzio pickups and PRS custom 22

Darrell, loved by human, hated by wallet...

Big Ibanez fan. I love mine and yes, it holds it’s own against my GLP. :)

Great call on Ibanez! I bought a 16 year old artcore af85 and it's just stunning in how is still brand new looking. The pick guard is solid flamed sycamore..surrounded by binding..and there's not even one crack in the binding anywhere. The binding is around the top and bottom of the body, the neck, the head stock, the F holes..and as I mentioned...around the pick guard. The frets are a little more worn down than I thought..which sucks and the case looks like it was in battle...for 10 years. But I'll do a re fret on it when it gets to the point of pissing me off. I'm going to keep this guitar because it's probably 5 times removed as a model they make and every time they have a new one it's not as nice. The newest one doesn't offer the finish I have, violin burst, they only have distressed or painted..I'm guessing because it's way more difficult and expensive to offer a flamed maple top, back and sides then painted! I love Ibanez!!

Great list. I've got the first 4, but no Ibanez even though I worked at an Ibanez dealer shop briefly. My fifth is a Dean Cadillac. I think it fits into that spot really nicely. Lots of sustain and feedback when played with gain.

1) Stratocaster with a blender knob. 2) Semi-hollow with HH. 3) Superstrat with HSH. Of course its all down to personal preference. I would choose a Fender Stratocaster, a Fender Starcaster and an Ibanez Superstrat.

I did a BIG mistake: I started on IBANEZ... now every time a touch another guitar it feels chunky. I get along... but when I come back on Ibanez it's just like... wow!!

Great breakdown. I have the Strat and Les Paul. Eyeing a Tele now. The 335 has also been on my list. Had an Ibanez way back and sold it. I've been trying to find a similar model the last 20+ years. I have a PRS now as well and love that. Keep the vids coming.

extremely helpful! maybe the best video on the web!

4 out of 5 ain't bad, although I used to have an Ibanez. I have a PRS now, but any excuse to buy another guitar works for me. Guess I'll have to search out another Ibanez!

I for the most part agree with your 5 choices, although I’d say as far as Ibanez I would more just say a super strat. Something with a Floyd Rose and modern humbuckers. Ibanez certainly is a leader in those kind of guitars, but I’m more partial towards Charvel. I would add a 6th guitar though, a p90 equipped growler. From Les Paul juniors and specials to p90 equipped SGs, p90 pickups give a unique rocking tone you can’t find anywhere else.

Great review!

LOVING THESE VIDEO SERIES!!!

Will you make a video on controlling those “slide ups” you’re doing on the les paul recording? That “wooo!” Has always eluded me, and it’s super useful! Any advice would be appreciated!

I think that there was one that you missed.... And that is a Gretsch

Hey.... Just wanted to tell you your playing is improving each time I check in with your channel.

I love your Videos! In every video, every guitar sounds great which tells me it is the Amp! What amp and pals are you playing through!

7:43 your dog in the background looks cute tho! Also, love the guitars!

Called it right up to the Ibanez. I’d be interested in seeing this expanded into a Top 10.

I have these 5 and only a P90's is absent from my bucket list. I also have a Guitalele and Cigar Box Guitar. Thanks for your wonderful channel content.

That was the perfect list for electric guitars. Bravo! I would just add one classical and one acoustic.

I would go with the SG Standard over the semi-hollow-body. The neck on the SG is smoking fast!