OK – it’s my instrument of choice, and so here are the greatest electric guitars of all time that I have actually played.
10. The Tokai Strat – come on, it brought great guitars to ordinary people with no money and made Fender start making the Squier. Surely must make the list!
9. The Gibson SG – Always thought they were massive based on the AC/DC “If You Want Blood” album cover…but Angus Young is just really small!
8. Gretsch White Falcon – Ooohhh…what can I say? Rockabilly or Jazz it delivers..and some.
7. Gibson ES 335 – As played by the peerless Larry Carlton and one or two others…superb.
6. Jimmy Page’s twin neck Gibson SG – because its Jimmy’s and it just says “SEVENTIES!”
5. Rickenbacker 381 V69 – Jingly Jangly Jam John and err…Pete.
4. PRS Custom 24 – not quite a classic yet but well on its way and the most wonderful instrument for versatility and quality combined.
3. Fender Telecaster - The original Fender guitar that kicks arse in the rock world. Led Zeppelin’s first album? It was largely played on a Telecaster. Then there are the country guitarists…and the blues….
2. Fender Stratocaster - Jimi, Hank, Stevie Ray, Eric, Jeff - they all made The Strat their axe of choice and to be honest it has to be Number One…except this is my list and I choose…
1. The Gibson Les Paul - whether yours is the era of Slash, Jimmy Page or early Clapton with the Blues Breakers you gotta love the original for pure design, tone and historic significance.
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