There are about a dime-a-dozen guitar brands existing in the market. Only a few are truly worth buying. These are the brands that have made it through the test of quality and time and have made it to the list of the most coveted guitars in the world. Some of the best musical artists have made it a point to pattern some of these guitars to their names making them almost synonymous in some ways. Some guitars ever are baptized with names searing in fame contemporary to its wielder.

These guitars do not only assume a reputation, but also, an identity for themselves and becoming characters of the long history of music.
Here is a list of the best guitar brands in the world:

Fender –Fender is quintessentially understood to be one of the best guitars in the world. Widely used by many guitar legends of time. Almost synonymous to their wielders across all genres.

Gibson –Standing toe to toe with Fender’s reputation, Gibson offers the best quality of performance guitars. Les Paul, Jimi Hendrix and Joe Bonamassa are just some of the many wielders of this beauty. The popularity of this guitar brand covers not only high-end studios but as well as teen bedrooms.

Ibanez –is one of the best guitar brands in the world. The signature line that offers the best guitar innovations of performance guitars. Take the Ibanez guitar collections of the guitar legend, Steve Vai, ranging from automatic precision tuning to laser lights display. Ibanez is indeed the call-sign of modern day guitars.

Gretsch –a very famed retro guitar brand. Commonly used by bands arranging retro-revivals. The designs of these guitars also have a retro outlook; a perfect blend of the retro piece and the instrument. Perfect for musicians with the classical taste and touch.

Washburn –Washburn should be one of the oldest best guitars ever made. This guitar brand first enjoyed its popularity during the rise of delta blues movement of the 1920’s but still are enjoyed by punk and post-rock artists.

Danelectro –While looked upon by consumers as a bargain label, this guitar brand is still topping the list. Danelectro kicked-off as a high-end manufacturer for guitarists like Pete Townsend back in the 60’s. Still today, Danelectro makes the best high-end customized guitars for those who can afford it.

Epiphone –is like the poor people’s Gibson. This guitar brand claimed fame because they produce guitars that fit all styles, all with budget-minded approach.

Jackson –Jackson guitars is commonly used by heavy-metal artists due its heavy, edgy look. This guitar is perfect for hard metal rock artists.

Shecter –While commonly known as Shecter, its full name actually is Shecter Guitar Research. Started only as a custom-made guitar shop the enterprise bloomed into becoming one of the major manufacturers of heavy metal rock guitars of the contemporary time.

G&L – Leo Fender is a legend in the guitar business, as is self-evident as the glaring popularity of Fender Guitars. G&L, although little is known of this brand still one of Leo’s best creations. This guitar still offers the same refines and versatility as any fender brand guitars.

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