Best high-end electric guitars 2024: the finest guitars money can buy

A Yamaha Yamaha SA2200 semi-hollow electric guitar sitting in its hard case
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Whether it's a landmark birthday, graduation present, retirement gift, or you just lucked into some extra cash, there are few better ways to celebrate a special occasion than getting yourself one of the best high-end guitars. High-end guitars benefit from the best materials, hardware, and pickups, all built by master craftspeople to deliver a truly sumptuous instrument.

Of course, you can get a good guitar for far less money than the ones on offer here, but once you get into the high-end of the guitar world you're paying for more than just an instrument. A true high-end guitar is a piece of art, crafted from the finest materials by expert luthiers. It's an investment in the future, and many will be limited editions that will gain value as they age.

You can trust Guitar World Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing guitar products so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test.

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