Guitar reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 400 Reddit reviews across 36 subreddits and 104 posts to rank the best Guitar brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Guitar, r/AcousticGuitar, r/guitarlessons, r/guitars, r/metalguitar. Top-rated brands include Yamaha (4.6/5), Squier (4.1/5), Ibanez (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews400
Subreddits36
Posts104
Brands44
Products62
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#1
Yamaha
4.6
(84)
"Get a Yamaha Pacifica. They are great little machines for the price."
"Yamaha Pacifica. If he sticks with it, it'll remain viable for quite some time."
"Yamaha guitars (which are incredible btw)"
"The new Yamaha Pacifica Professional are amazing made in Japan guitars."
"Yamaha Pacifica guitars"
"Go for the Pacifica. You’ll be glad you did."
"You should check out the FS800 model. It has a slightly smaller body, which I find to be more comfortable."
"The Yamaha F335 is $150 and is very good."
"A steel-strung Yamaha would be a good starter instrument."
"Yamaha tends to be king for budget acoustic guitars."
#2
Squier
4.1
(56)
"I think squire is the perfect place to start for a beginner. The classic vibe series is among the best they make."
"I can’t recommend Squier Stratocasters enough."
"I would pick up a cheap squire stratocaster and a spark amp."
"I highly recommend a Squire in her favorite color."
"Squier Telecaster. She may never want anything else."
"Squier sonic mustang gives you a shorter scale length with better (IMO) Squier quality and sound."
"Look into a Squier Mini. Should last him a number of years if he sticks with it"
"Squier mini strat or ibanez micro, but I agree with the other person who said let them choose because if the kid likes the look of the guitar, they will want to play more."
"Yeah. A Squire mini. My kids never took to it, so it's my noodling while watching TV guitar!"
"Squire Strat would be my recommendation. Pretty durable and will be a guitar he can grow in to."
#3
Ibanez
4.2
(34)
"I’ll usually always recommend Ibanez as they just can’t seem to produce a single bad guitar."
"Is a legitimate workhorse of a guitar for the price."
"Can’t go wrong with a classic."
"They sound and play fantastic, though they look more traditional."
"Get an Ibanez. Great guitars for the money."
"Id go for Ibanez hands down"
"Highly recommend starting on an Ibanez"
"Ibanez is a good brand. The RG, the ax or the AR."
"I agree with everyone about the small Squier or Ibanez."
"Ibanez!!!!"
#4
Taylor
4.5
(25)
"I love my Taylor Academy. It’s just so rich sounding and comfy to play"
"I can **very highly** recommend a Taylor GS Mini."
"You can get the base model (sapele) for in the 400s."
"What about a base model (sapele) taylor gs mini with no pickup?"
"GS Mini for me. Super portable, great for playing on the couch."
"Baby or mini Taylor. The sound is incredible for the size."
"Taylor GS Mini. My daughter writes a lot of music and plays out."
"I think a Taylor Gs mini would be perfect for an 11 year old."
"If you can stretch your budget a Martin or Taylor would be a guitar she will keep forever."
"Taylor GS-Mini 👌🏼."
#5
Fender
4.4
(21)
"Fender telecaster’s been a great new mid life crisis toy."
"A Fender Strat with Custom Shop pickups"
"Japan guitars are top, even American brands as Fender."
"I suggest the Fender Stratocaster, reputable US brand, good weight, will sit nicely on the lap."
"Go get ‘em! 🎸"
"Yeah its a strat they are great"
"If you like it, please get it."
"Fenders are great imo! Versatile and for all levels."
"Get your wife a Fender Squier. Excellent guitar for the money."
"I’ve been playing for 17 years and got my daughter a squire and that thing actually shreds for the price point."
#6
Schecter
4.6
(15)
"Schecter makes a great guitar. You won't be disappointed!"
"Schecter is a great option if you can find one, I snagged a 7 string demon for like 399 on sale."
"Schecter, by a mile... The Lundgren M7's, Ernie Ball nut, neck thru and stainless steel frets alone make this the better sale."
"Schecter beats out import Jackson in every way imaginable."
"That Schecter is the perfect guitar for Drop F#."
"Schecter is always the way."
"I went with the schecter, ive heard shit things about jackson’s quality at this price point."
"I think Schecter would be a good brand to look into."
"If that’s the same as the C1 platinum guitar center ones, I have the same one in purple and it is awesome!!!"
"Has some killer gear at that price range."
#7
Epiphone
4.1
(17)
"Get a new Epiphone Les Paul or SG."
"My second was Epiphone Les Paul and I do recommend that."
"I have an Epi Les Paul with Antiquity Humbuckers"
"I like the Epiphone out of that group."
"All are pretty versatile- depends on your taste and feel."
"Go to a pawn shop and look for an epiphone."
"I have an epiphone sg that was about $400 new."
"Dot Epiphone Dot is my pick."
"Epiphone dot or squier classic vibes, they are both pretty good for the price imo."
"Any Epiphone, really. Whatever you can afford that you'll actually play."
#8
Harley Benton
4.5
(15)
"My Harley Benton is my favorite sounding guitar I own."
"I love my Harley Benton’s I’ve had."
"Harley Benton is a great budget brand."
"So... definitely get her a HB."
"They have really good cheap stuff"
"Harley Benton and Cort are your friends in that price range"
"Harley benton! I got one this year and its fantastic!"
"For the price they're good entry-level guitars."
"Get something cheaper but plays as good and also very well made."
"Harley Benton from thomann, amazing amount of bang for your bucks."
#9
PRS
4.6
(13)
"For around $600 get a used PRS SE Custom 24."
"I’m absolutely smitten with my DGT."
"I got my se custom 24 in pink for about 600$, 180 after trade in. Love it"
"Mcarty 594. So great, plays everything"
"I'd say to go with the 24-08 over the plain 24."
"I’d go for the SE McCartney 594 Singlecut. 22 frets but sooooo beautiful"
"For what it's worth I really love the SE 24-08. It was my main guitar until I got my CE."
"I have an SE DGT and it’s fantastic."
"Nothing says mid life crisis like a PRS."
"I go for a PRS."
#10
Eastman
4.3
(13)
"Eastman is rivaling gibson and martin on build quality and sound."
"I ended up buying an Eastman. The quality, the sound, the feel, the playability to me, was best of all the other guitars."
"Eastman e1d for dreadnought or eastman e1o for the smaller bodied one."
"Eastman e1d if you want an amazing all solid guitar."
"Find a used Eastman E1D, for sure the best deal under $500."
"Get an Eastman. It’s made in china but actually well made in china."
"Have one as well. Love it."
"I’d get an Eastman E1d for 500-600."
"In the $500-1000 range, I suspect you’d be able to get an all-solid-wood instrument from Eastman or Alvarez."
"Eastman makes a great bluegrass guitar."
#11
Martin
4.3
(12)
"That Martin D15m better. And it was about $1k less."
"Oh yeah, that Martin D15M is a sweet sounding guitar."
"I've always liked the sound of Martin guitars myself, but Gibson and Taylor are also obvious candidates."
"Martins are great and are intended to bond with the musician for life."
"Little Martin is the one I would get for my child!"
"Buy a used Martin via marketplace or reverb."
"I prefer the darker, warmer tone of a Martin to the crisp brightness of Taylor."
"Martin guy here. Those solid topped Taylors are better than the all HPL Martins and Epi listed here."
"Martin LX-1."
"I got a Little Martin I picked up as my couch/living room guitar."
#12
Sire
4.6
(7)
"Just bought myself a second hand one from eBay and it’s been great so far."
"Sire FTW."
"I highly recommend Sire for an affordable, high value guitar."
"Sire. I've been playing over 30 years, this is the cheapest bass I've ever owned and it's also one of the best I've owned."
"Would recommend Sire anyday for a slight bump in price"
"Sire or Yamaha are the best value for money IMHO."
"Brands like Ibanez, Yamaha and Sire have very good reputations at reasonable price points."
#13
Cordoba
4.8
(6)
"Between those two, I’d go for a C7 as it has a solid wood top."
"They have a nice selection at different prices."
"I bought a Cordoba C9 last month and have been really digging it."
"I really can’t recommend the Cordoba C9 enough."
"Cordoba."
"Sure. Cordoba C7"
#14
Godin
4.3
(6)
"Godin from Canada is amazing."
"I have several Godins. Excellent quality."
"The whole Godin product family is great."
"I bought a used Godin recently. Big fan of it."
"Love my Godin"
"I picked up a used Godin and absolutely love it."
#15
Alvarez
4.0
(6)
"Alvarez"
"For the money, I think Alvarez is going to get you the most bang for your buck, along with consistently good build quality."
"In the $500-1000 range, I suspect you’d be able to get an all-solid-wood instrument from Eastman or Alvarez."
"I'm a big Alvarez fan."
"I recommend a parlor acoustic that is not terribly expensive. I have an Alvarez."
"Alvarez also makes some good parlor guitars for reasonable prices."
#16
Seagull
4.0
(6)
"Absolutely love their acoustic brand seagull"
"Seagull, epiphone master built, or Yamaha. All make solid body acoustics."
"Used Seagull S6."
"Used Seagull or Simon & Patrick with solid tops."
"Used seagull s6 might do the job."
"Seagull S6."
#17
Charvel
4.8
(4)
"Charvel for sure."
"Charvel."
"It just feels so effortless to play."
"Numerous Charvel models."
#18
Takamine
4.0
(4)
"Takamine (for acoustic)."
"I love my Takamine"
"I have always liked the sound of Takamine."
"Check out Takamine's many offerings."
#19
Breedlove
4.0
(4)
"Breedlove Concertina!"
"I just bought my Daughter a Breedlove Concertina."
"Breedlove is another good option."
"I would recommend Breedlove, Yamaha, Eastman, and Guild in your price range."
#20
Gibson
5.0
(3)
"A Les Paul. It's what you're missing and perfect for everything you described"
"CRKD Gibson Les Paul, it releases in a month and a half."
"I started with a studio Les Paul."
#21
Mayones
5.0
(3)
"Mayones."
"My favorite European guitar is Mayones from Poland."
"Mayones - Poland"
#22
Aristides
3.5
(4)
"Aristides, Skervessen, Mayones… these three brands are all high quality and fantastic from my experiences."
"Aristedes - Netherlands"
"Premium also includes Aristides from the Netherlands, however they are not for everyone."
"If you want something cutting edge look at Aristides. I really want one. But they are expensive."
#23
Framus
4.0
(3)
"Framus guitars. I think they might be out of Germany."
"Framus make good instruments"
"Duesenberg, Framus, Maybach - Germany"
#24
Hagstrom
4.0
(3)
"I would get one of these Hagstrom guitars"
"Hagstrom. Been playing their guitars for years."
"Hagstrom"
#25
Telecaster
5.0
(2)
"A telecaster is the most versatile guitar you can get."
"JUST GET A TELECASTER BOY THERES NOTHING THAT FUCKING PLANK CANT DO."
#26
C10
5.0
(2)
"C10 adds ebony fretboard an upgrade from C9. I vote for the C10."
"I think a C10 is a wonderful instrument and will certainly suffice for your needs."
#27
Banshee
5.0
(2)
"The Banshee is the better specced guitar."
"Banshee all the way"
#28
Yamaha Pacifica
5.0
(2)
"I have recorded many black metal songs with my Yamaha Pacifica."
"I have a pacifica too, amazing guitars for the price."
#29
LTD
4.5
(2)
"I really think it’s worth it"
"LTDs are really good too."
#30
Fishman
4.5
(2)
"A barn door build with Fishman Fluences"
"I play metal, I have Fishman fluence, and emg 808 in 2 of my other guitars"
#31
Reverend
4.5
(2)
"Highly recommend Reverend guitars."
"Check out some of the stuff by Reverend. Beautiful guitars that can do the heavier stuff, but aren’t out of place doing what you already love."
#32
Vigier
4.0
(2)
"Vigier"
"Vigier"
#33
Duesenberg
4.0
(2)
"They're a German brand that sells guitars that are made in Croatia. Great guitars though."
"Duesenberg, Framus, Maybach - Germany"
#34
Monoprice
4.0
(2)
"It looks good and it plays fantastic."
"Don't be afraid to check out super-budget guitars from companies like Monoprice."
#35
Solar
4.0
(2)
"Anything SOLAR."
"Some Solar are made in Spain. But more metal oriented"
#36
Gretsch
4.0
(2)
"Gretsch Jim Dandy"
"Gretsch Jim Dandy"
#37
Jackson
4.0
(2)
"Fuck getting a bolt on for that price."
"Any guitar as long as its a jackson lol."
#38
Burns
3.5
(2)
"Burns, PJD - UK"
"Burns"
#39
Washburn
3.5
(2)
"Never heard of those, the washburn looks great, thanks!"
"My first guitar was a 40 dollar Washburn when I was 11!"
#40
Guild
3.5
(2)
"Guild makes some really nice 300-500 dollar acoustics."
"Guild"
#41
Vola
5.0
(1)
"Vola OZ series guitars are hand made in Japan and sold directly missing the 40% markup. I own one and am much older than midlife."
#42
Jet Guitars
3.0
(1)
"Check out Jet Guitars. Slovenian brand, budget models are manufactured in China but they do have a more intermediate range."
#43
Solar Guitars
3.0
(1)
"Solar Guitars is based in Spain and founded by a Swedish guy."
#44
PRS, Gibson, Fender
3.0
(1)
"PRS. They’re so god damn pretty. Gibson and fender are boomer guitars, I have them as well."
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