Guitars reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 422 Reddit reviews across 17 subreddits and 48 posts to rank the best Guitars brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/guitars, r/AcousticGuitar, r/Guitar, r/guitarlessons, r/metalguitar. Top-rated brands include Gretsch (4.6/5), Yamaha (4.6/5), Fender (4.2/5).

Stats

Reviews422

Subreddits17

Posts48

Brands50

Products64

Top communities

r/guitars190 r/AcousticGuitar89 r/Guitar51 r/guitarlessons22 r/metalguitar18

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Gretsch

4.6

(96)

"Gretsch ! Look through their website. Their entire line is great value at every level"

"Gretsch please"

"Gimme the Gretsch. I've been wanting another hollowbody."

"Gretsch all the way, a hollow body like that is a fuckin dresm"

"Gretsch"

"Gretsch all day"

"Gretsch"

"Gretsch. But I'm glad they both found a good home!"

"I love the Gretch"

"Gretsch."

Yamaha

4.6

(64)

"In $200-300, Yamaha always. $400-600, Yamaha or Alvarez. They play and sound great."

"Yamaha makes great guitars at every price point."

"Yamaha Pacifica leaves plenty in your budget for an amp, which is a huge factor."

"If you go acoustic your best bet for a nice playing inexpensive guitar is a Yamaha."

"I'm sure other people have already mentioned this brand, but I recommend Yamaha."

"I’d recommend Yamaha Pacifica as an electric."

"Get yourself a used acoustic Yamaha FG800."

"Yamaha doesn't make bad guitars at any price point."

"The correct answer is always Yamaha."

"Everyone will tell you the same - Yamaha is great for the money."

Fender

4.2

(59)

"Love my strat!"

"I love my tele!"

"Really any Fender guitar will be a fantastic choice for pop punk though."

"Strats are great for learning. Any guitar teacher will tell you to get one"

"The J Mascis Jazzmaster is getting pretty popular in alt scenes (for all the right reasons)."

"Single coil tele is the gold standard to get the bright twinkles and dissonant twangs associated with the style."

"The stratocaster in black is so cool and its also versatile."

"The Stratocaster droooool."

"If I didn’t however it would be the black strat with maple neck love that combo."

"Strat if you don’t have one already."

Squier

4.0

(29)

"Yep classic vibes are really good for the money. My son has a 70s classic vibe bass which was around $450 iirc and he loves it"

"Squier strat or I've heard Ibanez is good but my strat has never let me down in 11 years."

"When I bought my first guitar, I bought Squire's Stratocaster Guitar Pack."

"Look into a Squier Mini. Should last him a number of years if he sticks with it"

"I agree with everyone about the small Squier or Ibanez. I’d say Ibanez if the kid is more metal or the Squier for anything else."

"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."

"Squire Strat would be my recommendation. Pretty durable and will be a guitar he can grow in to."

"A Squier Mini to start off. Get one on the used market and another kid can use it when he outgrows it."

"Ibanez, Squier and Yamaha make some great starter instruments."

"I had a friend that didn’t want to touch the guitars his dad bought him until his dad threw a hot-rod-flame pick guard on a Squier strat, and he’s still killing it."

Ibanez

4.0

(21)

"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."

"Or the Ibanez Micro I think it’s called?"

"Ibanez, Squier and Yamaha make some great starter instruments."

"The obvious choice is the Ibanez AZES31, followed by the Harley Benton ST Modern."

"Ibanez make quality stuff in the midrange price point."

"Used Ibanez guitars are usually great, inexpensive and often well set up."

"I also find it useful to prioritize features... ahead of price point."

"My suggestion is an Ibanez guitar with a humbucker pickup in the bridge position."

"Ibanex tends to make good guitars at cheap."

"I'd say just take your pick of the Ibanez lineup <400 dollars."

Taylor

4.6

(17)

"From this list Taylor Academy 12 will be winner for sure."

"I love my Taylor Academy. It’s just so rich sounding and comfy to play."

"I love mine, and the Taylor electronics are hard to beat IMO. Super reliable gigging guitar, and by far my favorite neck on any of my acoustics."

"A mini Taylor/ baby Taylor is actually a great lifelong guitar."

"Taylor GS Mini has been a fun guitar to play for me."

"I bought my son a Taylor GS mini when he started at 13."

"I'd get another taylor because you liked yours or I'd try to find one of those gibson generation acoustics, they play great."

"GS mini is your best bet especially at that budget."

"I got a Tylor GS Mini and it’s preferred to my larger OM and OOO."

"I started playing a gs mini and that really helped a lot."

Gibson

4.5

(10)

"Make that a R9 burst AND a PRS McCarty AND a butterscotch Tele."

"A Les Paul. It's what you're missing and perfect for everything you described."

"R9"

"Gibson SJ-200"

"The perfect guitar in my opinion is a Les Paul but if these are your options right now, defini"

"Get the SG. It’s more of a typical punk rock guitar and it looks much cooler which is just as, if not more, important."

"Both decent but I would get the SG."

"You wanna play punk rock or join a John Mayer tribute band? Get the SG."

"Thom has recently been playing a Gibson SG (since In Rainbows IIRC) so you may want to"

"Make sure it’s not a Les Paul 😂"

Martin

4.5

(10)

"I personally liked the Martin D15m better. And it was about $1k less."

"That Martin D15M I think is underrated for what it is. It’s not as bright as a Taylor, but man it just has so much going for it."

"Oh yeah, that Martin D15M is a sweet sounding guitar."

"I personally am a Martin player."

"I play a Martin 000jr and 000-18."

"It sounds wonderful plugged in btw."

"Martin guy here. Those solid topped Taylors are better than the all HPL Martins and Epi listed here."

"GPC-x2e has a solid top - I have a similar Dreadnaught and it is my go-to for unplugged events where I need to be LOUD."

"In the end I say go with the guitar that makes you most excited to play."

"Martin guitars are good, I love mine but if you’re not going to go for a full on nice Martin, I would look for something different."

Takamine

4.6

(8)

"Consider a Takamine G series or Pro Series. Nobody does better factory electronics."

"My stage 6-string is a P3DC."

"Go for the Takamine."

"I have a Takamine dreadnought that I bought just because I liked the sound of it."

"Takamine é uma marca super confiável, conhecida por fabricar violões que realmente duram praticamente pra vida toda."

"Most entry level, economy model guitars from reputable manufacturers (like Takamine, for example) should run you about 300."

"Takamine or Yamaha. I'm leaning towards Yamaha but thats only because I have one."

"What about Takamine?"

#10

Schecter

4.3

(8)

"Schecter! Great instruments and loaded for the price."

"Used Schecter. You will get the best guitar $300 can buy."

"At that price point I’d be looking at Schecter or a Kiesel with simple specs."

"I would like you to confirm that Schecter were made exclusively for metal (perhaps I'm wrong)."

"You can swap for other brands like Godin or schecter to get higher quality per dollar ratios, especially used."

"I enjoy my Schecter Demon-7 very much for its pricepoint, super comfy neck."

"I would suggest the used market: schecter, epiphone, jackson, LTD, ibanez."

"Try a bunch. The “shred stick” type guitars are typically more ergonomic and require less effort to play. So, brands like Charvel, Jackson, Suhr, Ibanez, Schecter, and ESP are in that department."

#11

Eastman

4.6

(7)

"Eastman has some awesome solid wood guitars in a few different body styles around this price point!"

"Eastman or Yamaha Red Label, can't go wrong with either."

"Almost any Eastman!!!"

"I really recommend you consider Eastman or Yamaha in this price range. They just have better guitars than the ones you played here."

"I'd also strongly consider an Eastman or used Larrivee if I wasn't sold on the mahogany top."

"Two others to consider in that price range for that sound you are looking for…Eastman E10 00."

"Eastman"

#12

Hagstrom

5.0

(6)

"Killer guitar, currently lives in drop c and is an absolute doom machine."

"Really nice guitar. You get a lot of bang for your buck for sure."

"Buy it!"

"I strongly recommend Hagstrom guitars! Super comfy neck, low action if you like it, great sounding pick ups."

"I got my Super Swede a couple months ago, can't say a bad thing about it!"

"These things have a really fast neck, and if I remember correctly, coil taps as well."

#13

Hagström

4.8

(6)

"Amazing guitars! I have a 1963 hagstrom 1"

"For $500CAD, you can’t go wrong."

"I love this brand and if you can get them for under $600 they’re a steal."

"For those in the know, Hagstroms are a sleeper brand. Just not well known in the U.S. GET THIS."

"Guitarist for King Buffalo plays a heavily modded sparkly gold Hagstrom."

"Fantastic guitars, very high quality but can be a pain to sell since they aren't well known"

#14

Jackson

4.0

(7)

"Thanks for the response I'll check out the Jackson pro."

"That seems to be the most common recommendation."

"Buy something inexpensive (Jackson, Ltd are my choices, schecter also makes good guitars for less $)."

"Personally, I'd get a Jackson, the cheaper ones are around 200 - 300$."

"Jackson and schecter is my go to."

"Jackson has a 26.5" baritone that you can find in that range."

#15

Breedlove

4.3

(6)

"Absolutely love my Breedlove! I’ve been gigging with it a few times a week for over a year."

"Of those guitars, I would definitely lean toward the Breedlove. They are making some great guitars nowadays, and they are fantastic values."

"I’m a Martin guy but out of those 3 I would go the Breedlove."

"The Breedlove is easily the best bang for the buck."

"I'd go with the Breedlove just to stay out of the mainstream/cliche brands."

"Heard some great things about Breedlove, and for $499 it’s worth a shot."

#16

Alvarez

4.0

(6)

"Alvarez"

"The Alvarez AJ60/80 is another great value."

"Alvarez"

"An Alvarez is a beautiful, easy to play and very forgiving on the wrist and hands."

"Alvarez and Yamaha."

"You’ll get more bang for your buck than with the Martins or Taylors."

#17

Epiphone

4.0

(6)

"I like the Epiphone out of that group."

"Epiphone J-200."

"If you want a large guitar the J200 is it. It will be loud and deep."

"Try an Epiphone Dove or Hummingbird."

"Epiphone’s a good, solid company."

"Both great guitars for any level."

#18

Harley Benton

4.2

(5)

"The Harley Benton options with the EMG retroactive pickups... is a fuck load of features on a very affordable option."

"Check out Harley Benton. You get a lot of guitar for the money."

"Harley Benton are worth looking at. Excellent value for money."

"Harley Benton."

#19

PRS

4.2

(5)

"Find a used prs. Still my most versatile guitar I've played"

"PRS. They’re so god damn pretty."

"They have some incredible guitars."

"I go for a PRS."

"I would probably look at a preowned PRS SE series in that price range."

#20

Larrivee

4.7

(3)

"You could get a damn fine, used Larrivee at that price!"

"Highly recommend a used Larrivee."

"I'd also strongly consider an Eastman or used Larrivee if I wasn't sold on the mahogany top."

#21

Fender Stratocaster

4.3

(3)

"Can't go wrong with a Strat."

"Strat, its on more recordings and is more versatile in my opinion."

"My first guitar was a Crate stratocaster."

#22

Reverend

4.0

(3)

"Beautiful guitars that can do the heavier stuff, but aren’t out of place doing what you already love."

"Reverend guitars, basically any pickup combo you want."

"Reverends are the new wave, hop on board."

#23

Godin

4.5

(2)

"Used Godin guitars are extremely good quality and very affordable"

"You can swap for other brands like Godin or schecter to get higher quality per dollar ratios, especially used."

#24

Orangewood

4.5

(2)

"Orangewood. Amazing quality and they look beautiful."

"I do like Orangwood, but there is no substitute for playing a guitar."

#25

Fender Telecaster

4.5

(2)

"Telecasters are very versatile."

"A Telecaster with clean Fender amp is a popular choice"

#26

Guild

4.0

(2)

"Guild"

"Westerly Rhode Island Guild"

#27

4.0

(1)

"A Dean Cadillac."

#50

Washburn

4.0

(1)

"My Washburn HB-30 and First Act CE240 have both been great to me over the years."

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