High Performance Electric Guitars

High performance electric guitars deliver the precision, power, and versatility that musicians demand on stage and in the studio. Designed for players who seek exceptional sound quality and dynamic playability,... these instruments empower artists to express their creativity with confidence. Whether you're a professional guitarist or an enthusiastic hobbyist, explore a wide selection of high performance electric guitars to find the perfect match for your unique style and musical ambitions.
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Gretsch G5622T Electromatic Collection Center Block Double Cutaway Electric Guitar with Bigsby Tailpiece, Single Barrel Burst

Gretsch G5622T Electromatic Collection Center Block Double Cutaway Electric Guitar with Bigsby Tailpiece, Single Barrel Burst

SKU: GR2508300593
(32)

DESCRIPTION

A gray, right-handed electric guitar with a maple body, spruce center block, and Broad'Tron humbucking pickups.

$799.99
$67 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: gretsch

DESCRIPTION

A gray, right-handed electric guitar with a maple body, spruce center block, and Broad'Tron humbucking pickups.
Gretsch G2622T Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut with Bigsby Electric Guitar, Dark Denim

Gretsch G2622T Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut with Bigsby Electric Guitar, Dark Denim

SKU: GR2807250560
(22)

DESCRIPTION

A powerful and stylish electric guitar with a dark denim finish, designed for exceptional performance and volume.

$629.99
$105 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: gretsch

DESCRIPTION

A powerful and stylish electric guitar with a dark denim finish, designed for exceptional performance and volume.
Gretsch G2622 Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut with V-Stoptail Electric Guitar, Fireburst

Gretsch G2622 Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut with V-Stoptail Electric Guitar, Fireburst

SKU: GR2817050516
(18)

DESCRIPTION

A powerful and stylish electric guitar with a fireburst finish, designed for exceptional performance and volume.

$379.99
$499.99 Save: $120.00 (24%)
$64 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: gretsch

DESCRIPTION

A powerful and stylish electric guitar with a fireburst finish, designed for exceptional performance and volume.
EVH Frankenstein Relic Series Electric Guitar, Black

EVH Frankenstein Relic Series Electric Guitar, Black

SKU: EVH108005503
(17)

DESCRIPTION

A relic series electric guitar in black, inspired by Eddie Van Halen's iconic "Frankenstein" guitar.

$1699.99
$142 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: evh

DESCRIPTION

A relic series electric guitar in black, inspired by Eddie Van Halen's iconic "Frankenstein" guitar.
EVH Frankenstein Relic Series Electric Guitar, White

EVH Frankenstein Relic Series Electric Guitar, White

SKU: EVH108005576
(17)

DESCRIPTION

A relic series electric guitar in white, inspired by Eddie Van Halen's iconic Frankenstrat, with killer tone and lightning-fast playability.

$1699.99
$142 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: evh

DESCRIPTION

A relic series electric guitar in white, inspired by Eddie Van Halen's iconic Frankenstrat, with killer tone and lightning-fast playability.
EVH Wolfgang Special Electric Guitar, Silverburst

EVH Wolfgang Special Electric Guitar, Silverburst

SKU: EV5107701521
(16)

DESCRIPTION

A stunning silverburst electric guitar with a basswood body, ebony fretboard, and custom-designed humbucking pickups.

$1309.99
$110 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: evh

DESCRIPTION

A stunning silverburst electric guitar with a basswood body, ebony fretboard, and custom-designed humbucking pickups.
EVH Wolfgang Special Left-Handed Guitar, Ebony Fingerboard, Stealth

EVH Wolfgang Special Left-Handed Guitar, Ebony Fingerboard, Stealth

SKU: EVH510771156
(16)

DESCRIPTION

A left-handed guitar with a basswood body, ebony fingerboard, and EVH Alnico 2 humbucking pickups.

$1259.99
$105 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: evh

DESCRIPTION

A left-handed guitar with a basswood body, ebony fingerboard, and EVH Alnico 2 humbucking pickups.
Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut V-Stoptail Electric Guitar, Laurel Fingerboard, Black

Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut V-Stoptail Electric Guitar, Laurel Fingerboard, Black

SKU: GR2517110506
(12)

DESCRIPTION

A chambered mahogany electric guitar with Black Top Broad'Tron pickups for versatile, powerful sound.

$599.99
$100 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: gretsch

DESCRIPTION

A chambered mahogany electric guitar with Black Top Broad'Tron pickups for versatile, powerful sound.
Gretsch G2655 Streamliner Center Block Jr. Double-Cut with V-Stoptail Electric Guitar, Midnight Sapphire

Gretsch G2655 Streamliner Center Block Jr. Double-Cut with V-Stoptail Electric Guitar, Midnight Sapphire

SKU: GR2817100533
(8)

DESCRIPTION

A powerful and stylish electric guitar with a smaller body size, delivering exceptional performance and volume.

$529.99
$89 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: gretsch

DESCRIPTION

A powerful and stylish electric guitar with a smaller body size, delivering exceptional performance and volume.
Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. Electric Guitar, Amethyst

Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. Electric Guitar, Amethyst

SKU: GR2509700561
(8)

DESCRIPTION

A Cadillac Green electric guitar with a smaller-sized body, chambered spruce center block, and Black Top Broad'Tron humbucking pickups.

$599.99
$899.99 Save: $300.00 (33%)
$100 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: gretsch

DESCRIPTION

A Cadillac Green electric guitar with a smaller-sized body, chambered spruce center block, and Black Top Broad'Tron humbucking pickups.
Fender American Performer Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Maple Fingerboard, Satin Lake Placid Blue

Fender American Performer Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Maple Fingerboard, Satin Lake Placid Blue

SKU: FE0114912302
(7)

DESCRIPTION

A satin blue American Performer Stratocaster with Yosemite pickups and Greasebucket tone circuitry.

$1469.99
$123 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: fender

DESCRIPTION

A satin blue American Performer Stratocaster with Yosemite pickups and Greasebucket tone circuitry.
Fender American Performer Stratocaster Electric Guitar, HSS, Rosewood Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst

Fender American Performer Stratocaster Electric Guitar, HSS, Rosewood Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst

SKU: FE0114920300
(7)

DESCRIPTION

A versatile American Performer Stratocaster HSS electric guitar with a 3-Color Sunburst finish and innovative DoubleTap humbucking pickup.

$1519.99
$127 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: fender

DESCRIPTION

A versatile American Performer Stratocaster HSS electric guitar with a 3-Color Sunburst finish and innovative DoubleTap humbucking pickup.
Fender American Performer Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Artic White

Fender American Performer Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Artic White

SKU: FE0114910380
(7)

DESCRIPTION

A white American Performer Stratocaster with rosewood fingerboard and Yosemite single-coil pickups for rich, expressive tones.

$1469.99
$123 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: fender

DESCRIPTION

A white American Performer Stratocaster with rosewood fingerboard and Yosemite single-coil pickups for rich, expressive tones.
Fender American Performer Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Honey Burst - Bundle With Fender Performance Series 10' Instrument Cable Black, Fender Adjustable Guitar Stand

Fender American Performer Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Honey Burst - Bundle With Fender Performance Series 10' Instrument Cable Black, Fender Adjustable Guitar Stand

SKU: FE114910342A
(7)

DESCRIPTION

A Fender American Performer Stratocaster with Yosemite pickups, Greasebucket tone circuitry, and a comfortable "Modern C" neck.

$1538.97
$129 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: fender

DESCRIPTION

A Fender American Performer Stratocaster with Yosemite pickups, Greasebucket tone circuitry, and a comfortable "Modern C" neck.
Fender American Professional II Telecaster Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Dark Night

Fender American Professional II Telecaster Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Dark Night

SKU: FE0113940761
(6)

DESCRIPTION

A versatile and comfortable American Professional II Telecaster electric guitar with a dark night finish.

$1839.99
$154 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: fender

DESCRIPTION

A versatile and comfortable American Professional II Telecaster electric guitar with a dark night finish.
Ibanez RG Standard Series RG421 Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Blackberry Sunburst

Ibanez RG Standard Series RG421 Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Blackberry Sunburst

SKU: IBRG421BBS
(3)

DESCRIPTION

A high-performance electric guitar with a thin, fast neck, powerful pickups, and a sleek blackberry sunburst finish.

$329.99
$55 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A high-performance electric guitar with a thin, fast neck, powerful pickups, and a sleek blackberry sunburst finish.
Gretsch G2655T-P90 Streamliner Collection Center Block Jr. Double-Cut P90 Electric Guitar with Bigsby, Two-Tone Sahara Metallic and Vintage Mahogany Stain

Gretsch G2655T-P90 Streamliner Collection Center Block Jr. Double-Cut P90 Electric Guitar with Bigsby, Two-Tone Sahara Metallic and Vintage Mahogany Stain

SKU: GR2807700544
(3)

DESCRIPTION

A Sleek and stylish electric guitar with P90 pickups, Bigsby vibrato tailpiece, and a mahogany body.

$399.99
$599.99 Save: $200.00 (33%)
$67 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: gretsch

DESCRIPTION

A Sleek and stylish electric guitar with P90 pickups, Bigsby vibrato tailpiece, and a mahogany body.
Ibanez Paul Gilbert Signature PGMM31 Electric Guitar, Maple Fretboard, White

Ibanez Paul Gilbert Signature PGMM31 Electric Guitar, Maple Fretboard, White

SKU: IBPGMM31WH
(3)

DESCRIPTION

A signature electric guitar with a maple fretboard, poplar body, and HH pickup configuration.

$299.99
$50 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: ibanez

DESCRIPTION

A signature electric guitar with a maple fretboard, poplar body, and HH pickup configuration.
EVH Striped Series Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Maple Fretboard, Black with Yellow Stripes

EVH Striped Series Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Maple Fretboard, Black with Yellow Stripes

SKU: EV5107902528
(2)

DESCRIPTION

A bold black and yellow striped electric guitar with a maple fretboard and powerful humbucking pickup.

$1209.99
$101 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: evh

DESCRIPTION

A bold black and yellow striped electric guitar with a maple fretboard and powerful humbucking pickup.
Jackson JS Series King V JS32T Electric Guitar, Amaranth Fingerboard, Ferrari Red

Jackson JS Series King V JS32T Electric Guitar, Amaranth Fingerboard, Ferrari Red

SKU: JA2910135539
(2)

DESCRIPTION

A red V-style electric guitar with 24 jumbo frets, dual high-output humbucking pickups, and adjustable string-through-body bridge.

$419.99
$70 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: jackson

DESCRIPTION

A red V-style electric guitar with 24 jumbo frets, dual high-output humbucking pickups, and adjustable string-through-body bridge.
EVH Striped Series Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Maple Fretboard, White with Black Stripes

EVH Striped Series Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Maple Fretboard, White with Black Stripes

SKU: EV5107902576
(2)

DESCRIPTION

A white electric guitar with black stripes, featuring a basswood body, maple fretboard, and a single humbucking pickup.

$1209.99
$101 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: evh

DESCRIPTION

A white electric guitar with black stripes, featuring a basswood body, maple fretboard, and a single humbucking pickup.
EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Electric Guitar, Pelham Blue

EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Electric Guitar, Pelham Blue

SKU: EVH510703522
(2)

DESCRIPTION

A budget-friendly electric guitar with a basswood body, EVH humbucking pickups, and Floyd Rose Special bridge.

$789.99
$66 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: evh

DESCRIPTION

A budget-friendly electric guitar with a basswood body, EVH humbucking pickups, and Floyd Rose Special bridge.
Gretsch G5426 Electromatic Jet Club Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Silver

Gretsch G5426 Electromatic Jet Club Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Silver

SKU: GR2519010547
(2)

DESCRIPTION

A silver Electromatic Jet Club guitar with maple top, dual-coil humbucking pickups, and medium jumbo frets.

$399.99
$67 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: gretsch

DESCRIPTION

A silver Electromatic Jet Club guitar with maple top, dual-coil humbucking pickups, and medium jumbo frets.
Fender Jimmy Page Mirror Telecaster Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, White Blonde Lacquer

Fender Jimmy Page Mirror Telecaster Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, White Blonde Lacquer

SKU: FE0119210801
(1)

DESCRIPTION

A White Blonde lacquer finish electric guitar with custom Jimmy Page '59 Tele pickups and vintage-style tuning machines.

$2999.99
$250 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: fender

DESCRIPTION

A White Blonde lacquer finish electric guitar with custom Jimmy Page '59 Tele pickups and vintage-style tuning machines.
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High Performance Electric Guitars

High performance electric guitars are more than just instruments—they are the heartbeat of countless genres and the driving force behind some of the most memorable music ever recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned performer gracing large festival stages or an ambitious beginner eager to carve out your own sound, the right electric guitar can be transformative. During the summer months, when live music thrives and creative inspiration seems to soar with the heat, musicians everywhere are seeking tools that offer both reliability and expressive potential. High performance electric guitars stand out for their advanced features: fast necks for swift fretwork, precision pickups that capture every nuance, and hardware designed to withstand the rigors of touring and frequent practice. These instruments cater to players who demand more—from the clarity needed to cut through a full band mix, to the versatility required for switching between genres on the fly. For many, the journey of choosing a high performance electric guitar is as personal as their playing style. Factors like body shape, neck profile, tonewood selection, and electronic configurations all play significant roles in determining the feel and sound of the instrument. Some players gravitate toward guitars with slim, contoured bodies for comfort during long rehearsals or gigs, while others might prioritize locking tremolo systems for wild dive bombs and stable tuning. The tactile sensation of a smooth fretboard, the immediate response of active electronics, or the resonance of a carefully crafted body—each detail contributes to the overall experience and can inspire new creative directions.

Gifting a high performance electric guitar is a gesture that resonates far beyond the initial unboxing. For aspiring musicians, it can be the spark that ignites a lifelong passion, while for experienced players, it’s an invitation to explore new sonic territories. These guitars are popular choices for milestone birthdays, graduations, or as a memorable present for someone joining a band or embarking on a recording project. During summer, when music camps, workshops, and outdoor jam sessions are in full swing, a new electric guitar can empower players to connect with others and showcase their evolving skills. When considering a purchase, it’s helpful to think about the intended use: will the guitar be used for high-energy performances, intricate studio work, or perhaps as a reliable companion for songwriting at home? Durability and ease of maintenance are important for touring musicians, while those who spend hours in the studio may value tonal versatility and low-noise electronics. The range of finishes, from classic sunbursts to bold modern colors, allows for personal expression both visually and sonically. At Adorama, the selection of high performance electric guitars is curated with every type of player in mind, ensuring that both beginners and professionals can find an instrument that matches their ambitions. For those interested in exploring the full spectrum of options, the Quality Electric Guitars page offers a comprehensive look at top-tier models designed to meet the highest standards of playability and sound.

Choosing among Adorama guitars is about finding the perfect match for your musical journey. The right instrument feels like an extension of yourself, responding intuitively to your touch and inspiring you to push your creative boundaries. High performance electric guitars are engineered for those moments when every note matters—when the spotlight is on, or when you’re lost in the music, discovering new riffs and melodies late into a warm summer night. With thoughtful consideration of features, playability, and style, you can select a guitar that not only meets your current needs but also grows with you as your skills and ambitions evolve. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or searching for a gift that will be cherished for years, investing in a high performance electric guitar is an investment in countless hours of inspiration, connection, and musical growth.

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