Let's explore the most expensive electric guitars from various brands. These guitars were sourced from the Reverb platform; all photos and listings belong to their owners. They have been resized for formatting purposes.
1. Pro Custom Studio Series Stratocaster HSS #1/3
Price: £293.274
URL: https://reverb.com/uk/item/63209881-revised-pro-custom-studio-series-stratocaster-hss-1-3
This rare Revised Custom Workshop Professional Series Strat is a high-performance guitar built for advanced and professional studio use. It's been upgraded for top-tier sound and handmade with an ash body, maple neck, ebony fretboard, and all-black hardware. The guitar features a Seymour Duncan Distortion pickup in the bridge, ReVised single coils in the middle and neck, and a custom silver metal flake finish. Built and tested over two years, it delivers studio-quality sound. Crafted from a refurbished Fender Stratocaster body, it's a masterpiece from custom builders in the USA and Canada. It comes with a Fender moulded case. Mint condition.
2. Fender Hypebeast Stratocaster Limited Edition #21/24
Price: £250,000
URL: https://reverb.com/uk/item/51096149-fender-hypebeast-stratocaster-limited-edition-21-24
This is one of only 24 Navy Stratocasters ever made, specifically #21/24. It's brand new and untouched, only opened for the photos, and listed as mint because Reverb doesn't allow "Brand New" listings unless you're an authorized dealer. The guitar, painted in HYPEBEAST's signature navy, features a Made in Japan Stratocaster design with a 9.5-inch radius, 22 Medium Jumbo frets, and a clean sound suitable for any genre. With an alder body, maple neck, and gloss finish, it comes in a hard shell case with both collaborators' logos on a chrome neck plate.
3. 1987 Fender Custom Shop Mary Kaye Stratocaster - Owned and Toured by Aerosmith's Brad Whitford
Price: £239,187.51
URL: https://reverb.com/uk/item/74775350-1987-fender-custom-shop-mary-kaye-stratocaster-owned-and-toured-by-aerosmith-s-brad-whitford
This 1987 Fender Custom Shop Mary Kaye Strat, owned, played, and signed by Aerosmith's Brad Whitford, contains nearly 30 years of rock history. It comes with the original hardshell case, a photo from the Fender Custom Shop, Brad's original strings, an Aerosmith Certificate of Authenticity, and a property tag on the headstock. The guitar, seen at Woodstock '94, the 2010 Experience Hendrix Tour, and possibly at the end of Wayne's World 2, is marked by Whitford and features his autograph on the headstock. Brad Whitford, a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, acquired and used this guitar extensively, making it a legendary piece of music history.
4. Fernandes Jimmy page nomad double neck model 2000 Jimmy page design zo-3
Price: £211,781.40
URL: https://reverb.com/uk/item/1955072-fernandes-jimmy-page-nomad-double-neck-model-2000-jimmy-page-design-zo-3
Inspired by Jimmy Page and produced by Fernandes Japan in the 2000s under the "Art Rock" project, this rare double-neck guitar is one of the few made. It was the highest-priced model in its series of four and remains in mint condition, looking brand new with no damage.
5. Gibson Les Paul Standard 1957 - Goldtop
Price: £139,000
URL: https://reverb.com/uk/item/78074602-gibson-les-paul-standard-1957-goldtop
The classic 1957 Gibson Les Paul with PAF pickups, serial 7-8795. This Goldtop model, weighing 8.75 lbs, features a dark back and cream hardware and is in original internal and external condition. It shows light, normal playing wear and is rated 8.25/10. This guitar has a solid body with a mahogany neck and rosewood fretboard, and it is renowned for its rich tone and vintage appeal.
6. 1960 Conversion Gibson Les Paul - Owned, Played and Toured by Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Ed King
Price: £139,526.05
URL: https://reverb.com/uk/item/51461501-1960-conversion-gibson-les-paul-owned-played-and-toured-by-lynyrd-skynyrd-guitarist-ed-king
This is a rare chance to own a piece of American Rock'n'Roll history: a Gibson Les Paul that belonged to Ed King of Lynyrd Skynyrd. King, the composer of "Sweet Home Alabama," passed away in August 2018, leaving five valuable guitars, each with signed certificates of authenticity. This 1952 Gibson Les Paul "Burst" Conversion is one of those, purchased from Jam City Guitars and featuring a unique wood grain and Cherry Burst finish. Ed's guitars have fetched impressive prices, including a 1959 Les Paul that sold for $650,000. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of rock history.
7. Gibson Les Paul SG EX LES PAUL & MARY FORD 1961 - White
Price: £125,000
URL: https://reverb.com/uk/item/76877136-gibson-les-paul-sg-ex-les-paul-mary-ford-1961-white
This 1961 Gibson Les Paul features Les Paul's appointments, including a blackguard and an internal microphone adaptor. This white twin-pickup model has original documentation, including contracts between Les Paul and his wife, Mary Ford, archival photos, and a 2014 verification from George Gruhn valuing it at $150,000+. This instrument, one of only two made for Les Paul and Mary Ford, is historically significant and was previously sold in 2010 for $110,000. In excellent condition, it's one of the most essential artist-owned guitars for public sale.
8. 1960 Gibson ES-335 "The Blonde Dot"
A 1960 Natural Dot Neck ES-335 from Joe Bonamassa's collection is a rare guitar featured in "ES Believers." This "Blonde Dot" is a highly sought-after model used by Seymour Duncan as a template for PAF replicas. With fewer than 100 natural dots shipped that year, this near-mint, 100% original example stands out for its pristine condition and exceptional tone. The original hardshell case and documentation are included, with this guitar having influenced the renowned "Blonde Dot" humbucker pickups.
9. Fender Prototype 'Thumbs Carllile' Stratocaster 1955 - Natural
Available is a historically significant 1955 Fender Stratocaster, custom-built for the legendary 'Thumbs' Carlile. This rare, natural-finish Strat features twin pickups, a silver aluminium guard, and an almost 2-inch neck width. It's been featured in major publications like "The Galaxy of Strats" and "50 Years of the Fender Stratocaster." The guitar includes a personal letter from Fender's Master Builder, John English, and a history letter from Larry Briggs of Strings West, confirming its originality. In excellent condition, this Stratocaster is a key piece for any serious collector.
10. Fender Nocaster 1951 - Blonde
For sale is a 1951 Fender Nocaster, serial number 0916, a pristine example of this model. This original, lightweight guitar features a rare "maple plug" at the headstock, a "broadcaster" clipped decal, closed shell Kluson tuners, and a distinctive "thermometer" case. With its exceptional neck profile and classic blonde finish, it's a collector's dream.
11. Valley Arts A 335 Telecaster custom made for Larry Carlton and played on "Friends" 1982
12. Mike Bloomfield's 1968 Fender Telecaster
This 1968 Fender Telecaster, once owned by Mike Bloomfield and now available, has travelled from Bloomfield's hands to its current owner, reflecting a story of patience and dedication. It's in excellent condition with a natural finish, semi-hollow body, maple neck, and HS pickup configuration.
13. Fender Nocaster - 1951
This 1951 Fender Nocaster, stamped with Tadeo Gomez's initials and dated "TG 5-10-51" and "TG 5-14-51," is a rare piece of Fender history. Originally a Broadcaster, its name was changed to Nocaster due to a trademark dispute, making this one of only a few hundred produced. The guitar is in excellent condition, shows typical player's wear, including dings and faded lettering, and features a cosy soft "V" neck, replaced frets, and updated pots from '82. It plays effortlessly with vintage clarity from the original pickups and includes the original hardshell case.
14. 1954 Fender Stratocaster
This extremely rare pre-production 1954 Fender Stratocaster, in excellent condition, is from the model's first model's first year. Featuring a stunning sunburst finish with beautiful figured grain, it has a beefy neck with a slight V shape and balanced pickups for a woody, natural tone. The neck and body are dated July 1954, with solid shaft pots from week 29 of '54. It has had a well-done refret and replaced Bakelite knobs from '55-'56. The guitar has its original trem arm, bridge cover, and the rare poodle case. Weight: 3.47 kg.
15. Fender Custom Shop Eddie Van Halen Signature Frankenstein 2007 - Red/White/Black
In 2007, Eddie Van Halen and Fender Custom Shop collaborated to create a limited edition run of 300 Eddie Van Halen Frankenstein replica guitars, replicating every scratch, ding, and cigarette burn of the original. This red, black, and white striped ash-body guitar features a bolt-on maple neck, Seymour Duncan® Custom Shop EVH® humbucking pickup, Schaller® tuners, aged chrome hardware, and a 1971 quarter under the tremolo bridge. The guitar includes a non-functional three-way switch, a single master volume knob labelled "Tone," and a relic-ed EVH® road case. This piece of rock history evokes the awe and thrill of Eddie's legendary musical power. It was listed a year ago in mint condition.
16. Gibson Custom Shop Jimmy Page Les Paul No1 Aged and Hand Signed 2004 - Cherry Sunburst
Price: £82,999
URL: https://reverb.com/uk/item/81767785-gibson-custom-shop-jimmy-page-les-paul-no1-aged-and-hand-signed-2004-cherry-sunburst
The Gibson Jimmy Page Led Zeppelin Collection celebrates the musician, with each instrument hand-signed and numbered by Jimmy Page. The centrepiece, the Jimmy Page Les Paul Standard No.1, purchased from Joe Walsh in 1969, has been his main guitar during his career, and remains in active use today. This Pilot Run Cherry Sunburst guitar features PAF PAF-style humbuckers, a coil tap, and an aged finish. It has a custom shop case, certificate, display case, violin bow, and original Gibson box. One of only 25 worldwide, this mint condition guitar is a collector's dream.
17. Gibson ES-335 1959 Blonde/Natural
Finding a '59 blonde 335 is rare, with only 77 made and about half having the less desirable transitional slimmer neck. Narrowing it down, you're looking for an early '59 with a big neck, thin top (58 FON), and good neck angle, of which there may be a dozen. This guitar is one of those rare finds, featuring an early big neck, great neck angle, thin top, and original PAFs (7.9K and 8.05K). It has had different tuners, but the correct '59 vintage Klusons are back on with no extra holes. The frets are low, and I may need a job soon. All parts are original or correct, with replaced tuner tips and an early Bigsby.
17. 1966 Fender Jaguar
This rare Fender Jaguar with a Gold Sparkle finish is in incredible shape and highly collectable. It features a smooth-playing medium C-neck dated "1NOV65B," resonant and snappy sound, and impressive sustain with numerous tonal options. Mostly original, it has an upgraded brass bridge saddle. A standout CBS Fender offset includes a pearloid pickguard, block inlays on the neck, and letters from Fender's production manager. This immaculate specimen comes with its original untouched case and is part of the Fender Vintage CBS Era series. It's an exceptional find, especially given the rarity of sparkle Fenders.
18. Fender Stratocaster THE WORLDS FINEST 1956 - Sunburst
This instrument is undoubtedly the world's finest example of a classic era-bodied 1950s Stratocaster. Given as a promotional piece by Fender to the Natural Music Guild in Santa Ana, California, in 1956, it was sold to Mr. Quentin Murray for $319 plus tax. Murray owned the guitar for 40 years, keeping it mostly in its original tweed case. This 1956 Stratocaster features a sunburst finish, an ash body, a maple neck, and near-unplayed condition. It comes with Fender's complete 50s dealer promotional package, including period photos, catalogue inserts, original purchase receipt, and various accessories, making it the most complete 50s package ever.
19. Fender Custom Shop EVH Frankenstein Replica Eddie Van Halen and Chip Ellis Masterbuilt Hand Signed
Eddie Van Halen's "Frankenstrat" guitar, featuring the famous red-white-and-black-striped pattern, is available in a limited edition Fender Custom Shop EVH Frankenstein Replica, master built by Chip Ellis. This rare edition, signed by Chip Ellis, differs from other replicas that bear signatures from different team builders. Built in early 2007, only 300 of these guitars were crafted. The guitar includes an Anvil flight case, a certificate of authenticity, a letter, a signed photo from Eddie, a DVD, and EVH picks. Every detail, from the paint job to the screw-eye strap hooks and aged hardware, mimics Eddie's original, making it a standout collectable.
20. Original 1960 Gibson Les Paul Custom 3-Pickup Black Beauty “Mr.Tornado”
This original 1960 Gibson Les Paul Custom 3-Pickup Black Beauty, named "Mr. Tornado," belonged to Edward Ames of The Tornadoes. Purchased in 1963 from Lew Davis Musical Instruments in London, it remains entirely original, including PAFs, solder, screws, pots, frets, and nuts. Known as "The Fretless Wonder" for its low, flat frets, this guitar is in excellent condition, showcasing dings and scratches that add to its vintage look. The frets are about 70% intact, with a minor buzz that doesn't affect playability. The sound from over 60-year-old mahogany is incredibly dry and unique, often called "Mojo." It comes with an original British dealer case, Bigsby, payment documents, sales records, handwritten notes, strings, and the original 1963 receipt.
21. Gibson Les Paul "Burst" Conversion 1957
This Tom Murphy refinished conversion Les Paul, originally a 1957 model, was purchased in Tokyo and retains its original serial number. It features original PAF pickups, producing a beautiful and tasty sound. Listed 6 months ago, it's in good condition, fully functional with some wear. This Gibson Les Paul "Burst" Conversion has a sunburst finish, mahogany body, rosewood fretboard, and set-neck construction. It's right-handed with a single cut-away cut-away shape, stop-bar bridge/tailpiece, HH pickup configuration, 24.75" scale length, and 22 frets.
22. Fender Nocaster 1951 - Blonde - Collector Grade - Worlds Best
The Fender Nocaster, one of the rarest Fender model variants, was produced in 1951 as a transitional model between the Broadcaster and Telecaster. This blonde maple neck guitar, serial number 1869, has a body and neck date of August 1951 and is internally and externally original, including hardware, finish, and electronics. It comes with the original thermometer case and bridge cover. In excellent condition (8.75+/10) with minimal playing wear, this Nocaster is highly sought after by collectors and investors.
23. Fender Electric Sea Gems 2022 Prestige Collection Esquire - Jason Smith 2022
24. 2019 Limited Edition Jimmy Page Telecaster Set Masterbuilt by Paul Waller
The 2019 Limited Edition Jimmy Page Telecaster Set, Masterbuilt by Paul Waller, features 50 pairs of pristine guitars, each never played and handled with gloves. The Dragon Telecaster has an off-center-seam, two-piece ash body, hand-wound '58 pickups, tinted maple neck, and period-correct specs, including a custom hardshell flight case and accessories. The Mirror Telecaster mirrors these features with minor differences, including a tweed case and different pickguards. Both sets come with a Page-signed Certificate of Authenticity.
25. Matz Custom Guitar Previously Owned by Johnny Winter Johnny Winter Owned Custom Guitar 1979
26. Ned Steinberger's First Prototype Graphite Bass - Rarest Steinberger On Earth!
27. Gibson Super 400 CESN 1959 Blonde
28. Fender Telecaster 1952 - Blonde Blackguard
1952 Fender Telecaster, serial 4683, is a highly sought-after classic Blackguard. This collector-grade instrument features a blonde finish and maple neck and is in excellent condition (9/10) with the original case, bridge cover, and key. It weighs 7.75 lbs and has neck depths of 22.86 mm at the 1st fret and 25.22 mm at the 12th fret. Renowned for its exceptional tone and feel, this vintage piece is one of the finest examples of its kind.
29. Charvel EVH Art Series Washington DC 2007
This 2007 Charvel EVH Art Series guitar, featuring a red, black, and white striped finish, was played and signed by Eddie Van Halen. He did this on November 1, 2007, during a Washington, DC tour date. It includes a basswood body, a bolt-on quartersawn Eastern stiff rock maple neck with an oil finish, and a 25.5" scale length. Equipped with a custom-wound EVH humbucker, original Floyd Rose tremolo with D-Tuna, and EVH tuners, it offers a snappy and bright tone. The guitar comes with the original case, and a glossy photo of EVH performing.
30. 1956 Gretsch 6136 White Falcon - White
