Yes you should buy another Guitar: A Girls Guide to upgrading your Guitars for Rock n Roll.
Yes you should buy another Guitar. You need it.
We all know that if you play a Guitar it’s hard to resist buying another. If you have one in black you may need one in red and if you have a Martin then you probably need a Gibson. It’s just how it is.
The number one simple thing here is that if you are buying a guitar it is all about how it plays and how it feels to you. There isn’t a one size fits all, it’s about the response you feel that allows you to connect and feel excited about your playing. Rock music requires powerful pickups, solid construction, and a neck that feels comfortable for riffs, solos, and everything in between. Whether you’re drawn to the warm sustain of a Gibson, the vibrate versatility of a Stratocaster or you simply want the edgy energy of a PRS, this article should steer you further forward to what you’re looking for.
These Guitars are in no particular order and all vary in price. Some are rather expensive but some are priced for your average player that wants to level up their Guitar Collection as well as their playing.
All images are from the actual websites of the Guitar brands. The websites will be linked below each guitar for you to take a further look, if they're not linked the guitars will be needed to be sourced from separate dealer/distributor. Gibson: SG
This Guitar is wildly popular among Rock players. One because it has an incredible natural rock sound to it without any pedals, plug ins or amp modifications but this is also because Angus Young from AC/DC plays an SG. It a beautiful Guitar that ranges in price depending on which one you get, they vary from around £1500 up to £8000.
Specs:
Mahogany Body
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
SG Shape and Body Style
Single-ply Cream, Fretboard (Binding)
This Guitar is surprising light and is comfortable on the body. This specific one is an ‘SG Standard in Dark Walnut’. This Guitar is £1699.00
Fender: Mike McCready Stratocaster
The Mike Mccready Stratocaster by Fender is not only an effortlessly beautiful Guitar but it is a reflection of history itself.
The lead guitarist of ‘Pearl Jam’ collaborated with Fender to create this masterpiece. Not only crafting a stunning sounding guitar but incorporating the battle scars his guitar endured through his prominent career. The ‘road worn’ texture gives a unique personality to this guitar; from legendary performances to sold out shows this guitar has truly seen it all.
Specs
Road Worn® Lacquer Finish
Alder Body
9.5" Radius Slab Rosewood Fingerboard
Slim "C" Neck
Custom Mike McCready Vintage-Style Strat® Pickups
This specific Guitar is £1699.00
Gibson: 70’s Explorer (Ebony)
The 70’s ‘Rocker’ Guitar is for those who want to make an impact on stage. The iconic ‘Explorer’ body style sets this guitar apart from the rest with its unique edges and Rock n Roll style. This is the statement piece you’ve been looking for as a Rock music lover and creator.
Explorer Body Style
Mahogany
Designer Body Shape
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
This specific Guitar is £2299.00
Ibanez: RG9PB
This Guitar is something special. A Guitar that of course is perfect for Rock n Roll but also gives a striking attack with clarity that is perfect for other genres such as metal too. This Poplar Burl top features an exotic wood grain with a Nyatoh body that provides a rich mid-low end. If you’re looking for a guitar that makes you feel powerful that allows you to bridge between Rock and metal genres then I think this 9 stringed carved beauty may just do the trick.
Specs:
Poplar Burl top / Nyatoh body
Macassar Ebony fretboard / White dot inlay
Wizard-95pc Maple/Walnut neck
Coil-tap Switch
Fishman® Fluence™ Voicing switch on volume control (push/pull
This Guitar is around the £1200.00 mark, and can be found through distributors.
Fender: Player II Mustang®
This Guitar projects the sound of Fender. The iconic effortless hum to the brand we know and love. This Guitar allows you to venture further into the world of Rock music whilst keeping all genres you know and love intact. A Guitar to stand by you through all sides of yourself when you’re figuring out the your sound.
Specs:
Alder Body
Modern "C" Neck Profile
9.5“-Radius Maple or Rosewood Fingerboard with Rolled Edges
Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil Mustang® Pickups
6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Strat®-Style Hardtail Bridge with Bent Steel Saddles.
This specific Guitar is £619.00
Hagstrom 67 Viking® II
This Guitar is an art piece. Intrinsically carved for the 60s to modern day. This Guitar is the epitome of Rock n Roll, with the icon Elvis Presley being a huge fan and player of this stunning hollow-body It’s no wonder of why this Guitar is known and loved so profusely.
Specs:
5-Ply Canadian Flame Maple Ply Construction
Hollow Double Cutaway, Bound f-Holes
Resinator™ Fingerboard
Bolt-On Neck - Canadian Hard Maple
This Guitar is priced around £1200.00 and can be found through distributors.
Gretch: Richard Fortis Signature Falcon™
There is no doubt about it, Gretch guitars are completely breathtaking. Their design, shape and finish are captivating. Rock powerhouse, Richard Fortis, guitarist of Guns N’ Roses clearly knows a sexy guitar. This guitar is easy to rock at any genre, with its lightweight 17"-wide double-cutaway maple body and stunning arched laminated top. Through the years this guitar had endured a multitude of projects of which could be perfect for your next project too.
Specs:
Laminated Maple Body
Falcon Body shape
Gloss Finish
Artist Signature collection in (Vintage White)
This Guitar is more on the expensive side at £3500.00 but if you love it, it’s worth it.
Epiphone: Casino
A classic guitar, adopted by Keith Richards, guitarist of ‘The Rolling Stones.’ Innately an essential piece to the demo of ‘Satisfaction’ and a key part of the sound and energy of Richard's playing. The Casino is a legendary Guitar and is said to be the best-selling archtop and a rock ‘n’ roll standard. This Guitar is a symbol of greatness played by John Lennon and George Harrison at ‘The Beatles' 1966 world tour.
Specs:
Archtop Body Style
5-ply layered Maple with Basswood bracing
Layered Maple Body
Gloss Finish
This Guitar is priced at £745.00 in the colour ‘Vintage Sunburst’
PRS: Custom 24
This instrument of magic offers an extended high and low end with a pure clarity. The Custom 24 is the PRS Guitar, said to be ‘the one that started it all.’ This guitar introduces unique tonal options for serious players and an elevated experience for the player as well as the listener. This Guitar is an icon itself from being the top bestseller for PRS since 1985. Perfect for Rock n Roll and perfect to explore more intense Guitar playing.
Specs:
Solidbody
Top wood - Maple
Back wood - Mahogany
Top Carve: Violin
Mahogany Neck
This Guitar is priced at the end scale at £4329.00. This guitar can be found through a distributor.
Finding the right Guitar for you takes time and the ability to separate aesthetic from sound. All factors are important when choosing a new Guitar and the right one will find you when it’s time. These Guitars are the definition of Rock music and in the new age of rock music it is imperative to keep the authenticity of the history of Rock as we know it. Demonstrating that the past is never forgotten, history is paramount and the soul purpose and reason we create and thrive today. There is no one answer to the ‘Best Rock Guitar” but they’ll be a clear answer to you.
I hope this article helped you reach the guitar you will come to discover and love. Please Subscribe to our Newsletter and please let us know your thoughts on SiREN.