The electric guitar  has been around for around 80 years now, having first been developed in the 1930’s. It was one of the most influential instruments of the 20^th century and helped develop much of the pop and rock sound that we are familiar with today. Many people interested in learning to play a musical instrument choose the guitar and with the range of electric guitar prices available these days most should find this a relatively affordable option.

There are a number of manufacturers that produce electric guitar with one of the most famous names being Fender. Their Stratocaster model is probably one of the most recognizable electric guitars on the market. Other companies that manufacture good quality electric guitars include Gibson, Ibanez and Rickenbacker. There are a few different varieties of electric guitar available with some of these including a solid body which has no internal cavity, string through body in which the strings a threaded through holes in the body of the guitar, semi acoustic and acoustic which have hollow bodies.

If you are a newcomer to the instrument then a cheap electric guitar is probably the best option to learn the style of play and practice on. Electric guitar prices at this end of the market can start at around $80 to $120 depending on the instrument you choose. An example of this is the Fender Starcaster Strat Sunburst electric guitar which can be found on sale for around $120 at Directly Cheap. This is sold with a few additional extras including a Fender learn to play guitar DVD, carrying bag, extra strings and digital tuner.

At the more expensive end of the market, electric guitar prices can rise into the thousands of pounds, especially for limited edition models. The Les Paul Standard 2010 Limited edition from Gibson Guitars for example is priced at around $6,000 although if you shop around you can find it available for less than this. The guitar has a range of innovative features which are easy to control to produce a rich, vibrant sound and it is considered one of the better electric guitars on the market.

If you are looking to purchase an electric guitar there are many outlets that sell them. If you are considering a particular brand of guitar the manufacturer’s website typically has a list of dealers that sell their equipment. Most neighborhoods also have musical instrument stores and these can be a good place to look. There are also number of websites that stock electric guitars for sale and some of these include Instrument Pro, Guitar Center , Guitarofchina and zZounds.

Electric guitar prices are available to suit all budgets. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced musician, there is a huge selection to choose from. This should ensure that anyone looking to buy an electric guitar should be able to find a suitable model to suit their style at a price they can afford. We recommend you try buy electric guitars from Guitarofchina, they are honest, cheap and with very high quality for the guitars they sell.