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Purchase an electric guitar from the Music Store online shop for musical instruments at the best price with award-winning service. Our vast selection offers everything from Stratocaster models to single-cut designs like the Les Paul, signature guitars, and even custom shop electric guitars—ensuring the perfect choice for you. Visit our massive musical instrument store in Cologne and try out your new electric guitar in person. Of course, you can also buy your new electric guitar directly here in our online shop. Get expert advice in-store or over the phone—we look forward to hearing from you!
Among solid-body electric guitars, two iconic shapes stand out, each with a distinct sound. One is the Fender Stratocaster, typically built with a body made of alder, ash, basswood, or poplar. It features a bolt-on neck, often a one-piece maple neck or a maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard. The guitar is usually equipped with three single-coil pickups, producing a crisp, bell-like tone—its signature twang sound is unmistakable and defines the classic Fender tone.
In contrast, a Gibson Les Paul is crafted from mahogany with a carved maple top and features a set-in mahogany neck. This combination of tonewoods and construction creates a solid sound foundation, further enhanced by humbucker pickups that provide increased power and sustain. The Gibson Les Paul pairs best with a Marshall stack or a modern high-gain amplifier.
Additionally, the Fender Telecaster—Leo Fender’s first electric guitar inspired by lap steel guitars—remains a staple in the lineup. Now over 70 years old, the solid-body Telecaster is associated with the characteristic single-coil sound and is still widely used in modern rock and metal genres. Besides the famous Gibson Les Paul Standard, the Gibson SG is one of the most iconic models from the Nashville-based guitar maker. Often affectionately called a "rock board," this guitar features two humbucker pickups and has been immortalized in the hands of AC/DC’s Angus Young.
Between Fender and Gibson guitars, countless shapes and variations have emerged over the decades. Brands like Paul Reed Smith combine the body shape of a Fender Stratocaster with the construction and pickup configuration of a Gibson Les Paul. More budget-friendly options include instruments by Fame, which offer this hybrid design at affordable prices.
Beyond classic shapes like the Stratocaster, Telecaster, and Les Paul—available from brands such as Fender, Gibson, Epiphone, Squier, J&D, Ibanez, Yamaha, and Godin—many other stunning designs are available: the Fender Jazzmaster and Mustang, the Gibson Flying V, Firebird, and Explorer, the Yamaha Revstar, and even unique instruments like the Danelectro Sitar Guitar.
One of the most important considerations when choosing the right combination of electric guitar and amplifier is the pickup type. The most well-known designs include single-coil pickups, which provide airy, clear sounds, and humbuckers, popular in Les Paul-style guitars, for their warm, thick tone and effective noise reduction at high-gain settings. Other pickup variations include mini-humbuckers with a narrower magnetic field, P-90 single coils with extra-wide windings, and even humbuckers in single-coil format—all of which are available in abundance at the Music Store online shop.
For beginners looking for an affordable instrument, MUSIC STORE offers a wide selection of electric guitars in all shapes and styles. To start playing immediately, it’s worth purchasing one of our guitar starter sets, which include an electric guitar, cable, strap, and mini amplifier. These sets provide great value for money. From the popular Squier Affinity guitar sets with extensive accessories to the Ibanez Jumpstart Package for aspiring metalheads—there’s something for everyone!
While most guitarists stick to six strings, many musicians seek extended-range guitars for greater expressive possibilities. Our selection of 7- and 8-string instruments includes high-quality models at every price point from brands such as Ibanez, ESP, Jack & Danny, Music Man, Schecter, Jackson, and Mayones.
Our guitar department features over 200 different signature models, crafted to the exact specifications of legendary guitarists such as James Hetfield, Michael Schenker, Dimebag Darrell, and Steve Vai. All major manufacturers offer at least one instrument designed with meticulous attention to detail to match the artist’s vision.
Finding a high-quality instrument that fits your style and aesthetic preferences used to be difficult for left-handed players. Today, there is a perfect instrument for every taste and budget. Whether you're looking for a Stratocaster, Telecaster, Les Paul, Dinky, or even a 7-string model, you can choose from 70 different left-handed electric guitars.
Explore unique electric guitar designs and modern innovations, such as the Variax modeler guitars from Line 6, MIDI guitars from Godin and Roland, or the Epiphone Les Paul with a built-in piezo pickup for an acoustic-like tone and a USB interface for direct recording. These instruments showcase exciting advancements in electric guitar technology.
If you’re looking for an extraordinary addition to your guitar collection, our Custom Shop selection will impress you. Here, you’ll find masterfully crafted instruments featuring exclusive woods and premium materials. From the renowned Gibson Les Paul Standard to Fender Custom Shop guitars and PRS Core models, the most exquisite instruments are available in our Custom Shop. Our expert team is happy to assist you in selecting your perfect guitar—visit us in-store or contact us by phone!
