What does signature guitar mean?

Signature guitars are simply guitars that are either replicas of an artist’s guitar or designed in conjunction with them. These are authorised models and often sport the artist’s signature - hence the name. These can be collectable limited edition guitars or affordable mass-produced models.

Are signature guitars worth it?

There are a couple of different categories of signature guitars. Some, made by Custom Shops, are rare collector’s items. These do go up in value over time so from that perspective they are worth it. For everyone else, signature guitars are worth it for a different reason: they are designed in close collaboration with real professionals who put these instruments through their paces. This means signature guitars can often have sensible modifications and superior hardware, ensuring that these guitars stand up to the rigours of touring.

Which artists have a signature guitar?

Lots of well-known guitarists have one or more signature guitars available. The full list would be too long to complete here, but some selections include: Eddie Van Halen, Jim Root, Mark Tremonti, Carlos Santana, John Mayer, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, John Petrucci, James Hetfield, Tim Henson, Kirk Hammett, George Benson, Johnny Marr, Tom Morello, Slash and Noel Gallagher.

What makes a signature guitar different to a standard guitar?

Signature guitars differ from standard guitars in numerous ways. Often, there are modifications made to the hardware, pickups or features, and there are usually alterations to finish colours. Each signature model is different in some way from the standard catalogue.

What are the most popular signature guitars?

Our best-selling signature guitars include the Gibson Noel Gallagher Les Paul, the Ibanez Steve Vai JEM Junior and the Ibanez Tim Henson Tree of Death model.

Which artists have their own guitar brands?

Guitarists who have their own entire brand of guitars include Brian May (Brian May Guitars), Eddie Van Halen (EVH), Zakk Wylde (Wylde Audio) and Ola Englund (Solar Guitars).

What is the difference between a signature guitar and an artist tribute?

The main difference is that a signature guitar can be a completely new design that the world has never seen - such as the Ibanez Tree of Death - compared to a tribute which is a recreation of a famous existing guitar. Eric Clapton’s ‘Blackie’ Strat and Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Frankenstein’ guitar are good examples of artist tribute models.

Signature Guitars | guitarguitar

Ibanez FTM33 Fredrik Thordendal Signature Weathered Black

£2,129.00

Out of Stock

EVH Striped Series 5150

(1)

£1,299.00 £1,349.00

Get it Sunday, Aug 16

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Maton EBG808C-TE Tommy Emmanuel Cutaway

(3)

£2,799.00 £2,929.00

Get it Sunday, Aug 16

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Ibanez JEMJRL White Left Handed

(4)

£499.00 £569.00

Get it Sunday, Aug 16

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Fender Flea Signature Jazz Bass Rosewood Fingerboard Road Worn Shell Pink

(7)

£1,699.00

FREE Delivery

Awaiting Stock

Ibanez LGB30 Little George Benson Signature Natural

(1)

£1,309.00

Out of Stock

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Ibanez JSM10 John Scofield Signature Vintage Yellow Sunburst

£1,339.00

Out of Stock

Ibanez JS2450 Joe Satriani Muscle Car Purple

(5)

£2,299.00 £2,499.00

Get it Sunday, Aug 16

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Fender Tony Franklin Precision Bass Fretless Black

£3,249.00

Out of Stock

Martin 1T IZ Tenor Uke

(1)

£2,175.00

Get it Sunday, Aug 16

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Brian May BMG Antique Cherry Red Left Handed

(2)

£899.00

FREE Delivery

Awaiting Stock

Get it Sunday, Aug 16

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Fender Jim Root Telecaster White

(6)

£1,349.00 £1,439.00

FREE Delivery

Awaiting Stock

Fender Jaco Pastorius Jazz Fretless RW 3 Color Sunburst

(1)

£2,799.00 £2,999.00

Get it Sunday, Aug 16

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Ibanez UV70P Black

(5)

£1,399.00 £1,519.00

Out of Stock

Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar Rosewood Fingerboard Olympic White

(1)

£2,599.00 £2,849.00

Get it Sunday, Aug 16

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster Vintage White Maple Fingerboard

£2,699.00

Out of Stock

Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster Rosewood Fingerboard Tropical Turquoise

£2,499.00 £2,699.00

Get it Sunday, Aug 16

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Fender Jim Root Stratocaster Black Ebony Fingerboard

(8)

£1,999.00

Out of Stock

Martin OMJM John Mayer Model

(2)

£4,349.00

Out of Stock

Get it Sunday, Aug 16

or FREE delivery on Monday

In Stock

Stores Nationwide

Shipping Worldwide

Free Next Day Delivery

Sell your Guitar

Expert Advice

Signature Guitars

Filter

Ibanez FTM33 Fredrik Thordendal Signature Weathered Black

EVH Striped Series 5150

Maton EBG808C-TE Tommy Emmanuel Cutaway

Ibanez JEMJRL White Left Handed

Fender Flea Signature Jazz Bass Rosewood Fingerboard Road Worn Shell Pink

Ibanez LGB30 Little George Benson Signature Natural

Ibanez GB10SE George Benson Brown Sunburst

Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Olympic White

Ibanez JEMJR Steve Vai Jem Junior White

Ibanez JEM77P Blue Floral

Fender Steve Harris Precision Bass Olympic White

Fender Dave Murray Stratocaster HHH 2 Tone Sunburst Rosewood Fingerboard

Fender USA Geddy Lee Jazz Black Maple Fingerboard

Ibanez JSM10 John Scofield Signature Vintage Yellow Sunburst

Ibanez JS2450 Joe Satriani Muscle Car Purple

Fender Tony Franklin Precision Bass Fretless Black

Martin 1T IZ Tenor Uke

Brian May BMG Antique Cherry Red Left Handed

EVH Striped Series Red/Black/White

Fender Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster Oxblood

Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar 3 Colour Sunburst NOS Rosewood Fingerboard

Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar 3 Colour Sunburst NOS Left Handed Rosewood Fingerboard

Jackson Adrian Smith SDX Snow White Maple Fingerboard

Fender Richie Kotzen Telecaster Brown Sunburst Maple Fingerboard

Ibanez LGB30 George Benson Vintage Yellow Sunburst

Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones 4 String White Pearl Maple Fingerboard

Fender Jim Root Telecaster White

Fender Jaco Pastorius Jazz Fretless RW 3 Color Sunburst

Ibanez UV70P Black

Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar Rosewood Fingerboard Olympic White

Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster Vintage White Maple Fingerboard

Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster Rosewood Fingerboard Tropical Turquoise

Fender Jim Root Stratocaster Black Ebony Fingerboard

Martin OMJM John Mayer Model

Fender Artist Stratocaster Eric Clapton Pewter

Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster 2-Colour Sunburst Maple Fingerboard

Fender Artist Stratocaster Eric Clapton Olympic White

Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass Maple Fingerboard Black

Brian May Special Antique Cherry

Martin 000-28EC Eric Clapton

Keep up with our latest offers, news & events