What is a sunburst guitar?

A Sunburst Guitar is simply one with a sunburst paint scheme. That classic, iconic guitar finish starting bright at the centre and blending out to the darker colour at the outside. If someone mentally pictures an electric guitar, the image would likely be a sunburst guitar.

Who makes Sunburst guitars?

Everyone! Sunburst is one of the classic, iconic guitar finishes, and basically every guitar manufacturer will have sunburst in their catalogue of finishes. In particular, the image of a sunburst Gibson Les Paul and Fender Stratocaster are probably the most iconic.

Why are sunburst guitars so popular?

Sunburst guitars are highly popular due to their long term prevalence. The sunburst finish itself dates back centuries, with traditional cabinet making and violin makers in Germany making particular use of the style. Guitar makers therefore have basically always made use of this design to add to the aesthetic quality of their instruments.

Where did the sunburst guitar originate?

Sunburst as an aesthetic style dates back centuries, most visibly in German furniture and violin manufacturing.

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