The best looking guitar ever made

[Robert]

What's your pick?

Me? It's easy - this photo tells it all -

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42341000/jpg/_42341382_fender_ap416.jpg

[sunvalleylaw]

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/sunvalleylaw/40_3JPG.jpg


Leo's excellent creation, the Strat, of course!

[SuperSwede]

Its impossible for me to say which guitar that looks the best.. I kinda like the Firebird although I never had one.

http://www.philbrodieband.com/1964GibsonFirebird01vb.jpg

..And the strat, LP, SG, Jazzmaster, Jaguar, 335.. oh.. I love all guitars..

[kiteman]

I must say the strat is the best design for the working guitarist. Removable neck and removable pickguard for modding. Can't beat that.

I was a Gibson guy but not no more. I love strats and kudos to Leo. :dude

If you want to look at pretty guitars go to the Carvin museum and :drool

Here's my sweet Carvin strat.

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1897/s5030493.jpg (http://img132.imageshack.us/i/s5030493.jpg/)

[marnold]

Game. Set. Match.
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/Syngates21/blah/randy_rhoads.jpg

Came with a pretty good guitar player too :)

[Commodore 64]

http://www.jayturser.com/images/products/jt-shark.jpg

[just strum]

Despite my love for the ES335, the question is "...best looking guitar" and I would have to go with the Strat.

[ZMAN]

This would be my pick.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a392/Stewz/gibsonlespaulr8.jpg

[Eric]

This would be my pick.
I have to agree with you there. There are many nice looking guitars, but I really love the look of a nice LP:
http://www.historiclespauls.com/upload/pinefd_1190672363_Brock_2_in_the_Sun_030_7_800.jpg

[Zip]

Don't discount a nice PRSmith:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/charliefitz/Top.jpg

[Geoffrey Charles]

Yamaha SG3000.

[rylanmartin]

http://www.srvrideandconcert.org/myspace/SRVnumber1_01.jpg

mmmmmhmmmmm

[Retro Hound]

I really like the semi-hollow body look. Wildkat, Dot, but I prefer gloss black or red to the wood colors. I prefer the LP to a Strat.

[duhvoodooman]

There are many nice looking guitars, but I really love the look of a nice LP:
http://www.historiclespauls.com/upload/pinefd_1190672363_Brock_2_in_the_Sun_030_7_800.jpg
+1. Cherry sunburst just like this one, please.

[Plank_Spanker]

This one is pretty close to one of my guitar wet dreams.........


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/axepilot/KILLLERLPPPP.jpg

[Tig]

Don't discount a nice PRSmith:


Yep
http://www.prsguitars.com/25thcustom24/img/front.jpg

[deeaa]

Of commercial products, here's the winner:

http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/gibson_flying_v.jpg

But I like my Davette the best :-)

[phoenix_p0]

I'm with SuperSwede on the Gibson Firebird for this one. Only got an Epi version myself though.

[ZMAN]

This one is pretty close to one of my guitar wet dreams.........


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/axepilot/KILLLERLPPPP.jpg

I am more of a plain top guy but I have to admit that is one sweet looking guitar. A very interesting flame on that one.

[Tig]

Found a few at the local shop...

2002 flamed Strat
http://www.gbase.com/files/store_images/gear/1963946/p1_unsit53vi_so.jpg

I think this guitar says beauty better than any other. A 1957 ES 350-T with just a little wear, original PAF's, original case. Only $9999.00!
http://www.gbase.com/files/store_images/gear/1646776/p1_uo2ec1sho_so.jpg

[Spudman]

I really love the Jet Earlwood guitars for looks.
http://www.jetguitars.com/graphics/P1.jpg
http://www.jetguitars.com/graphics/MO.jpg

[Plank_Spanker]

I am more of a plain top guy but I have to admit that is one sweet looking guitar. A very interesting flame on that one.

It's a Custom Shop koa top. This particular LP has "D'Angelico style inlays and tuner keys. I'm just in love and lust with the top. :D

[Soulstress]

A 1957 ES 350-T with just a little wear, original PAF's, original case. Only $9999.00!
http://www.gbase.com/files/store_images/gear/1646776/p1_uo2ec1sho_so.jpg

ahhh. A guitar after my own heart ;)

[street music]

If they get any better than this I haven't seen it
http://www.carvinguitars.com/catalog/guitars/index.php?model=cs6

[oldguy]

If they get any better than this I haven't seen it
http://www.carvinguitars.com/catalog/guitars/index.php?model=cs6


Don't forget these..........:drool

http://www.carvinguitars.com/isa/process/getGuitarsByModelID.php?model=ct6

[sunvalleylaw]

Well, let's just end this. These three guitars are the best looking and best guitars ever made, period. And I got 'em! :happy The rest of youze folks might as well pack up and go home.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/sunvalleylaw/40_3JPG.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/sunvalleylaw/Viking.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/sunvalleylaw/P4300034.jpg

Ok, maybe I can't get everyone to sign off on this, but it is nice to like your own gear. :happy :AOK

[R_of_G]

hard to be objective when i own this...

http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/853473c4b504c144.jpg

[Kodiak3D]

ESP LTD ec-1000 Vintage Black
http://www.espguitars.com/images/guitars/EC-1000_VB.jpg

[Eric]

ESP LTD ec-1000 Vintage Black
http://www.espguitars.com/images/guitars/EC-1000_VB.jpg
You know, for a black guitar, that's not a bad-looking one.

[sumitomo]

Man there is alot of nice one's shown here,but I'm in the process of building a beauty,it will be quatersawn maple neck(I have mainly rosewood necks)locking tuners,stainless frets,jazzmaster body routed for three singles(ash),I think that will fit the bill.Oh yea I'm am going to use tonerider vintage pups and no trem.Sumi:D

[Robert]

There is this one too of course... :what

http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/thum_7497560e236190.jpg (http://www.thefret.net/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=930)

[just strum]

So to summarize - there sure are a hell of a lot of "The best looking guitar ever made"

[player]

Have to say my 1966 Fender Coronado II Wildwood I - Fenders failed attempt at an ES335 with help from a former Rickenbacker employee
http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/thum_9404b3c430b25649.jpg

[SuperSwede]

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v719/132/39/693231710/n693231710_1509525_3543.jpg

´nuff said :D

[MichaelE]

Well, let's just end this. These three guitars are the best looking and best guitars ever made, period. And I got 'em! :happy The rest of youze folks might as well pack up and go home.

Ok, maybe I can't get everyone to sign off on this, but it is nice to like your own gear. :happy :AOK


Au contraire, mon frère! :french

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/boeing722/TM100013.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/boeing722/TM100011.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/boeing722/TM100016.jpg

That pretty much does it for me.

[kiteman]

Man, you guys are killing me with those stunning guitars! :)

The only unique guitar I have is this, a custom handmade job.

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/7118/sa5030541.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/i/sa5030541.jpg/)

[R_of_G]

There is this one too of course... :what

http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/thum_7497560e236190.jpg (http://www.thefret.net/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=930)

love the pose on this one robert. straight out of the hendrix book. :)

[Tibernius]

In my opinion, either the Schecter Tempest Custom:

http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/9/8/3/313983.jpg

Or the Bernie Rico Jr Vixen:

http://ricojronline.smugmug.com/Music/Bernie-Rico-Jr-Hybrid-Vixen/DSC9307/634275649_4qWHi-L.jpg

I own a Tempest, pretty much exactly as the one above. The Vixen's on my wish list. :D

[sumitomo]

Better watch out with that Vixen,you'll put your eye out! Sumi:D

[steevc]

I'm not sure any normal Strat or even Les Pail would be in the running for best looking when there are so many amazing looking guitars hand made by small-scale luthiers. Just look at what this guy does

http://www.divine-jones.com/

I don't go so much for the fancy carvings, but some of his plainer models are gorgeous.

He sells through this site, which is just GAS heaven

http://www.destroyallguitars.com/

It depends on what limits on price and availability you want to set.

[BigBadWolf1171]

I'm not sure any normal Strat or even Les Pail would be in the running for best looking when there are so many amazing looking guitars hand made by small-scale luthiers. Just look at what this guy does

http://www.divine-jones.com/

I don't go so much for the fancy carvings, but some of his plainer models are gorgeous.

He sells through this site, which is just GAS heaven

http://www.destroyallguitars.com/

It depends on what limits on price and availability you want to set.

Truely amazing, that guy is an artist. the 3rd guitar, the dragon one.. id sleep with it and give it my pillow and make my woman hit the couch..

[Duffy]

The strat is probably my favorite, but the telecaster has grown from me not liking it to really liking it; and of course, the Les Paul cannot be underestimated. And my SG, I'm so undecided. I would have to say I like my American Standard strat and my Squire Deluxe and CV fifties probably the best and they are all set up differently for different sounds.

Duffy

[peachhead]

Even though I don't have one, in my opinion it's hard to beat the looks of a tobacco or honey burst LP. They are just beautiful to me.

[MAXIFUNK]

http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_lionsroar.html

http://www.edroman.com/featured/images/aledn1.jpg

http://www.basscentral.com/alembicbass/basscombo/MKSIG4_COCO.jpg


Alembic are my favorite looking Basses/guitars of all times.

[Heywood Jablomie]

Based purely on looks, this one is always at the top of my list:

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk54/ronnjee/Rickenbacker-360-12.jpg

[EnglishJW]

Remembering the criteria was "best looking" AND wanting to add something a bit different, how about this J Backlund Designs JBD100?

http://s850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/englishjw/?action=view&current=jbd100.jpg

[Ch0jin]

Well I have a new winner for sure.

The new PRS Dragon.

I have never seen a fretboard even remotely close to as awesome as this (http://www.prsguitars.com/25thdragon/index.html)

Pics of the red one here (http://guitarasylum.wordpress.com/2010/01/14/prs-25th-anniversary-dragon/)

Sure it's like $16k and they are only making 100, but I say, totally worth it just for the fretboard inlay.

[kiteman]

http://www.edroman.com/guitars/pagan.htm

I thought these looked really cool, I like the red one. :)

[danohat]

I'm a huge fan of Albert King's Dan Erlewine made flying V. With the Albert King inlays on the fretboard and the Les Paul style headstock.

[sumitomo]

I really like M-29's jazzmaster! Sumi:D

[Bloozcat]

A little unabashed self promotion?
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z265/Bloozcat/KoaStrat.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z265/Bloozcat/KoaStrat3.jpg

[sumitomo]

Blooz that is a beauty!Sumi:D

[Ch0jin]

That's a nice looking guitar. I don't think I've ever seen a strat with a body finish like that, looks like it once belonged to a French polisher or something. (I mean that as a compliment). Excellent choice of pickguard and hardware too. I like it a lot.

Whats the story on that axe Bloozecat?

[sunvalleylaw]

Nice!

[Bloozcat]

That's a nice looking guitar. I don't think I've ever seen a strat with a body finish like that, looks like it once belonged to a French polisher or something. (I mean that as a compliment). Excellent choice of pickguard and hardware too. I like it a lot.

Whats the story on that axe Bloozecat?

Thanks, Ch0jin.

I made it several years ago. It's a Warmoth body and neck. The body is straight grained Koa with a highly figured Koa top. The neck is maple/rosewood with a 10"-16" compound radius. The pickups are made in Oz Kinman AVN Blues, Sperzel locking tuners, Wilkinson bridge w/steel trem block. I finished the body and neck in nitrocellulose lacquer.

I chose black pearloid for the pickguard to pick up the black streaks in the wood; the gold hardware to compliment the dark amber tone of the wood.

When you start any project you always hope that the finished project will match the vision. In this case, everything fell into place beautifully.

[Ch0jin]

Thanks Bloozecat. Definitely a job well done, and with Aussie made pickups too!

[tjcurtin1]

Wow, Blooz - that is one classy looking guitar - nice work!

[syo]

A little unabashed self promotion?


How annoying.
That is it would be annoying if your guitar didn't look so good... :AOK

[tunghaichuan]

Remembering the criteria was "best looking" AND wanting to add something a bit different, how about this J Backlund Designs JBD100?

http://s850.photobucket.com/albums/ab63/englishjw/?action=view&current=jbd100.jpg

:AOK I like that one. I wouldn't mind owning one.

[Jopapa]

Two guitars that always catch my eye are the bamboo (yellow) gretsch 6118 and MIJ telecasters with double white binding. G&L Legacy in antique white is a looker too.

[Tig]

The Gretsch Brian Setzer Nashville in Orange Tiger Flame Laquer is beyond drool worthy.
Check out all the cool Gretsch PC wallpapers at http://www.gretschguitars.com/wallpaper/
http://www.gretschguitars.com/wallpaper/images/6120SSL_800x600.jpg