In the guitars and basses category you will find a large selection of guitars and their accessories.

Acoustic, classical, electric, bass guitars, ukules, amplifiers for electric/ acoustic / bass guitar, guitar and bass effects (pedals, processors, guitar synthesizers), strings, swipes, cases, and accessories for them from the most popular manufacturers - Fender, Ibanez, Taylor, Cort, Yamaha, Schecter, Gibson, Ferch, Zemaitis and others. We work with most of them in exceptional conditions, so we can offer the best price. 

uitars come in many types, each designed to produce a different sound and suit various playing styles and genres. Here’s an overview of the main types of guitars:

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1. Acoustic Guitar

The acoustic guitar is one of the most popular types of guitars, known for its natural, resonant sound. It doesn’t require any electronics or external amplification to produce sound. Acoustic guitars are made with a hollow body, which amplifies the vibrations of the strings, making it ideal for unplugged performances. They are commonly used in folk, country, pop, and classical music.

Subtypes:

Steel-string acoustic: Known for its bright and sharp sound, it is the most common type.

Nylon-string (classical) guitar: Has softer, warmer tones due to the use of nylon strings instead of steel. This type is commonly used in classical and flamenco music.

2. Electric Guitar

The electric guitar relies on electronic pickups to convert string vibrations into electrical signals, which are then amplified by an external amplifier. These guitars are widely used in rock, metal, blues, jazz, and pop. Electric guitars are known for their versatility, allowing players to experiment with various effects, sounds, and distortions.

Key Features:

Pickups: Different types of pickups (single-coil, humbucker) create distinct sounds.

Body types: Solid-body electric guitars are the most common, but semi-hollow and hollow-body electric guitars also exist.

Popular Models:

Fender Stratocaster: Known for its bright, clean sound, commonly used in rock, blues, and pop.

Gibson Les Paul: Famous for its rich, warm tone, often used in rock and heavy music.

3. Bass Guitar

The bass guitar is a type of electric guitar designed to play lower frequencies (bass notes). Typically, bass guitars have four strings (though five and six-string versions exist) and a longer neck than regular electric guitars. The bass guitar provides the rhythm and foundation in most music genres, working alongside drums to create a solid groove.

Key Features:

Lower tuning: The strings are tuned to lower notes, usually one octave lower than a regular guitar.

Different shapes: Bass guitars come in various shapes and sizes, with solid-body being the most common.

4. Classical Guitar

The classical guitar is a type of acoustic guitar that uses nylon strings, which produce a softer, warmer sound compared to steel strings. It is often used for classical music, flamenco, and traditional folk music. Classical guitars are characterized by their wider necks, which allow for more finger space and complex fingerpicking techniques.

Key Features:

Nylon strings.

Wider neck for easier finger placement in classical and intricate techniques.

A more rounded body shape compared to a steel-string acoustic guitar.

5. 12-String Guitar

A 12-string guitar is similar to a regular acoustic or electric guitar but with 12 strings instead of the usual six. These strings are arranged in pairs, with each pair tuned to the same note or to an octave apart. The 12-string guitar produces a fuller, more jangly sound and is often used in folk, rock, and psychedelic music.

Key Features:

Rich, harmonic overtones due to the doubled strings.

Often used for rhythm playing to create a fuller sound in a band.

6. Resonator Guitar

The resonator guitar has a metal resonator cone inside its body, which amplifies the sound produced by the strings. These guitars were originally designed to be louder than traditional acoustic guitars, making them popular in the blues and bluegrass genres. The distinctive, bright, and metallic sound is often associated with slide guitar playing.

Key Features:

Metal cone inside the body to amplify sound.

Used in blues, bluegrass, and slide guitar playing.

7. Semi-Hollow and Hollow Body Guitars

These guitars combine elements of both acoustic and electric guitars. A hollow body guitar has a completely empty interior, while a semi-hollow guitar has a solid center block with hollow wings. These guitars are popular in jazz, blues, and rock genres, offering a warm, resonant tone with some feedback resistance.

Key Features:

Hollow or semi-hollow body construction.

Popular with jazz, blues, and rock players.

Produces a warmer, fuller sound compared to solid-body guitars.

8. Baritone Guitar

The baritone guitar is a longer-scale guitar that is typically tuned lower than a standard guitar, often to a B or A tuning (one or two steps lower than standard E tuning). This type of guitar is used for heavier music genres such as metal, and it produces a deeper, more resonant sound.

Key Features:

Longer neck and lower tunings.

Deep, dark sound with more sustain.

9. Travel Guitar

As the name suggests, a travel guitar is a smaller, portable version of a standard acoustic or electric guitar. These guitars are designed for musicians on the go and are ideal for practicing or playing on the move. Despite their smaller size, they still maintain the ability to produce a full sound.

Key Features:

Smaller body and shorter scale.

Portable and lightweight for easy transport.

10. Flamenco Guitar

Flamenco guitars are very similar to classical guitars, but they are built specifically for the unique demands of flamenco music. They are lighter and have a thinner top, which gives them a sharper, more percussive sound. Flamenco guitars also typically feature a tap plate (golpeador) to protect the body from percussive tapping.

Key Features:

Lighter body and thinner top compared to classical guitars.

Designed for flamenco playing techniques, such as fast strumming and tapping.

Each type of guitar offers its own unique qualities and sound, making the choice of guitar highly dependent on the style of music you wish to play and the type of sound you want to achieve. Whether you're strumming folk songs on an acoustic guitar or shredding solos on an electric guitar, there’s a guitar type for every musician and genre.