Best Signature Guitars Under $2,000 2026
Affordable signature guitars under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.5/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Sterling by Music Man Luke 100 Signature Bohdi Blue
Collector Items
Specific Sound
Fan Appeal
Key Feature:
• Unique features and appointments
✓ PROS
- • Exact specifications of famous guitarists
- • Unique features and appointments
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and production
- • Premium pricing for signature status
Sterling by Music Man Luke 100 Signature Bohdi BlueElectric GuitarSteve Lukather (Toto) Signature ModelBody:...
⭐
4.5/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 609714
$1,143
#2
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4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Sterling by Music Man Majesty 100 Chalk Grey
Collector Items
Investment
Artist Tribute
Key Feature:
• Professional performance capability
✓ PROS
- • Unique features and appointments
- • Exact specifications of famous guitarists
✗ CONS
- • May be too specific for general use
- • Can be overhyped marketing
Sterling by Music Man Majesty 100 Chalk GreyMajesty Electric GuitarBody: NyatohThree-piece neck-through-body neck:...
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4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 585134
$1,539
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Reverend Billy Corgan Drop Z PW
by
Reverend
Specific Sound
Investment
Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• High-quality construction and components
✓ PROS
- • Unique features and appointments
- • Collectible and investment value
✗ CONS
- • May not suit all playing styles
- • Can be overhyped marketing
Reverend Billy Corgan Drop Z PWElectric GuitarBilly Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins) Signature ModelChambered body:...
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4.5/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 592119
$1,484
#4
⭐
4.9/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Ibanez PS120-BK
by
Ibanez
Collector Items
Professional Performance
Investment
Key Feature:
• Collectible and investment value
✓ PROS
- • Professional performance capability
- • Collectible and investment value
✗ CONS
- • Can be overhyped marketing
- • May be too specific for general use
Ibanez PS120-BKElectric GuitarPaul Stanley (KISS) Signature ModelBody: MahoganyTop: MapleGlued 3-stripe neck:...
⭐
4.9/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 356030
$1,209
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Schecter Nick Johnston 10thAn HSS AS LH
by
Schecter
Specific Sound
Investment
Fan Appeal
Key Feature:
• Professional performance capability
✓ PROS
- • Unique features and appointments
- • High-quality construction and components
✗ CONS
- • Premium pricing for signature status
- • May not suit all playing styles
Schecter Nick Johnston 10thAn HSS AS LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed model10th Anniversary modelBody: AlderBolt-on neck:...
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4.7/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 621041
$1,803
#6
⭐
4.4/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Sterling by Music Man Luke 100 Signature Purp Spar
Specific Sound
Fan Appeal
Collector Items
Key Feature:
• Unique features and appointments
✓ PROS
- • Collectible and investment value
- • Exact specifications of famous guitarists
✗ CONS
- • May be too specific for general use
- • Limited availability and production
Sterling by Music Man Luke 100 Signature Purp SparElectric GuitarSteve Lukather (Toto) Signature ModelBody:...
⭐
4.4/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 609716
$1,209
#7
⭐
4.8/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Sterling by Music Man Luke 100 Signature BLB
Specific Sound
Collector Items
Artist Tribute
Key Feature:
• High-quality construction and components
✓ PROS
- • Professional performance capability
- • High-quality construction and components
✗ CONS
- • May not suit all playing styles
- • Limited availability and production
Sterling by Music Man Luke 100 Signature BLBElectric GuitarBody: NyatohTop: Flamed mapleNeck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...
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4.8/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 591415
$1,165
#8
⭐
4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Charvel Marco Sfogli So-Cal St1 HSS FR
by
Charvel
Investment
Specific Sound
Collector Items
Key Feature:
• Unique features and appointments
✓ PROS
- • Professional performance capability
- • Unique features and appointments
✗ CONS
- • Can be overhyped marketing
- • May be too specific for general use
Charvel Marco Sfogli So-Cal St1 HSS FRElectric GuitarMarco Sfogli Signature ModelAlder bodyCarmelised maple...
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4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 545942
$1,588
#9
⭐
4.9/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Jackson Pro Series JL SL7 HT BLK ASH
by
Jackson
Fan Appeal
Professional Performance
Collector Items
Key Feature:
• High-quality construction and components
✓ PROS
- • Collectible and investment value
- • Unique features and appointments
✗ CONS
- • Premium pricing for signature status
- • Can be overhyped marketing
Jackson Pro Series JL SL7 HT BLK ASH7-String Electric GuitarJeff Loomis Signature ModelBody: BasswoodTop: Sandblasted...
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4.9/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 595734
$1,572
#10
⭐
5.0/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Reverend Billy Corgan Z-One MSF
by
Reverend
Artist Tribute
Collector Items
Fan Appeal
Key Feature:
• High-quality construction and components
✓ PROS
- • High-quality construction and components
- • Professional performance capability
✗ CONS
- • Premium pricing for signature status
- • Can be overhyped marketing
Reverend Billy Corgan Z-One MSFElectric GuitarBilly Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins) Signature ModelChambered body:...
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5.0/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 591895
$1,484
#11
⭐
4.6/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Ibanez TOD70 Tim Henson
by
Ibanez
Professional Performance
Collector Items
Artist Tribute
Key Feature:
• High-quality construction and components
✓ PROS
- • Professional performance capability
- • High-quality construction and components
✗ CONS
- • May not suit all playing styles
- • Premium pricing for signature status
Ibanez TOD70 Tim Henson7-String Electric GuitarTim Henson (Polyphia) Signature modelBody: BasswoodBolt-on neck: roasted...
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4.6/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 597426
$1,979
#12
⭐
4.4/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Schecter Nick Johnston 10th An HSS AS
by
Schecter
Fan Appeal
Professional Performance
Collector Items
Key Feature:
• Professional performance capability
✓ PROS
- • Exact specifications of famous guitarists
- • High-quality construction and components
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and production
- • Can be overhyped marketing
Schecter Nick Johnston 10th An HSS ASElectric Guitar10th Anniversary modelBody: AlderBolt-on neck: WengeFingerboard:...
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4.4/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 621037
$1,759
#13
⭐
4.8/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Schecter Nick Johnston 10th An HSS AV
by
Schecter
Investment
Collector Items
Fan Appeal
Key Feature:
• Professional performance capability
✓ PROS
- • High-quality construction and components
- • Exact specifications of famous guitarists
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and production
- • May be too specific for general use
Schecter Nick Johnston 10th An HSS AVElectric Guitar10th Anniversary modelBody: AlderBolt-on neck: WengeFingerboard:...
⭐
4.8/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 621039
$1,759
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Reverend Billy Corgan Drop Z HTB
by
Reverend
Fan Appeal
Artist Tribute
Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Unique features and appointments
✓ PROS
- • Unique features and appointments
- • Professional performance capability
✗ CONS
- • May be too specific for general use
- • Premium pricing for signature status
Reverend Billy Corgan Drop Z HTBElectric GuitarBilly Corgan Signature ModelThe 24-fret neck with long scale ensures the...
⭐
4.5/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 592115
$1,484
#15
⭐
4.7/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
ESP LTD Sparrowhawk BLK
by
ESP
Fan Appeal
Investment
Artist Tribute
Key Feature:
• Professional performance capability
✓ PROS
- • Unique features and appointments
- • Professional performance capability
✗ CONS
- • Can be overhyped marketing
- • Premium pricing for signature status
ESP LTD Sparrowhawk BLKElectric GuitarBill Kelliher Signature ModelBody: MahoganyTop: MapleThrough neck:...
⭐
4.7/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 514574
$1,429
How to Choose the Best Signature Guitars
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced signature guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
