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Best Friedman ST Style Guitars 2025

Premium Friedman st style guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Blues For Pop For Country For Funk For Indie
BRANDS: Fender Ibanez Harley Benton PRS Jackson Squier Kramer Guitars Suhr ESP Charvel Yamaha Larry Carlton Mooer Schecter Music Man Solar Guitars Cort Evh Xotic Guitars Sterling by Music Man Maybach Friedman
Friedman CALI-AMRRN-H0P-NL42-C - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Friedman CALI-AMRRN-H0P-NL42-C

by Friedman
Pop Indie Country
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Friedman CALI-AMRRN-H0P-NL42-CElectric GuitarFinest seasoned woods and Plek'd-finished fretworkBody: AlderBolt-on...

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610248
$4,399
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Friedman Vintage-S AMRTN-TTK-DNQ52-FC - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Friedman Vintage-S AMRTN-TTK-DNQ52-FC

by Friedman
Indie Rock Country
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • Electronics may need shielding

Friedman Vintage-S AMRTN-TTK-DNQ52-FCElectric GuitarFinest seasoned woods and Plek'd-finished fretworkBody:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 610215
$4,178
Buy at Thomann View Details
Friedman Vintage-S AMMTB-SSH-2NB42 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Friedman Vintage-S AMMTB-SSH-2NB42

by Friedman
Indie Blues Country
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Friedman Vintage-S AMMTB-SSH-2NB42Electric GuitarFinest seasoned woods and Plek'd-finished fretworkBody:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610208
$4,069
Buy at Thomann View Details
Friedman Vintage-S AMMTN-TTT-VNQ42-2E3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Friedman Vintage-S AMMTN-TTT-VNQ42-2E3

by Friedman
Blues Rock Country
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Friedman Vintage-S AMMTN-TTT-VNQ42-2E3Electric GuitarFinest seasoned woods and Plek'd-finished fretworkBody:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610211
$4,178
Buy at Thomann View Details
Friedman CALI-AMCHH+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Friedman CALI-AMCHH+

by Friedman
Funk Indie Rock
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

Friedman CALI-AMCHH+Electric GuitarFinest seasoned woods and Plek'd-finished fretworkBody: AlderBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 610230
$3,959
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best ST Style 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 st style 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.

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