Best T Style Guitars 2025

Top-rated t style guitars 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 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 Country For Blues For Rock For Punk For Indie For Alternative

BRANDS: Fender Harley Benton Squier Larry Carlton Suhr Reverend Schecter Maybach ESP FGN PRS Ibanez

Journey Instruments OT990BL Travel T-Style Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Journey Instruments OT990BL Travel T-Style Blue

by Journey Instruments

Country Rock Indie

Key Feature:

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Bright, cutting single-coil tone

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable body edges
• Single-coils prone to hum

Journey Instruments OT990BL Travel T-Style BlueTravel Electric GuitarLimited edition modelPatented detachable neck and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 616406

$604

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Journey Instruments OT990BD Travel T-Style Blonde - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Journey Instruments OT990BD Travel T-Style Blonde

by Journey Instruments

Blues Country Alternative

Key Feature:

• Bright, cutting single-coil tone

✓ PROS

• Bright, cutting single-coil tone
• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✗ CONS

• Limited tonal variety
• Bridge pickup can be harsh

Journey Instruments OT990BD Travel T-Style BlondeTravel Electric GuitarLimited edition modelPatented detachable neck...

⭐ 4.7/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 616395

$604

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Larry Carlton T7 BB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Larry Carlton T7 BB

by Larry Carlton

Alternative Indie Rock

Key Feature:

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✓ PROS

• Great note definition
• Classic Telecaster twang

✗ CONS

• Limited tonal variety
• Single-coils prone to hum

Larry Carlton T7 BBElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolted neck: Roasted MapleFretboard: Roasted MapleNeck profile:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 512948

$604

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Larry Carlton T3 Tide Pool New Gen - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Larry Carlton T3 Tide Pool New Gen

by Larry Carlton

Punk Indie Blues

Key Feature:

• Bright, cutting single-coil tone

✓ PROS

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones
• Simple, reliable electronics

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable body edges
• Bridge pickup can be harsh

Larry Carlton T3 TP New GenElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodDot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 611294

$516

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Larry Carlton T7TV Natural LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Larry Carlton T7TV Natural LH

by Larry Carlton

Indie Punk Rock

Key Feature:

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✓ PROS

• Bright, cutting single-coil tone
• Simple, reliable electronics

✗ CONS

• Single-coils prone to hum
• Less comfortable body edges

Larry Carlton T7TV Natural LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelChambered body: AshTop: AshBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 584448

$769

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Larry Carlton T7TM See Through Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Larry Carlton T7TM See Through Red

by Larry Carlton

Alternative Rock Blues

Key Feature:

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✓ PROS

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones
• Bright, cutting single-coil tone

✗ CONS

• Single-coils prone to hum
• May lack warmth for jazz

Larry Carlton T7TM See Through RedElectric GuitarChambered body: MahoganyTop: Swamp AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 584487

$604

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Larry Carlton T7TM Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Larry Carlton T7TM Natural

by Larry Carlton

Indie Blues Alternative

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Classic Telecaster twang

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable body edges
• Bridge pickup can be harsh

Larry Carlton T7TM NaturalElectric GuitarChambered body: MahoganyTop: Swamp AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 584452

$549

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Larry Carlton T3 Butterscotch New Gen - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Larry Carlton T3 Butterscotch New Gen

by Larry Carlton

Punk Rock Alternative

Key Feature:

• Classic Telecaster twang

✓ PROS

• Classic Telecaster twang
• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth for jazz
• Limited tonal variety

Larry Carlton T3 BB New GenElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodDot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 611292

$516

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Harley Benton Fusion-T HH Roasted FNT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton Fusion-T HH Roasted FNT

by Harley Benton

Rock Punk Blues

Key Feature:

• Great note definition

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable body edges
• May lack warmth for jazz

Harley Benton Fusion-T HH Roasted FNTElectric GuitarErgonomically shaped bodyBody: Nyatoh (Palaquium spp)Top: Flamed...

⭐ 4.4/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 469461

$439

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Solar Guitars T1.6DBOP+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Solar Guitars T1.6DBOP+

by Solar Guitars

Punk Alternative Blues

Key Feature:

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✓ PROS

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones
• Classic Telecaster twang

✗ CONS

• Limited tonal variety
• Bridge pickup can be harsh

Solar Guitars T1.6DBOP+Electric GuitarBody: Swamp ashSet neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyFluorescent Luminlay Dot side...

⭐ 4.6/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 619001

$1,539

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Larry Carlton T7 Skyburst Sparkle New Gen - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Larry Carlton T7 Skyburst Sparkle New Gen

by Larry Carlton

Alternative Country Punk

Key Feature:

• Bright, cutting single-coil tone

✓ PROS

• Bright, cutting single-coil tone
• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth for jazz
• Less comfortable body edges

Larry Carlton T7 SBSP New GenElectric GuitarBody: AlderTop: MapleBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleDot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.8/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 611301

$769

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Larry Carlton T7TM Natural LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Larry Carlton T7TM Natural LH

by Larry Carlton

Indie Alternative Punk

Key Feature:

• Classic Telecaster twang

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Bright, cutting single-coil tone

✗ CONS

• Limited tonal variety
• Single-coils prone to hum

Larry Carlton T7TM Natural LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelChambered body: MahoganyTop: AshBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 584456

$659

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Larry Carlton T7 MG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Larry Carlton T7 MG

by Larry Carlton

Indie Alternative Blues

Key Feature:

• Great note definition

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Bright, cutting single-coil tone

✗ CONS

• Limited tonal variety
• Bridge pickup can be harsh

Larry Carlton T7 MGElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: roasted maplefingerboard: RosewoodNeck profile:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 575249

$604

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Reverend Greg Koch Gristlemaster BL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 5.0/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Reverend Greg Koch Gristlemaster BL

by Reverend

Blues Alternative Indie

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Great note definition

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth for jazz
• Limited tonal variety

Reverend Greg Koch Gristlemaster BLElectric GuitarGreg Koch Signature ModelChambered body: KorinaBolt-on neck: roasted...

⭐ 5.0/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 596934

$1,759

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Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider S DSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider S DSB

by Reverend

Rock Punk Indie

Key Feature:

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✗ CONS

• Limited tonal variety
• Single-coils prone to hum

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider S DSBElectric GuitarPete Anderson Signature ModelChambered body: KorinaBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 603085

$1,319

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How to Choose the Best T 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 t 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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Journey Instruments OT990BL Travel T-Style Blue

Journey Instruments OT990BD Travel T-Style Blonde

Larry Carlton T7 BB

Larry Carlton T3 Tide Pool New Gen

Larry Carlton T7TV Natural LH

Larry Carlton T7TM See Through Red

Larry Carlton T7TM Natural

Larry Carlton T3 Butterscotch New Gen

Harley Benton Fusion-T HH Roasted FNT

Solar Guitars T1.6DBOP+

Larry Carlton T7 Skyburst Sparkle New Gen

Larry Carlton T7TM Natural LH

Larry Carlton T7 MG

Reverend Greg Koch Gristlemaster BL

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider S DSB

How to Choose the Best T Style Guitars

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