Best T Style Guitars for Beginner 2026

Perfect t style guitars for beginner - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

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 ESP Maybach Schecter FGN Ibanez PRS

Reverend Greg Koch Gristlemaster VG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Reverend Greg Koch Gristlemaster VG

by Reverend

Alternative Blues Country

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Great note definition
• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✗ CONS

• Bridge pickup can be harsh
• Limited tonal variety

Reverend Greg Koch Gristlemaster VGElectric GuitarGreg Koch Signature ModelChambered body: KorinaBolt-on neck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 610923

$1,649

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Fender 63 Telecaster A3TSB JM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Fender 63 Telecaster A3TSB JM

by Fender

Alternative Indie Rock

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Single-coils prone to hum
• Bridge pickup can be harsh

Fender 63 Telecaster A3TSB JMElectric GuitarNAMM Limited Edition custom built modelBody: AlderBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 610719

$5,059

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Fender 52 Telec MN Black Closet Cl. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Fender 52 Telec MN Black Closet Cl.

by Fender

Punk Blues Country

Key Feature:

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✓ PROS

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones
• Great note definition

✗ CONS

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

Fender 52 Telec MN Black Closet Cl.Electric GuitarBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack Micarta...

⭐ 4.6/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 620356

$4,949

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Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T NAT

by Reverend

Indie Alternative Country

Key Feature:

• Great note definition

✓ PROS

• Bright, cutting single-coil tone
• Classic Telecaster twang

✗ CONS

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

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T NATElectric GuitarPete Anderson signature modelChambered body: KorinaBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 615928

$1,209

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Fender 67 Tele Black JM Relic - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Fender 67 Tele Black JM Relic

by Fender

Alternative Blues Rock

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Great note definition

✗ CONS

• Bridge pickup can be harsh
• May lack warmth for jazz

Fender 67 Tele Black JM RelicElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelTwo-piece body: AlderNeck: "Plain Grain"...

⭐ 4.7/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 611589

$5,664

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Fender AV II 51 Tele MN PROTO WHT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Fender AV II 51 Tele MN PROTO WHT

by Fender

Indie Blues Punk

Key Feature:

• Great note definition

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Great note definition

✗ CONS

• Bridge pickup can be harsh
• May lack warmth for jazz

Fender AV II 51 Tele MN PROTO WHTElectric GuitarBody: AshBolt-on 1-piece neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleFingerboard...

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 608705

$2,749

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Fender Player II Mod Tele SH MN SSY - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Fender Player II Mod Tele SH MN SSY

by Fender

Indie Punk Rock

Key Feature:

• Great note definition

✓ PROS

• Classic Telecaster twang
• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable body edges
• May lack warmth for jazz

Fender Player II Mod Tele SH MN SSYElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 609085

$1,145

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Suhr Alt T MN 3TB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Suhr Alt T MN 3TB

by Suhr

Alternative Blues Rock

Key Feature:

• Great note definition

✓ PROS

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones
• Classic Telecaster twang

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth for jazz
• Bridge pickup can be harsh

Suhr Alt T MN 3TBElectric GuitarType: Semi-hollowBody: Swamp ashBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleDot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.9/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 618125

$4,399

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Fender Player II Mod Tele RW HGM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Fender Player II Mod Tele RW HGM

by Fender

Indie Alternative Blues

Key Feature:

• Great note definition

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Bridge pickup can be harsh
• Limited tonal variety

Fender Player II Mod Tele RW HGMElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodWhite dot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.4/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 609030

$1,099

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Fender Player II Mod Tele RW 3TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Fender Player II Mod Tele RW 3TS

by Fender

Rock Alternative Blues

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Great note definition
• Classic Telecaster twang

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable body edges
• Bridge pickup can be harsh

Fender Player II Mod Tele RW 3TSElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodWhite dot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 609025

$1,099

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Fender 52 Tele MN Butterscotch Bl. CC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Fender 52 Tele MN Butterscotch Bl. CC

by Fender

Alternative Punk Rock

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Fender 52 Tele MN Butterscotch Bl. CCElectric GuitarBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack Micarta...

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 620343

$5,829

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ESP LTD TE-1007 Baritone BB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

ESP LTD TE-1007 Baritone BB

by ESP

Indie Blues Country

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Classic Telecaster twang
• Bright, cutting single-coil tone

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth for jazz
• Less comfortable body edges

ESP LTD TE-1007 Baritone BB7-String Baritone Electric GuitarBody: Swamp ashBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 608676

$1,902

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Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider S SOV - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider S SOV

by Reverend

Blues Punk Alternative

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Great note definition
• Classic Telecaster twang

✗ CONS

• Single-coils prone to hum
• Limited tonal variety

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

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 610069

$1,209

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Fender 52 Tele MN White Blonde CC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Fender 52 Tele MN White Blonde CC

by Fender

Rock Blues Alternative

Key Feature:

• Bright, cutting single-coil tone

✓ PROS

• Classic Telecaster twang
• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✗ CONS

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

Fender 52 Tele MN White Blonde CCElectric GuitarBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack Micarta fingerboard...

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 620360

$4,949

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Fender MIJ Trad II 60s Tele RW WPL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Fender MIJ Trad II 60s Tele RW WPL

by Fender

Punk Indie Alternative

Key Feature:

• Bright, cutting single-coil tone

✓ PROS

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones
• Great note definition

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth for jazz
• Less comfortable body edges

Fender MIJ Trad II 60s Tele RW WPLElectric GuitarBody: BasswoodBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleWhite dot...

⭐ 4.9/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 621704

$1,704

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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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Best T Style Guitars for Beginner 2026

Reverend Greg Koch Gristlemaster VG

Fender 63 Telecaster A3TSB JM

Fender 52 Telec MN Black Closet Cl.

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider T NAT

Fender 67 Tele Black JM Relic

Fender AV II 51 Tele MN PROTO WHT

Fender Player II Mod Tele SH MN SSY

Suhr Alt T MN 3TB

Fender Player II Mod Tele RW HGM

Fender Player II Mod Tele RW 3TS

Fender 52 Tele MN Butterscotch Bl. CC

ESP LTD TE-1007 Baritone BB

Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider S SOV

Fender 52 Tele MN White Blonde CC

Fender MIJ Trad II 60s Tele RW WPL

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