Alternative Design Guitars

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Fender MIJ Trad II 60s Jaguar RW BLK - Alternative Design Guitars

Fender MIJ Trad II 60s Jaguar RW BLK

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,704
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Fender MIJ Trad II 60s Jazzmaster BLK - Alternative Design Guitars

Fender MIJ Trad II 60s Jazzmaster BLK

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,704
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, White...
4.8 Expert Rating
Squier CV 60s Jazzmaster LRL TSPG TCO - Alternative Design Guitars

Squier CV 60s Jazzmaster LRL TSPG TCO

Alternative Design Guitars

$516
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Indian laurel,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Ibanez IC420FM-CRS - Alternative Design Guitars

Ibanez IC420FM-CRS

Alternative Design Guitars

$824
Electric Guitar, Body: Okoume, Top: Flamed maple, Set-in 3-piece neck: Okoume, Fingerboard: Bound...
4.5 Expert Rating
Suhr Classic JM HH RW SBL - Alternative Design Guitars

Suhr Classic JM HH RW SBL

Alternative Design Guitars

$4,179
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, White dot...
4.6 Expert Rating
Reverend Double Agent W MBK - Alternative Design Guitars

Reverend Double Agent W MBK

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,209
Electric Guitar, Body: Korina, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Roasted maple,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Fender MIJ Trad II 60s Mustang WPL - Alternative Design Guitars

Fender MIJ Trad II 60s Mustang WPL

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,638
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Pearl...
4.5 Expert Rating
Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Vibrola PW - Alternative Design Guitars

Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Vibrola PW

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,759
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection (2025), Body: Mahogany,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Epiphone 1963 Firebird I Reissue CR - Alternative Design Guitars

Epiphone 1963 Firebird I Reissue CR

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,484
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection (2025), Body: Mahogany,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Reverend Charger 290 Bigsby Chron. Blue - Alternative Design Guitars

Reverend Charger 290 Bigsby Chron. Blue

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,429
Electric Guitar, Body: Korina, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...
4.6 Expert Rating
Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Axis AX 3 Neptune Blue - Alternative Design Guitars

Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Axis AX 3 Neptune Blue

Alternative Design Guitars

$637
Electric Guitar, Body: Jabon, Top: Flamed maple veneer, Bolt-on...
4.6 Expert Rating
Sterling by Music Man Stringray 50X Seafoam Green - Alternative Design Guitars

Sterling by Music Man Stringray 50X Seafoam Green

Alternative Design Guitars

$956
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Sterling by Music Man Stingray 50X Black - Alternative Design Guitars

Sterling by Music Man Stingray 50X Black

Alternative Design Guitars

$956
Sterling by Music Man Stringray 50X Black, Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard:...
4.7 Expert Rating
Evh Wolfgang Special T.O.M GBK - Alternative Design Guitars

Evh Wolfgang Special T.O.M GBK

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,286
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Roasted...
4.9 Expert Rating
Evh Wolfgang Special T.O.M HWH - Alternative Design Guitars

Evh Wolfgang Special T.O.M HWH

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,286
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Roasted maple...
5 Expert Rating
Evh Wolfgang Special T.O.M OXB - Alternative Design Guitars

Evh Wolfgang Special T.O.M OXB

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,286
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Roasted...
4.9 Expert Rating
ESP LTD CS-II QM Vintage Natural - Alternative Design Guitars

ESP LTD CS-II QM Vintage Natural

Alternative Design Guitars

$2,419
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Quilted maple, Neck: Set-in 3-ply mahogany,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Vincent Nova CC Deep Ocean - Alternative Design Guitars

Vincent Nova CC Deep Ocean

Alternative Design Guitars

$3,684
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Fingerboard radius: 184 x...
4.8 Expert Rating
Gibson RD Custom Ebony - Alternative Design Guitars

Gibson RD Custom Ebony

Alternative Design Guitars

$5,489
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard: Ebony, Mother of pearl...
4.4 Expert Rating
Ibanez Q52PB-COL - Alternative Design Guitars

Ibanez Q52PB-COL

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,319
Electric Guitar, Body: Nyatoh, 3-Piece bolt-on neck: roasted maple / bubinga, Fingerboard: Roasted...
4.5 Expert Rating
Reverend Jetstream HB High Tide Blue - Alternative Design Guitars

Reverend Jetstream HB High Tide Blue

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,154
Electric Guitar, Body: Korina, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Roasted...
5 Expert Rating
Reverend Jetstream 390 CBL - Alternative Design Guitars

Reverend Jetstream 390 CBL

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,209
Electric Guitar, Body: Korina, Bolt-on neck: roasted maple, Fingerboard: roasted maple,...
5 Expert Rating
Ibanez IC420-AAB - Alternative Design Guitars

Ibanez IC420-AAB

Alternative Design Guitars

$747
Electric Guitar, IC Series, Body: Okoume, 3-Piece set-in neck: Okoume, Fingerboard: Jatoba,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Guild Surfliner Deluxe Scarlett Red - Alternative Design Guitars

Guild Surfliner Deluxe Scarlett Red

Alternative Design Guitars

$846
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Neck: Maple, Bolt-on fingerboard: Rosewood, Mother...
4.8 Expert Rating
Guild Surfliner Deluxe Glacier Blue - Alternative Design Guitars

Guild Surfliner Deluxe Glacier Blue

Alternative Design Guitars

$824
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Höfner Shorty Cream - Alternative Design Guitars

Höfner Shorty Cream

Alternative Design Guitars

$186
Electric Guitar, Limited edition, Body: Basswood, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Jatoba,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Harley Benton RB-612CS Classic Series Bundle - Alternative Design Guitars

Harley Benton RB-612CS Classic Series Bundle

Alternative Design Guitars

$325
4.5 Expert Rating
Danelectro Sitar Black Crackle - Alternative Design Guitars

Danelectro Sitar Black Crackle

Alternative Design Guitars

$989
Sitar Electric Guitar, Style: Hollow Body, Body: Composite / Plywood, Bolt-on neck:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Fender Hybrid II Jazzmaster RW Q AQM - Alternative Design Guitars

Fender Hybrid II Jazzmaster RW Q AQM

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,539
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
5 Expert Rating
Fender Hybrid II Jazzmaster RW Q RBL - Alternative Design Guitars

Fender Hybrid II Jazzmaster RW Q RBL

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,484
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Ibanez Q547PB-COL - Alternative Design Guitars

Ibanez Q547PB-COL

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,344
7-String Electric Guitar, Q Series, Body: Nyatoh, Bolt-on 3-piece neck: Roasted maple / bubinga,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Ibanez Q54W-CMM - Alternative Design Guitars

Ibanez Q54W-CMM

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,154
Electric Guitar, Q Series, Body: Nyatoh, Bolt-on 3-piece neck: Roasted maple / bubinga, Fingerboard:...
4.8 Expert Rating
Fender Am Ultra II Meteora MN AVL - Alternative Design Guitars

Fender Am Ultra II Meteora MN AVL

Alternative Design Guitars

$2,529
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Fingerboard...
4.9 Expert Rating
Fender Am Ultra II Meteora EB TXT - Alternative Design Guitars

Fender Am Ultra II Meteora EB TXT

Alternative Design Guitars

$2,617
Electric Guitar, Body: ALder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony, White...
4.8 Expert Rating
Fender Am Ultra II Meteora EB UBST - Alternative Design Guitars

Fender Am Ultra II Meteora EB UBST

Alternative Design Guitars

$2,749
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony, White...
4.4 Expert Rating
Fender Player II Jaguar RW CRR - Alternative Design Guitars

Fender Player II Jaguar RW CRR

Alternative Design Guitars

$879
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, White dot...
5 Expert Rating
Fender Player II Jaguar RW HLY - Alternative Design Guitars

Fender Player II Jaguar RW HLY

Alternative Design Guitars

$879
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, White dot...
4.7 Expert Rating
Fender Player II Jazzmaster RW BLK - Alternative Design Guitars

Fender Player II Jazzmaster RW BLK

Alternative Design Guitars

$893
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, White dot...
4.9 Expert Rating
PRS S2 Vela Satin Charcoal '24 - Alternative Design Guitars

PRS S2 Vela Satin Charcoal '24

Alternative Design Guitars

$2,419
PRS S2 Vela Satin Charcoal '24, Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Set-in neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard: Rosewood,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Fender Player II Jazzmaster RW AQB - Alternative Design Guitars

Fender Player II Jazzmaster RW AQB

Alternative Design Guitars

$897
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, White dot...
4.6 Expert Rating
Fender Player II Jazzmaster RW CRR - Alternative Design Guitars

Fender Player II Jazzmaster RW CRR

Alternative Design Guitars

$912
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, White dot...
4.9 Expert Rating
Fender Player II Jazzmaster RW BCG - Alternative Design Guitars

Fender Player II Jazzmaster RW BCG

Alternative Design Guitars

$912
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, White dot...
4.6 Expert Rating
Evh Wolfgang Standard WINE RED - Alternative Design Guitars

Evh Wolfgang Standard WINE RED

Alternative Design Guitars

$659
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingebr oard: Black dot...
4.5 Expert Rating
Evh Wolfgang Standard PELHAM BLUE - Alternative Design Guitars

Evh Wolfgang Standard PELHAM BLUE

Alternative Design Guitars

$692
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Roasted...
4.6 Expert Rating
Evh Wolfgang Special QM TigerEyeG - Alternative Design Guitars

Evh Wolfgang Special QM TigerEyeG

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,418
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Top: quilted maple, Bolt-on neck: roasted maple,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Reverend Club King 290 MBK - Alternative Design Guitars

Reverend Club King 290 MBK

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,319
Electric Guitar, Type: Semi-Hollow, Body: Korina, Top: Solid spruce, Bolt-on neck: Roasted...
4.7 Expert Rating
Reverend Double Agent W CB - Alternative Design Guitars

Reverend Double Agent W CB

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,077
Electric Guitar, Body: Korina, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, White...
5 Expert Rating
Reverend Charger 290 Deep Sea Blue - Alternative Design Guitars

Reverend Charger 290 Deep Sea Blue

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,099
Electric Guitar, Body: Korina, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple, Fingerboard: Roasted...
4.9 Expert Rating
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About Alternative Design Guitars

Alternative Design Guitars break from traditional shapes and construction, often prioritizing ergonomics, unique tonal characteristics, and visual flair. These guitars appeal to players seeking something beyond the standard Strat or Les Paul, frequently appearing in genres that value individuality and sonic experimentation. They represent a willingness to challenge norms and explore unconventional approaches to guitar design.

Best For
Experimental music studio recording progressive rock alternative rock visual performance players seeking unique tones
What to Look For
Ergonomics and playability unconventional pickup configurations body wood and construction methods neck profile and scale length hardware quality and tuning stability

Alternative Design Guitars — Pros & Cons

PROS

  • Unique aesthetic and visual appeal sets players apart.
  • Often feature innovative ergonomics for enhanced comfort.
  • Can deliver unconventional tones not found in standard designs.
  • Frequently offer a high build quality relative to price.

CONS

  • Parts availability and repair can be challenging.
  • May not be universally accepted or understood by audiences.
  • Resale value can be unpredictable due to niche appeal.
  • Can sometimes compromise traditional guitar feel.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alternative Design Guitars

Not necessarily; some are incredibly playable, but ergonomics can be unusual and require adjustment. It's crucial to try before you buy.

It varies greatly. Body construction and pickup choices have a larger impact than the overall design itself.

Generally yes, but always double-check the scale length and string spacing to ensure compatibility.

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