THE TOP 10 GUITAR MODELS OF ALL TIME (according to WatchMojo)

[@MusicisWin]

What is your favorite guitar model of all time?

[@pokedrive17]

Strat , tele , les paul and of course my harley benton

[@sidiox7857]

Prs Singlecuts 🤘

[@sanjeevv.9901]

Mines is the Stratocaster or the Taylor 914CE if we are looking at acoustics

[@sirot5687]

Strat

[@Soulsilver75]

For me, it's my 2007 Gibson ES-339. True love.

[@Paschendale2]

They're forgetting the legendary Squier starter pack strat. Many hopes and dreams were born and died on that guitar.

[@syamakhalder4646]

You had to say die don't you?😂

[@thebastardchildren2795]

Just makes me wonder how many squier strats have been bought and played once to live in the closet

[@ej22_gc86]

@@thebastardchildren2795 not mine, thankfully

[@thebastardchildren2795]

@Zack Luna squires rule I started on one but now I play a ibanez rg 550 doesn't stop me from shredding the old squire though🤟

[@jordanmurray410]

Yup I started on a Squier Strat, moved up to semi hollow body's now though

[@NdifonNtui]

I would have put a Stratocaster in number 1. Rock isn't the only genre that uses a guitar.

[@salvatorevivacqua8974]

@Jared Ocampo I love my Strat so much but I am always gravitated towards my les paul

[@anthonygalbo9348]

besides the tuning issues on the LP the LP remains superior with its rich mahogany thick beefy sound, if youre going to get a humburcker on a strat, you mine as well get a LP

[@Lord_Rhoads]

@@anthonygalbo9348 what tuning issues. I have one based of roof rhoads one and it has no tuning issues. Stock bridge no locking nut so I don’t get the tuning problems. Define toy always a number one tho.

[@zakkmylde1712]

@@Lord_Rhoads people really need to get over the whoe Les Paul and SG tuning "issue". Vintage LP and SG slanted headstocks did indeed at one point cause some tuning issues, namely after being played for a few songs or after being played rough but modern versions have worked through that.

[@Lord_Rhoads]

@@zakkmylde1712 ye. I have a Jackson rhoads v and it has a Floyd rose. And I have an 08les Paul. No tuning problems at all

[@rileyworkman2175]

I'd say that the Jazzmaster and/or Jaguar is missing, those guitars were used on a ton of notable 80s-00s recordings. IMO once you get past the Les Paul, Strat, Tele, 335, and SG it's a huge toss up. There are loads of other semi-important guitar models whose use is more genre specific than the heavy hitters. For instance if you were seeing bands like the Smiths and REM you'd see a ton of Rickenbacker 330s and they'd seem more important, but if you're into metal for example you've probably never seen one before.

[@Soldano999]

Big jazzmastwr fan here but it's objectively a niche guitar.

[@John-mf1sz]

For sure, agreed. Johnny Marr, Roland S. Howard, Elvis Costello, Kurt Cobain, J. Mascis, Kevin Shields, and tons more. Definitely not what I would call quite “niche”. Especially not nowadays.

[@LiveByTheSword]

​@Soldano999 it's easily one of the most popular and influential guitars though. Definitely top 10 over a few of those guitars on Watch Mojo's list

[@PretzelBoi726]

In defense of the Stratocaster. Ask almost anyone to draw an electric guitar. They're most likely going to draw a strat shape. (Edit: Dam I never expected to get this many likes!)

[@angrylittlesob]

Yep. I would have switched “lez” Paul with a strat.

[@johncarpenter440]

This is the comment I was planning on making. For people who aren't into musical instruments, the Strat IS the electric guitar. Strat is number 1 and its not even close.

[@PretzelBoi726]

@@johncarpenter440 I would say it's more iconic than Les Paul.

[@charlesrense5199]

No, they're most likely to draw a Danelectro strat-esque shape, because that's what a strat looks like when somebody who can't draw draws one :)

[@PretzelBoi726]

@@charlesrense5199 which danelectro?

[@sidiox7857]

The greatest and most acquirable by the common people is the legendary air guitar

[@dinorei7364]

I do have an air guitar on my list. It sounds beautiful.

[@sampletext0076]

It’s so legendary, anyone can play it!

[@rhoff7272]

Air guitars account for more than half of my collection

[@kiillabytez]

Probably played the most by non-guitarists throughout history.

[@kiillabytez]

I remember in the 90s our local pizza parlor had an Air Guitar contest. Yes, that was a thing.

[@ReizokoRyu]

IMO P.R.S is iconic only in the sense of once I see that logo, I know that this is an instrument I cannot afford.

[@Chosen_cade.slipk16]

Absolutely factual statement, the truth lol

[@charycourt]

I'm a 14 yro who just bought a PRS SE custom 24-08. Only 1500 AUD. Maybe it's different cos I'm a teenager with a job and no responsibility, but IMO there's some affordable guitars PRS sells

[@sanjeevv.9901]

"I have some on my list that may not be on this list" Well I feel like the whole list is going to be PRS so I mean yes.

[@comfortablejamie6380]

Exactly what I thought lol

[@crimblecrumble9876]

That’s exactly what I thought too lol

[@Moth_On_Fire]

Nr. 10 My Prs Nr. 9 My other Prs Nr. 8 My Prs but another one Nr. 7 My Prs Silver Sky Nr. 6 My Prs but that white one Nr. 4 My Prs but the other Silver Sky Nr. 3 the blue semi hollow Prs SC Nr. 2 the Green Prs Nr. 1 the Purple Private Stock.

[@mygamecrashed]

I love this channel, but this is getting ridiculous, its getting to a point where I cringe everytime he says PRS...dude we get it, you like the brand, it is a good guitar, jeez!

[@anonymousarsonist9653]

PRS=Paul Reed Shit The guitars are probably really good but the headstocks look like someone took a lighter to a les Paul headstock and now there’s this stupid dip in the top.

[@bassicly4250]

The Strat is the most Iconic guitar of all time . You can't changr my mind. PRS would not be recognized in a lineup of guitars by a non guitarist.

[@listerfeend2004]

i think I'd have to disagree with this, if only because every youtuber plays them these days. You have to admit, the birds on the fret board are pretty unique. Maybe not "all time" iconic, but definitely modern iconic

[@bassicly4250]

@@listerfeend2004 I don't dislike PRS but it's high end & non guitarists couldn't tell a PRS from a Jay Turser lol

[@listerfeend2004]

@@bassicly4250 I think this comes down to how you interpret the meaning of the video. I think Tyler was looking at this as a "most iconic" type thing. You might be right on the fact that non guitarists probably don't know the brand, but I think anyone who has watched anyone play guitar on youtube, at this point, would at least recognize any PRS, just by the fretboard alone, because almost every youtuber (at least from what I've watched) plays PRS pretty regularly. So, they wouldn't know "Hey that's a PRS 22 Semi-Hollow!!!", but they would know "Hey, that guitar dude I like to watch plays a guitar that looks like that!!!" It being "high end" is debatable to me as well. Their SE line is right in that step above budget line, at the 5-800 dollar range, and definitely fits in the same price category as the Gibson Les Paul, and many others on the list. The list wasn't "the guitars every guitarist plays", but the "top ten models of all time"... Not really arguing with you, I think this is definitely a subjective topic in general. Like I said, I think Tyler went in the "most iconic" direction, more than anything else, which, again, is mostly subjective. Kinda like a list of top 10 guitarists of all time, which I'm sure most people's list would have some of the same people, but not all the same people, and probably not in the same order.

[@nielslohmann6727]

I think it'd be what the guy was saying, if you pick it up from a lineup of other prs models I don't really think you'd recognize the model hahah

[@listerfeend2004]

I don't necessarily think people not knowing a model of anything has much to do with how iconic something is.

[@dave1986R]

The whole idea of playing a Flying V is it’s meant to be played in an upright position, kind of like a classical guitar, which lots of players prefer.

[@writtenincode_]

"There's no PRS on this list!" Jackson fans have felt this for years.

[@craigcurlee6428]

The best guitars I have been playing for years!

[@sbeqstion]

@@JoeBlow-j3w damn

[@Geetarman69420]

I honestly don’t like PRS

[@kitoyobeni1]

Which Jackson would you include? They don't really have an iconic model, much like Charvel. They started as strat style with added humbuckers. The Jem makes the list by changing everything beyond the general body outline.

[@weijunhsiao8533]

@@kitoyobeni1 I would say RR, made for the iconic player of Rock/heavy Metal, where the brand started, the most famous and original design in Jakcson.

[@fernandoacuna5055]

I mean, I don't trust a top 10 guitar list that does not include the Hello Kitty pink one...

[@alexl7539]

Me neither...

[@kiillabytez]

Let me guess, because Zakk Wylde played one in a video once?

[@fernandoacuna5055]

@@kiillabytez Zakk who??? Who is that chump??? Lol

[@kiillabytez]

@@fernandoacuna5055 Who? Someone who plays better than you, definitely.

[@mahandda]

@@kiillabytez damn you really dont know what a joke is

[@aswallace88]

Gotta disagree about the Rickenbacker. I got to play one recently, and while I’d be hard pressed to tell you exactly what model it was, I had the inspiration just holding it like you were talking about with the Tele. It’s a historically relevant and very cool guitar to play,and unlike anything else I’ve laid hands on before.

[@techheat1987]

Plus they made the first electric guitar.

[@ethanc1719]

This ‘music is win’ bloke is just a bluesy shreadhead, doesn’t appreciate the craft of the Rickenbacker

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

Jesus Christ died for your sinssssss please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. ,.,..?.

[@friendshipchampion2434]

I agree, I think he gave a little too much hate towards the Rickenbacker. I agree that it's weird that they specified the '300 series' but Rickenbacker in general has a really unique cool design and the one I own plays like a dream. The fact that the beatles played them really bumps them up, however I can't think of hardly anyone else that does and they haven't really stayed in the limelight since then.

[@tysonrinker5958]

Rickebacker is a staple sound in many classic iconic songs . From the Beatles , tom petty and so on

[@chrisshaw2754]

Even though PRS has been around like 40 years, they still feel like a new company. They make amazing guitars but i wouldn’t say “iconic”.

[@Um_im_ryan]

Something about the guitar just always seemed like a generic guitar to me, and I’d imagine to other people too, to people who don’t play guitar the styling is probably just “hey a les Paul” again

[@nianl5351]

Carols santa and john mayer play it so. I think the guitar is iconic

[@ImpostorModanica]

PRS is a guitarists' guitar. Unlike Strat and Les Paul that have become symbols and are recognizable by laypeople.

[@awrebyawe]

No non-guitarist has heard of PRS. The average person probably will tell you John Mayer plays a Fender strat

[@chrisshaw2754]

NIAN L lets be honest. Mayer is only playing PRS for the $$$. He obviously prefers strats since his signature model is a strat knockoff.

[@sgeggbub1008]

tyler: 'gretsch is too boutique' also tyler: 'prs should be in the top 10'

[@snowlites]

🥶 got em

[@pureviolet2742]

@@snowlites yes

[@samuell.tankson4480]

Seriously, replacing Gretsch with PRS is like a big middle finger to Chet Atkins, and even Chris Cornell.

[@Heartwing37]

Right?

[@musicartguy1]

@@samuell.tankson4480 also Duane Eddy and Brian Setzer. Iconic guitar, absolutely innovative. Has been the sound of Rockabilly for 60 years.

[@moritzpetry677]

I think that the explorer does deserve the number 10, it’s most definitely recognizable and it’s been played by quite a few people, including Gary Moore (on and off)

[@J.PC.Designs]

The explorer is THE thrash metal guitar. And is also far superior to the les paul lmao I hate the les paul.

[@IcanhearClemFandango]

He said James Hetfield, like the front man of the biggest metal band ever, isn't enough by himself

[@MarcusW87]

A strat would be my number one choice, most recognizable guitar model ever. Even for non-musicians. Also, the Jackson Randy Rhoads should have been on this list, as well as maybe a Jackson Soloist or a Charvel, the inventor of the Superstrat.

[@MrStatguy]

Yep, Charvel and Jackson before Ibanez

[@musicartguy1]

very true

[@neil2706]

@@MrStatguy the jem was arguably most recognized guitar of the late 80s and 90s

[@mitchyyy18]

Charvels are dope 🔥

[@fleshrags]

the iphone emoji for a guitar is literally a strat🎸

[@kylehill9653]

I mean, the white falcon from gretsch is pretty iconic imo

[@mxwx51]

I would say the White Falcon over the 6120 for me as well, but the 6120 was played by Chet Atkins, Pete Townshend, Brian Setzer and many more. Basically, it seems Watchmojo picked one big hollowbody for the list. They chose correctly I think...

[@gregschineis5365]

John frushante wants ur location

[@DustinKoch]

Exactly

[@solsteiner7241]

@@gregschineis5365 frusciante

[@Owen_plays_music1049]

and Firebird too

[@whenwhen2284]

I think the Grestch should still be on the list. I’ve played quite a few Grestches and loved all of them. Plus, when it comes to them being “too boutique”, I see Grestches in guitar stores all the time. There’s an entire wall at my local guitar store filled with Grestch models

[@olafall_sweden]

Can the wall full of Grestch guitars be because no one buy them 😉

[@RedeemedMusicanOfGod]

@@olafall_sweden Lol

[@mrseaweed88]

Same

[@xodiaq]

Using your "couldnt pick THAT model out of a selection", the PRS would fall into that. I don't think most people would know the SE from the Custom 22, just that hybrid double horn body shape and headstock.

[@antonstechman957]

Exactly, they're awesome guitars. But, if that's the bar set to be "iconic" or not, they wouldn't pass. Most people who aren't musicians would have never heard of PRS guitars before

[@scott.hanson]

Definitely bias here. What are the players noted for PRS? Mayer now but many probably still think a strat with him. Dave Navarro is equally associated with Ibanez ... that's about it.

[@landonrice]

Yeah this was my thought as well. He violated his own parameters of being able to easily recognize individual models, but I suspect he knew this when he filmed it. You could put PRS guitars as a whole on the list because they’re easily recognizable. But then you’d have to include Rickenbackers as well.

[@gopeshb]

I think santana has been noted to be a prs player for quite a while but he would be the exception and not the rule

[@Madtenarmy1]

I was about to write this too. But seems like we’re just picking faults with a guy who pretty much had to include the brand. Gotta say I agree with him over the gretch and rickenbacker.

[@Robi2009]

I think Watch Mojo just went with: - Okay, what famous bands/guitar players do we know? - What did they play? - Okay, let's make a list out of that!

[@Markle2k]

Yep!

[@mike04574]

What should the criteria be then?

[@mike04574]

They even said it’s based on how iconic and famous the guitar models are, there isn’t a whole of variety anyways for the famous guitarists

[@foughtstatue1023]

Generally yeah, but not entirely. The Gretsch pick surprised me, and although it definitely deserves to be on the list, I didn’t think they’d pick it. Maybe WatchMojo is just really into rockabilly or something idk.

[@Flyboy207]

I saw a Gretsch, thought “That’s a cool guitar”, and I went out searching for one because it’s the only guitar that’s ever spoken to me and made me dream about it all the time. I finally bought one, a gunmetal gray Streamliner, and your videos and that guitar are what inspired me to start playing again and taking lessons. I only had a cheap strat knock off and I knew I really disliked the strat sound, so... Gretsch. I am just as confused as you on the model though, I thought I’d see a Falcon on the list if anything.

[@Megarobotsquadron]

Your Rickenbacker stance derailed your entire take on this. You don't have to like to play them. But you do have to recognize their contribution. And yeah, the 300 series is iconic. Tom Petty The beatles The beach boys The Byrds The bangles The Smiths The jam R.e.m. U2 Radiohead C.C.R. And many, many more.

[@ss_avsmt]

Also Kevin parker.

[@nasher931]

My issue with that inclusion is that "300 series" doesn't specify one model of guitar. The rickenbacker 330 and 360 are very different guitars for example. It's like including the Gibson ES series as one singular entry

[@Megarobotsquadron]

@@nasher931 I've had both and the only difference between them (other than slight cosmetic) is the stereo output on the 360. But as far as I can tell, no one ever really uses it. It's kinda the difference between a Les Paul standard and studio

[@sgeggbub1008]

I havent heard of almost any of those people and have been playing guitar for 17 years

[@DMSProduktions]

@@sgeggbub1008 LOL!

[@bemersonbakebarmen]

Rickenbacker and Gretch are iconic vintage guitars. You have played to many PRS.

[@dinorei7364]

All of them are absolutely wonderful.

[@itsalwayssomething7490]

As brands, but they chose specific models.

[@versalgraphics]

He's too deep into PRS

[@mrfahrenheit677]

vintage doesnt mean greatest MODEL of all time. two different things.

[@TariasNiniel]

Yeah they are but its not the "top 10 Most Iconic vintage guitar list" .. if it would be, why dont i see a epiphone casino? :D and they did put a Ibanez jem on there... So they can put PRS on there ... Its not like Carlos Santana for example is a unkown guitar player. :D But honestly i wouldnt even remove those 2 for a spot for PRS but the explorer

[@davidarco6127]

I would argue that the Explorer is more recognizable for the general non-guitarist people than the Custom 24. And I think that list is aiming for that: guitars that the general non-guitarist people recognize the most

[@nutritionperfection]

If that were true the Rickenbacker and Gretsch wouldn't make the list. I'd also argue most non-guitarists don't really know what a ES-335 is Vs. 339/349/355 or any other archtop.

[@RedeemedMusicanOfGod]

@@nutritionperfection True.

[@whiteninja2006]

For once, the Mojo list is actually perfectly fine. A PRS is honestly not THAT iconic. What was it that you said about Gretsch, they are too boutique to be on that list? You can definitely say that about PRS.

[@marth_6126]

Yeah, PRS is popular with guitarists. No one else knows who they are

[@billpolman9175]

PRS are incredibly nice guitars, but yeah they're not iconic. I'd spot a Dean Razorback from a mile away before I recognize a PRS.

[@mateorincon3448]

He's a PRS sponsor so it is to be expected

[@mateorincon3448]

@Brooks Reed Definitely not, I agree with you

[@qcdsticks]

With the Gretsch I agree with you. When I think of Gretsch I think of every AC/DC song ever written by the Late Great Malcolm Young known for playing a Gretsch. yet with PRS I think of the wall in a guitar store not an artist.

[@steffenpoulsen5239]

Why is no one talking about the fact that he said that the Beatles used an Epiphone viola bass when Paul used a Hofner violin bass.

[@punkrockisdead]

You said what I was thinking lmao

[@helotaxi]

And George and John both played Gretschs early on.

[@punkrockisdead]

@@helotaxi John only played a gretsch on Paperback Writer I think (maybe Rain too) besides that it would've been his Casino or Rickenbacker 325

[@watchparty_band]

I was looking for someone to mention this lol

[@BeatleJWOL]

The Epi violin bass is kinda ugly in comparison too. Ouch.

[@koala74000]

Strat is easily number 1. It is the most versatile guitar ever made. Obviously rock and country are famous for the strat, but so is reggae, jazz, along with so many other genres of music.

[@manningmusic5160]

I’m gonna be honest I love the feel of a strat, but the shape of the body is so annoying to me. It is always slipping and I just can’t stand it! So my perseverance is telecaster.

[@jadipeperzak4034]

I don’t think strats are good for jazz tbh.

[@aneveningwithebola2727]

​@@jadipeperzak4034 With the right pickups they are

[@nicolassanchez3099]

I know not many will agree, but the Jazzmaster deserves more love

[@IrksomeSquid]

Shoot it didn't get any, yeah it does

[@spacecomma218]

I gotta agree. It's very unique and a great guitar that is sadly left out quite a bit

[@lbrnryn]

Its heavy for me,like in a center of balance pov tho i like the switch location

[@spacecomma218]

@@lbrnryn Fair enough, it is a bit on the heavy side

[@TheDjangojunkie]

I never cared for the looks of the jazzmasters, however then a guy I played in a band with got one and it sounded awesome and I've been a convert ever since

[@oskarileikos]

I'm not going to start a comment section war but judging by how little Tyler knows about Rickenbacker and Gretsch, and how he doesn't recognize their massive historical value and influence, he has some guitar homework to do himself... And no, PRS isn't "the most notable" brand in the world. It's maybe the 3rd, after Fender and Gibson. Or 4th, after Ibanez. Sorry...

[@JustinZombz]

Yep. Ibanez, ESP, Jackson, I'd even go as far as to say Schecter would be more noticeable. All I can think of in the mainstream that plays a PRS is Santana. Other than that if it weren't for Mikael Akerfeldt of Opeth I would never have even heard of PRS.

[@prsmantse1]

@@JustinZombz dude a majority of session guitarists use prs guitars. Everyone has heard one even if they didn't realize it at least in the last 30 years

[@prsmantse1]

@Carter Valentine ya I think that some of us are too deep into the guitar world to get this list. I understand your point though. Although PRS guitars and mesa boogie amps were in all of the rock music videos in the early 2000s like Linkin park, Seether,creed, Santana so I think that they're recognizable to people who enjoy that type of music. It depends on how much you were exposed and what generation you belong to

[@oskarileikos]

@@prsmantse1 I'm gonna tackle two of your points. 1. Everyone has probably heard a PRS, but nobody listens to a record and says, "hey, that's definitely a PRS!", because PRS guitars just don't sound like anything (they sound just kind of bland and general). 2. However, PRS should've been included on the list because of the early 2000s nu metal etc, which I had completely forgotten about. Glad you mentioned it. I think the Custom 24 is more legendary than a Gibson Explorer or maybe even more so than Ibanez JEM.

[@death32815]

@Carter Valentine gretsch has killed it in being recognizable ask any guitarist who knows what a prs is they know the gretsch falcon, or penguin, or a traditional center block. Gretsch is so recognizable.

[@joshhill5932]

No Jackson is crazy. Jackson dominated the 80s and 90s and where the first with compound radius fretboards and HSS pickups. Also one of the firsts with neck thru guitars on the market. Have to also mention the shark tooth inlays. Jackson soloist should definitely be considered up there with les pauls and strats for most innovative.

[@arandomsupra]

I think its cool how jackson has neck thru and adjustable pickups as basically a stock option, and even the floyd roses start pretty low down on the price range. They also have the 80s rainbow crackle which wins by default

[@samoppedisano3994]

Yeah but how many good musicians play a Jackson?

[@rogershore7189]

Rickenbacker and BC Rich were making neck thru instruments way before Jackson.

[@inkestrel]

Tyler be like: “no prs?😡😡😡”

[@crimblecrumble9876]

So true lol

[@Rick_Cleland]

Santana is also very upset.

[@TheMelody911]

PRS's are just very good build Les Paul's double cuts

[@j_freed]

@@randomguy4379 - Oh I think the Paul Reed Smith JM Silver Sky it’s pretty recognizable as one guitar on the list… 😉

[@j_freed]

A carve top DC PRS is not on any Top List of guitars because it-always tries to be 2-3 guitars on any list… not distinctive or iconic enough…

[@tomseiple3280]

The lack of a Jazzmaster is really astounding...

[@sullun2241]

I don't think there are that many great players who use it, same problem with the explorer

[@eliamor1782]

@@sullun2241 J mascis, john frusciante, thurston moore, kevin shield to name a few

[@kiillabytez]

A Whomaster?

[@josephfarias4795]

@@eliamor1782 Frusciante played a Jaguar, never a Jazzmaster

[@NOISEEROOM]

@Lazer he did plus John is known for playing multiple models he literally played a gretch too

[@noahmoore6513]

10.) majesty 9.) Wolfgang (EVH Peavey or EBMM) 8.) JEM 7.) Flying V 6.) PRS Custom 22/24 5.) SG 4.) Gibson ES 3.) Tele 2.) Strat 1.) Les Paul Tbh the strat and Les Paul are interchangeable, I just prefer Les Pauls

[@alexnaturalis1179]

Tyler: I'm going to objectively criticize a guitar list rank Also Tyler: wears a jacket with "Gibson" printed at the heart

[@ΣταμΔετσης]

And works with prs

[@Markle2k]

@@ΣταμΔετσης However, he picked only one PRS, and criticized the inclusion of so many Gibson’s.

[@ΣταμΔετσης]

@@Markle2k true

[@johntoland3520]

This guy hating on my gretsch guitar, your loss.

[@marcuscritchley]

Didn’t even mention Marty Mcfly for players of the 335

[@firefox71]

my thoughts exactly

[@death32815]

Mcfly actually played a 338 though different model don't remember why off the top of my head.

[@marcuscritchley]

@@death32815 Yeah I realized that after searching it up.

[@death32815]

@@marcuscritchley honestly I have no clue why I remember that, I just read it somewhere and it stuck.

[@harleck9119]

@@death32815 it was a 345 with PAFs (which is chronologically incorrect, PAFs were first introduced in 1958 I believe)

[@enginefacerc6714]

I think the strat is the most iconic, even non guitarists know what they look like, but I like the Les Pauls the best. You can play anything from blues to metal on them and they just look beautiful

[@alar2266]

The fact that Jazzmasters weren't on this makes me think the guy that put it together plays a Jazzmaster and wanted to pretend it was still an obscure model.

[@sosak4mi]

The guy who made this probably doesn’t even play guitar lol 😂

[@brentcollinsmusic]

"No one is going to be able to pick out a RickenBacker 300, or a Gretsch 6120 EVER. But I'd put a PRS Custom 22 on there, which the average person would totally be able to pick out"

[@lryuzaki9871]

He actually said Custom 24, which most people would be able to pick out pretty easily...

[@brentcollinsmusic]

@@lryuzaki9871 my mistake on the model. But I don’t think the average person would be able to pick a custom 24 out of a line of PRS more than a person would be able to pick out a gretsch or rickenbacker if that’s his criteria for what makes it great.

[@juanfichtl2011]

Most people I know can recognize it as the Santana guitar

[@brentcollinsmusic]

@@juanfichtl2011 it isn’t the santana guitar.

[@MojoStrummer]

@@juanfichtl2011 exactly, and Carlos Santana doesn't even play a Custom 24. Thanks for proving the point.

[@Mr.Pink1996]

Gretsch and Rickenbacker definitely deserve to be on this list.

[@christiangarza8122]

To ask the question: but specifically those guitars

[@tysonrinker5958]

Agreed

[@KHolt22]

Definitely. Even if you couldn't call each model out by name they still have an absolutely iconic look and sound

[@Gliam1205]

No, strat is more famous than les paul. But I do prefer the sound of a les paul

[@firstissue3565]

No strat, is more famous than Les Paul

[@j_freed]

@Warpdroid - yes, there are way way more Strats and Strat copies in peoples bedrooms and rec rooms and garages than there are set neck single cut carve top Gibsons… exceeding the number by a light year I would say.

[@maffooo2040]

No strats are immensely more recognisable

[@ΣταμΔετσης]

More people play strat bc they buy a sqier and its a great starter pack and it has ergonomic shape so yea its for everyone

[@WT-fh9vi]

if they were going to put a gretsch, it should have been the white falcon

[@matthewmcclure3181]

I think the challenge with an electric Top 10 list is that once you get past the Top 6 it starts to come down to personal preferences and taste. I'm sure some folks would cut the "sure things" list off at just the Top 3. 1) Strat 2) Les Paul 3) Tele 4) ES 335 5) PRS Custom 24 6) SG I get your criticism of Rickenbacker and Gretch (I don't personally like them much either), but they're certainly in contention for a Top 10 list. I don't care much for guitars like Ibanez Gem either but I think it's reasonable for this list. Things like Firebirds and Flying Vs are also acceptable for the list but wouldn't be noteworthy if they were missing. I don't pay that much attention to newer companies but Suhr seems like a pretty nice newer option. Here my personal niche choice for consideration... and a reminder that there is no chance for a legitimate consensus. The Steinberger M Series. Never out of tune, never effected by climate conditions, light weight, and versatile. Sure, it may be a bit embarrassing to play in public in 2021, but behind closed doors...

[@fabiankun]

Fender Mustang, jazzmaster or Jaguar should be on this list.

[@felixz.z]

These are my fav Fender guitar models

[@ramekd]

No way. You might love them. Other people might love them. And to be sure, there's a lot to love about them. But none of them deserve a spot in the top 10. The Jazzmaster MAYBE. But definitely not the other two.

[@kitoyobeni1]

Jazzmaster to bump out the Explorer IMO.

[@matthewguarna2975]

anybody can recognize an explorer. very few can tell a jazzmaster from a mustang from a jaguar, they are not so iconic if they all look the same

[@marth_6126]

@@ramekd The Jaguar definitely deserves a place before a Flying V or Explorer. Mustang doesn't deserve a shot, no.

[@Esch47on]

That's a HOFNER viola bass Tyler. The Epiphones were the "Casino" model guitar.

[@lllULTIMATEMASTERlll]

As much as I’m a Les Paul guy, I have to say the Strat is clearly the most iconic.

[@jimherleva4541]

I dunno. Equally iconic I’d say. Boths popularity goes up and down. Usually when the other one dips, the other comes up.

[@lolxd7753]

@@jimherleva4541 ask someone who's not into music to imagine an electric guitar, they're probably gonna imagine a strat instead of a les paul

[@ethanmichael5490]

@@jimherleva4541 agree. Equally iconic

[@diesel_engaged6358]

Jackson Randy Rhoades V is the reason I started playing electric guitar. Kirk Hammett, Dave Mustaine, Alexi Leiho, etc. Despite how people may feel about them for owning, it is undeniably a recognizable and fun playing guitar that basically was the main image of metal guitar for many people.

[@Cbink82]

No acoustics?! That was the most shocking omission for me. J-200 or D-35 are highly iconic guitars, deserving of being on this list.

[@rmaxtpmx]

Play a parlor and a dreadnought, then try honestly repeating that.

[@tysonrinker5958]

@@ldgaming4213 thats rediculous

[@ldgaming4213]

@Daffodil Productionslol

[@ldgaming4213]

@@tysonrinker5958 look who's talking

[@martyshwaartz971]

I wonder what the "strat - tele - les paul" is of acoustic guitars? Maybe, dreadnaught, jumbo, parlor?

[@loganbell4958]

im surprised a usa jackson wasnt on that list. its definitely deserved

[@neckcheese1356]

How about a Rhoads V? That's a pretty iconic guitar played by many rock and metal players over the years.

[@kiillabytez]

Ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!! Not surprised, honestly.

[@kiillabytez]

@@neckcheese1356 They already had the V on the list.

[@loganbell4958]

@@kiillabytez he means a jackson rhoads v

[@loganbell4958]

@@kiillabytez true that list was bad haha

[@tritonmosquito9348]

I would give it to Gretsch though, because it's kind of an icon in certain genres like rockabilly and psychobilly. A guitare model that can impersonate a entire genre is a great guitar model I think.

[@helotaxi]

Pretty sure you can't front a rockabilly band without some form of Gretsch 612X.

[@death32815]

@@helotaxi you can with a falcon, or perhaps you get lucky and get a custom built hollowbody for cheap at a local music store.

[@ericoswood1856]

Out of my collection, my Rickenbacker 360 and my Gretsch 6120s are among my favorites.

[@miinpajamas6680]

Fact : Most modern and futuristic "looking" guitar is the Strandberg Boden Prog :p....minimalism at its best 👌👌👌

[@FrankFurther]

agreed! Best ergonomics too

[@hathaway.1166]

i love their salen jazz model so much

[@Skeptycx]

Strandbergs are beautiful

[@weijunhsiao8533]

And def the more revolutionary design than Custom24

[@miinpajamas6680]

@@weijunhsiao8533 oh yes definitely I actually kinda disagree about the pts being in top 10 hehe maybe top 15

[@cort_tempered]

I'm still shocked that they wouldn't have Charvel/Jackson/ESP... one of the big Metal 80s guitars that made the 80s so fun to listen to. Hell, even BC Rich or Dean would be better than having 5 Gibsons

[@lyster1ne681]

Totally agree, Jackson soloist is absolutely iconic, everything from modern metal to classic punk

[@kiillabytez]

Those are basically Strat copies, so they aren't on the list.

[@flippy7035]

@@kiillabytez but so is the JEM

[@kiillabytez]

@@flippy7035 Granted there's the Iceman and the Paul Stanley models, but Ibanez is the LAST brand I would ever own. I'd rather play a Dean over an Ibanez any day of the month.

[@connordeal6402]

Completely agree. Or even ernie ball, dream theater, jason richardson, hell even the dude from toto, lots of influence especially in the last 10 years.

[@redragon_istaken]

I agree I have not seen many people play the gibson explorer but I do find it iconic since it always reminds me of Allen Collins playing.

[@geohaber]

The fact that Chet Atkins played a Gretch means Gretch deserves to be on this list. Not to mention George Harrison, Mike Nesmith and Brian Setzer.

[@borademirciler]

And malcolm young

[@Charliesofake]

guns n roses

[@TheSofajockey]

Eddie Cochran played one. I don't know why I'm watching this guy's videos.

[@leemurray4158]

Neil young

[@jeffkeller126]

I would include a gretsch in the list...but it would be a white falcon.

[@ImpostorModanica]

PRS is a guitarists' guitar. Unlike Strat and Les Paul that have become symbols and are recognizable by laypeople.

[@yopiff]

Claudio Sanchez from Coheed and Cambria mostly plays a Gibson Explorer. I fucking love the explorer and have one myself. Maybe not a top ten guitar model of all time but still a fantastic guitar. It looks awesome and sounds awesome.

[@microchrist6122]

Damn chill on the Explorer hate. Is ZZ Top no one to you?! 😂

[@codysroom6303]

Explorers are one of my favorite shapes

[@donkarnage6032]

He must've forgot about Eddie Van Halen and Iron Maiden playing Ibanez Destroyers which are nothing but Explorer clones. Most of the iconic songs from VH1 and VH2 were recorded with Ed's Destroyer. He would later borrow one for recording as well after he chopped his up to make the Shark guitar.

[@Tamago-xe4eb]

@@donkarnage6032 Dave Grohl, James Hetfield, Dave Mustaine, Paul Gilbert, Allen Collins and Brian Bell have all used Either Gibson explorers or Ibanez Destroyers.

[@Powermad-bu4em]

@@donkarnage6032 That was Chris Holmes' guitar.

[@death32815]

Or Dimebags use of knockoff explorers. Or Dave mustaine.

[@NoBWB]

I've always had cheap guitars, and the last guitar I bought for myself before this year was a Squier Jagmaster. That was in '07. This year I finally had the ability to treat myself and got the black on black player series Tele. With maple fretboard. Got a few small upgrades like a bone nut, locking tuners, strap locks and different string trees. As someone who grew up on humbuckers and punk, the SS setup on this is still amazing. Not looking back.

[@MiloSk8s]

God I love the jagmaster. That and the Squier mustang

[@NoBWB]

@@MiloSk8s I can't wait to get the electronics fixed on mine and get it back working.

[@MiloSk8s]

@@NoBWB I am thinking about buying a Squier mustang idk yet tho I'm a huge kurt cobain fan so I probably will. Lol only problem is I'm 17 with responsibilities and guitars are not cheap lmaoo one day I will have the jaguar tho

[@NoBWB]

@@MiloSk8s I get it. I just turned 19 when I got that Jagmaster. For only like 200 or 250. And I learned quick, don't just buy something because an idol has it. Play it, and make sure it feels good in your hands and plays well with you. I was never a Tele guy, but ended up playing one and loved the feel and how it played. But good luck on whichever guitar you end up getting. It's always the best feeling bringing home a new guitar and jamming out at home.

[@scotmoorhouse2427]

My Fender 1997 California Series USA Telecaster is still the most versatile perfect guitar I own, I modified with Generation one noiseless pickups. I also own many other guitars including a 1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom ebony, and a 2007 American Series Fender Stratocaster along with a 2005 Gibson SG Standard, and my Sheraton 2 Pro Epiphone which is a really great value guitar too.

[@j.gabriel9882]

You should try a Schecter Guitar. They rock!!

[@rohankshetrimayum1049]

Hell yes 100%

[@nandohoyer]

I love mine

[@bronsonjohnson9019]

I'm actually buying one today lol, local shop has a black super shredder with a sustainiac

[@ethanpederson]

I bought a lefty Schecter Blackjack SLS C-1 FR A a couple months ago and I definitely do not regret it. It sounds great and it feels amazing to play.

[@cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245]

*deathcore intensifies*

[@cycle_365]

The explorer is a super recognizable model. As a stand-alone model, it’s far more deserving of the #10 spot than ‘a certain other model you pointed out’

[@PunkMarioBros]

6:09 the Epiphone Viola bass is actually based on the Hofner Violin Bass which was used by Paul McCartney

"You might not get that with your pretty little pink stratocaster -" TheDoo with his hello kitty guitar: "Am I a joke to you?"

[@wornstrat5517]

If there's no offset guitars on here they are wrong.

[@charlesrense5199]

The Explorer is an offset.

[@nocuh]

I immediately knew the jazzmaster wouldn’t be on this goofy list

[@clemente102]

Jaguar

[@0megalul309]

Offsets only belong on indie lists made by a teenager in their basement

[@rickwitt5735]

@@0megalul309 WORD.

[@PunkMarioBros]

5:57 I know (and I was) lots of kids who wanted Rickenbacker when I was at school a few years ago, about 7 or 8 of the 20 guitar players wanted a Rickenbacker

[@daniel_naaden]

as a pointy guitar lover, i'm sad that there's not enough love for them :(

[@dinorei7364]

I love pointy guitars. I do have some of them.

[@Zwellop]

Pointy guitars are great lookin'. Flying v's/kellys/explorers.. love em all!

[@daniel_naaden]

@@Zwellop same dude. i just wish a lot more youtubers especially would use them more. they're not hated, they just don't get the attention they deserve sometimes.

[@charlesrense5199]

I hate most stabcasters... Except the BC Rich Mockingbird. I've always admired them, then I found one at a nearby shop for only $225, played it, impulse bought it, and it's my go-to when I feel like playing humbuckers. SO much fun, and worth every jab to the ribs the shape gives me!

[@imcnblu]

I love pointy guitars. 🙂 I've got more than a couple. 🤘

[@davidwolfe6038]

“Having a list with no prs invalidates the hole list” Having a list with a prs invalidates the hole list for most people. I mean come on man. They are great guitars. No doubt. But not top ten.

[@stephenshoihet2590]

I'm going to guess that a lot of non guitar players could identify a strat, a tele, a LP or a 335 but almost none of them will have ever heard of PRS.

[@arrondaniels358]

Hole?

[@kitoyobeni1]

@@stephenshoihet2590 Then your list is only 4 instead of 10?

[@Um_im_ryan]

@@kitoyobeni1 even then though, the v shape, 335 shape, and even sg are common shapes that people would recognize, prs just isn’t recognizable

[@kitoyobeni1]

@@Um_im_ryan I think it would look familiar, but not necessarily have name recognition. Still, that's not the only criteria, or the list would be all Fender and Gibson. Plus, I doubt many nonguitarists would know the ES-335 name.

[@rettersp]

The stratocaster is for me the most iconic guitar. Many other models were designed as variations from the strat. Jackson, Ibanez, PRS, Charvel, Kramer, Schecter, Hamer.

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

Jesus Christ died for your sinssssss please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. ,.,..?.

[@the_armada5579]

Tyler: gets PRS Provate Stock Single Cut Tyler: immediately go buys a Les Paul Tyler: ima start wearing gibson apparel Paul: I will never emotionally recover from this

[@leinonibishop9480]

just look at how many PRS guitars are hanging on the racks behind him in his videos. I don't know how many Les Pauls he has but he's definitely still a big fan of PRS.

[@lovesoutdoorsalot2870]

Another amazing SG player: Derek Trucks

[@imacmadman22]

Duane Allman and Dickey Betts also played SGs on occaision, Barry Goudreau of Boston was/is an SG player too.

[@Pepsidud32]

When I think of guitars I think Gretsch and Rickenbacker deserve to both be on the list due to the Beatles alone. (+ Chet Atkins) The Rickenbacker 330 has become a part of my list of most personally iconic guitars not just cause of the Beatles, but because of the great modern indie bands like Red Vox that have made me stunned by them. Seeing a Rickenbacker on a stage is like a breath of fresh air, and the list should be just guitars completely unique from each other.

[@michaelgigante5512]

Strat and Les Paul will always be the two most iconic guitars Ibanez I would say is modeled after a Strat. PRS I would say is modeled after a les Paul and so on. Stratocaster would be my top guitar, is is the most versatile and easiest for guitarists to get into and learn and modify and make to their liking.

[@joemeier659]

Yeah. and the PRS Silver Sky looks exactly like a strat, except for the PRS inlays and headstock

[@EnterJustice]

PRS was designed to be the best of both worlds (Les Paul and Strat). Scale length is in-between both, coil-split humbuckers, vibrato bar, double cut with good fret access. @Joe Meier That's because of John Mayer, a renowned strat player who got into a fight with Fender and needed another guitar builder who could give him something similar.

[@allendean9807]

Remember, this is an all time list, not a “this time” list.... The Ricky was a massive seller in the 5p’s and 60’s, when rock was evolving into what it’s become since. Also, think of the shape, more than the model. The Flying V shape is still a massive seller. As well as the destroyer shape. I’d say my top ten would be, in no particular order; ES335/355 SG PRS Santana Les Paul Stratocaster Telecaster The Martin The hummingbird The ML The Frankenstein

[@MosriteCharlie]

Some of the guitars I mentioned were groundbreaking in their approach to tone, playability, pickup options, design, and finishes. We have seen the first Fender no caster single coil pickup with pine body in natural finish all the way to dual humbucker equipped PRS ten top. Improvements along the way include lightweight slabs of wood to sexy shaped carved tops with body cuts. From single coil pickups to electronic variax tpes with multiple tone selections. From simple poly finishes to complex lacquer multi-stage faded and burst finishes. Guitars have come a long way from the background big band rhythm instrument to the lead guitar epitomized at Woodstock by Jimmy Hendrix. I am now 73 and it has been a heck of a ride.

[@DLee1100s]

The Gretsch 6120 certainly deserves a spot on this list and I would say so does the Rickenbacker 360/12.

[@viktorbalko213]

I think strats are most iconic bc they're used in the most genres, I feel like your list is too tailored to the rock/metal scene

[@JoyGrenade]

That's kinda his thing. He's also fond of shitting on indie bands and pretending not to know huge names outside of metal.

[@renobailey8516]

I think if the title was top ten most ICONIC guitars the list would be better

[@fredmeister5607]

The music man JP models are pretty iconic these days

[@0megalul309]

Kids nowdays can't really afford them cos they rather spend 3k on pretty pedals than on proper guitars or amps. It's a dying breed among gen z's

[@arvincharles]

Watchmojo has probably never even heard of John Petrucci. lmao

[@finnasty5279]

I agree

[@Um_im_ryan]

@@0megalul309 that’s because for 2k you get basically a regular strat with maybe some slight upgrades but for twice the price, they’d rather get a variety is sounds than a fancy guitar

[@0megalul309]

@@Um_im_ryan I rather have a few good sounds than a variety of trash ones tbh.

[@firefox71]

As a metal head coming of age in the 80s, Explorers, Flying Vs, and Warlocks were the most iconic to me

[@giusepperesponte8077]

Number 1 is the strat. Iconic, great sound, looks amazing, plus it’s just a comfortable guitar to hold and play.

[@joe08867]

My lis: From a drummers perspective. Having played with many different musicians in many styles. 1. Les Paul. or Lez Paul according to WatchMojo 2. Fender Strat 3. Fender Telecaster 4. PRS Custom 24 (Agree about PRS) 5. Gibson 335 6. Fender Squire (Everyone Played one at some point) 7. Gibson SG 8. Ibanez RG 9. Rickenbacker 360 10.Epiphone Casino

[@JimSlimjimCassi]

Well Kramer and Jackson/Charvel guitars ruled the 80's, it seems everybody had one, and i still have mine.

[@Acroanidd]

Any of the 80's super strats deserved to be on that list for sure.

[@kitoyobeni1]

You're missing the point. It's not iconic brand, it's iconic model. Which model from any of those brands stands out?

[@Um_im_ryan]

I was thinking this too, even more than a prs, like sure those are relevant now but they don’t have a history, charvel/Jackson sand those brands literally helped change music

[@JimSlimjimCassi]

The 2 most popular guitars in the 80's were the Charvel/Jackson Pro mod, and the Kramer Baretta. If it wasn't for EVH, none of these guitars would exist.

[@ericbergeron4437]

My top 10 would be: 1- Fender Stratocaster 2- Gibson Les Paul 3- Fender Telecaster 4- Gibson ES-335 5- Gibson SG 6- EVH / Music Man Wolfgang 7- Fender Jaguar 8- Gibson Explorer 9- Ibanez Jem 10- Jackson Rhoads And I would put the Gretsch 6120 , richenbacker 360 or 330 and Danelectro 50 dc on the list way before considering a PRS

[@swapnilj1452]

Kirk Hammett's ESPs Randy Rhoads' Jackson V To add to that..there should have been a special mention of Gilmour's black strat

[@giornox114]

My top 10: strat, LP, tele, SG, 335, V, super strat, white falcon, PRS, danelectro

[@SoulForty5Music]

My List: 1. Fender Stratocaster 2. Gibson Les Paul 3. Fender Telecaster 4. Gibson SG 5. Fender Jazzmaster 6. Gibson ES-335 7. PRS SE 8. Gibson Firebird 9. D’Angelico Bedford 10. Danelectro 59

[@Joshua.M.S.]

I'd be one of those strat guys. More versatile. Most famous guitar to me: evh Frankenstrat

[@samueledwards4740]

Everyone has heard of a Fender Stratocaster before but the layman might not have heard of a Les Paul. Strats gotta be top.

[@casualartist4202]

only guitarists have really heard of the strat and les paul, but people would have seen the strat and known it by its look, not necessarily by name.

[@maschoff69]

They all know one name Gibson

[@samueledwards4740]

@@maschoff69 most people I know have heard of Fender not Gibson

[@boolosboi7503]

The Stratocaster is tops. Such an expressive instrument.

[@pawlowski6132]

@@samueledwards4740 most people you know prolly don't play flattop, mandolin or archtops.

[@solarplex2128]

well if you mostly listen to 70s stuff you can deffinetly recognize a rickenbacker, both sonically and aesthetically, it's got a very unique look to it

[@jackromein4043]

You know what they say: Jimmy Page's telecaster sold more Les Paul's when Zeppelin 1 came out then any other guitar did

[@Innerspace100]

And when the fourth album came out, 'cause he dug out the "dragon" tele again for the solo on Stairway. For the longest time, everybody assumed that was his Les Paul...

[@tysonrinker5958]

True

[@jamestaliaferro258]

I mean, if you ask any random person on the street to imagine an electric guitar and describe it, I’d wager most of them would be picturing a Strat. That shape is so widespread, it is *the* electric guitar. I don’t say this as a fanboy either-the Strat isn’t even really my thing (I play a Tele) but seriously…why the Strat isn’t No. 1 I have no idea.

[@d4rkblu386]

Yeah, I think my list would be from top to bottom Fender Strat Gibson Les Paul Fender Tele Gibson SG Gibson Es-335 Ibanez RG Fender Jazzmaster/Jaguar Gibson Flying V PRS Custom 24 Yamaha Pacifica - controversial pick, but probably the most famous beginner guitar aside from a squire strat

[@ctsguitar]

What you’ve got to bear in mind is that this is a general layman’s list. All of the guitars featured are either iconic because of their design or who played them etc. Just because a PRS or Duesenberg play better, doesn’t mean the average person would understand. p.s. Gretsch guitars are awesome!

[@Arfshesaid457]

An Epiphone viola bass? Wouldn't that be a Hofner?

[@LucaColaMusic]

Oh my god exactly!! I got a little annoyed when I heard that, being a huge beatles fan. I also always think beatles = rickenbacker, or gretsch. John basically used rickenbacker from 1962-1965.

[@anderson-may5174]

Exactly how I felt! The Beatles’ early sound before the Casino years was that rickenbacker jangle, that gretsch twang, and that woody punchy hofner bass

[@jazzram_]

6:09

[@modergav]

Well the Hofner is actually a "rip off" of the Epiphone and later Gibson designs

[@jazzram_]

@@modergav :O

[@imbadatguitar9288]

To be completely 100% honest. I’m supposed that the fender mustang wasn’t on here, or the Jaguar. When I think of those guitars, and even the Stratocaster, I think of Kurt Cobain. The strat with a humbucker was used on Nevermind, and so was the Mustang and Jaguar. Those guitars are iconic because of one man. One of the best musicians of all time! However, Not many others used them, and I can sorta see why the Jaguar and Mustang weren’t on here

[@VanirTraditionalist]

Definitely the Jaguar. Some of those low end picks were ridiculous.

[@yogimoninc]

As you say, it's about iconic models not brands, line up all the PRS's and they look like a Les Paul, Strat or Les Paul Jr ;)

[@P0iS0N-1VY]

Everybody knows the best guitar is the butterscotch tele

[@a1paradox19]

Love your vids, and I believe it comes down to taste at the end of the day. I laugh at the thought of choosing an epiphone over almost any Gretsch haha. But respect your opinion as well 🤙 keep rockin brotha

[@PinkyMinions]

The strat is pretty much the most iconic guitar shape there is, just type guitar into the iOS emoji keyboard and you’ll get a strat 🎸

[@sosak4mi]

If you zoom in on the emoji it looks like a univox hi flyer mixed with a mustang