Best Electric Guitars November 2026
Explore our independently ranked list of electric guitars to compare popular models across different body styles, pickup layouts, and tonewoods. Whether you need a versatile starter instrument or a vintage-inspired workhorse, this guide highlights key features and trade-offs. Use these side-by-side comparisons to find the right guitar for your playing style and budget.
Last updated: 1 November 2026
The list is unchanged since the last update.
Electric Guitars: Top 5
1
Ibanez Gio GRX70QA
from £181.005 stores
from £181.00
5 stores
2
Squier Affinity Telecaster Maple
from £215.005 stores
from £215.00
5 stores
3
Squier Affinity Stratocaster HSS Rosewood
from £244.004 stores
from £244.00
4 stores
4
Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s Maple
from £345.004 stores
from £345.00
4 stores
5
Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster Thinline Maple (HB)
from £379.004 stores
from £379.00
4 stores
The Ibanez Gio GRX70QA is a Super ST style electric guitar built with a maple body and a rosewood fingerboard. It features an HSH pickup setup that gives you a wide range of tones from heavy rhythm to smooth lead sounds. A 22-fret neck and tremolo bridge make it a flexible choice for modern rock and metal players.
Pros
Versatile HSH pickup configuration
22-fret fingerboard
Gig bag or case included
Flatter 12-inch fretboard radius
Cons
Non-locking tremolo requires tuning checks
Bolt-on neck joint
The Squier Affinity Telecaster Maple pairs classic T-style looks with dual humbucker pickups for fuller, heavier output. Its solid alder body and bolt-on maple neck provide a familiar feel with a 9.5-inch fretboard radius. A fixed bridge ensures reliable tuning stability during long practice sessions.
Pros
Dual humbucker (HH) configuration
Stable fixed bridge design
Classic maple neck and fretboard
Solid alder body construction
Cons
No gig bag or case included
Limited to 21 frets
The Squier Affinity Stratocaster HSS Rosewood combines single-coil clarity with bridge humbucker power. Built with an alder body and a comfortable 25.5-inch scale length, it adapts easily across multiple music genres. It also comes equipped with a synchronized tremolo and an included case or bag.
Pros
Flexible HSS pickup configuration
Includes a protective gig bag or case
Smooth rosewood fingerboard
Classic Stratocaster styling
Cons
21 frets limit high-register reach
Tremolo bridge can impact tuning stability
The Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s Maple brings retro styling together with modern hardware upgrades. It features an alder body, maple fingerboard, and a specialized Floyd Rose bridge for expressive pitch control. The SH pickup layout delivers a distinct blend of vintage and high-output tones.
Pros
Floyd Rose tremolo bridge system
Includes a protective gig bag or case
Classic '50s vintage styling
Comfortable 9.5-inch radius fretboard
Cons
Floyd Rose setup is complex for beginners
Limited to 21 frets
The Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster Thinline Maple offers an airy, acoustic-like resonance thanks to its semi-hollow mahogany body. Fitted with dual single-coil pickups, it delivers the signature bright twang associated with traditional Telecasters. A fixed bridge and included carry case make it a practical and distinctive stage instrument.
Pros
Resonant semi-hollow mahogany body
Reliable fixed bridge for stable tuning
Case or gig bag included
Traditional SS pickup configuration
Cons
Hollow body is more prone to high-gain feedback
Limited to 21 frets
Compare specifications
| Number of strings | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right / left-handed | Right-handed | Right-handed | Right-handed | Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Neck construction | Bolt-on (Screwed) | Bolt-on (Screwed) | Bolt-on (Screwed) | Bolt-on (Screwed) | Bolt-on (Screwed) |
| Number of frets | 22 pc. | 21 pc. | 21 pc. | 21 pc. | 21 pc. |
| Pickup configuration | HSH | HH | HSS | SH | SS |
| Body | Solid body | Solid body | Solid body | Solid body | Hollow body |
| Bridge type | Tremolo | Fixed bridge | Tremolo | Floyd Rose | Fixed bridge |
| Signature Model | No | No | No | No | No |
| Color | Black, White, Brown, Blue, Red, Orange, Transparent, Green | Black, White, Silver, Grey, Brown, Blue, Red, Yellow, Orange, Green, Natural wood | Black, White, Silver, Grey, Brown, Blue, Red, Yellow, Orange, Green, Natural wood | Black, White, Brown, Blue, Red, Yellow, Orange, Gold, Green, Pink | Black, White, Blue, Natural wood |
| Pickguard | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Body shape | Super ST | T-type | ST-type | ST-type | T-type |
| Popular series | Ibanez GIO | Squier Telecaster | Squier Stratocaster | Squier Stratocaster | Squier Telecaster |
| Nut width | 42 - 42 | 40.6 - 40 | 40.9 - 40.9 | 41.91 - 41.91 | 41.3 - 40 |
| Radius (inch) | 12 | 9,5 | 9,5 | 9,5 | 9,5 |
| Scale length (inch) | 25,5 | 25,5 | 25,5 | 25,5 | 25,5 |
| Features | Case/bag included | — | Case/bag included | Case/bag included | Case/bag included |
| Electronics | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive |
| Controls | Volume control, Pickup selector switch, Tone | Volume control, Pickup selector switch, Tone | Volume control, Pickup selector switch, Tone | Volume control, Pickup selector switch, Tone | Volume control, Pickup selector switch, Tone |
| Kind of wood (top) | Maple | — | Maple | — | — |
| Kind of wood (fingerboard) | Rosewood | Maple | Rosewood | Maple | Maple |
| Kind of wood (body) | Maple | Alder | Alder | Alder | Mahogany |
| Kind of wood (neck) | Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple |
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