American-made Guitars from Gibson, PRS, Martin, and and More

There is a reason "Only a Gibson is Good Enough." Synonymous with legends like Les Paul, Ted McCarty, Seth Lover, and countless musicians old and new, Gibson guitars just plain rock. Starting with select mahogany, maple, ebony, and other premium tonewoods, Gibson's luthiers employ precise handiwork and manufacturing innovations such as PLEK technology to ensure a feel and setup on every Gibson instrument that is as close to perfect as humanly possible. This blend of history and progressive thinking result in amazing-sounding, amazing-feeling guitars that players the world over aspire to own.

Since the mid-1980s, Paul Reed Smith has been making guitars that fit right between Gibson and Fender. He even went as far as making sure the body of the guitar had elements of some of Gibson's designs as well as some of Fender's innovations. The scale length was even split down the middle, making his guitars slinkier than a Fender, but stiffer than a Gibson. Some models even bear the name "McCarty" because Ted McCarty -- the man who is credited to designing the Les Paul, ES-335, and many other famous models -- mentored Paul Reed Smith. Based in Stephensville, Maryland, PRS prides themselves in making just about everything that goes on the guitar. From the tuners to the bridge to the pickups, it's all handcrafted by PRS -- ensuring that they are the highest-quality parts you can find.

Back in the mid-1970s, starting after the sale of Fender to CBS, Leo Fender founded Music Man. These guitars and basses are still made in Southern California today. Since the mid-1980s, Ernie Ball bought Music Man and the range has been extended to signature guitars from Annie Clark of St. Vincent, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez from The Mars Volta and At the Drive-In, and John Petrucci. Every Ernie Ball Music Man guitar and bass is all about performance and playability.

Fender might be one of the most famous guitar brands on the planet. With designs dating back to 1950, Fender guitars have influenced a never-ending list of genres and players. Fender guitars have been played from people like Jim Hendrix, Cory Wong, J Mascis, and countless others.

Since 1973, Taylor has worked tirelessly to blend old-world craftsmanship with bold, innovative manufacturing techniques. At Taylor, precision laser cutting, computer-aided machining, and hand work all combine, resulting in some of the easiest to play, best-feeling guitars on Earth. Taylor's successes are felt, seen and heard the world over -- with Taylor guitars gracing top-level stages and exciting music dealers and enthusiasts everywhere. Taylor's priorities are pristine wood selection and sustainable, responsible harvesting practices for the good of our shared global environment.

Since 1833, the Martin name has stood for heirloom-quality instruments for players, collectors and top-tier artists the world over. Martin guitars exude superior hand-craftsmanship, and a time-honored, well-honed sense of originality. Superior wood selection, expert luthiery, and legendary tones continue to elevate C.F. Martin and Company. To own a coveted Martin guitar is to own a playable work of art.