The 20 Most Iconic Guitars in Rock Music (Part 2)

Here’s the second post of two covering the most iconic guitars in rock music, ever! If you missed part one, view it here.

10. Paul McCartney’s Höfner Bass

Want one? 60’s versions start from around $3,300.

9. Randy Rhoads polka-dot Flying V

Want one? A wide range of Flying-V’s are available.

8. Brian May’s “Red Special”

Want one? Guild and Burns have both produced variations of the Red Special.

7. Eddie Van Halen’s “Frankenstrat”

Want one? Buy a Fender Stratocaster and a Gibson and get building.

6. Tony Iommi’s “Old Boy” SG

Want one? Tony Iommi’s “Old Boy” was a custom build, but there’s plenty of other SG’s to choose from.

5. Jack White’s Airline Electric Res-O-Glas

Want one? Buy a 60’s Airline Electric Res-O-Glas.

4. Keith Richards’ “Micawber” Fender Telecaster

Want one? Choose from 1950’s through to 1980’s versions.

3. Jimi Hendrix’s Monterey Fender Stratocaster

Want one? You’ll need to take a Strat to a custom shop.

2. Angus Young’s Jaydee SG

Want one? Another custom Gibson SG.

1. Jimmy Page’s Gibson Les Paul Standard

Want one? Lots of vintage and new Les Paul’s available to buy.

10,000+ other models

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