What electric guitar brands have the best resale value?

Hands down, Gibson and Fender. Other than that, it matters more where the guitar was made. For example, you can have two Ibanez guitars, but one of them will fetch only half the sticker price, and the other will fetch around 80%. read more

In used guitars, brands with poor resale values have the best resale value—because the previous owner took the hit on depreciation and it’s got nowhere to go but up. This, of course, doesn’t apply to guitars that have a poor resale value because they’re junk. read more

Any brand that has been around for a sufficient time will probably command some resale value. That includes builders who are not known for their acoustic guitars, like Fender and Gibson, but it especially includes builders like Martin, Taylor and Breedlove (Disclosure: I am a player/dealer of Breedlove, and a fan!). read more

Topping our list of the best electric guitars is also the model that tops the list of the best expensive guitars – the incredible John Petrucci Majesty Monarchy from Ernie Ball Music Man. You’ll have to read our full review to fully appreciate the prestige of this premium guitar. read more