Red electric guitars are one of the most stylish-looking instruments out there. For some reason, red has been that favorite go-to color for electric guitars. You most probably agree since you clicked on this page.
Another thing I can tell from the fact you clicked on this page is that you care a lot about style. That’s why this article is going to mostly be about style. I spent a lot of time going through many stylish red electric guitars.
I split this article into 3 categories of red electric guitars: mainstream, expensive and crazy red electric guitars. Anyone looking for a guitar should fall under one of these categories.
Hope you enjoy!
Red Electric Guitars list
1. Squier Mini Strat Red Electric Guitar
Specs
- Body Shape- Mini Stratocaster
- Body Material- Poplar
- Neck Material- Maple
- Fingerboard Material- Indian Laurel
- Type of Red- Dakota Red
Description
This Squire Mini Strat Solidbody Dakota electric guitar makes a great instrument for travelers, youngsters, and beginners. Although this guitar may be smaller than others, it can really pack a punch when you plug it in. It includes a comfortable maple neck and an Indian Laurel hardwood fingerboard. This red electric guitar is great for small hands! Best of all its the more affordable option on this list.
2. Ibanez Gio GRX70QA Electric Guitar
Specs
- Body Shape- Gio GRX
- Body Material- Basswood
- Neck Material- Maple
- Fingerboard Material- Purpleheart
- Type of Red- Transparent Red Burst
Description
The Ibanez Gio GRX70QA Electric Guitar is one of the most stylish electric guitars in this article (in my opinion) unless you are looking for more of a classical red electric guitar like the Squire mentioned above. This is a flexible-tone machine. This guitar is also affordable compared to the others on this list. The point Ibanez emphasizes most is the value it gives. They say: “the Ibanez GRX70 gives you a whole lotta guitar for the money!”
3. Yamaha PAC112J Pacifica Electric Guitar
Specs
- Body Shape- Pacifica
- Body Material- Alder
- Neck Material- Maple
- Fingerboard Material- Rosewood
- Type of Red- Metallic Red
Description
The Yamaha PAC112J Pacifica Electric Guitar was made for beginners. That is the main aspect this Yamaha red electric guitar likes to make clear. It comes with a custom Yamaha ceramic humbucker in the bridge position, which is great when you wanna rock hard. Its neck was made for playing. It’s smooth responsive and instantly playable. It’s also affordable for beginners however it’s not as cheap as the Ibanez and Squire red electric guitars mentioned before. Yamaha also makes acoustic guitars. Check out our review on the Yamaha F335 acoustic guitar
4. Kramer Pacer Classic Electric Guitar
Specs
- Body Shape- Pacer Classic
- Body Material- Alder
- Neck Material- Maple
- Fingerboard Material- Maple
- Type of Red- Scarlett Red Metallic
Description
This Kramer Pacer Classic Electric Guitar was meant to bring you back to the 80’s without breaking the bank. Although it’s not as cheap as the ones mentioned earlier it’s still quite affordable. They call this a “feature-laden, high-performance shred machine”. It’s got nice quality while keeping that stylish 80’s look while keeping the cost down.
5. Epiphone Power Players Les Paul Red Electric Guitar
Specs
- Body Shape- Power Players Les Paul
- Body Material- Mahogany
- Neck Material- Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material- Indian Laurel
- Type of Red- Lava Red
Description
This Epiphone Power Players Les Paul Red Electric Guitar is also focused on beginner usage. That’s why it’s smaller which is great for youngsters and has a smaller neck which is great for small hands. In my opinion, I feel the style could be better.
Expensive Red Electric Guitars
1. Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster Red Electric Guitar
Around $2,000
2. Gibson Lzzy Hale Explorerbird Electric Guitar
Around $2,700
3. PRS Paul's Guitar Red Electric Guitar
Around $4,600
4. Schecter Avenger FR S Apocalypse Electric Guitar
Around $1,500
5. Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy Electric Guitar
Around $900
Crazy Red Electric Guitars
1. EVH Striped Series Electric Guitar
2. GLARRY Red Electric Guitar
3. Jackson JS32T King V Red Electric Guitar
4. Gibson Custom EDS-1275 Doubleneck Red Electric Guitar
Conclusion
There you have it! That’s our research on red electric guitars. We split our research into 3 categories so easier to digest, hope you liked it.
You can refer back to this page when deciding which red electric guitar you want. If you are going after style then look at what catches your attention most. If you are looking for great specs then go through that.
For accessories, check out our page on bass guitar accessories.
If you aren’t even sure if guitar is the right strumming instrument for you, check out our page bass vs guitar.