As a genre, traditional and modern country music rides on the coattails of stringed instruments like the mandolin, banjo, fiddle, and guitar. The genre has evolved through the decades and modern country music, especially the radio-friendly version, is heavily guitar-influenced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Country music can mean a lot of different things \u2013 it can refer to Country-punk, Bluegrass, Cajun music, country blues, classic country, hillbilly music, and many other sub-genres. We are referring to a wide-ranging spectrum that covers Neo-rockabilly to the cutting-edge Nashville sounds. So, to make sure that we cover all bases, we\u2019ve divided our recommendations into four sections to present instruments that suit various styles and tones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#1 Best \u201cTwangy\u201d Electric Guitars for Country Music<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #2 Best \u201cFat\u201d Electric Guitars for Country Music w\/ Humbuckers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #3 Best Hollow Body Electric Guitars for Country Music<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #4 Best Acoustic-Electric Guitar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n These guitars can dive from roots rock to heartland folk to swamp blues to honky-tonk \u2013 as long as you<\/em> can keep up. Since some of the recommended guitars are mid-market or premium models, you will find a budget version and intermediate version wherever applicable. The reason for doing this is to ensure that novices or people on shoestring budgets can also find a relevant instrument to get started on their journey. There will always be room to upgrade once you climb up the ladder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every guitarist needs a faithful and reliable companion on the stage and studio. We\u2019ve selected guitars high on playability that stay in tune, look good, and sound great in the context of country music. Here are our top six electric guitars with an overview of what makes them great for this genre.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div>