Buying a premium signature guitar not only means accessing some of the best hardware and tones available, but usually means standout features specific to the design and specification of the famous player who designed the instrument. Combining aspects of highly specific, unique guitars with commonly available aftermarket components, from pickups to body, took off in the early '80s among famed players like Eddie Van Halen.
As these guitars reside at the expensive end of most budgets, they tend to also represent excellent quality. Paying top-dollar means you gain access to some of the best components and materials money can buy. Even if emulating the sound of a famous player isn’t your top priority, a signature model results in a quality guitar which can be versatile across a range of styles. A signature guitar also carries the kudos and cool which not only you can appreciate, but others too in the resale market should you ever decide to part company.
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