If you would ask a guitar player what is a guitar, he would say that it's a part of his body and soul, if you'd were to ask the man that makes the guitar , he'd say that it's one of the most fine pieces of art. Going back to the ancient roots of this musical instrument, the guitar has been recognized as one of the main instruments in many different music styles, from jazz, blues and country to pop and, of course, rock music.

However, one should know that the guitar, especially the electric one has always been the central figure in the history of rock music. Famous rock stars, such as Duane Eddy and Jimi Hendrix are considered music role models for a countless number of generations. these rock stars are also well known for their expensive, cool, unique guitars.



For example, Elvis Presley spent his first money after his rise in the fifties on buying guitars! At only 12 years old, Jimi Hendrix got his first electric guitar - the instrument which is going to shape his future later on. Eric Clapton's first guitar was a 2 pound German-made Hoyer bought by his grandparents.


After unveiling some of the greatest guitarists of all times, it is time for us to talk about the coolest guitars in rock music. Some of them are weird, some are stylish, trend-setting and wild, but all of them are surely unique!

The design of guitars and the large number of accessories testify the greatness of the guitar player, as well as his relationship with this special instrument. When talking about guitars, one cannot refer to cool or uncool guitars. What makes the difference then? It's the sound and the pure talent of that who plays the guitar; this makes the classification between cool or uncool. What is certain is that a rock star is only as awesome and great as his guitar. Guitars are the basic element in all sort of bands. For example a rock star is defined by his guitar. Thus, we can only say that this instrument is quite essential for music , no matter its type.


In conclusion, before deciding what type of cool guitar one should choose , turn the radio on  loud and listen to the fine accords of a classical or electric guitar.There was a made a top of one of the coolest guitars ever and of course you must notice that some of the most famous guitarists are on that list with their very own little music box. There are few Bo Diddley Rectangular Guitars that are recognizable which was built by Gretsch and later on Diddley gave it the name 'Twang Machine', who really loved the design shaped as a square that really gave him more freedom of movement when he played it.


Tick Nielsen is known for his famous collection of 2000 guitars but one of the most unique and known in the world is the 'Uncle Dick' guitar because of its design, having the double neck and completed with legs and head, being quite comfortable to play, this was the choice for many people out there that have this home.


One of the most famous guitarist in the world, Slash, will have of course one of the coolest guitars in the world just because he deserves it, to jam and rock and produce sounds that will absolutely blow your mind. He owned a BC Rich Bich Double Neck which it is know for the power sound that it produces but he just changed it know for the Mockingbird, which of course id one of the favorite instruments of Saul Hudson.

The masked musician known by the name of Buckethead Jackson gave to his 'baby' the name of KFC because it is colored in red and white and while this name would be considered tacky other people that already heard it play will contradict you and state that the name does not matter as the music that the musician play it and how he or she uses that instrument. Do keep in mind that you may have the money to buy a super cool guitar but you may not have the talent to use it.


James Marchall Hendrix was an American guitarist, a songwriter and a singer which influenced the rock music and made him legend. He helped in developing the technique of guitar feedback when you have over driven amplifiers. He also was influenced by the big names in music like Muddy Waters, B. B. King and Albert King. He was named one of the top guitarist on a top of 100 mane by Rolling Stone Magazine and also he used right handed guitars and re strung so that the heavy string will be in the standard position on the top of the neck and he would blast out sounds that will astonish even the people that are not definitely fans.

Everybody loves Eric Clapton and knows who he is but not everyone will know when and how he began his career. He was taken as a lead guitar player in the music badn The YardBirds in 1963 and he was very influenced by the blues style and tried to develop his style in that way too.

During his long and fulfilling career he used lots of guitars and one of the coolest was the Fender Stratocaster, the Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster, which logically was named after him and was an explosion on the market and the Martin 00 - 28 EC. With these three guitars he succeeded to make history in music and he is known as a legend nowadays. If you are feeling down and blue, just think that a favorite tune will change you spirit and those guitar accords on a slow blues will for sure take you places back in time.