Reverb's end of year best-selling charts are always interesting reading – following trends and patterns in guitar gear buying. And it seems 2021 is another great year for travel guitars judging by some of the best-selling acoustics of the year.
But let's take a look at electrics guitars first – with links to our reviews so you can find out more.
And if you're looking for your to bag a new electric, acoustic or bass guitar this year, make sure you keep an eye on our constantly updated Black Friday guitar deals.
20 best-selling electric guitars on Reverb in 2021
3. PRS Silver Sky John Mayer Signature
5. Fender American Professional II Stratocaster
7. Fender American Professional II Telecaster
8. Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s
9. Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s
10. ESP LTD EC-1000
11. Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster
12. Fender American Standard Stratocaster
13. PRS CE 24
14. Fender American Professional Series Stratocaster
15. Fender American Ultra Telecaster
16. Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster
17. Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazzmaster
18. Fender American Standard Stratocaster (1986–2000)
20. Fender Standard Stratocaster (1998–2005)
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20 best-selling acoustic guitars on Reverb in 2021
3. Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster
5. Taylor GS Mini-e Koa
7. Martin LXK2 Little Martin
8. Fender American Acoustasonic Jazzmaster
9. Gibson J-45 Standard
10. Yamaha FG800
11. Fender FA-15
12. Martin 000-15M
13. Cordoba C5
14. Gibson G-45
15. Fender American Acoustasonic Stratocaster / Seagull S6
17. Martin D-28
18. Gibson LG-0
19. Gretsch G9201 / Martin SC-13e / Taylor BT2 Baby Taylor
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20 best-selling bass guitars on Reverb in 2021
1. Fender Player Precision Bass
2. Squier Affinity Precision Bass PJ
4. Ibanez GSRM20
6. Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI
7. Ibanez SR300E
8. Fender American Professional II Precision Bass
9. Squier Affinity Jazz Bass
10. Fender Precision Bass (1970–1983)
11. Hofner Ignition Pro Violin Bass
13. Gretsch Junior Jet II Bass
14. Fender JB-62 Jazz Bass Reissue MIJ
15. Fender Offset Series Mustang Bass PJ
16. Squier Affinity Bronco Bass / Classic Vibe '70s Jazz Bass
18. Fender Standard Jazz Bass (1991–2008)
“The bass solo in My Generation is one of the classic bass things of all time. And John Entwistle said it was the bane of his life”: Rick Wakeman explains the problem with recording a classic solo, and how he experienced it with Yes’s Close To The Edge
“Good thing the custom shops are up high!”: Guitar Center in Sherman Oaks flooded after car ploughs into fire hydrant
“The bass solo in My Generation is one of the classic bass things of all time. And John Entwistle said it was the bane of his life”: Rick Wakeman explains the problem with recording a classic solo, and how he experienced it with Yes’s Close To The Edge
“Good thing the custom shops are up high!”: Guitar Center in Sherman Oaks flooded after car ploughs into fire hydrant
