This forerunner of the Telecaster was first named the "Broadcaster," but Fender had to remove the decals because of a conflict with Gretsch's registered "BroadKaster" name. So collectors dubbed it the "Nocaster." This Closet Classic version looks like it has gracefully aged since '51.

The Epiphone Left-Handed G-400 Electric Guitar is a Gibson-authorized version of their great '62 SG with solid mahogany body and slim-taper mahogany neck. Separate volume and tone controls for each of the high-output humbuckers give you complete control of your sound. The deep double-cutaway lets you reach all 22 frets with ease. Limited lifetime warranty.

Modeled after the beautiful USA Hardtail, the Dean Hardtail Select Electric Guitar has a set mahogany neck with molded heel, mahogany body with solid flamed maple top, rosewood fingerboard, Grover tuners, and nickel hardware. With 2 coil-tappable humbuckers, it sounds as good as it looks.