Top 10 Iconic Guitars of All Time

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  • Top 10 Iconic Guitars
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    These guitars have produced some of the biggest riffs in rock ’n’ roll history! Welcome to WatchMojo and today we’ll be looking at the Top 10 Iconic Guitars. For this list,we’ll be breaking down the beloved axes that we all recognize from legends like Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Randy Rhoads, Dimebag Darrell, Jack White and more. Whether it’s the sultry curves of ‘Lucille’ , the bold lines and colors of EVH’s Frankenstrat or the subtle charm of Eric Clapton’s “Blackie”, you won’t find guitars more well known and adored than these.
    Are there any guitars we somehow forgot? Let us know in the comments below.
    #10: “JB Hutto”
    #9: “The Grail”
    #8: “Micawber”
    #7: “Trigger”
    #6: Polka Dot Flying V
    #5: “Lucille”
    #4: “Frankenstrat”
    #3, #2 & #1: ?

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  • @lazertest51
    @lazertest51 5 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    Honorable misses
    Slash- Golden Gibson
    Jimi Hendrix-Strat
    Kurt Cobain-Lemony Acoustic
    Tom Morello-Arm the Homeless

    • @marinarasaucegardner
      @marinarasaucegardner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      And the Billie joe Armstrong’s “Blue”

    • @tvnorminstudio3080
      @tvnorminstudio3080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@marinarasaucegardner I clicked here just to reply what you just did thank you.

    • @reineh3477
      @reineh3477 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Slash most known guitar is a Kris Derrig, Les Paul. He didn't have enough money to buy a Gibson in the beginning

    • @faz1483
      @faz1483 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would say Slash is more known for that famous AoD Les Paul that is a copy of a Gibson.

    • @Jason_Andrew_Relva
      @Jason_Andrew_Relva 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tvnorminstudio3080 same here

  • @arifmiftachul8626
    @arifmiftachul8626 5 ปีที่แล้ว +508

    Lol.. 'iconic guitar'.. i didn't see Steve Vai's Ibanez Jem here, even in honorable mention
    Wait....
    Where is Jimmy Hendrix strat??

    • @meisterjubjub7606
      @meisterjubjub7606 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A revolutionary model just completely left out. Even Jimi's Strat wasn't here

    • @camjohnholtz3987
      @camjohnholtz3987 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Steve vai sucks

    • @camjohnholtz3987
      @camjohnholtz3987 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tabs for a Steve vai solo
      705985869685959696969586859596858686859596869796868696968687969695868695868585858685858686869697979796848482728858685872718385838586893968585884868584838484758584848484765758494999 all on the high e string

    • @laci4194
      @laci4194 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@camjohnholtz3987 "HEhE stEvE vAII SuCKS he DOntT PlaY wITth FeEL" grow up kid, we all know that you're just jealous because you will never be near as good as Vai ;)

    • @x_m1k3y17
      @x_m1k3y17 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@camjohnholtz3987 man can you get cancer pls

  • @WeareTheCruel
    @WeareTheCruel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +533

    Iconic guitars:
    Watch mojo: shows bass on the thumbnail.
    Edit: welp the changed the thumbnail

    • @cigcgiv7tvitvk648
      @cigcgiv7tvitvk648 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Well that hofner is more iconic than some guitars sooo.. it's not that bad

    • @sixxpound3r
      @sixxpound3r 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Davie504 would be mad...

    • @niallooo
      @niallooo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Bass "guitar"

    • @TheReuMusic
      @TheReuMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah, the instrument is an Electric Bass, it’s called a Bass ‘Guitar’ for its orientation

    • @yawi6999
      @yawi6999 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Basses are guitars “bass guitar”

  • @scottishcuteness3994
    @scottishcuteness3994 5 ปีที่แล้ว +743

    How did the red special only get an honourable mention seriously

    • @PirateForHire314
      @PirateForHire314 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Bo Diddley''s Box Guitar and Prince's Symbol Guitar didn't even get a mention at all. :(

    • @MyBrighterHero1
      @MyBrighterHero1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      IKR?! 😔

    • @duncanmcgroyne9317
      @duncanmcgroyne9317 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right?!?

    • @BarkaDog
      @BarkaDog 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I assume because it had no special story behind it.

    • @scottishcuteness3994
      @scottishcuteness3994 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@BarkaDog it was made out of a fireplace by Brian may himself if that's not a good background story then I don't know what is

  • @billieking9326
    @billieking9326 5 ปีที่แล้ว +515

    Honerable mention for the RedSpecial? For real?

    • @kucinghoren7864
      @kucinghoren7864 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I am okay if red special at 10th than honorable mention

    • @72RR446
      @72RR446 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Imo, The Red Special should be in the top 5

    • @evaneibach
      @evaneibach 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Billie King red special should be at number 1

    • @adamlennard1828
      @adamlennard1828 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I know it’s at least top 3.

    • @Rekko82
      @Rekko82 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It is not even very famous.

  • @poweroffriendship2.0
    @poweroffriendship2.0 5 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    *Number 1:* Filthy Frank's Ukelele
    *Honorable Mentions:* Pretty much everything about Davie504.

    • @BrandonCuringtonOfficial
      @BrandonCuringtonOfficial 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you for your service to the meme nation. Now this comment shall gain 1k+ likes. Mark my words.

    • @poweroffriendship2.0
      @poweroffriendship2.0 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@BrandonCuringtonOfficial Hope you predicted that. It probably depends on the numbers but the meme nation looks great.
      Sign me up!

    • @officialxpzarma4749
      @officialxpzarma4749 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      E BOLS

    • @evaneibach
      @evaneibach 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mr. Friendship correct

    • @mdzarifalhasan5707
      @mdzarifalhasan5707 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Calling a ukulele a guitar is a crime...
      Unless it's filthy frank's -ukulele- multi-instrument

  • @sgman1016
    @sgman1016 5 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    how is the Red Special an honorable mention? and where is the Black Strat!? but glad Page is #1

  • @vb2388
    @vb2388 5 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    Gilmour’s Black Strat is my favourite

    • @brownstone28
      @brownstone28 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      And should be include on the list

    • @PP7Silenced
      @PP7Silenced 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I thought it was the whole reason this list was made. Because it sold for a record amount recently. Most expensive guitar ever now. Not even an honorable mention.

    • @aguynamedjosh1
      @aguynamedjosh1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      VB MUTT and Jonny’s tele (not really, but I saw you were a Radiohead fan, lol)

  • @thed506
    @thed506 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    David Gilmours Black Strat ?

  • @landismithCOJ
    @landismithCOJ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Prince's cloud guitar is definitely iconic.

    • @PG13hockeyman
      @PG13hockeyman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Insatiable Landon S. I’m confused why it’s not here

    • @greg8894
      @greg8894 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is one in the Smithsonian. How much more iconic can it be?

    • @PG13hockeyman
      @PG13hockeyman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Gregory Sobieraj it’s Prince. If he even touched a random guitar, it’s iconic

    • @saranissen6210
      @saranissen6210 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I also wondered why Prince' cloud guitar wasn't even an honorable mention.

  • @RoverWaters
    @RoverWaters 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    No.1 is the Red Special
    unique guitar one of a kind shape, sound and tech.
    Played on 99% of all Queen songs.
    Played in ALL live concerts with Queen, well over 800 gigs and still counting.
    Featured in over 100 live and studio collaborations with other musicians...

    • @duncansvlogsandchallenges5498
      @duncansvlogsandchallenges5498 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rover Waters No, Jimi's Olympic White Fender from Woodstock should be #1. The Red Special is a very unique and cool guitar but it shouldn't be #1.

    • @johnlynch3150
      @johnlynch3150 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Plus, he and his dad BUILT the damn thing!

    • @johnlynch3150
      @johnlynch3150 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@duncansvlogsandchallenges5498 I (respectfully) disagree. there's 1 important fact that pushes it over the top for me: he and his dad BUILT the damn thing!!!!

  • @thebigsad9463
    @thebigsad9463 5 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    General public: How do you rate those guitars?
    Watchmojo: yes

  • @JamesBond-ul7bi
    @JamesBond-ul7bi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +209

    What about Brian May’s Red Special Guitar

    • @robindreier9796
      @robindreier9796 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Did you even watch the video?

    • @AtheistOrphan
      @AtheistOrphan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      James Bond cull - Watch the video.

    • @shakshbh
      @shakshbh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Robin Dreier it only got a honourable mention

    • @eliothamilton2630
      @eliothamilton2630 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was in the “honorable mentions”

  • @zepilintra3072
    @zepilintra3072 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Also from Jimmy Page: “telecaster dragon”

  • @daxpaulino
    @daxpaulino 5 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I don't agree with this list. what's on the "honourable mention" should be on this list. plus SRV's number 1, Vai's Evo, the George Harrison's Rocky, Hendrix' strat, and even Kurt Cobain's Mustang. Try again Watchmojo.

    • @JDsHouseofHobbies
      @JDsHouseofHobbies 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm amazed that Stevie Ray didn't even get a mention!

    • @sneppysnack809
      @sneppysnack809 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wait, didn't Kurt use a Jaguar?

    • @andrewpappas9311
      @andrewpappas9311 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sneppysnack809 Yeah, but he also used Mustangs in addition

    • @sneppysnack809
      @sneppysnack809 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andrewpappas9311 I see. I have also noticed that he used a Mustang in the In Utero performances.

    • @MrJett1971
      @MrJett1971 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      These things are always subjective. Frankenstat, Angus Young’s SG, McCartney’s bass, and Lucille are about the only guitars I’d put on my own list. SRV’s Number 1, Chuck Berry’s Gibson ES-335, Slash’s gold top Les Paul, Johnny Ramone’s Mosrite, Steve Jones’ Les Paul, Malcolm Young’s Firebird, Brian Setzer’s numerous Gretsch rigs (Hot Rod, Nashvillian, etc), George Thorogood’s Epiphone ES-125TDC...these would be some of my choices for iconic guitars. But then...I don’t have a flimsy youtube channel.

  • @norman9783
    @norman9783 5 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Any top 10 list ever:
    Queen fans who only know one song : wHErE iS QuEeN?

    • @SudipManutd
      @SudipManutd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Norron leganda hahahaha
      So true mate,

    • @thefirstviolinist6102
      @thefirstviolinist6102 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Omg wheres freddie mercurys guitar?

    • @norman9783
      @norman9783 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sudip Thapa yeah man😂😂

    • @norman9783
      @norman9783 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      the first violinist where’s freddie‘s telecaster!!😂😂

    • @frankiegarcia6267
      @frankiegarcia6267 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Truest thing I’ve ever read

  • @angadgianirogers1844
    @angadgianirogers1844 5 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Where's James Hetfield's EET FUK explorer guitar ?

    • @BrandonRelkamOfficial
      @BrandonRelkamOfficial 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That Guitar Channel Chuck Schuldiner's BC Rich Stealth as well

    • @eternal_sl4ughter
      @eternal_sl4ughter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      finally a man of culture

    • @faz1483
      @faz1483 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or Kirk's guitar Greeny, which was owned by guitar legends Peter Green & Gary Moore.

  • @alisterfolson
    @alisterfolson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    You forgot....
    The guitarist from Cheap Trick;
    his iconic guitar
    Jimi Hendrix's strat???

    • @murialgoldman5670
      @murialgoldman5670 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rick neilson is cheap tricks guitarist

  • @sevniii4198
    @sevniii4198 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    RED SPECIAL DESERVED MORE

  • @DewittOralee
    @DewittOralee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Billie Joe Armstrong's "Blue" should have been on this list so you could give a nod to at least one modern band/ musician.

    • @mikegrown4963
      @mikegrown4963 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Im agree with you buddy!

    • @GNVS300
      @GNVS300 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Obvious classic bias is obvious. These guys might as well work for Rolling Stone

  • @EtiLand
    @EtiLand 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Title : Top 10 iconic guitars
    Thumbnail : *Shows a bass*

    • @billynewton1434
      @billynewton1434 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I need *B* *A* *S* *S*

    • @johnsketcher1106
      @johnsketcher1106 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now its an acoustic
      Smh

    • @JZJ7777
      @JZJ7777 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s still a guitar. The only difference between a bass guitar and a regular one is that a bass guitar has a bass head and strings. That doesn’t change the fact it’s still a guitar. I don’t care wtf you say because it’s still a f**king guitar.

  • @aaroncameron5193
    @aaroncameron5193 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hi all. I wrote this script, and I'm seeing a lot of... passion. So, I'd like to address some of the reoccurring comments. Firstly, I do "know" the subject matter. You're welcome to call the folks at Long & McQuade and MasterCard to confirm this. Second, this project actually dates back a few years, today I might have been able to push more for the picks I wanted, but at the time it was more of a team driven selection process at WM HQ.
    I pushed really hard for the Black Strat. David Gilmour is far and away my favourite guitarist, but back when this was written I'm not sure the general public knew it from any other guitar. This was long, long, long before the auction.
    James Hetfield's "EET FUK" Explorer was suggested by me as a contender, as were SRV's #1, Prince's Cloud, Bo Diddley's Gretsch, Rick Nielsen's 5 neck Hamer, "Jimi Hendrix's Strats (all)", Peter Green's Les Paul "Greeny" which was later owned by Gary Moore and Kirk Hammett, Clapton's "The Fool", and (another personal favourite) Waylon Jennings leather wrapped Tele (although I believe he actually had 4 or 5... there's a group for it on Facebook). In short, most of the "but what about (x guitar)" I'm seeing were on the long list but didn't make the cut.
    I have no sweet clue how SRV's #1 didn't make it to the list. Watching the video just now that really struck me as odd.
    Unfortunately, I have limited control over what image is on screen. This leads to "errors" like Keith Richards holding a different Tele from "Micawber". He owns a few 50's Teles and to an untrained eye they're all the same. Obviously, you and I have "trained eyes", friend. The same is true of EVH's bridge. When he made it it had a Fender Strat bridge, which is what I was discussing. If I somehow knew a photo showing a Floyd Rose installed would appear I'd of made some mention of that.
    You can reply to this if you want, I guess, but keep in mind for me this project is pretty old so I might not remember all the whats and whys of how a certain guitar didn't make the cut, and things like the final list, final edit, and video editing are out of my hands. I also don't often log into this particular account...

    • @jamlive6650
      @jamlive6650 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You are on the MONEY my friend. Please bring up an idea for a redux of this video.

    • @aaroncameron5193
      @aaroncameron5193 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamlive6650 I'm not opposed, but I'm not sure if the views will warrant it.

    • @jamlive6650
      @jamlive6650 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aaron Cameron Thanks for hearing me out anyways. And thanks for replying.

    • @tmctechnology6396
      @tmctechnology6396 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol angus doesn’t have the most iconic guitar in his own band😂

  • @rjlack1975
    @rjlack1975 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would like to make a case for Dr. Brian May's Red Special. It is the only guitar on this list that was made by the guitarist. Brian made this guitar when he was 17 using a piece from an old fireplace mantle, parts from an old motorbike, and one of his mother's knitting needles as a whammy bar. It continues to be his main guitar decades later. What he can do with that guitar is really amazing and no one on this list knows their guitar better than Brian does.

  • @Hatari2
    @Hatari2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Are we not even going to mention that they didn’ even give an honorable mention to Slash’s original copy Les Paul that he used on AFD? Also, what about Mark Knopfler’s hot rod red Strat?

  • @frederikhains3091
    @frederikhains3091 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Where’s The SRV Number One ????!!!!

  • @fernandolaracereceda6440
    @fernandolaracereceda6440 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Blue from BJA should have been an honorable mention

  • @Merceauroix
    @Merceauroix 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The Red Special should be AT LEAST Top 3. Shame on you.

  • @beeteljuice
    @beeteljuice 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Billie Joe Armstrong's blue should have been on this list

  • @derles
    @derles 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Brian May's Red Special should be at #1. Period.

    • @jbisch272
      @jbisch272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Daniel Erles the frankenstrat blows the red special out of the water by far

    • @Aldinho-jd2ki
      @Aldinho-jd2ki 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Daniel Erles its not our problem that you know only one guitarrist lol

    • @derles
      @derles 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Aldinho-jd2ki I'm not talking about the guitarrist, but the guitar itself. It's the most iconic, o at least should be in the top 3.

    • @murialgoldman5670
      @murialgoldman5670 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      No, page is more talented and popular, as are his guitars. The only special thing about Mays guitar is that he and his dad made it, that's it

  • @andrewpappas9311
    @andrewpappas9311 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My Picks
    1. White Fender Stratocaster - Jimi Hendrix (The one he used at Woodstock)
    2. "Blackie" - Eric Clapton
    3. Rickenbacker 360/12 - George Harrison
    4. The Black Strat - David Gilmour
    5. Frankenstrat - Eddie Van Halen
    6. The Red Special - Brian May
    7. White Gibson Explorer - James Hetfield
    8. "Old Black" - Neil Young
    9. "EVO" - Steve Vai
    10. "Boneyard" - Joe Perry
    Honourable Mentions
    - "Lenny" - Stevie Ray Vaughan
    - The Cloud - Prince
    - "Pearly Gates" - Billy Gibbons
    - "Lucille" - BB King

  • @yrualamepooperscooper8563
    @yrualamepooperscooper8563 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I see Paul McCartney
    I click

    • @LageYouTube
      @LageYouTube 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      what

    • @jlr83169
      @jlr83169 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats Willie Nelson not Paul

  • @Miist3rDuce1
    @Miist3rDuce1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My top 10 iconic guitars.
    10. Blackie
    Eric Clapton
    9. Micawber
    Keith Richards
    8. JB hutto
    Jack white
    7. The grail
    Zakk wylde
    6. Lucille
    B.B king
    5. Polka dot flying v
    Randy rhoads
    4. Frankenstrat
    Eddie van Halen
    3. Gibson Eds-1275
    Jimmy page
    2. Red special
    Brian may
    1. white strat
    Jimi hendrix

  • @joepreston9167
    @joepreston9167 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    How could you forget “Greeny”
    1959 Gibson Les Paul played by Fleetwood Mac’s Peter Green, Thin Lizzy (and others) Gary Moore and even Kirk Hammett? Been around the block and played lots of different types of music

  • @MLBNoHitters
    @MLBNoHitters 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Billie Joe Armstrong's Blue??? Incredible oversight

    • @johnlynch3150
      @johnlynch3150 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you have the time to listen to me whine about them not giving Blue at least an honorable mention?

  • @cigcgiv7tvitvk648
    @cigcgiv7tvitvk648 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The hofner is my favorite, even though it's cheap, I like the way it looks and sounds even if Paul didn't play it....

  • @kill_juice9017
    @kill_juice9017 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    WHERES BLUE? It’s Billie Joe Armstrong’s guitar!

  • @spikedhair9003
    @spikedhair9003 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Billie joe Armstrong's Blue must be the top one its one of the famous and easily recognized by most guitarists

    • @duncansvlogsandchallenges5498
      @duncansvlogsandchallenges5498 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jhonil Garcia I don't agree. It is an iconic guitar but there are so many people that wouldn't even recognize it. The Frankenstrat black and white or after being painted red is a recognizable guitar. Jimi's Monterey Strat, Randy Rhodes' V, Eric Clapton's Blackie, David Gilmore's Strat, Brian May's Red Special, maybe even Keith Richards Tele or one of Angus Young's SGs.

  • @acdcfan21
    @acdcfan21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I clicked on this video thinking that Angus Young's Gibson SG wouldn't be on here but it was 🙌😌

  • @cirenosnor5768
    @cirenosnor5768 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Where to start. Problem with this list is, it’s not about just iconic guitars but iconic models associated with the player.
    Van Halen’s Frankenstein is iconic: there’s only one and it was his main guitar for years.
    Lucille is just the name given to whatever 335 style guitar BB used. There’s no single Lucille that’s iconic like Van Halen’s guitar. Except for the first Lucille he saved from a burning building and does anyone even know where it is now? Seems if we did it would be singled out and in a museum or something.
    Trigger is iconic. There’s no fleet of guitars called trigger.
    Jimmy Page’s main guitar Les Paul is more iconic than his doubleneck. It’s even referred to as being “number one” and the doubleneck was only used for 2 songs: Stairway and Song Remains the Same. Only thing iconic about that guitar is the pics of him playing it.
    Honorable mention for Brian May’s guitar? Was made with his father. It’s the only electric guitar he plays. Unique shape they designed. Has a instantly recognizable sound that helps define Queen’s sound. Who makes these lists???

    • @murialgoldman5670
      @murialgoldman5670 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not the only guitar he plays bud, but it is his main one. He also plays a tele

  • @heatherqualy9143
    @heatherqualy9143 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Red Special got an HONOURABLE MENTION??!!! Are you kidding me? The history of the making of it, let alone that it’s held up to being constantly played for 50 years, should have put it in the top 3, if not the top spot!

  • @Dontblamethemonkey
    @Dontblamethemonkey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    John lennons rickenbacker 325 and george harrisons 360/12

  • @johanequivel2080
    @johanequivel2080 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where's Billie Joe Armstrong blue of green day ??

  • @morganshaffer3097
    @morganshaffer3097 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's a top ten guitar video, but has Paul McCartney holding his hofner 500/1 bass in the thumbnail. Ffs

    • @GNVS300
      @GNVS300 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      This channel NEVER knows the difference

    • @aaroncameron5193
      @aaroncameron5193 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      When I wrote this script it was titled "Iconic Instruments".

  • @marcenciels
    @marcenciels 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't believe the Red Special just got a honourable mention...

  • @metin8975
    @metin8975 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    James Hetfield and his Explorer. Iconic to metallica

    • @widowmaker5544
      @widowmaker5544 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, the Eet Fuk one is a symbol of Metallica

  • @seanlauper7926
    @seanlauper7926 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dime's Dean only getting an honourable mention is a crime.

  • @eyless2422
    @eyless2422 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I think red special should be the first

    • @jbisch272
      @jbisch272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Eyless not even close tbh

    • @sanslol7353
      @sanslol7353 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jimmy pages Gibson is waaay more iconic then the red special

  • @riverr9568
    @riverr9568 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Honorable mention: kurt cobain black stratocaster

  • @FunkyMonkey-ip4xy
    @FunkyMonkey-ip4xy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When the people making the script really don't get the subject. Far too many iconic guitars missing, such as Brian Mays, Slash's Les Paul, Dave Gilmours Strat, etc but also wrong information, EVH's guitar has a Floyd Rose bridge not a Fender Strat bridge.

    • @aaroncameron5193
      @aaroncameron5193 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, I understand the subject very well. The actually list is narrowed down by a team at WM, the writer doesn't always get exactly what they want. I pushed hard for the Black Strat. As for EVH, it started with a Strat bridge - I was describing the birth of it, not its final form - but that fact was let down by the pictures [b-roll] being shown while the narration was taking place. That's also not down to the writer. If you watch during the Keith Richards entry, for example, some times it's a different Tele on screen. Randy Rhodes ends with Phoebe emphasizing "Concorde" as thought it would appear on screen, but it doesn't. That's also not down to the author. Somethings changing during the edit as well. For example, I wrote that Paul McCartney changed basses "in" Abbey Road, but it was read as "on" 'Abbey Road', which is not only a different thing but very well might be wrong as I'm not sure what bass he used on "Abbey Road" the album. But again, that's also not on the writer. But, as ever, thanks for watching!

  • @JZJ7777
    @JZJ7777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think any of Synyster Gates’ signature Schecter guitars are recognizable, with the pinstripes and personalized head. To me, his most recognized guitar is his black one with white pinstripes.

  • @biancaaddison
    @biancaaddison 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So you’re telling me that Prince’s iconic purple guitars didn’t deserve to make it on the list let alone the NUMBER ONE SPOT? Ok🙄

    • @PG13hockeyman
      @PG13hockeyman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would have picked either the cloud guitar or the H.S. Anderson

  • @cyansaint
    @cyansaint 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for mentioning Randy rhoads

  • @Wolfe911
    @Wolfe911 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The infamous KISS Axe?

  • @MichaelSinger1
    @MichaelSinger1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You need "Another Top 10 Iconic Guitars" including Prince's yellow Cloud guitar, Bo Diddly's Twang Machine Gretsch G6138, Michael Anthony (Van Halen) Jack Daniels bass, Woody Guthrie (this Machine kills fascists) Gibson SJ guitar; John Lennon's Rickenbacker 325 Capri, Rick Nielsen (Cheap Trick) Five-Neck Hamer, Stevie Ray Vaughan - "1959 Strat" and anything from Gene Simmons collection

  • @ogwillyp
    @ogwillyp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gene Simmons Axe Bass should have at least been an honorable mention

  • @SilverSting420
    @SilverSting420 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I wish either Gene Simmons's axe bass or Paul Stanley's Ibanez were here.

  • @JamesRussle365
    @JamesRussle365 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John 5s Tele
    Zz tops furry guitars
    John Mayer
    SRVs #1
    Tom morellos arm the homeless and soul power
    There should be a part 2 to this

    • @KeeperOfPoops
      @KeeperOfPoops 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      part 2:
      10: Billy Gibbons' Legs Gretsch Bo Diddly (the fur coated one)
      9: Stevie Ray Vaughan's Lenny Strat
      8: Steve Vai's Ibanez JEM Evo
      7: Billie Joe Armstrong's Blue Fernandes
      6: Rick Nielsen's Hamer 6 neck
      5: Jimi Hendrix' Monterey or white Strat
      4: Tom Morello's Arm The Homeless guitar
      3: Prince's Love Symbol guitar
      2: Dimebag Darrel's Cowboys From Hell ML
      1: Brian May's Red Special
      Honorable Mentions:
      Tony Iommi's Monkey SG
      Kurt Cobain's Jagstang
      Noel Gallagher's Union Jack Sheraton
      Gene Simmons' Cort Axe Bass

  • @huggymchuggles2823
    @huggymchuggles2823 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Prince didn't even get an honorable mention.... REALLY???

    • @PG13hockeyman
      @PG13hockeyman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Huggy McHuggles I might consider unsubscribing

  • @mattym152
    @mattym152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was hoping to see the Number One of SRV but still is a nice top 10

  • @corbz273
    @corbz273 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I know it's not THAT iconic but Jerry Cantrell's Blue Dress should've been included

  • @victorkirkgaardnielsen6912
    @victorkirkgaardnielsen6912 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Video - Top 10 iconic guitars
    Thumbnail - Shows a Bass
    Every bassist in The World - 😑

    • @antoine1647
      @antoine1647 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly what i thought lmaooo

    • @cigcgiv7tvitvk648
      @cigcgiv7tvitvk648 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm a bassist and my reaction is :😍
      Macca is my favorite bass player....

  • @whatever4065
    @whatever4065 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Talking about those prices and the "cheap" Höfner Bass - 30 pounds in 1961 are roughly 1.070 pounds today - quite hefty for a band that was just starting out...

  • @someguy6492
    @someguy6492 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    No mention of the Ibanez Joe Satriani/JEM (Steve Vai) series ?? DISLIKE !!!

    • @metalcommand4059
      @metalcommand4059 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      srv's strat and chuck schuldiner's bc rich stealth but they would rather pay attention to the most well known instead of something different for once

  • @oR1CHo
    @oR1CHo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No SRV's number 1??? Sad

  • @loganmorrison5390
    @loganmorrison5390 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wtf. I don't see a Jimi Hendrix white strat in Here?!?!

    • @sanslol7353
      @sanslol7353 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ikr wtf should be second

  • @imadeyoureadthis.9743
    @imadeyoureadthis.9743 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When you think about iconic models, the Red Special is one of the 1st that comes to mind. How is it only an honorable mention?

  • @danBooth.guitar
    @danBooth.guitar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm surprised George Harrison/Eric Clapton's" The Fool" SG didn't get a mention.

    • @KeeperOfPoops
      @KeeperOfPoops 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also Harrison's Rocky which isn't as well known as The Fool but certainly an icon in it's own way

  • @meghangallagher6990
    @meghangallagher6990 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think the Red Special should be #1! Brian and his father made that CUSTOM MADE when Brian was a teenager in the early 1960s! The neck of the guitar is Mahogany, the body is made of oak and the bridge is custom made with a separate string adjustment! It’s SO unique AND ICONIC! COME ON WATCH MOJO! It’s Brian May!

  • @akshaydsilva3646
    @akshaydsilva3646 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Why isnt Billie Joe Armstrong's "Blue" strat mentioned here?

  • @12sk8erdude
    @12sk8erdude ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nile Rodger’s Hitmaker (1960 Strat w/ 59 neck)
    Nile used that guitar almost exclusively during his recording session. The guitar it’s self has been on records that sold over 5 billion records

  • @nickmontoya8286
    @nickmontoya8286 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What about Billie joes “blue”

  • @Jaidencharlotte
    @Jaidencharlotte 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Additions to the list:
    Hendrix’s monterey strat
    Eric Clapton’s brownie
    Steve Vai’s EVO
    SRV’s Lennie
    Jimmy Page’s Telecaster

  • @tweeking-on-ice5265
    @tweeking-on-ice5265 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Where is stevie ray vaughans guitar? Not only is his guitar iconic he is a better guitarist than everybody on this list

    • @murialgoldman5670
      @murialgoldman5670 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      SRV isn't better than Angus, Clapton or page🤣🤣. Nor Van Halen. If you played guitar it'd be easy to see where you are wrong. Clapton, and page are the best on this list.

    • @fenkoken6573
      @fenkoken6573 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@murialgoldman5670
      You're saying that Vaughan is worse than Angus Young? That's where you're wrong, dude. Young wrote some good riffs, that's about it.

    • @murialgoldman5670
      @murialgoldman5670 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fenkoken6573 playing wise, yes. SRV is still a kick ass guitarist, no doubt whatsoever, but he repeats all his licks constantly. Angus plates faster, more technical, louder. They're both great guitarists, one is just better than the other

  • @tazloon
    @tazloon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't believe you left off Rick Nielsen's Hamer five neck!

  • @whitleysdollhouse877
    @whitleysdollhouse877 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What about Prince's Guitar? That should be number one

    • @PG13hockeyman
      @PG13hockeyman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Whitley's Dollhouse which one??

    • @whitleysdollhouse877
      @whitleysdollhouse877 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PG13hockeyman the purple guitar, the one Prince was singing at the Superbowl Halftime Show

    • @PG13hockeyman
      @PG13hockeyman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Whitley's Dollhouse ah. There’s always 3 for Prince. The cloud guitar, the H.S. Anderson, and his logo guitar

    • @whitleysdollhouse877
      @whitleysdollhouse877 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PG13hockeyman oh okay

  • @Jasperky
    @Jasperky 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You forgot slash’s les Paul and Stevie Rey Vaughn’s Stratocaster

  • @sebasvillegas3702
    @sebasvillegas3702 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "ICONIC GUITARS" Puts Paul McCartney BASS in the thumbnail
    Seems right

    • @Alfie02
      @Alfie02 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is a bass GUITAR tho...

  • @scorpiontherulez6895
    @scorpiontherulez6895 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Honorable Mentions
    Les Claypool of Primus and his Carl Thompson basses
    Gene Simmons Of KISS and his Axe bass
    Paul Stanley and his diamond studded and cracked mirror Ibanez
    Prince and his purple guitars
    Adrian Smith Of Iron Maiden and his Red Guitar
    Slash of Guns N Roses and his Gibson Les Paul
    John 5 and his Telecasters

    • @leespitzer9997
      @leespitzer9997 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      On the topic of Paul Stanley, I really liked the leopard print BC Rich he once used.

  • @Wes05
    @Wes05 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Serieus red special need in this list he build it whit his dad and it looks cool😂
    And sorry for my bad English i came from the Netherlands😂💪

  • @PassCookie
    @PassCookie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was 100% sure the red special would be no. 1.

  • @evaneibach
    @evaneibach 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You forgot John Lennon’s epiphone casino and Davie404s bass and Jimi Hendrix’s strat p.s. Brian mays red special should not have been in the honorable mentions

  • @DKN-nr7nv
    @DKN-nr7nv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Black strat, page’s Number 1 or dragon tele, any one of Clapton’s guitars, Greeny, even Billie Joe’s Blue or Kurt’s jag would have easily topped half of the guitars in the list

  • @Cerulean0987
    @Cerulean0987 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gene Simons' axe? Plus, I saw a pic of Prince. Where is his iconic guitar?

    • @PG13hockeyman
      @PG13hockeyman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      James Tarr not on this list because some people don’t know what good guitars are

  • @bensonmuturi9777
    @bensonmuturi9777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a guitarist and the owner of my sweet gentle music making love "Joan", I salute you watchmojo. Keep on rockin

  • @deborahludahl5099
    @deborahludahl5099 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hey WatchMojo you should do "Top 10 Scorpions songs."

  • @pr1med
    @pr1med 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Title: iconic guitars.
    Has a bass in the thumbnail.

  • @TheGreatCooLite
    @TheGreatCooLite 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The most iconic guitar is my recorder from 4th Grade

    • @PG13hockeyman
      @PG13hockeyman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Great CooLite that doesn’t even have strings

  • @hiddenparadox2776
    @hiddenparadox2776 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A guitar is a guitar. A bass is a bass. They are not the same thing.

    • @JZJ7777
      @JZJ7777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But a bass guitar is a guitar. It’s just not referred to with the guitar part a lot.

  • @watchingufrmbhindu8979
    @watchingufrmbhindu8979 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    How do you not put the Black Strat on this list. It's got more self-mods and customizations on if than most these guitars together also it's been played on some of the most influential albums.

    • @pizzaman4385
      @pizzaman4385 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I also think it was sold for the most money a guitar has ever sold for

  • @user-tr1zc9kw8g
    @user-tr1zc9kw8g 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where’s lil wayne

    • @user-tr1zc9kw8g
      @user-tr1zc9kw8g 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He is like the black Jimi Hendricks

    • @leetorry
      @leetorry 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      duckiedale80 relax dude, isa joke

  • @ricardobanta7461
    @ricardobanta7461 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What about "BECK's" Lucille I mean those are bullet holes!!!

  • @TCBCAFC
    @TCBCAFC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could of put Noel Gallaghers Epiphone Sheraton that was custom painted , when Oasis reached their peak that guitar was well associated with NG and Oasis x

  • @Elixic_
    @Elixic_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i think any guitar prince used/made could be more iconic than some of those who made it into the list; but ok.

  • @HommerThadeu
    @HommerThadeu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not even a honorable mention to Tom Morello's "Arm The Homeless"?

  • @AldenteFettucino
    @AldenteFettucino 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I thought you've run out of ideas....
    WHY YOU'RE STILL MAKING VID!?

  • @markmatayosian9644
    @markmatayosian9644 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You missed ace frehley' s Gibson . gene simmons axe shaped base . Stevie Ray Vaughan' s guitar .Michael Anthony's jack Daniels base . Steve vie had a signature guitar as well . Rick nielson of cheep trick's guitars .Hendrix fender .

  • @XAMS
    @XAMS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Also worth mentioning Bruce Springsteen's iconic Esquire, seen in the cover of Born to Run.

  • @sam-wtf
    @sam-wtf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You must not know much about the Red Special, cause it deserves more than an honorable mention

    • @BarkaDog
      @BarkaDog 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      And what much do YOU know about it?

    • @sam-wtf
      @sam-wtf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Barka Dog enough to know it deserves more than an honorable mention! How much do you know about it?

  • @izzusulaiman8981
    @izzusulaiman8981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wtf , Brian May is the ONLY thing in this video that has a guitar MADE for him , and played with it for his entire legendary career with queen !!!! Jimmy page only played with the double on like stairway to heaven , watchmojo y’all better step yalls list game up!

    • @jakejones300
      @jakejones300 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Izzu Sulaiman check your facts, page used the double neck for quite a few different songs live. As far as I'm concerned having a guitar custom built and having one made for you is the same thing. The #1 spot is earned that shits iconic

    • @murialgoldman5670
      @murialgoldman5670 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You might want to educate yourself some. Page most definitely used the double neck on more than stairway live, and may just built his guitar, that's one thing, but when Gibson comes to you to offer making a special run of your signature guitar, that's totally different. Not to mention page/ Zeppelin blows may/queen out of the water. Not saying queen isn't a kick ass rock band either

  • @eddymadison9655
    @eddymadison9655 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where's :
    Ibanez JEM 7V - Steve Vai
    Rick Turner Model 1 - Lindsey Buckingham
    Jack Daniels Bass - Michael Anthony
    Axe Bass - Gene Simmons