Holiday Gift Ideas: Signature Guitars from Iron Maiden, Kirk Hammett, Johnny Marr, and Noel Gallagher

"A guitar is a classic holiday gift, but why not make the moment all the more awe-inspiring by upgrading this often life-changing gift to an artist signature model? If you know the kind of music your guitar-player-in-mind enjoys or wants to play, signature models feature specific attributes and appointments that are defined by the artist in question. For example, the guitars in Iron Maiden 's new collection of Fender signature models are designed to play metal,"

"The aforementioned Iron Maiden Collection from Fender honors the British metal legends with signature models axes for guitarists Dave Murray and Janick Gers, as well as bassist Steve Harris. The band's Fender ties run deep, with Murray substantiating the Stratocaster a viable "metal guitar," while Harris has famously wielded a Precision Bass since the beginning. These models are faithful to the instruments played by the band to this day,"

"On the acoustic side, the Kirk Hammett Raven signature model is a striking variation on the Gibson Hummingbird. Limited to just 100 worldwide, it's already a highly collectible entry in Hammett's ongoing line of Gibson signature models. Originally retailing $4,999, the guitar sold out almost immediately, but can still be found for sale on Reverb. Stepping outside of metal, the Johnny Marr Signature Special Jaguar retails for $2,999.99"

Artist signature model guitars incorporate specific attributes and appointments defined by the artist to suit particular genres and playing styles. Fender's Iron Maiden Collection includes signature models for Dave Murray, Janick Gers and Steve Harris, faithful to the instruments the band uses and priced between $1,419.99 and $1,799.99. The Kirk Hammett Raven is a limited-run Gibson Hummingbird variation, limited to 100 worldwide and originally retailing for $4,999, sold out but still appearing on Reverb. The Johnny Marr Signature Special Jaguar retails for $2,999.99 and is designed to deliver the bright, jangly playing that defines Marr's style.

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