Best Electric Guitar with Design (2026): 3 Picks Compared

Updated Nov 12, 2026 · By Jonah Mercer · Ranked from listed specifications · How we rank

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The Ktaxon Burning Fire Design leads this list for buyers who want a flame-shaped electric guitar: a 39-inch body with an HSH pickup, a 5-way switch and a 20 watt amp in the kit. The Grote LPYS-006 follows with a printed Rock Graphic finish, a solid body and a gig bag. A second Ktaxon carries the same flame design in a 36-inch body in Sunset.

The picks at a glance

#	Pick	Product
1	Best Overall	Ktaxon Burning Fire Design Full Size Electric	Check on Amazon
2	Runner-Up	Grote LPYS-006 Solid Body Electric Guitar	Check on Amazon
3	Also Great	Ktaxon Burning Fire Design Electric Guitar Kit	Check on Amazon

Which one should you buy?

Players who want a flame-shaped guitar with an amp in the kit: Ktaxon Burning Fire Design Full Size Electric See pick 1
Players who want a printed graphic design on the front: Grote LPYS-006 Solid Body Electric Guitar See pick 2
Players who want the flame design in a 36-inch body: Ktaxon Burning Fire Design Electric Guitar Kit See pick 3

The 3 picks, ranked

1Best Overall

Ktaxon Burning Fire Design Full Size Electric

Amp included
Pickup layout: HSH

9.8Spec score View on Amazon

It earns Best Overall with the flame-shaped body, shell inlay on the rosewood fretboard, HSH pickup and a 20 watt amp in the kit.

Who it suits

Players who want a flame-shaped guitar with an amp in the kit
Beginners who want a 39-inch guitar with a 5-way pickup switch

Skip it if

You want a guitar shorter than the 39-inch body
You want steel frets instead of a rosewood fretboard

The kit holds the 39-inch guitar and a 20 watt amplifier with a built-in speaker, a headphone output and an input jack. The body is basswood with a maple neck and a rosewood fretboard, and the HSH pickup pairs with a 5-way pickup switch and a tremolo bridge. The flame shape has a shell inlay on the fretboard, and the piano body has a trimmed perimeter with a curved back plate.

2Runner-Up

Grote LPYS-006 Solid Body Electric Guitar

Amp included not stated in the listing
Case or gig bag included

9.4Spec score View on Amazon

It holds Runner-Up with a printed Rock Graphic finish, a solid body, a maple neck and a gig bag in the box.

Who it suits

Players who want a printed graphic design on the front
Players who want a gig bag for lessons and practice sessions

Skip it if

You want a guitar lighter than 7.5 lb
You want a flame-shaped body instead of a printed finish

The LPYS-006 pairs a solid body with a maple neck and steel frets. The Rock Graphic design is printed on the front of the guitar, and the body weighs 7.5 lb. A gig bag comes in the box for carrying the guitar to lessons, rehearsals and practice sessions.

3Also Great

Ktaxon Burning Fire Design Electric Guitar Kit

Amp included
Pickup layout: HSH

9.0Spec score View on Amazon

It holds Also Great with the same flame-shaped body and shell inlay, an HSH pickup and a 20 watt amp in the kit.

Who it suits

Players who want the flame design in a 36-inch body
Beginners who want a kit with an amp and a 5-way switch

Skip it if

You want a guitar longer than the 36-inch body
You want a printed graphic finish instead of a flame shape

The kit holds the 36-inch guitar and a 20 watt amplifier with a built-in speaker, a headphone output and an input jack. The body is basswood with a maple neck and a rosewood fretboard, and the HSH pickup pairs with a 5-way pickup switch and a tremolo bridge. The flame shape has a shell inlay on the fretboard, and the body comes in Sunset.

Side by side

Product	Amp included	Frets	Case or gig bag included	Tuner included	Pickup layout	Weight	Warranty
Ktaxon Burning Fire Design Full Size Electric	Yes	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	HSH	Not stated	Not stated
Grote LPYS-006 Solid Body Electric Guitar	Not stated	Not stated	Yes	Not stated	Not stated	7.5 lb	Not stated
Ktaxon Burning Fire Design Electric Guitar Kit	Yes	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	HSH	Not stated	Not stated

How we ranked these electric guitars

Every pick ranks in Amazon's best-seller list for its category and has a listing with real specifications. The order mixes two things: how each model compares on the specs below (higher share of the best value in this group scores more), and how widely it is bought. The spec score runs from 9.0 to 9.8 and only compares these picks with each other. A spec the listing does not state is left out and the other specs are re-weighted; a listing with fewer than 2 stated specs is scored at half. We do not test gear in person. Full method.

Amp included weight 2
Frets weight 1
Case or gig bag included weight 1
Tuner included weight 1

Buying advice: electric guitar with design

Judge the design up close, not from the name

Flame shapes and printed graphics look different in person than in a photo. The Ktaxon pair has a flame-shaped body with a shell inlay on the rosewood fretboard, while the Grote has a Rock Graphic design printed on the front. Compare the body wood, the neck wood and the fretboard before you buy.

Check the pickup layout and the switch

The pickup layout and the switch decide how many sounds the guitar gives you. Both Ktaxon kits list an HSH pickup with a 5-way pickup switch and a tremolo bridge. A tremolo bridge lets you bend the pitch of the strings.

Check what the kit holds before you buy

Two of the guitars here come as kits with a 20 watt amplifier, while the Grote comes with a gig bag. The amplifier has a built-in speaker, a headphone output and an input jack, so you can play with headphones. The gig bag carries the guitar to lessons, rehearsals and practice sessions. Match the kit to what you already own: an amp in the box matters less if you already have one.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Ktaxon flame guitar come with an amplifier?

Yes. Both Ktaxon kits include a 20 watt amplifier with a built-in speaker, a headphone output and an input jack, so the guitar plays straight out of the box.

What is the difference between the 39-inch and 36-inch Ktaxon guitars?

Both have the flame-shaped body with a shell inlay, an HSH pickup, a 5-way switch and a 20 watt amp. The 39-inch guitar is the Best Overall pick in Lightning Black, and the 36-inch guitar comes in Sunset.

Does the Grote guitar come with a case?

It comes with a gig bag for carrying the guitar to lessons, rehearsals and practice sessions. The bag is included with the solid body guitar, maple neck and steel frets.

What wood is the Ktaxon guitar made from?

The body is basswood with a maple neck and a rosewood fretboard. The flame shape has a shell inlay on the fretboard, and the body uses a piano baking varnish.