5 best Fortnite Festival Guitars you can use in-game

The Fortnite Festival Guitars are some of the coolest and most essential instruments in the game. Whether you are going on a solo run or forming a band, jamming on these guitars is always fun. No need to worry about the compatibility either, you can play them with or without a guitar controller on any device of your choice.

On that note, here are the five best Fortnite Festival Guitars you can use in-game.

Note: This list is subjective and solely based on the writer's opinion.

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Kirk's Gibson "Greeny" Les Paul and 4 other best Fortnite Festival Guitars

1) Kirk's Gibson "Greeny" Les Paul

Kirk’s Gibson “Greeny” Les Paul (Image via Epic Games)

The Kirk's Gibson "Greeny" Les Paul is a very special guitar that was added recently, during the Fortnite Festival Season 4, on June 13, 2024. It is part of the Angrystone Set and can be unlocked by purchasing the Fortnite Festival Season 4 Pass for 1800 V-bucks.

The addition of this iconic instrument to Fortnite came as a surprise for many music lovers. It features the legendary guitar that was first owned by Peter Green, the lead guitarist of Fleetwood Mac. It later bounced around a ton of huge collectors, finally reaching Kirk Hammet, the lead guitarist of Metallica in 2014. It is one of the must-have Fortnite Festival Guitars for true music lovers in the game.

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2) Seven-String Hallikset

Seven-String Hallikset (Image via Epic Games)

The Seven-String Hallikset was released during Chapter 5 Season 2, on May 3, 2024. It is part of the Original Trilogy Set and was unlocked by players who completed the Star Wars Quests in the Fortnite Festival.

Inspired by the popular movie franchise Star Wars, this seven-string instrument was used on planet Naboo. The highly detailed and mechanical design of this guitar is really eye-catching, making it a must-have for players who like to collect sci-fi items in Fortnite.

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3) XO 6-String

XO 6-String (Image via Epic Games)

The XO 6-String guitar was released during Chapter 5 Season 1, on December 9, 2023. It is part of The Weeknd Set and can be purchased for 800 V-bucks when listed in the Item Shop. It was the first-ever Icon Series Guitar in the game.

Inspired by the branding of The Weeknd's record label XO, this guitar features an edgy, futuristic, and metallic design that looks amazing in-game. This might be a hot take, but the sleek and sophisticated style makes it one of the best Fortnite Festival Guitars. The dynamic design complements various robotic and futuristic skins in Fortnite.

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4) Mirage Glimmer

Mirage Glimmer (Image via Epic Games)

The Mirage Glimmer guitar was a result of Fortnite's collaboration with one of the biggest music festival organizers in the world, Coachella. It was released during Chapter 5 Season 2, on April 12, 2024, and can be purchased for 1000 V-bucks when listed in the Item Shop.

It is one of the most uplifting and vibrant-looking Fortnite Festival Guitars, featuring a holographic body and lots of colorful flowers. The simple and visually satisfying animations look exceptional in-game.

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5) The Super Shredder

The Super Shredder (Image via Epic Games)

The Super Shredder guitar was released during Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1, on February 15, 2024. It is part of the TMNT Set and could have been unlocked for free by completing the Ooze War Festival Challenges until February 27, 2024.

Inspired by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' iconic villain Shredder, it features a sharp, edgy aesthetic with purple hues and intricate details. The fierce and rebellious design of this Fortnite Festival Guitar stands out on the stage.