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Best Electric Guitars With Compensated Nut in 2024
Here are the top electric guitars with Compensated nut. It's cut in a way that makes each string have the correct length for perfect intonation across the fretboard. It provides excellent tuning stability. After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.
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2 Prices - New from $1,708.12 > From Schecter's 2022 SLS Elite series Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Swamp Ash body Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
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2 Prices - New from $1,708.12 > From Schecter's 2022 SLS Elite series Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Swamp Ash body Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesSchecter C-1 HT S SLS Elite Evil Twin
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Expensive Wood Compensated Nut Top Brand Pickups Neck-Through Build Multi-Voicing, Sustainer Pickups Luminescent Inlay Compound Radius Fretboard Made in South Korea No Weight Relief No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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4 Prices - New from $3,799 > From Music Man's 2021 John Petrucci series Made in United States
8 strings
27" to 25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius Basswood Wings, Mahogany through neck body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Dreamcatcher (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: DiMarzio Rainmaker (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Music Man Custom piezo hardtail bridge John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schaller M6-IND locking (Chrome) tuners See all specs and compare >
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4 Prices - New from $3,799 > From Music Man's 2021 John Petrucci series Made in United States
8 strings
27" to 25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius Basswood Wings, Mahogany through neck body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Dreamcatcher (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: DiMarzio Rainmaker (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Music Man Custom piezo hardtail bridge John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schaller M6-IND locking (Chrome) tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesMusic Man Majesty 8
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Made in United States Expensive Wood Compensated Nut Top Brand Pickups Neck-Through Build Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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3 Prices - New from $1,299 > From Schecter's 2022 SLS Elite series Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Swamp Ash body Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active) 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
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3 Prices - New from $1,299 > From Schecter's 2022 SLS Elite series Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Swamp Ash body Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active) 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesSchecter Solo-II SLS Elite Evil Twin
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Expensive Wood Compensated Nut Top Brand Pickups Neck-Through Build Multi-Voicing Pickups Luminescent Inlay Compound Radius Fretboard Made in South Korea No Weight Relief No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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6 Prices - New from $1,549 > From Schecter's 2020 Banshee Mach series Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Flamed Maple top Swamp Ash body Roasted Maple/Purpleheart Multi-ply with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Lundgren M6 (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Lundgren M6 (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Hipshot Ibby HM Guitar Bridge bridge Ultra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
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6 Prices - New from $1,549 > From Schecter's 2020 Banshee Mach series Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Flamed Maple top Swamp Ash body Roasted Maple/Purpleheart Multi-ply with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Lundgren M6 (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Lundgren M6 (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Hipshot Ibby HM Guitar Bridge bridge Ultra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesSchecter Banshee Mach-6
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Expensive Wood Compensated Nut Top Brand Pickups Neck-Through Build Coil Split Pickups Luminescent Inlay Compound Radius Fretboard Made in South Korea No Weight Relief No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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2 Prices - New from $2,553.77 > From Schecter's 2019 Artist series Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Burl top Swamp Ash body Wenge/Maple/Purpleheart Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Keith Merrow Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Keith Merrow Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Hipshot Ibby HM Guitar Bridge bridge Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners See all specs and compare >
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2 Prices - New from $2,553.77 > From Schecter's 2019 Artist series Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Burl top Swamp Ash body Wenge/Maple/Purpleheart Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Keith Merrow Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Keith Merrow Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Hipshot Ibby HM Guitar Bridge bridge Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesSchecter Keith Merrow KM-6 MK-III Artist
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Expensive Wood Compensated Nut Top Brand Pickups Neck-Through Build Multi-Voicing Pickups Luminescent Inlay Compound Radius Fretboard Made in South Korea No Weight Relief No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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1 Prices - New from $3,524.99 > From Schecter's 2021 Artist series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Flame Maple top Swamp Ash body Wenge 3-piece with purple heart and maple laminates neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Keith Merrow Custom Fishman Fluence (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Keith Merrow Custom Fishman Fluence (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Hipshot Low Profilefixed bridge bridge Thin fast C Bolt-On neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot open gear locking with Knurled Barrel adjustment tuners See all specs and compare >
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1 Prices - New from $3,524.99 > From Schecter's 2021 Artist series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Flame Maple top Swamp Ash body Wenge 3-piece with purple heart and maple laminates neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Keith Merrow Custom Fishman Fluence (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Keith Merrow Custom Fishman Fluence (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Hipshot Low Profilefixed bridge bridge Thin fast C Bolt-On neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot open gear locking with Knurled Barrel adjustment tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesSchecter Keith Merrow KM-6 MK-III Pro
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Made in United States Expensive Wood Compensated Nut Top Brand Pickups Multi-Voicing Pickups Luminescent Inlay Compound Radius Fretboard No Neck-Through Build No Weight Relief No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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5 Prices - New from $1,349 > From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Swamp Ash body Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
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5 Prices - New from $1,349 > From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Swamp Ash body Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesSchecter C-1 SLS Evil Twin
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Expensive Wood Compensated Nut Top Brand Pickups Neck-Through Build Multi-Voicing Pickups Luminescent Inlay Compound Radius Fretboard Made in South Korea No Weight Relief No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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2 Prices - New from $1,299 > From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Flamed Maple top Swamp Ash body Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
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2 Prices - New from $1,299 > From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Flamed Maple top Swamp Ash body Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesSchecter C-1 SLS Elite
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Expensive Wood Compensated Nut Top Brand Pickups Neck-Through Build Multi-Voicing Pickups Compound Radius Fretboard Made in South Korea No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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4 Prices - New from $1,399 > From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Swamp Ash body Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
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4 Prices - New from $1,399 > From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Swamp Ash body Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesSchecter PT SLS Evil Twin
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Expensive Wood Compensated Nut Top Brand Pickups Neck-Through Build Multi-Voicing Pickups Luminescent Inlay Compound Radius Fretboard Made in South Korea No Weight Relief No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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5 Prices - New from $1,259 > From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Flamed Maple top Swamp Ash body Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
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5 Prices - New from $1,259 > From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Flamed Maple top Swamp Ash body Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesSchecter PT SLS Elite
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Expensive Wood Compensated Nut Top Brand Pickups Neck-Through Build Multi-Voicing Pickups Compound Radius Fretboard Made in South Korea No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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