Best 20 Fret Electric Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best 20 fret electric guitars.

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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1. Guild x-350 Stratford

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Guild x-350 Stratford

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Playability 80

Sound 68

Build quality 62

Value for money 75

Overall Score 70

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From Guild's 2020 Newark St. Collection series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
9.449" Fretboard Radius
Maple body
Mahogany with Maple Center Strip neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Franz P90 Dog Ear Cream (P90/Passive)
3 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Guild Tune-O-Matic with Pinned Ebony Base bridge
Guild Newark St. Collection Set neck
20 Jumbo frets
Grover Sta-Tite Open-Gear 18:1 Nickel tuners
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From Guild's 2020 Newark St. Collection series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
9.449" Fretboard Radius
Maple body
Mahogany with Maple Center Strip neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Franz P90 Dog Ear Cream (P90/Passive)
3 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Guild Tune-O-Matic with Pinned Ebony Base bridge
Guild Newark St. Collection Set neck
20 Jumbo frets
Grover Sta-Tite Open-Gear 18:1 Nickel tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Guild x-350 Stratford

Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in South Korea
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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2. Cort Yorktown

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Cort Yorktown

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Playability 77

Sound 62

Build quality 57

Value for money 70

Overall Score 65

What our users think

Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)

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From Cort's 2015 Hollow Body series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Spruce top
Spruce body
Maple neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Voiced Tone VTH-59 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Voiced Tone VTH-59 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic & C-Harp Tailpiece bridge
C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Vintage Style tuners
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From Cort's 2015 Hollow Body series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Spruce top
Spruce body
Maple neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Voiced Tone VTH-59 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Voiced Tone VTH-59 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic & C-Harp Tailpiece bridge
C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Vintage Style tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Cort Yorktown

Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Expensive Woods
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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3. Gretsch G100BKCE Synchromatic Archtop

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Gretsch G100BKCE Synchromatic Archtop

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Playability 68

Sound 70

Build quality 57

Value for money 70

Overall Score 65

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)

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From Gretsch's 2016 Electromatic series
Made in China
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Arched Laminated Spruce top
Laminated Maple body
Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: (/)
Middle pickup: (/)
Neck pickup: Gretsch Mini Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
Chromatic bridge
Standard U Set neck
20 Medium Jumbo frets
Die-Cast tuners
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From Gretsch's 2016 Electromatic series
Made in China
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Arched Laminated Spruce top
Laminated Maple body
Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: (/)
Middle pickup: (/)
Neck pickup: Gretsch Mini Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
Chromatic bridge
Standard U Set neck
20 Medium Jumbo frets
Die-Cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G100BKCE Synchromatic Archtop

Expensive Wood
Synthetic Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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Used from $719.20 >>

4. Ibanez AF95 Artcore Expressionist

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Ibanez AF95 Artcore Expressionist

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Playability 73

Sound 62

Build quality 55

Value for money 68

Overall Score 63

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (8 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)

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From Ibanez's 2023 AF series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Linden body
3pc Nyatoh/Maple neck
Bound Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Super 58 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Super 58 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Walnut bridge
AF Expressionist Set neck
20 Medium frets
Ibanez tuners
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From Ibanez's 2023 AF series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Linden body
3pc Nyatoh/Maple neck
Bound Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Super 58 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Super 58 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Walnut bridge
AF Expressionist Set neck
20 Medium frets
Ibanez tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez AF95 Artcore Expressionist

Expensive Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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5. Harley Benton CLN-150CE Black

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Harley Benton CLN-150CE Black

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Playability 72

Sound 61

Build quality 54

Value for money 77

Overall Score 62

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From Harley Benton's 2019 Bluegrass series
Made in China
6 strings
25"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Sapele body
Okoume neck
Purple Heart fretboard
Bridge pickup: Rising P3004 Mini Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
Purple Heart / Maple bridge
U Shape Set neck
20 Medium Jumbo frets
Machine headsDLX, die-cast tuners
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From Harley Benton's 2019 Bluegrass series
Made in China
6 strings
25"'' scale
15.748" Fretboard Radius
Sapele body
Okoume neck
Purple Heart fretboard
Bridge pickup: Rising P3004 Mini Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
Purple Heart / Maple bridge
U Shape Set neck
20 Medium Jumbo frets
Machine headsDLX, die-cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton CLN-150CE Black

Bone Nut
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Expensive Woods
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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6. Guild X-175B Manhattan Blonde

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Guild X-175B Manhattan Blonde

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Playability 78

Sound 66

Build quality 65

Value for money 70

Overall Score 70

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From Guild's 2018 Newark St. Collection series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
9.449" Fretboard Radius
Maple body
Mahogany with Maple Center Strip neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Franz P90 Dog Ear (P90/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Guild Tune-O-Matic with Ebony Base bridge
Vintage Soft "U" Set neck
20 Jumbo frets
Grover Sta-Tite Open-Gear 18:1 tuners
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From Guild's 2018 Newark St. Collection series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
9.449" Fretboard Radius
Maple body
Mahogany with Maple Center Strip neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Franz P90 Dog Ear (P90/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Guild Tune-O-Matic with Ebony Base bridge
Vintage Soft "U" Set neck
20 Jumbo frets
Grover Sta-Tite Open-Gear 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Guild X-175B Manhattan Blonde

Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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7. Guild X-175 Manhattan Special Golden Coast

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Guild X-175 Manhattan Special Golden Coast

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Playability 80

Sound 67

Build quality 62

Value for money 75

Overall Score 70

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From Guild's 2022 Newark St. Collection series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
9.449" Fretboard Radius
Maple body
Mahogany with Maple Center Strip neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DeArmond Dynasonic Bridge Nickel/White (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: DeArmond Dynasonic Neck Nickel/White (Single Coil/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Guild Tune-O-Matic with Pinned Ebony Base bridge
Vintage Soft "U" Set neck
20 Jumbo frets
Grover Sta-Tite Open-Gear 18:1 Nickel tuners
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From Guild's 2022 Newark St. Collection series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
9.449" Fretboard Radius
Maple body
Mahogany with Maple Center Strip neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DeArmond Dynasonic Bridge Nickel/White (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: DeArmond Dynasonic Neck Nickel/White (Single Coil/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Guild Tune-O-Matic with Pinned Ebony Base bridge
Vintage Soft "U" Set neck
20 Jumbo frets
Grover Sta-Tite Open-Gear 18:1 Nickel tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Guild X-175 Manhattan Special Golden Coast

Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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8. Guild Starfire III Cherry Red

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Guild Starfire III Cherry Red

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Playability 78

Sound 65

Build quality 65

Value for money 69

Overall Score 69

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From Guild's 2018 Newark St. Collection series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
9.449" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Guild LB-1 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Guild LB-1 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Guild Tune-O-Matic with Ebony Base bridge
Vintage Soft "U" Set neck
20 Jumbo frets
Grover Sta-Tite Open-Gear 18:1 tuners
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From Guild's 2018 Newark St. Collection series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
9.449" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Guild LB-1 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Guild LB-1 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Guild Tune-O-Matic with Ebony Base bridge
Vintage Soft "U" Set neck
20 Jumbo frets
Grover Sta-Tite Open-Gear 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Guild Starfire III Cherry Red

Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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9. Guild T-50 Slim Vintage Sunburst

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Guild T-50 Slim Vintage Sunburst

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Playability 78

Sound 62

Build quality 65

Value for money 68

Overall Score 68

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From Guild's 2020 Newark St. Collection series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
9.449" Fretboard Radius
Maple body
2-Piece Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: (/)
Middle pickup: (/)
Neck pickup: Franz P90 Dog Ear (P90/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
Guild Tune-O-Matic with Ebony Base bridge
Vintage Soft "U" Set neck
20 Jumbo frets
Grover Sta-Tite Open-Gear 18:1 tuners
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From Guild's 2020 Newark St. Collection series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
9.449" Fretboard Radius
Maple body
2-Piece Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: (/)
Middle pickup: (/)
Neck pickup: Franz P90 Dog Ear (P90/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
Guild Tune-O-Matic with Ebony Base bridge
Vintage Soft "U" Set neck
20 Jumbo frets
Grover Sta-Tite Open-Gear 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Guild T-50 Slim Vintage Sunburst

Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in South Korea
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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10. Guild A-150 Savoy Blonde

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Guild A-150 Savoy Blonde

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Playability 80

Sound 63

Build quality 64

Value for money 69

Overall Score 69

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From Guild's 2018 Newark St. Collection series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
9.449" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple body
Mahogany with Maple Center Strip neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: (/)
0 volume and 0 tone Bell knobs
Compensated Ebony with Ebony Base bridge
Vintage Soft "U" Set neck
20 Jumbo frets
Grover Sta-Tite Open-Gear 18:1 tuners
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From Guild's 2018 Newark St. Collection series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
9.449" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple body
Mahogany with Maple Center Strip neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: (/)
0 volume and 0 tone Bell knobs
Compensated Ebony with Ebony Base bridge
Vintage Soft "U" Set neck
20 Jumbo frets
Grover Sta-Tite Open-Gear 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Guild A-150 Savoy Blonde

Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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