Best 22 Fret Les Paul Style Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best 22 fret Les Paul style 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. ESP Will Adler Warbird Distressed

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ESP Will Adler Warbird Distressed

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Playability 80

Sound 79

Build quality 80

Value for money 65

Overall Score 80

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From ESP's 2014 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Will Adler Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Will Adler Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
TOM Bridge & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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From ESP's 2014 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Will Adler Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Will Adler Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
TOM Bridge & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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ESP Will Adler Warbird Distressed

Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

2. ESP E-II Eclipse Evertune

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ESP E-II Eclipse Evertune

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Playability 78

Sound 83

Build quality 75

Value for money 69

Overall Score 79

What our users think

Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (7 votes)

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From ESP E-II's 2014 Eclipse series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
1Pc Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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From ESP E-II's 2014 Eclipse series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
1Pc Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP E-II Eclipse Evertune

Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Stays in Tune (Evertune)
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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3. Schecter Solo-II FR Apocalypse Red Reign

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Schecter Solo-II FR Apocalypse Red Reign

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Playability 78

Sound 82

Build quality 77

Value for money 79

Overall Score 79

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (42 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (37 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From Schecter's 2019 Apocalypse series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Swamp Ash body
Maple/Padauk Multi-ply w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
Thin C Set neck
22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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From Schecter's 2019 Apocalypse series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Swamp Ash body
Maple/Padauk Multi-ply w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
Thin C Set neck
22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Solo-II FR Apocalypse Red Reign

Stainless Steel Frets
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Tremolo
Compound Radius Fretboard
Retainer Bar
No Locking Tuners
Made in South Korea
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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4. Gibson Les Paul Modern

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Gibson Les Paul Modern

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Playability 73

Sound 78

Build quality 80

Value for money 67

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)

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From Gibson's 2019 Modern Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatics w/Keystone buttons tuners
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From Gibson's 2019 Modern Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatics w/Keystone buttons tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Les Paul Modern

Locking Tuners
Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Tap, Phase Out Pickups
Weight Relief
Compound Radius Fretboard
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Neck-Through Build
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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5. Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr

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Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr

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Playability 78

Sound 73

Build quality 78

Value for money 66

Overall Score 76

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)

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From Gretsch's 2020 Professional Collection series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Arched Laminated Maple top
Laminated Maple body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Bigsby B7CP String-Thru bridge
Standard U Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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From Gretsch's 2020 Professional Collection series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Arched Laminated Maple top
Laminated Maple body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Bigsby B7CP String-Thru bridge
Standard U Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr

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

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6. Gibson Custom Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe Aged

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Gibson Custom Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe Aged

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Playability 80

Sound 75

Build quality 70

Value for money 60

Overall Score 75

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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Artist series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Custom Soapbar P90 (Single Coil/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Tone Pros Stop Bar bridge
Mike Ness Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Gotoh Nickel, Single Band tuners
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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Artist series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Custom Soapbar P90 (Single Coil/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Tone Pros Stop Bar bridge
Mike Ness Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Gotoh Nickel, Single Band tuners
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Gibson Custom Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe Aged

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

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7. Dean USA Thoroughbred Flame Top

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Dean USA Thoroughbred Flame Top

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Playability 80

Sound 75

Build quality 72

Value for money 61

Overall Score 76

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Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (3 votes)

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From Dean's 2020 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Equalizer (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Nostalgia (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic bridge
C Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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From Dean's 2020 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Equalizer (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Nostalgia (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic bridge
C Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Dean USA Thoroughbred Flame Top

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

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8. ESP LTD EC-1000T CTM Evertune

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ESP LTD EC-1000T CTM Evertune

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Playability 78

Sound 82

Build quality 69

Value for money 71

Overall Score 76

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2022 EC series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany / Maple Cap body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
LTD Locking tuners
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From ESP LTD's 2022 EC series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany / Maple Cap body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
LTD Locking tuners
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ESP LTD EC-1000T CTM Evertune

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Stays in Tune (Evertune)
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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9. ESP E-II Eclipse Full Thickness

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ESP E-II Eclipse Full Thickness

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Playability 80

Sound 79

Build quality 77

Value for money 69

Overall Score 79

What our users think

Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (6 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (4 votes)

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From ESP E-II's 2021 Eclipse series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Full Thickness Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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From ESP E-II's 2021 Eclipse series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Full Thickness Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP E-II Eclipse Full Thickness

Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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10. ESP Iron Cross

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ESP Iron Cross

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Playability 80

Sound 79

Build quality 77

Value for money 64

Overall Score 79

What our users think

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

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From ESP's 2014 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Mahogany body
1Pc Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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From ESP's 2014 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Mahogany body
1Pc Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP Iron Cross

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

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