Best 22 Fret V Style Guitars in 2023
Here you'll find the best 22 fret V style guitars.
Out of the more than 2000 guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones. 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. Jackson MJ Series Rhoads RRT
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- Neck profile shape: D (19 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (19 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
- From Jackson's 2023 MJ series
- Made in Japan
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Basswood body
- 3-piece Maple neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable String-Through-Body bridge
- Speed Neck-Through neck
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Gotoh MG-T Locking tuners
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Jackson MJ Series Rhoads RRT
Jackson MJ Series Rhoads RRT
- Locking Tuners
- Made in Japan
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Neck-Through Build
- Luminescent Inlay
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Strap Lock
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
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2. Jackson USA Select Randy Rhoads RR1
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- Neck profile shape: D (19 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (19 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
- Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)
- From Jackson's 2020 USA Select series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Alder body
- Quartersawn Maple neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
- Speed Neck-Through neck
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Jackson USA Select Randy Rhoads RR1
Jackson USA Select Randy Rhoads RR1
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Locking Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Neck-Through Build
- Tremolo
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
- No Strap Lock
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3. Jackson USA Signature Scott Ian King V KVT
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- Neck profile shape: D (19 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (19 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
- From Jackson's 2017 Artist Signature series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- TonePros Adjustable Tune-O-Matic Style with Gotoh Stop Tailpiece bridge
- Speed Neck-Through neck
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Gotoh Die-Cast tuners
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Jackson USA Signature Scott Ian King V KVT
Jackson USA Signature Scott Ian King V KVT
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Black Tusq XL Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Neck-Through Build
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
4. Dean USA Michael Amott Tyrant Burgundy/White
- From Dean's 2019 Artist series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.6"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany body
- 3 Piece Maple neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: USA DMT Amott Tyrant (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Tune-O-Matic (String Thru w/Ferrules) bridge
- Michael Amott Spec. C Shaped Set neck
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Sperzel Locking tuners
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Dean USA Michael Amott Tyrant Burgundy/White
Dean USA Michael Amott Tyrant Burgundy/White
- Locking Tuners
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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5. ESP Vulture
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- Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
- From ESP's 2016 Signature series
- Made in Japan
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- 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 0 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
- Thin U Set neck
- 22 XL Jumbo frets
- Gotoh Locking tuners
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ESP Vulture
ESP Vulture
- 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 Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
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6. Dean USA SplitTail Flame Top Floyd
- From Dean's 2015 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 Baker Act (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: USA DMT Nostalgia (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Floyd Rose Original (German) bridge
- V Set neck
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Grover tuners
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Dean USA SplitTail Flame Top Floyd
Dean USA SplitTail Flame Top Floyd
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Locking Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Tremolo
- 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 Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
- No Strap Lock
7. Dean USA Michael Schenker Standard
- From Dean's 2015 Artist series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.6"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: USA DMT Lights Out (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: USA DMT Lights Out (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Tune-O-Matic bridge
- V Set neck
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Grover tuners
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Dean USA Michael Schenker Standard
Dean USA Michael Schenker Standard
- 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 Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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8. Dean USA Michael Schenker 50th Anniversary
- From Dean's 2021 Artist series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.6"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: USA DMT Lights Out (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: USA DMT Lights Out (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Tune-O-Matic (With V Plate) bridge
- V Set neck
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Grover tuners
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Dean USA Michael Schenker 50th Anniversary
Dean USA Michael Schenker 50th Anniversary
- 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 Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
9. Dean USA V Standard w/PG Gloss Natural
- From Dean's 2019 USA series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.6"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany top
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Tune-O-Matic (With V Plate) bridge
- V Set neck
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Grover tuners
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Dean USA V Standard w/PG Gloss Natural
Dean USA V Standard w/PG Gloss Natural
- 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 Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
10. Dean USA Patents Pending V Flame Top TCS
- From Dean's 2019 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: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Tune-O-Matic (With V Plate) bridge
- Patent Pending Spec. C Shaped Set neck
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Vintage Style Grover tuners
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Dean USA Patents Pending V Flame Top TCS
Dean USA Patents Pending V Flame Top TCS
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Bone 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 Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock