Best 24 Fret Explorer Style Guitars in 2026

Here you'll find the best 24 fret Explorer 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. Jackson USA Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly

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Playability 79
Sound 83
Build quality 94
Value for money 69
Overall Score 86

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: D (61 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (60 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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  • From Jackson's 2019 Artist Signature series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Sandblasted Ash top
  • Ash body
  • Quartersawn Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
  • Speed Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Sperzel Die-Cast tuners
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  • From Jackson's 2019 Artist Signature series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Sandblasted Ash top
  • Ash body
  • Quartersawn Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
  • Speed Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Sperzel Die-Cast tuners
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Jackson USA Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly Specifications
Jackson USA Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly
General
Brand: Jackson
Year: 2019
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: Artist Signature
Colors: Black
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Sandblasted Ash
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Ash
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Sperzel Die-Cast
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
Decoration: Mother of Pearl Sharkfin
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Speed
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm)
Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker / Active)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker / Active)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 0
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson USA Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Retainer Bar
  • No Strap Lock

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    2. Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition

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    Playability 79
    Sound 95
    Build quality 84
    Value for money 91
    Overall Score 86

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (3 votes)
    • Fret edges: Smooth (3 votes)
    • Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (3 votes)
    • Weight: Slightly heavy (3 votes)
    • Neck profile shape: C (67 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (52 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (6 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (6 votes)
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    • From Schecter's 2016 Special Edition series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Quilted Maple top
    • Mahogany body
    • Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
    • Thin C Set neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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    • From Schecter's 2016 Special Edition series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Quilted Maple top
    • Mahogany body
    • Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
    • Thin C Set neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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    Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition Specifications
    Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition
    General
    Brand: Schecter
    Year: 2016
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: South Korea
    Series: Special Edition
    Colors: Purple Burst
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Quilted Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Grover Rotomatic 18:1
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
    Decoration: Mother of Pearl Blocks
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Thin C
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.87'' (22.1mm)
    Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
    Nut: Locking
    Nut Width: 41.3mm (1.625'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Speed
    Pickup Mods: Sustainer
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Expensive Wood
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Sustainer 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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    3. Dean Zero Select Floyd Fluence

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    Playability 71
    Sound 90
    Build quality 78
    Value for money 77
    Overall Score 80

    What our users think

    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (8 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (5 votes)
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    • From Dean's 2021 Select series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Flame Maple top
    • Eastern Mahogany body
    • 3 Piece Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
    • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) bridge
    • Slim C Set neck
    • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Mini Grover 18:1 tuners
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    • From Dean's 2021 Select series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Flame Maple top
    • Eastern Mahogany body
    • 3 Piece Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
    • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) bridge
    • Slim C Set neck
    • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Mini Grover 18:1 tuners
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    Dean Zero Select Floyd Fluence Specifications
    Dean Zero Select Floyd Fluence
    General
    Brand: Dean
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: Select
    Colors: Black Burst
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Flame Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Eastern Mahogany
    Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean)
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Mini Grover 18:1
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: 3 Piece Maple
    Decoration: Pearloid Ultra Diamond
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Slim C
    Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Locking
    Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker / Active)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
    Volume Controls: 2
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Dean Zero Select Floyd Fluence
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Expensive Wood
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Multi-Voicing Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Retainer Bar
    • No Strap Lock

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    4. Solar E1.6 Priestess

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    Playability 71
    Sound 93
    Build quality 77
    Value for money 84
    Overall Score 80

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (16 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (8 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (11 votes)
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    • From Solar's 2020 Artist series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
    • Solar C Shape Set neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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    • From Solar's 2020 Artist series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
    • Solar C Shape Set neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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    Solar E1.6 Priestess Specifications
    Solar E1.6 Priestess
    General
    Brand: Solar
    Year: 2020
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: Artist
    Colors: White Matte
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Alder
    Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Solar 18:1 Locking Type
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: Artist Logo on 12th Fret
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Solar C Shape
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
    Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
    Nut: Locking
    Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Speed
    Pickup Mods: Coil Split
    Volume Controls: 2
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Solar E1.6 Priestess
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Expensive Wood
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Coil Split Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Tremolo
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Retainer Bar
    • No Strap Lock

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      5. Epiphone Prophecy Extura

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      Playability 85
      Sound 87
      Build quality 66
      Value for money 89
      Overall Score 79

      What our users think

      • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (4 votes)
      • Fret edges: Smooth (5 votes)
      • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (4 votes)
      • Weight: Slightly heavy (4 votes)
      • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (17 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (12 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (5 votes)
      • Pickups power: Hot (4 votes)
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      • From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • AAA Flame Maple veneer top
      • Mahogany body
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony, Single Ply White binding fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
      • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
      • Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
      • 24 Jumbo frets
      • Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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      • From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • AAA Flame Maple veneer top
      • Mahogany body
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony, Single Ply White binding fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
      • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
      • Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
      • 24 Jumbo frets
      • Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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      Epiphone Prophecy Extura Specifications
      Epiphone Prophecy Extura
      General
      Brand: Epiphone
      Year: 2020
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: China
      Series: Prophecy Collection
      Colors: Black, Purple, Yellow
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: AAA Flame Maple veneer
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Mahogany
      Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Grover Locking Rotomatic
      Fretboard: Ebony, Single Ply White binding
      Neck Material: Mahogany
      Decoration: Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
      Scale Size: 24.75"
      Shape: Asymmetrical Slim Taper
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.9'' (22.9mm)
      Frets: 24 Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: NuBone
      Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker / Active)
      Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker / Active)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Pickup Mods: Coil Split, Multi-Voicing
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Epiphone Prophecy Extura
      • Locking Tuners
      • Expensive Wood
      • NuBone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • Made in China
      • 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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        6. ESP LTD EX-7 Baritone Black Metal

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        Playability 75
        Sound 72
        Build quality 71
        Value for money 77
        Overall Score 73

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: D (39 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (50 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
        • Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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        • From ESP LTD's 2022 Black Metal series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 7 strings
        • 27"'' scale
        • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
        • Mahogany body
        • 3pc Maple neck
        • Macassar Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: EMG 81-7H (Humbucker/Active)
        • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
        • Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
        • Thin U Set neck
        • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
        • LTD Locking tuners
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        • From ESP LTD's 2022 Black Metal series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 7 strings
        • 27"'' scale
        • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
        • Mahogany body
        • 3pc Maple neck
        • Macassar Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: EMG 81-7H (Humbucker/Active)
        • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
        • Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
        • Thin U Set neck
        • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
        • LTD Locking tuners
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        ESP LTD EX-7 Baritone Black Metal Specifications
        ESP LTD EX-7 Baritone Black Metal
        General
        Brand: ESP LTD
        Year: 2022
        Configuration: H
        Strings: 7
        Made in: Indonesia
        Series: Black Metal
        Colors: Black
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Mahogany
        Bridge: Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: LTD Locking
        Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
        Neck Material: 3pc Maple
        Decoration:
        Scale Size: 27"
        Shape: Thin U
        Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
        Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
        Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
        Nut: Plastic
        Nut Width: 48mm (1.89'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: EMG 81-7H (Humbucker / Active)
        Switch: 0
        Knobs: Dome
        Volume Controls: 1
        Tone Controls: 0
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Black
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        ESP LTD EX-7 Baritone Black Metal
        • Stainless Steel Frets
        • Locking Tuners
        • Expensive Wood
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Luminescent Inlay
        • Made in Indonesia
        • No High-Quality Nut
        • No Neck-Through Build
        • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
        • No Weight Relief
        • No Tremolo
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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          7. Schecter E-1 SLS Evil Twin

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          Playability 90
          Sound 82
          Build quality 83
          Value for money 89
          Overall Score 85

          What our users think

          • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
          • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
          • Tuning stability: Won't stay in tune (1 vote)
          • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
          • Neck profile shape: C (28 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (23 votes)
          • Pickups noise: Noiseless (29 votes)
          • Pickups power: Hot (29 votes)
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          • 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
          • TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
          • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
          • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
          • Schecter Locking tuners
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          • 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
          • TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
          • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
          • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
          • Schecter Locking tuners
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          Schecter E-1 SLS Evil Twin Specifications
          Schecter E-1 SLS Evil Twin
          General
          Brand: Schecter
          Year: 2018
          Configuration: HH
          Strings: 6
          Made in: South Korea
          Series: SLS Elite
          Colors: Black
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Type: Solid Body
          Body Material: Swamp Ash
          Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Neck-Through
          Tuners: Schecter Locking
          Fretboard: Ebony
          Neck Material: Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
          Decoration: Roman Numerals
          Scale Size: 25.5"
          Shape: Ultra Thin C
          Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.787'' (20mm)
          Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
          Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
          Nut: Compensated
          Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker / Active)
          Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker / Active)
          Switch: 3
          Knobs: Dome
          Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
          Volume Controls: 1
          Tone Controls: 1
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Black
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Schecter E-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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          8. Schecter E-1 SLS Elite

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          Schecter E-1 SLS Elite
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          Playability 90
          Sound 82
          Build quality 83
          Value for money 89
          Overall Score 85

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: C (28 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (23 votes)
          • Pickups noise: Noiseless (29 votes)
          • Pickups power: Hot (29 votes)
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          • 1 Prices - New from $1,119.20 >
          • 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
          • TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
          • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
          • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
          • Schecter Locking tuners
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          • 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
          • TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
          • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
          • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
          • Schecter Locking tuners
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          Schecter E-1 SLS Elite Specifications
          Schecter E-1 SLS Elite
          General
          Brand: Schecter
          Year: 2018
          Configuration: HH
          Strings: 6
          Made in: South Korea
          Series: SLS Elite
          Colors: Black, Orange
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Top: Flamed Maple
          Type: Solid Body
          Body Material: Swamp Ash
          Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Neck-Through
          Tuners: Schecter Locking
          Fretboard: Ebony
          Neck Material: Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
          Decoration: Abalone Offset/Reverse Dots
          Scale Size: 25.5"
          Shape: Ultra Thin C
          Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.787'' (20mm)
          Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
          Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
          Nut: Compensated
          Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker / Active)
          Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker / Active)
          Switch: 3
          Knobs: Dome
          Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
          Volume Controls: 1
          Tone Controls: 1
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Black
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Schecter E-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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          9. Schecter Balsac E-1 FR

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          Schecter Balsac E-1 FR
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          Playability 79
          Sound 93
          Build quality 79
          Value for money 88
          Overall Score 84

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: C (28 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (23 votes)
          • Pickups noise: Noiseless (29 votes)
          • Pickups power: Hot (29 votes)
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          • From Schecter's 2020 Artist series
          • Made in Indonesia
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 14" Fretboard Radius
          • Mahogany body
          • Maple 3-pc 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 0 tone Speed knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
          • Ultra Thin C Set neck
          • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
          • Schecter Locking tuners
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          • From Schecter's 2020 Artist series
          • Made in Indonesia
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 14" Fretboard Radius
          • Mahogany body
          • Maple 3-pc 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 0 tone Speed knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
          • Ultra Thin C Set neck
          • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
          • Schecter Locking tuners
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          Schecter Balsac E-1 FR Specifications
          Schecter Balsac E-1 FR
          General
          Brand: Schecter
          Year: 2020
          Configuration: HH
          Strings: 6
          Made in: Indonesia
          Series: Artist
          Colors: Red
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Type: Solid Body
          Body Material: Mahogany
          Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Set
          Tuners: Schecter Locking
          Fretboard: Ebony
          Neck Material: Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
          Decoration: BälSäc Jaw at 3rd Fret
          Scale Size: 25.5"
          Shape: Ultra Thin C
          Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.787'' (20mm)
          Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
          Fretboard Radius: 14"
          Nut: Locking
          Nut Width: 41.3mm (1.625'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker / Active)
          Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker / Active)
          Switch: 3
          Knobs: Speed
          Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
          Volume Controls: 2
          Tone Controls: 0
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Black
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Schecter Balsac E-1 FR
          • Stainless Steel Frets
          • Locking Tuners
          • Expensive Wood
          • Locking Nut
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Multi-Voicing Pickups
          • Luminescent Inlay
          • Tremolo
          • Retainer Bar
          • Made in Indonesia
          • No Neck-Through Build
          • No Weight Relief
          • No Compound Radius Fretboard
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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          10. Jackson Pro Plus XT Kelly KE HT6 Baritone

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          Jackson Pro Plus XT Kelly KE HT6 Baritone
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          Playability 81
          Sound 83
          Build quality 85
          Value for money 88
          Overall Score 83

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: D (61 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (60 votes)
          • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (3 votes)
          • Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)
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          • From Jackson's 2024 Pro Plus series
          • Made in Indonesia
          • 6 strings
          • 27"'' scale
          • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
          • Nyatoh body
          • 3-piece Maple neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 1 volume and 0 tone Speed knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • Jackson HT6 String-Through-Body Hardtail bridge
          • Speed Neck-Through neck
          • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
          • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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          • From Jackson's 2024 Pro Plus series
          • Made in Indonesia
          • 6 strings
          • 27"'' scale
          • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
          • Nyatoh body
          • 3-piece Maple neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 1 volume and 0 tone Speed knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • Jackson HT6 String-Through-Body Hardtail bridge
          • Speed Neck-Through neck
          • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
          • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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          Jackson Pro Plus XT Kelly KE HT6 Baritone Specifications
          Jackson Pro Plus XT Kelly KE HT6 Baritone
          General
          Brand: Jackson
          Year: 2024
          Configuration: HH
          Strings: 6
          Made in: Indonesia
          Series: Pro Plus
          Colors: Black
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Type: Solid Body
          Body Material: Nyatoh
          Bridge: Jackson HT6 String-Through-Body Hardtail
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Neck-Through
          Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking
          Fretboard: Ebony
          Neck Material: 3-piece Maple
          Decoration: Black Sharkfin
          Scale Size: 27"
          Shape: Speed
          Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm)
          Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
          Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
          Nut: Ivory Tusq
          Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker / Passive)
          Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker / Passive)
          Switch: 3
          Knobs: Speed
          Pickup Mods: Killswitch
          Volume Controls: 1
          Tone Controls: 0
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Black
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Jackson Pro Plus XT Kelly KE HT6 Baritone
          • Stainless Steel Frets
          • Locking Tuners
          • Expensive Wood
          • Ivory Tusq Nut
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Neck-Through Build
          • Killswitch Pickups
          • Luminescent Inlay
          • Compound Radius Fretboard
          • Made in Indonesia
          • No Weight Relief
          • No Tremolo
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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