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Best 25.5" Scale Music Man Electric Guitars in 2024
Here you'll find the best 25.5" scale Music Man electric guitars. This is the same scale length used in Stratocaster guitars, and it's one of the main reasons they have such a bright sound . It's considered a long scale when compared to most non-baritone guitars.
Since the distance between bridge and nut is relatively long, you'll need to give the strings more tension to get them in tune. This higher tension will allow for a couple of things. First, you can get a lower action (get the strings closer to the fretboard) because the strings won't 'wiggle' too much when pluck and won't cause fret buzz. This can allow you to use lower tunings without increasing your string gauge, and it will make it easier to press down the strings fast.
However, the frets will also have a wider separation between each other, which can make it harder to play, especially if you got small hands. The higher tension will also make the strings feel stiffer, so bending will require more strength. 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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From Music Man's 2019 John Petrucci series Made in United States
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius Quilt Maple top Alder Wings, Mahogany & Flame Maple through neck body Mahogany & Flame Maple 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 Custom John Petrucci Music Man floating tremolo bridge John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
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From Music Man's 2019 John Petrucci series Made in United States
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius Quilt Maple top Alder Wings, Mahogany & Flame Maple through neck body Mahogany & Flame Maple 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 Custom John Petrucci Music Man floating tremolo bridge John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
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Strengths & WeaknessesMusic Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Made in United States Expensive Wood Compensated Nut Top Brand Pickups Neck-Through Build Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups Tremolo No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Music Man's 2019 John Petrucci series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius Quilt Maple top Alder Wings, Mahogany & Flame Maple through neck body Mahogany & Flame Maple 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 Custom John Petrucci Music Man floating tremolo bridge John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
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From Music Man's 2019 John Petrucci series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius Quilt Maple top Alder Wings, Mahogany & Flame Maple through neck body Mahogany & Flame Maple 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 Custom John Petrucci Music Man floating tremolo bridge John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
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Strengths & WeaknessesMusic Man Majesty 6 Hydrospace
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Made in United States Expensive Wood Compensated Nut Top Brand Pickups Neck-Through Build Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups Tremolo No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Music Man's 2018 John Petrucci series Made in United States
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius Okoume with maple top and mahogany through neck body Honduran 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 Custom John Petrucci Music Man floating tremolo bridge John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
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From Music Man's 2018 John Petrucci series Made in United States
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius Okoume with maple top and mahogany through neck body Honduran 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 Custom John Petrucci Music Man floating tremolo bridge John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
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Strengths & WeaknessesMusic Man Majesty 7
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Made in United States Expensive Wood Compensated Nut Top Brand Pickups Neck-Through Build Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups Tremolo No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Music Man's 2018 John Petrucci series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius Okoume with maple top and mahogany through neck body Honduran 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 Custom John Petrucci Music Man floating tremolo bridge John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
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From Music Man's 2018 John Petrucci series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius Okoume with maple top and mahogany through neck body Honduran 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 Custom John Petrucci Music Man floating tremolo bridge John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
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Strengths & WeaknessesMusic Man Majesty
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Made in United States Expensive Wood Compensated Nut Top Brand Pickups Neck-Through Build Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups Tremolo No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Music Man's 2016 John Petrucci series Made in United States
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius Figured Maple top Okoume with maple top (roasted maple top on Sahara Burst) body Figured roasted maple neck neck
Figured roasted maple neck fretboard Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Custom John Petrucci Music Man Piezo floating tremolo bridge John Petrucci Bolt-On neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
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From Music Man's 2016 John Petrucci series Made in United States
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius Figured Maple top Okoume with maple top (roasted maple top on Sahara Burst) body Figured roasted maple neck neck
Figured roasted maple neck fretboard Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Custom John Petrucci Music Man Piezo floating tremolo bridge John Petrucci Bolt-On neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
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Strengths & WeaknessesMusic Man JP15 7
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Made in United States Expensive Wood Compensated Nut Top Brand Pickups Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups Tremolo No Neck-Through Build No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Music Man's 2016 John Petrucci series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius Figured Maple top Okoume with maple top (roasted maple top on Sahara Burst) body Figured roasted maple neck neck
Figured roasted maple neck fretboard Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Custom John Petrucci Music Man Piezo floating tremolo bridge John Petrucci Bolt-On neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
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From Music Man's 2016 John Petrucci series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius Figured Maple top Okoume with maple top (roasted maple top on Sahara Burst) body Figured roasted maple neck neck
Figured roasted maple neck fretboard Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Custom John Petrucci Music Man Piezo floating tremolo bridge John Petrucci Bolt-On neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
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Strengths & WeaknessesMusic Man JP15 6
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Made in United States Expensive Wood Compensated Nut Top Brand Pickups Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups Tremolo No Neck-Through Build No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Music Man's 2022 HT series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
10" Fretboard Radius Alder body Roasted Figured Maple neck
Brulee & Raspberry Burst Figured Roasted Maple fretboard Bridge pickup: Music Man Custom Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive) Middle pickup: Music Man Custom Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Music Man Custom Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 5-way Switch Music Man Modern Tremolo bridge HT Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
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From Music Man's 2022 HT series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
10" Fretboard Radius Alder body Roasted Figured Maple neck
Brulee & Raspberry Burst Figured Roasted Maple fretboard Bridge pickup: Music Man Custom Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive) Middle pickup: Music Man Custom Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Music Man Custom Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 5-way Switch Music Man Modern Tremolo bridge HT Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
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Strengths & WeaknessesMusic Man Cutlass HT SSS
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Made in United States Expensive Wood Compensated Nut Top Brand Pickups Boost Pickups Tremolo No Neck-Through Build No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Music Man's 2020 Jason Richardson series Made in United States
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius Buckeye Burl top Alder body Figured Roasted Maple neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Music Man Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Music Man Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Custom Music Man floating tremolo bridge Jason Richardson Bolt-On neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
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From Music Man's 2020 Jason Richardson series Made in United States
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius Buckeye Burl top Alder body Figured Roasted Maple neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Music Man Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Music Man Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Custom Music Man floating tremolo bridge Jason Richardson Bolt-On neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
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Strengths & WeaknessesMusic Man Jason Richardson 7-String Cutlass
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Made in United States Expensive Wood Compensated Nut Top Brand Pickups Coil Split Pickups Tremolo No Neck-Through Build No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Music Man's 2020 Jason Richardson series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius Buckeye Burl top Alder body Figured Roasted Maple neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Music Man Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Music Man Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Custom Music Man floating tremolo bridge Jason Richardson Bolt-On neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
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From Music Man's 2020 Jason Richardson series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius Buckeye Burl top Alder body Figured Roasted Maple neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Music Man Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Music Man Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Custom Music Man floating tremolo bridge Jason Richardson Bolt-On neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
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Strengths & WeaknessesMusic Man Jason Richardson 6-String Cutlass
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Made in United States Expensive Wood Compensated Nut Top Brand Pickups Coil Split Pickups Tremolo No Neck-Through Build No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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From Music Man's 2022 HT series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
10" Fretboard Radius Flame Maple top Okoume body Roasted Figured Maple neck
Roasted Figured Maple fretboard Bridge pickup: Music Man Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Music Man Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 5-way Switch Music Man Modern Tremolo bridge HT Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Stainless Steel frets
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From Music Man's 2022 HT series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
10" Fretboard Radius Flame Maple top Okoume body Roasted Figured Maple neck
Roasted Figured Maple fretboard Bridge pickup: Music Man Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Music Man Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 5-way Switch Music Man Modern Tremolo bridge HT Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Stainless Steel frets
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Strengths & WeaknessesMusic Man Sabre HT
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Made in United States Expensive Wood Compensated Nut Top Brand Pickups Boost Pickups Tremolo No Neck-Through Build No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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