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    Best Alder Body Telecaster Style Guitars in 2023

    Here you'll find the best Alder body Telecaster style guitars. This is a lightweight type of wood that was popularized by Fender. According to them, it's a wood that offers a balanced tone but that favors the upper midrange slightly.

    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. Ibanez TQMS1

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    Ibanez TQMS1
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    Playability 77
    Sound 80
    Build quality 88
    Value for money 72
    Overall Score 82

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    • Neck profile shape: D (6 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
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    • From Ibanez's 2022 TQM series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Maple(4mm) top
    • Alder body
    • 1pc Roasted Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
    • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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    Ibanez TQMS1
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Parallel Split Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    2. Ibanez AZS2200Q Prestige

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    Playability 77
    Sound 80
    Build quality 85
    Value for money 71
    Overall Score 81

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    • Neck profile shape: D (6 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
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    • From Ibanez's 2021 AZS series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Quilted Maple top
    • Alder body
    • Roasted Maple neck
    • Roasted Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
    • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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    Ibanez AZS2200Q Prestige
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Parallel Split Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    3. Ibanez AZS2200F Prestige

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    Playability 77
    Sound 80
    Build quality 85
    Value for money 71
    Overall Score 81

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    • Neck profile shape: D (6 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
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    • From Ibanez's 2021 AZS series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Flamed Maple top
    • Alder body
    • Roasted Maple neck
    • Roasted Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
    • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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    Ibanez AZS2200F Prestige
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Parallel Split Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    4. Ibanez AZS2200 Prestige

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    Playability 77
    Sound 80
    Build quality 82
    Value for money 75
    Overall Score 80

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    • Neck profile shape: D (6 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
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    • From Ibanez's 2021 AZS series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Roasted Maple neck
    • Roasted Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
    • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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    Ibanez AZS2200 Prestige
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Parallel Split Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    5. Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster Floyd Rose HH

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    Playability 73
    Sound 83
    Build quality 80
    Value for money 69
    Overall Score 79

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    • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
    • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
    • Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (1 vote)
    • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: D (6 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (5 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
    • Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)
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    • From Fender's 2021 American Ultra series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge
    • Augmented ā€œDā€ Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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    Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster Floyd Rose HH
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in United States
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • S-1 Switch Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Retainer Bar
    • No Strap Lock

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    6. Chapman ML3 Pro BEA Baritone

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    Playability 78
    Sound 78
    Build quality 80
    Value for money 69
    Overall Score 79

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    • Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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    • From Chapman's 2021 Signature series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 28"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Poplar Burl Solid Flat Top with Satin Finish top
    • Alder body
    • Wenge neck
    • Wenge fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Silo Rabea Signature Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan SL59 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Hipshot 41060 Hardtail bridge
    • C Shape Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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    Chapman ML3 Pro BEA Baritone
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Black Tusq XL Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Strap Lock
    • Made in South Korea
    • No Expensive Woods
    • 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

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    7. Chapman ML3 Pro BEA

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    Playability 77
    Sound 78
    Build quality 82
    Value for money 69
    Overall Score 79

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    • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (2 votes)
    • Fret edges: Slightly sharp (2 votes)
    • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
    • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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    • From Chapman's 2021 Signature series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Mapa Burl Solid Flat Top with Satin Finish top
    • Alder body
    • Roasted Birdseye Maple neck
    • Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Silo Rabea Signature Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan SL59 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Schaller 3802 Vintage Tremolo bridge
    • C Shape Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Schaller M6 Locking (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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    Chapman ML3 Pro BEA
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Expensive Wood
    • Black Tusq XL Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Strap Lock
    • Made in South Korea
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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    8. ESP E-II T-B7 Baritone

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    Playability 82
    Sound 76
    Build quality 77
    Value for money 68
    Overall Score 78

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    • Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
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    • From ESP E-II's 2014 TE series
    • Made in Japan
    • 7 strings
    • 27"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: EMG 81-7 (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: EMG 707 (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru bridge
    • Thin U Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    ESP E-II T-B7 Baritone
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Strap Lock
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • 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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    9. ESP Stef-T7B

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    Playability 82
    Sound 78
    Build quality 75
    Value for money 63
    Overall Score 78
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    • From ESP's 2008 Signature series
    • Made in Japan
    • 7 strings
    • 27"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature (Humbucker/Active)
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature (Humbucker/Active)
    • Middle pickup: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: (/)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Tonepros Locking TOM bridge
    • Thin U Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo frets
    • Sperzel Locking tuners
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    ESP Stef-T7B
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Multi-Voicing Pickups
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No High-Quality Nut
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Tremolo
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    10. Solar T1.7AC

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    Playability 77
    Sound 81
    Build quality 70
    Value for money 71
    Overall Score 76

    Player Feedback

    • Neck profile shape: C (10 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (5 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)
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    • From Solar's 2021 Type T series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 7 strings
    • 26.5"'' scale
    • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Evertune F-Type bridge
    • Solar C Shape Set neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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    Solar T1.7AC
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Expensive Wood
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Multi-Voicing Pickups
    • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No High-Quality Nut
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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