Best Burl Top Electric Guitars in 2026

Here you'll find the best Burl top electric guitars. It's an expensive wood that features truly unique patterns and it's becoming really popular for creating colorful and attractive guitar tops.

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 Concept Series Soloist SLAT7P HT MS

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Jackson Concept Series Soloist SLAT7P HT MS
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Playability 90
Sound 85
Build quality 88
Value for money 79
Overall Score 88

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
  • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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  • From Jackson's 2022 Concept series
  • Made in South Korea
  • 7 strings
  • 27" to 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Burl top
  • Ash body
  • 5-Piece Maple/Wenge/Maple/Wenge/Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern PRF-MH8 (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern PRF-MH8 (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Hipshot 7 Fixed .175 bridge
  • Jackson Standard Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh Die-Cast Locking tuners
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  • From Jackson's 2022 Concept series
  • Made in South Korea
  • 7 strings
  • 27" to 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Burl top
  • Ash body
  • 5-Piece Maple/Wenge/Maple/Wenge/Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern PRF-MH8 (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern PRF-MH8 (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Hipshot 7 Fixed .175 bridge
  • Jackson Standard Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh Die-Cast Locking tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Jackson Concept Series Soloist SLAT7P HT MS Specifications
Jackson Concept Series Soloist SLAT7P HT MS
General
Brand: Jackson
Year: 2022
Configuration: HH
Strings: 7
Made in: South Korea
Series: Concept
Colors: Orange Burst
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Burl
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Ash
Bridge: Hipshot 7 Fixed .175
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Gotoh Die-Cast Locking
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: 5-Piece Maple/Wenge/Maple/Wenge/Maple
Decoration: Pearloid Piranha Tooth
Scale Size: 27" to 25.5"
Shape: Jackson Standard
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.85'' (21.6mm)
Frets: 24 Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Ivory Tusq
Nut Width: 47.6mm (1.875'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern PRF-MH8 (Humbucker / Active)
Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern PRF-MH8 (Humbucker / Active)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: Yes
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson Concept Series Soloist SLAT7P HT MS
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Ivory Tusq Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Strap Lock
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in South Korea
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Tremolo
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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    2. Schecter Keith Merrow KM-6 MK-III Artist

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    Schecter Keith Merrow KM-6 MK-III Artist
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    Playability 90
    Sound 82
    Build quality 90
    Value for money 79
    Overall Score 87

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (29 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (24 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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    • From Schecter's 2019 Artist series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Burl top
    • Swamp Ash body
    • Wenge/Maple/Purpleheart Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Keith Merrow Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Keith Merrow Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Hipshot Ibby HM Guitar Bridge bridge
    • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners
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    • From Schecter's 2019 Artist series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Burl top
    • Swamp Ash body
    • Wenge/Maple/Purpleheart Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Keith Merrow Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Keith Merrow Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Hipshot Ibby HM Guitar Bridge bridge
    • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners
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    Schecter Keith Merrow KM-6 MK-III Artist Specifications
    Schecter Keith Merrow KM-6 MK-III Artist
    General
    Brand: Schecter
    Year: 2019
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: South Korea
    Series: Artist
    Colors: Black Patterns, Blue Patterns
    Left-Handed Version: Yes
    Body
    Top: Burl
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Swamp Ash
    Bridge: Hipshot Ibby HM Guitar Bridge
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Neck-Through
    Tuners: Hipshot Grip-Lock
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Wenge/Maple/Purpleheart Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
    Decoration: Aluminum Offset/Reverse Circles
    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 Keith Merrow Custom Humbucker (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Keith Merrow Custom Humbucker (Humbucker / Active)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 0
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Schecter Keith Merrow KM-6 MK-III Artist
    • 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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      3. ESP Horizon FR CTM

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      ESP Horizon FR CTM
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      Playability 79
      Sound 93
      Build quality 86
      Value for money 64
      Overall Score 86
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      • From ESP's 2020 Horizon series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Burled Maple top
      • Honduras Mahogany body
      • 3pc Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Shop '59/JB Hybrid Trembucker (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Shop '59/Jazz Hybrid (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Floyd Rose Original bridge
      • Thin U Set neck
      • 24 XL Jumbo frets
      • Gotoh Locking tuners
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      • From ESP's 2020 Horizon series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Burled Maple top
      • Honduras Mahogany body
      • 3pc Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Shop '59/JB Hybrid Trembucker (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Shop '59/Jazz Hybrid (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Floyd Rose Original bridge
      • Thin U Set neck
      • 24 XL Jumbo frets
      • Gotoh Locking tuners
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      ESP Horizon FR CTM Specifications
      ESP Horizon FR CTM
      General
      Brand: ESP
      Year: 2020
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Japan
      Series: Horizon
      Colors: Black Burst
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: Burled Maple
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Honduras Mahogany
      Bridge: Floyd Rose Original
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Gotoh Locking
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: 3pc Maple
      Decoration: Offset Blocks
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Thin U
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
      Frets: 24 XL Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: Locking
      Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Custom Shop '59/JB Hybrid Trembucker (Humbucker / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Shop '59/Jazz Hybrid (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Pickup Mods: Coil Split
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: Yes
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      ESP Horizon FR CTM
      • Locking Tuners
      • Made in Japan
      • Expensive Wood
      • Locking Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Coil Split Pickups
      • Tremolo
      • Retainer Bar
      • Strap Lock
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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        4. Ibanez AZ427P1PB Premium

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        Playability 79
        Sound 88
        Build quality 84
        Value for money 83
        Overall Score 84
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        • From Ibanez's 2022 AZ series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 7 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Poplar Burl top
        • American Basswood body
        • Roasted Maple neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
        • 5-way Switch
        • Gotoh T1572S bridge
        • AZ7 Oval C Bolt-On neck
        • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
        • Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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        • From Ibanez's 2022 AZ series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 7 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Poplar Burl top
        • American Basswood body
        • Roasted Maple neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
        • 5-way Switch
        • Gotoh T1572S bridge
        • AZ7 Oval C Bolt-On neck
        • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
        • Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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        Ibanez AZ427P1PB Premium Specifications
        Ibanez AZ427P1PB Premium
        General
        Brand: Ibanez
        Year: 2022
        Configuration: HH
        Strings: 7
        Made in: Indonesia
        Series: AZ
        Colors: Black Burst
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Top: Poplar Burl
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: American Basswood
        Bridge: Gotoh T1572S
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Bolt-On
        Tuners: Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads
        Fretboard: Rosewood
        Neck Material: Roasted Maple
        Decoration: Mother of Pearl dot
        Scale Size: 25.5"
        Shape: AZ7 Oval C
        Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.81'' (20.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
        Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
        Fretboard Radius: 12"
        Nut: Ivory Tusq
        Nut Width: 47mm (1.85'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker / Passive)
        Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker / Passive)
        Switch: 5
        Knobs: Speed
        Pickup Mods: Coil Tap
        Volume Controls: 1
        Tone Controls: 1
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Chrome
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Ibanez AZ427P1PB Premium
        • Stainless Steel Frets
        • Locking Tuners
        • Expensive Wood
        • Ivory Tusq Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Coil Tap Pickups
        • Luminescent Inlay
        • Tremolo
        • 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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        5. ESP E-II SN-2

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        ESP E-II SN-2
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        Playability 79
        Sound 90
        Build quality 83
        Value for money 70
        Overall Score 84

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
        • Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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        • From ESP E-II's 2021 SN series
        • Made in Japan
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Buckeye Burl Maple top
        • Alder body
        • Maple neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Aftermath (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Bare Knuckle Aftermath (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Floyd Rose Original SE bridge
        • Thin U Bolt-On neck
        • 24 XL Jumbo frets
        • Gotoh Locking tuners
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        • From ESP E-II's 2021 SN series
        • Made in Japan
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Buckeye Burl Maple top
        • Alder body
        • Maple neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Aftermath (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Bare Knuckle Aftermath (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Floyd Rose Original SE bridge
        • Thin U Bolt-On neck
        • 24 XL Jumbo frets
        • Gotoh Locking tuners
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        ESP E-II SN-2 Specifications
        ESP E-II SN-2
        General
        Brand: ESP E-II
        Year: 2021
        Configuration: HH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: Japan
        Series: SN
        Colors: Blue, Black Burst
        Left-Handed Version: Yes
        Body
        Top: Buckeye Burl Maple
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Alder
        Bridge: Floyd Rose Original SE
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Bolt-On
        Tuners: Gotoh Locking
        Fretboard: Ebony
        Neck Material: Maple
        Decoration: Dots
        Scale Size: 25.5"
        Shape: Thin U
        Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
        Frets: 24 XL Jumbo
        Fretboard Radius: 12"
        Nut: Locking
        Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: Bare Knuckle Aftermath (Humbucker / Passive)
        Neck Pickup: Bare Knuckle Aftermath (Humbucker / Passive)
        Switch: 3
        Knobs: Dome
        Volume Controls: 1
        Tone Controls: 1
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: Yes
        Hardware Color: Black
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        ESP E-II SN-2
        • Locking Tuners
        • Made in Japan
        • Expensive Wood
        • Locking Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Tremolo
        • Retainer Bar
        • Strap Lock
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • 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

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          6. ESP LTD M-1000

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          ESP LTD M-1000
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          Playability 79
          Sound 88
          Build quality 83
          Value for money 82
          Overall Score 83

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (15 votes)
          • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
          • Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)
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          • From ESP LTD's 2020 M series
          • Made in Indonesia
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
          • Burled Poplar top
          • Alder body
          • 3pc Maple neck
          • Macassar Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: EMG 57TW (Humbucker/Active)
          • Neck pickup: EMG 66TW (Humbucker/Active)
          • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge
          • Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
          • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
          • Grover tuners
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          • From ESP LTD's 2020 M series
          • Made in Indonesia
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
          • Burled Poplar top
          • Alder body
          • 3pc Maple neck
          • Macassar Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: EMG 57TW (Humbucker/Active)
          • Neck pickup: EMG 66TW (Humbucker/Active)
          • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge
          • Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
          • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
          • Grover tuners
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          ESP LTD M-1000 Specifications
          ESP LTD M-1000
          General
          Brand: ESP LTD
          Year: 2020
          Configuration: HH
          Strings: 6
          Made in: Indonesia
          Series: M
          Colors: Natural Burst
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Top: Burled Poplar
          Type: Solid Body
          Body Material: Alder
          Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000SE
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Neck-Through
          Tuners: Grover
          Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
          Neck Material: 3pc Maple
          Decoration: Dots
          Scale Size: 25.5"
          Shape: Extra Thin U
          Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.827'' (21mm)
          Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
          Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
          Nut: Locking
          Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: EMG 57TW (Humbucker / Active)
          Neck Pickup: EMG 66TW (Humbucker / Active)
          Switch: 3
          Knobs: Dome
          Pickup Mods: Coil Split
          Volume Controls: 1
          Tone Controls: 1
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Black
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          ESP LTD M-1000
          • Stainless Steel Frets
          • Expensive Wood
          • Locking Nut
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Neck-Through Build
          • Coil Split Pickups
          • Tremolo
          • Retainer Bar
          • No Locking Tuners
          • Made in Indonesia
          • No Weight Relief
          • No Luminescent Inlay
          • No Compound Radius Fretboard
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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            7. Solar S1.6APB

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            Solar S1.6APB
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            Playability 79
            Sound 88
            Build quality 79
            Value for money 74
            Overall Score 82

            What our users think

            • Neck access to high frets: Very Hard (1 vote)
            • Neck profile shape: C (16 votes)
            • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (8 votes)
            • Pickups noise: Noiseless (30 votes)
            • Pickups power: Hot (30 votes)
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            • From Solar's 2020 Type S series
            • Made in Indonesia
            • 6 strings
            • 25.5"'' scale
            • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
            • Poplar Burl Veneer top
            • Mahogany body
            • Maple 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
            • Evertune F-Type bridge
            • Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
            • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
            • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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            • From Solar's 2020 Type S series
            • Made in Indonesia
            • 6 strings
            • 25.5"'' scale
            • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
            • Poplar Burl Veneer top
            • Mahogany body
            • Maple 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
            • Evertune F-Type bridge
            • Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
            • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
            • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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            Solar S1.6APB Specifications
            Solar S1.6APB
            General
            Brand: Solar
            Year: 2020
            Configuration: HH
            Strings: 6
            Made in: Indonesia
            Series: Type S
            Colors: Black Burst Matte
            Left-Handed Version: No
            Body
            Top: Poplar Burl Veneer
            Type: Solid Body
            Body Material: Mahogany
            Bridge: Evertune F-Type
            Neck
            Neck Joint: Neck-Through
            Tuners: Solar 18:1 Locking Type
            Fretboard: Ebony
            Neck Material: Maple
            Decoration: Solar 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: Graphite
            Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
            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
            Solar S1.6APB
            • Stainless Steel Frets
            • Locking Tuners
            • Expensive Wood
            • Top Brand Pickups
            • Neck-Through Build
            • Multi-Voicing Pickups
            • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
            • Luminescent Inlay
            • Made in Indonesia
            • No High-Quality Nut
            • No Weight Relief
            • No Tremolo
            • No Compound Radius Fretboard
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
            • No Strap Lock

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              8. Strandberg Boden Masvidalien NX 6 Cosmo

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              Strandberg Boden Masvidalien NX 6 Cosmo
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              Playability 81
              Sound 85
              Build quality 78
              Value for money 67
              Overall Score 81

              What our users think

              • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (1 vote)
              • Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (1 vote)
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              • From Strandberg's 2022 Boden Metal series
              • Made in Indonesia
              • 6 strings
              • 25.5" to 25"'' scale
              • 20" Fretboard Radius
              • Burl top
              • Swamp Ash body
              • Quartersawn Maple neck with Carbon Fiber reinforcement neck
              • Richlite fretboard
              • Bridge pickup: EMG 57 pickup (Humbucker/Active)
              • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
              • Strandberg EGS Pro 7 Fixed & String Locks bridge
              • EndurNeck Bolt-On neck
              • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
              • At bridge tuners
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              • From Strandberg's 2022 Boden Metal series
              • Made in Indonesia
              • 6 strings
              • 25.5" to 25"'' scale
              • 20" Fretboard Radius
              • Burl top
              • Swamp Ash body
              • Quartersawn Maple neck with Carbon Fiber reinforcement neck
              • Richlite fretboard
              • Bridge pickup: EMG 57 pickup (Humbucker/Active)
              • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
              • Strandberg EGS Pro 7 Fixed & String Locks bridge
              • EndurNeck Bolt-On neck
              • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
              • At bridge tuners
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              Strandberg Boden Masvidalien NX 6 Cosmo Specifications
              Strandberg Boden Masvidalien NX 6 Cosmo
              General
              Brand: Strandberg
              Year: 2022
              Configuration: H
              Strings: 6
              Made in: Indonesia
              Series: Boden Metal
              Colors: Grey
              Left-Handed Version: No
              Body
              Top: Burl
              Type: Solid Body
              Body Material: Swamp Ash
              Bridge: Strandberg EGS Pro 7 Fixed & String Locks
              Neck
              Neck Joint: Bolt-On
              Tuners: At bridge
              Fretboard: Richlite
              Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple neck with Carbon Fiber reinforcement
              Decoration: Pearloid Acrylic Design
              Scale Size: 25.5" to 25"
              Shape: EndurNeck
              Thickness: 1st Fret: 1.2'' (30.5mm) - 12th Fret: 1.1'' (27.9mm)
              Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
              Fretboard Radius: 20"
              Nut: Locking
              Nut Width: 36mm (1.417'')
              Electronics
              Bridge Pickups: EMG 57 pickup (Humbucker / Active)
              Switch: 0
              Knobs: Dome
              Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
              Volume Controls: 1
              Tone Controls: 1
              Hardware
              Strap Lock: No
              Hardware Color: Black
              Strengths & Weaknesses
              Strandberg Boden Masvidalien NX 6 Cosmo
              • Stainless Steel Frets
              • Expensive Wood
              • Locking Nut
              • Top Brand Pickups
              • Multi-Voicing Pickups
              • Weight Relief
              • Luminescent Inlay
              • Made in Indonesia
              • No Neck-Through Build
              • No Tremolo
              • No Compound Radius Fretboard
              • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
              • No Strap Lock

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                9. Chapman ML3 Pro BEA Baritone

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                Chapman ML3 Pro BEA Baritone
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                Playability 75
                Sound 83
                Build quality 84
                Value for money 74
                Overall Score 81

                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: Lightweight (1 vote)
                • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
                • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
                • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
                • Pickups power: Clean (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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                • 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 Specifications
                Chapman ML3 Pro BEA Baritone
                General
                Brand: Chapman
                Year: 2021
                Configuration: HH
                Strings: 6
                Made in: South Korea
                Series: Signature
                Colors: Black Burst
                Left-Handed Version: No
                Body
                Top: Poplar Burl Solid Flat Top with Satin Finish
                Type: Solid Body
                Body Material: Alder
                Bridge: Hipshot 41060 Hardtail
                Neck
                Neck Joint: Bolt-On
                Tuners: Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing)
                Fretboard: Wenge
                Neck Material: Wenge
                Decoration: Glow-in-the-Dark Side Dots with Mother-of-Pearl Infinity
                Scale Size: 28"
                Shape: C Shape
                Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.905'' (23mm) - 12th Fret: 0.944'' (24mm)
                Frets: 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
                Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
                Nut: Black Tusq XL
                Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
                Electronics
                Bridge Pickups: Bare Knuckle Silo Rabea Signature Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
                Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan SL59 (Humbucker / Passive)
                Switch: 5
                Knobs: Dome
                Volume Controls: 1
                Tone Controls: 1
                Hardware
                Strap Lock: Yes
                Hardware Color: Black
                Strengths & Weaknesses
                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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                  10. Dean ML Select Multiscale Kahler

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                  Dean ML Select Multiscale Kahler
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                  Playability 79
                  Sound 90
                  Build quality 74
                  Value for money 66
                  Overall Score 81
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                  • From Dean's 2021 Select series
                  • Made in South Korea
                  • 6 strings
                  • 27" to 25.5"'' scale
                  • 16" Fretboard Radius
                  • Burled Maple top
                  • Eastern Mahogany body
                  • 3 Piece Maple neck
                  • Ebony fretboard
                  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
                  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
                  • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
                  • 3-way Switch
                  • Kahler Multiscale Trem bridge
                  • Slim D Bolt-On neck
                  • 24 Jumbo frets
                  • Grover 18:1 tuners
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                  • From Dean's 2021 Select series
                  • Made in South Korea
                  • 6 strings
                  • 27" to 25.5"'' scale
                  • 16" Fretboard Radius
                  • Burled Maple top
                  • Eastern Mahogany body
                  • 3 Piece Maple neck
                  • Ebony fretboard
                  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
                  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
                  • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
                  • 3-way Switch
                  • Kahler Multiscale Trem bridge
                  • Slim D Bolt-On neck
                  • 24 Jumbo frets
                  • Grover 18:1 tuners
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                  Dean ML Select Multiscale Kahler Specifications
                  Dean ML Select Multiscale Kahler
                  General
                  Brand: Dean
                  Year: 2021
                  Configuration: HH
                  Strings: 6
                  Made in: South Korea
                  Series: Select
                  Colors: Black Burst
                  Left-Handed Version: No
                  Body
                  Top: Burled Maple
                  Type: Solid Body
                  Body Material: Eastern Mahogany
                  Bridge: Kahler Multiscale Trem
                  Neck
                  Neck Joint: Bolt-On
                  Tuners: Grover 18:1
                  Fretboard: Ebony
                  Neck Material: 3 Piece Maple
                  Decoration: Pearloid Small Offset Dot
                  Scale Size: 27" to 25.5"
                  Shape: Slim D
                  Frets: 24 Jumbo
                  Fretboard Radius: 16"
                  Nut: Locking
                  Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
                  Electronics
                  Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker / Passive)
                  Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker / Passive)
                  Switch: 3
                  Knobs: Speed
                  Pickup Mods: Coil Split
                  Volume Controls: 1
                  Tone Controls: 1
                  Hardware
                  Strap Lock: No
                  Hardware Color: Black
                  Strengths & Weaknesses
                  Dean ML Select Multiscale Kahler
                  • Expensive Wood
                  • Locking Nut
                  • Top Brand Pickups
                  • Coil Split Pickups
                  • Tremolo
                  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
                  • No Locking Tuners
                  • Made in South Korea
                  • 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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