Best Ebony Fretboard Electric Guitars in 2025

Here you'll find the best Ebony fretboard electric guitars. This is one of the most expensive woods there is, which is why it's mostly used for fretboards. It is dense, heavy, highly resistant and comes in a really dark color that gives any guitar a classy touch. Tone wise, it helps the high side of the spectrum and provides good sustain.

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 American Series Soloist SL2MG

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Playability 77
Sound 81
Build quality 89
Value for money 72
Overall Score 82

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
  • Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (1 vote)
  • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: D (7 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (21 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (13 votes)
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  • From Jackson's 2024 American series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
  • Jackson Standard Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh MG-T Locking tuners
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  • From Jackson's 2024 American series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
  • Jackson Standard Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh MG-T Locking tuners
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Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG Specifications
Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG
General
Brand: Jackson
Year: 2024
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: American
Colors: Black, Green, Red
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Gotoh MG-T Locking
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple
Decoration: Inverted Mother of Pearl Sharkfin
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Jackson Standard
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.85'' (21.6mm)
Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: EMG 81 (Humbucker / Active)
Neck Pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker / Active)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: Yes
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Strap Lock
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Retainer Bar

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2. Schecter Banshee Mach-6 FR S

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Playability 80
Sound 85
Build quality 83
Value for money 78
Overall Score 83

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (5 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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  • From Schecter's 2020 Banshee Mach series
  • Made in South Korea
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Flamed Maple top
  • Swamp Ash body
  • Roasted Maple/Purpleheart Multi-ply with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Lundgren M6 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
  • Ultra Thin U Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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  • From Schecter's 2020 Banshee Mach series
  • Made in South Korea
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Flamed Maple top
  • Swamp Ash body
  • Roasted Maple/Purpleheart Multi-ply with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Lundgren M6 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
  • Ultra Thin U Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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Schecter Banshee Mach-6 FR S Specifications
Schecter Banshee Mach-6 FR S
General
Brand: Schecter
Year: 2020
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: South Korea
Series: Banshee Mach
Colors: Black Burst, Natural Burst
Left-Handed Version: Yes
Body
Top: Flamed Maple
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Grover Rotomatic 18:1
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Roasted Maple/Purpleheart Multi-ply with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Decoration: Offset/Reverse Roman Numerals
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Ultra Thin U
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.787'' (20mm)
Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 41.3mm (1.625'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Lundgren M6 (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Sustainer
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black & Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Banshee Mach-6 FR S
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Sustainer Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Retainer Bar
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in South Korea
  • No Weight Relief
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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3. ESP E-II Horizon-III FR

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Playability 80
Sound 84
Build quality 82
Value for money 72
Overall Score 82

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (2 votes)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
  • Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (2 votes)
  • Weight: Heavy (2 votes)
  • Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (5 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)
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  • From ESP E-II's 2021 Horizon-III series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Flamed Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • 3pc Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose Original bridge
  • Thin U Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh Locking tuners
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  • From ESP E-II's 2021 Horizon-III series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Flamed Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • 3pc Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose Original bridge
  • Thin U Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh Locking tuners
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ESP E-II Horizon-III FR Specifications
ESP E-II Horizon-III FR
General
Brand: ESP E-II
Year: 2021
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: Horizon-III
Colors: See Thru Black Sunburst
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Flamed Maple
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Floyd Rose Original
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
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-5 (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Coil Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: Yes
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP E-II Horizon-III FR
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Coil Split Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Retainer Bar
  • Strap Lock
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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4. Music Man Majesty 8

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Playability 78
Sound 77
Build quality 85
Value for money 65
Overall Score 80

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Herman Li fast (3 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)
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  • From Music Man's 2021 John Petrucci series
  • Made in United States
  • 8 strings
  • 27" to 25.5"'' scale
  • 17" Fretboard Radius
  • Basswood Wings, Mahogany through neck body
  • 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
  • Music Man Custom piezo hardtail bridge
  • John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Schaller M6-IND locking (Chrome) tuners
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  • From Music Man's 2021 John Petrucci series
  • Made in United States
  • 8 strings
  • 27" to 25.5"'' scale
  • 17" Fretboard Radius
  • Basswood Wings, Mahogany through neck body
  • 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
  • Music Man Custom piezo hardtail bridge
  • John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Schaller M6-IND locking (Chrome) tuners
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Music Man Majesty 8 Specifications
Music Man Majesty 8
General
Brand: Music Man
Year: 2021
Configuration: HH
Strings: 8
Made in: United States
Series: John Petrucci
Colors: Green
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Basswood Wings, Mahogany through neck
Bridge: Music Man Custom piezo hardtail
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Schaller M6-IND locking (Chrome)
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Mahogany
Decoration: Atlante Majesty Inlays
Scale Size: 27" to 25.5"
Shape: John Petrucci
Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 17"
Nut: Compensated
Nut Width: 57.2mm (2.252'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: DiMarzio Dreamcatcher (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: DiMarzio Rainmaker (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Coil Split, Multi-Voicing
Volume Controls: 2
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Music Man Majesty 8
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Compensated Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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5. ESP LTD MH-1000

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Playability 80
Sound 81
Build quality 80
Value for money 80
Overall Score 80

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Easy (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): Fast (13 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (26 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (25 votes)
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  • From ESP LTD's 2022 MH series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Quilted Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • 3pc Maple neck
  • Macassar 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
  • 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 2022 MH series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Quilted Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • 3pc Maple neck
  • Macassar 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
  • Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge
  • Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Grover tuners
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ESP LTD MH-1000 Specifications
ESP LTD MH-1000
General
Brand: ESP LTD
Year: 2022
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Indonesia
Series: MH
Colors: Blue
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Quilted Maple
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000SE
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Grover
Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
Neck Material: 3pc Maple
Decoration: Offset Blocks
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: 12" to 16"
Nut: Locking
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: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD MH-1000
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Retainer Bar
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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6. ESP Horizon-III

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Playability 80
Sound 81
Build quality 79
Value for money 65
Overall Score 80
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  • From ESP's 2017 Horizon-III series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • 3pc Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Shop JB/Custom 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 Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh Locking tuners
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  • From ESP's 2017 Horizon-III series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • 3pc Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Shop JB/Custom 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 Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh Locking tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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ESP Horizon-III Specifications
ESP Horizon-III
General
Brand: ESP
Year: 2017
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: Horizon-III
Colors: White
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Floyd Rose Original
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
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 JB/Custom Hybrid Trembucker (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Shop '59/Jazz Hybrid (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP Horizon-III
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Tremolo
  • Retainer Bar
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    7. Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG HT

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    Playability 78
    Sound 76
    Build quality 89
    Value for money 71
    Overall Score 81

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: D (7 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (21 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (13 votes)
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    • From Jackson's 2024 American series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Hipshot 6 Fixed .175 bridge
    • Jackson Standard Neck-Through neck
    • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Gotoh MG-T Locking tuners
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    • From Jackson's 2024 American series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Hipshot 6 Fixed .175 bridge
    • Jackson Standard Neck-Through neck
    • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Gotoh MG-T Locking tuners
    • Side-By-Side Comparison
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    Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG HT Specifications
    Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG HT
    General
    Brand: Jackson
    Year: 2024
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: American
    Colors: Black, Green
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Alder
    Bridge: Hipshot 6 Fixed .175
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Neck-Through
    Tuners: Gotoh MG-T Locking
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: Inverted Mother of Pearl Sharkfin
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Jackson Standard
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.85'' (21.6mm)
    Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
    Nut: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: EMG 81 (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker / Active)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: Yes
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG HT
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Strap Lock
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Tremolo
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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    8. ESP E-II Horizon FR-II

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    Playability 80
    Sound 84
    Build quality 83
    Value for money 67
    Overall Score 82

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)
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    • From ESP E-II's 2021 Horizon series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Quilted Maple top
    • Mahogany body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • 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 Original bridge
    • Thin U Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    • From ESP E-II's 2021 Horizon series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Quilted Maple top
    • Mahogany body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • 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 Original bridge
    • Thin U Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    ESP E-II Horizon FR-II Specifications
    ESP E-II Horizon FR-II
    General
    Brand: ESP E-II
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: Horizon
    Colors: Tiger Eye Sunburst, See Thru Black Cherry Sunburst
    Left-Handed Version: Yes
    Body
    Top: Quilted Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Floyd Rose Original
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Neck-Through
    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: 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: Yes
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    ESP E-II Horizon FR-II
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Coil Split Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Retainer Bar
    • Strap Lock
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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    9. Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin

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    Playability 80
    Sound 85
    Build quality 82
    Value for money 77
    Overall Score 82

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (24 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (20 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (26 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (25 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: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
    • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Grover Rotomatic 18:1 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: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
    • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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    Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin Specifications
    Schecter C-1 FR S 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: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Neck-Through
    Tuners: Grover Rotomatic 18:1
    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: Locking
    Nut Width: 41.3mm (1.625'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing, Sustainer
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Expensive Wood
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Multi-Voicing, Sustainer Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Tremolo
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Retainer Bar
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in South Korea
    • No Weight Relief
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    10. Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Elite

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    Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Elite
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    Playability 80
    Sound 85
    Build quality 80
    Value for money 82
    Overall Score 82

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (24 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (20 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (26 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (25 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
    • 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: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
    • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
    • Side-By-Side Comparison
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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: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
    • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
    • Side-By-Side Comparison
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    Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Elite Specifications
    Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Elite
    General
    Brand: Schecter
    Year: 2018
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: South Korea
    Series: SLS Elite
    Colors: Black, Orange
    Left-Handed Version: Yes
    Body
    Top: Flamed Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Swamp Ash
    Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Neck-Through
    Tuners: Grover Rotomatic 18:1
    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: Locking
    Nut Width: 41.3mm (1.625'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing, Sustainer
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Elite
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Expensive Wood
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Multi-Voicing, Sustainer Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Retainer Bar
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in South Korea
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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