Best Ebony Fretboard Les Paul Style Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Ebony fretboard Les Paul style 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. Schecter Solo-II SLS Elite Evil Twin

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Schecter Solo-II SLS Elite Evil Twin
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Playability 87
Sound 78
Build quality 77
Value for money 81
Overall Score 81

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  • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
  • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: C (16 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (13 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (20 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (17 votes)
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  • From Schecter's 2022 SLS Elite series
  • Made in South Korea
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Swamp Ash body
  • Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
  • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
  • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Schecter Locking tuners
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  • From Schecter's 2022 SLS Elite series
  • Made in South Korea
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Swamp Ash body
  • Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
  • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
  • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Schecter Locking tuners
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Schecter Solo-II SLS Elite Evil Twin
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Compensated Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Made in South Korea
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Tremolo
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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2. ESP Will Adler Warbird Distressed

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Playability 80
Sound 79
Build quality 80
Value for money 65
Overall Score 80
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  • From ESP's 2014 Signature series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • 3pc Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Will Adler Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Will Adler Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • TOM Bridge & Tailpiece bridge
  • Thin U Neck-Through neck
  • 22 XL Jumbo frets
  • Sperzel Locking tuners
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  • From ESP's 2014 Signature series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • 3pc Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Will Adler Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Will Adler Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • TOM Bridge & Tailpiece bridge
  • Thin U Neck-Through neck
  • 22 XL Jumbo frets
  • Sperzel Locking tuners
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ESP Will Adler Warbird Distressed
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    3. Chapman ML2 Pro

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    Playability 78
    Sound 79
    Build quality 81
    Value for money 79
    Overall Score 79

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Easy (2 votes)
    • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
    • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
    • Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
    • Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (7 votes)
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    • From Chapman's 2022 Pro series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Flame Maple Veneer On Maple Carved Top, Satin Finish top
    • Mahogany body
    • Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Chapman String Through hardtail bridge
    • C Shape Neck-Through neck
    • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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    • From Chapman's 2022 Pro series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Flame Maple Veneer On Maple Carved Top, Satin Finish top
    • Mahogany body
    • Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Chapman String Through hardtail bridge
    • C Shape Neck-Through neck
    • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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    Chapman ML2 Pro
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Expensive Wood
    • Black Tusq XL Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Coil Split Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Strap Lock
    • Made in South Korea
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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    4. ESP E-II Eclipse Evertune

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    ESP E-II Eclipse Evertune
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    Playability 78
    Sound 83
    Build quality 75
    Value for money 69
    Overall Score 79

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (7 votes)
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    • From ESP E-II's 2014 Eclipse series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany body
    • 1Pc Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Evertune (F model) bridge
    • Thin U Set neck
    • 22 XL Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    • From ESP E-II's 2014 Eclipse series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany body
    • 1Pc Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Evertune (F model) bridge
    • Thin U Set neck
    • 22 XL Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    ESP E-II Eclipse Evertune
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Coil Split Pickups
    • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
    • Strap Lock
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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    5. ESP LTD EC-FR Black Metal

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    Playability 82
    Sound 78
    Build quality 74
    Value for money 78
    Overall Score 78

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
    • Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)
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    • From ESP LTD's 2021 Black Metal series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany body
    • 3Pc Mahogany neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Black Winter (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
    • Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
    • Thin U Set neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Grover tuners
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    • From ESP LTD's 2021 Black Metal series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany body
    • 3Pc Mahogany neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Black Winter (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
    • Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
    • Thin U Set neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Grover tuners
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    ESP LTD EC-FR Black Metal
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Expensive Wood
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Coil Split Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Tremolo
    • Retainer Bar
    • No Locking Tuners
    • 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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    6. Gibson Les Paul Modern

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    Gibson Les Paul Modern
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    Playability 73
    Sound 78
    Build quality 80
    Value for money 67
    Overall Score 77

    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: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (2 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (2 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)
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    • From Gibson's 2019 Modern Collection series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Maple top
    • Mahogany body
    • Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
    • Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Grover Locking Rotomatics w/Keystone buttons tuners
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    • From Gibson's 2019 Modern Collection series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Maple top
    • Mahogany body
    • Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
    • Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Grover Locking Rotomatics w/Keystone buttons tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Gibson Les Paul Modern
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Coil Tap, Phase Out Pickups
    • Weight Relief
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Tremolo
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    7. Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr

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    Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
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    Playability 78
    Sound 73
    Build quality 78
    Value for money 66
    Overall Score 76

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
    • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
    • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
    • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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    • From Gretsch's 2020 Professional Collection series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 24.6"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Arched Laminated Maple top
    • Laminated Maple body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Bigsby B7CP String-Thru bridge
    • Standard U Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    • From Gretsch's 2020 Professional Collection series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 24.6"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Arched Laminated Maple top
    • Laminated Maple body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Bigsby B7CP String-Thru bridge
    • Standard U Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Strap Lock
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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    8. Gibson Custom Peter Frampton Phenix Inspired Les Paul Custom

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    Playability 77
    Sound 75
    Build quality 75
    Value for money 61
    Overall Score 76

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    • Weight: Heavy (1 vote)
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    • From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Mahogany top
    • Mahogany body
    • Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor bridge
    • Peter Frampton Set neck
    • 22 Jumbo frets
    • Grover Kidney tuners
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    • From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Mahogany top
    • Mahogany body
    • Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor bridge
    • Peter Frampton Set neck
    • 22 Jumbo frets
    • Grover Kidney tuners
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    Gibson Custom Peter Frampton Phenix Inspired Les Paul Custom
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Weight Relief
    • Strap Lock
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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    9. Epiphone Jerry Cantrell Les Paul Custom Prophecy

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    Playability 80
    Sound 81
    Build quality 67
    Value for money 76
    Overall Score 76

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
    • Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
    • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
    • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)
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    • 5 Prices - New from $1,149 >
    • From Epiphone's 2022 Artist Collection series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Maple Cap top
    • Mahogany body
    • Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
    • 2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
    • Jerry Cantrell Prophecy Set neck
    • 24 Jumbo frets
    • Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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    • From Epiphone's 2022 Artist Collection series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Maple Cap top
    • Mahogany body
    • Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
    • 2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
    • Jerry Cantrell Prophecy Set neck
    • 24 Jumbo frets
    • Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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    Epiphone Jerry Cantrell Les Paul Custom Prophecy
    • Locking Tuners
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
    • Weight Relief
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • Made in China
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    10. Dean USA Thoroughbred Flame Top

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    Playability 80
    Sound 75
    Build quality 72
    Value for money 61
    Overall Score 76

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    • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (3 votes)
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    • From Dean's 2020 USA series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.6"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Flame Maple top
    • Mahogany body
    • Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: USA DMT Equalizer (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: USA DMT Nostalgia (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Tune-O-Matic bridge
    • C Set neck
    • 22 Jumbo frets
    • Grover tuners
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    • From Dean's 2020 USA series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.6"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Flame Maple top
    • Mahogany body
    • Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: USA DMT Equalizer (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: USA DMT Nostalgia (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Tune-O-Matic bridge
    • C Set neck
    • 22 Jumbo frets
    • Grover tuners
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    Dean USA Thoroughbred Flame Top
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    Luminescent Sidedots
    Neck Joint
    Neck Profile
    Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
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    Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
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    Neck Wood
    Number of Frets
    Nut Material
    Nut Width
    Playstyle
    Scale Length
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    Hardware Color
    Knob Style
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    Tuners Type
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    Build Quality Score
      Build Quality Score
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    Features Score
      Features Score
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      Material Quality Score
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    Pickups Quality Score
      Pickups Quality Score
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    Playability Score
      Playability Score
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    Value for Money Score
      Value for Money Score
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