Best Electric Guitars for Big Hands in 2023
Here you'll find the best guitars you can buy if you got big hands. If you have big hands, you probably need a chunky neck to give you better support. You might also want a larger scale and wider nut, but this ultimately comes down to personal preference. Here are some we recommend.
Out of the more than 2000 guitars in our database, these are the best ones with these features, according to our algorithm. You can use our filters to the left to see only the exact types of guitar you want. You can also click on "Compare" to get a deep spec comparison between two guitars of your choice. This list is updated daily automatically as we add new guitars to our database. We'll show you first the best ones according to our automated scoring system, which takes into account dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money and more.
1. Chapman ML2 Pro
- From Chapman's 2022 Pro series
- Made in Indonesia
- 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 Indonesia
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
2. Jackson USA Signature Phil Collen PC1 Matte
- From Jackson's 2016 Artist Signature series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Caramelized Mahogany body
- Quartersawn Caramelized Flame Maple neck
- Caramelized Flame Maple fretboard
- Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Super 3 DP152 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Super 3 DP152 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Middle pickup: DiMarzio HS-2 DP116 (Single Coil/Passive)
- Neck pickup: PC1 Sustainer Driver (Single Coil/Active)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 5-way Switch
- Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
- Phil Collen PC1 Bolt-On neck
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Jackson USA Signature Phil Collen PC1 Matte
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Locking Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Sustainer Pickups
- Tremolo
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
- No Strap Lock
3. Jackson USA Signature Phil Collen PC1 Satin Stain
- From Jackson's 2016 Artist Signature series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- 1/8 Quilt Maple top
- Caramelized Mahogany body
- Quartersawn Caramelized Flame Maple neck
- Caramelized Flame Maple fretboard
- Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Super 3 DP152 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Super 3 DP152 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Middle pickup: DiMarzio HS-2 DP116 (Single Coil/Passive)
- Neck pickup: PC1 Sustainer Driver (Single Coil/Active)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 5-way Switch
- Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
- Phil Collen PC1 Bolt-On neck
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Jackson USA Signature Phil Collen PC1 Satin Stain
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Locking Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Sustainer Pickups
- Tremolo
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
- No Strap Lock
4. Chapman ML3 Pro Modern
- From Chapman's 2021 Pro series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 13.78" Fretboard Radius
- Basswood body
- Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
- Roasted Maple – Dark Colour fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 5-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 ML3 Pro Modern
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Locking Tuners
- Black Tusq XL Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Neck-Through Build
- Luminescent Inlay
- Strap Lock
- Made in Indonesia
- No Expensive Woods
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
5. Chapman ML1 Pro Modern
- From Chapman's 2021 Pro series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 13.78" Fretboard Radius
- Ash body
- Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
- Roasted Maple fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 5-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 ML1 Pro Modern
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Locking Tuners
- Expensive Wood
- Black Tusq XL Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Neck-Through Build
- Luminescent Inlay
- Strap Lock
- Made in Indonesia
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
6. Ibanez ATZ100
- From Ibanez's 2019 AT series
- Made in Japan
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Alder body
- 1pc Roasted Maple neck
- Roasted Maple fretboard
- Bridge pickup: DiMarzio The Cruiser (Humbucker/Passive)
- Bridge pickup: DiMarzio The Cruiser (Humbucker/Passive)
- Middle pickup: DiMarzio The Cruiser (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: DiMarzio The Cruiser (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
- 5-way Switch
- Wilkinson-Gotoh VSVG tremolo bridge
- ATZ Bolt-On neck
- 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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Ibanez ATZ100
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Locking Tuners
- Made in Japan
- Bone Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Tremolo
- No Expensive Woods
- 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
- No Strap Lock
7. Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster Floyd Rose HH
- From Fender's 2021 American Ultra series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
- Alder body
- Maple neck
- Maple fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Fender Custom Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge
- Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
- 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster Floyd Rose HH
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Locking Tuners
- Made in United States
- Locking Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- S-1 Switch Pickups
- Tremolo
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- No Expensive Woods
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
- No Strap Lock
8. Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS
- From Fender's 2021 American Ultra series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
- Alder body
- Maple neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Fender Ultra Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
- Bridge pickup: Fender Ultra Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
- Middle pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
- 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
- 5-way Switch
- Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge
- Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
- 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Locking Tuners
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Locking Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- S-1 Switch Pickups
- Tremolo
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
- No Strap Lock
9. Chapman ML3 Pro BEA Baritone
- From Chapman's 2021 Signature series
- Made in South Korea
- 6 strings
- 28"'' scale
- 13.78" Fretboard Radius
- Poplar Burl Solid Flat Top with Satin Finish top
- Alder body
- Wenge neck
- Wenge fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Silo Rabea Signature Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan SL59 (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 5-way Switch
- Hipshot 41060 Hardtail bridge
- C Shape Bolt-On neck
- 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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Chapman ML3 Pro BEA Baritone
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Locking Tuners
- Black Tusq XL Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Luminescent Inlay
- Strap Lock
- Made in South Korea
- No Expensive Woods
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
10. Chapman ML3 Pro BEA
- From Chapman's 2021 Signature series
- Made in South Korea
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 13.78" Fretboard Radius
- Mapa Burl Solid Flat Top with Satin Finish top
- Alder body
- Roasted Birdseye Maple neck
- Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Silo Rabea Signature Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan SL59 (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 5-way Switch
- Schaller 3802 Vintage Tremolo bridge
- C Shape Bolt-On neck
- 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Schaller M6 Locking (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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Chapman ML3 Pro BEA
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Locking Tuners
- Expensive Wood
- Black Tusq XL Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Tremolo
- Luminescent Inlay
- Strap Lock
- Made in South Korea
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio