Best Electric Guitars Made In Japan in 2024

Here are the top electric guitars made in Japan . You should expect a high-quality guitar with excellent quality control. It can be compared to guitars made in the US, which is why they're also expensive.

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. 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 (1 vote)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
  • Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (1 vote)
  • Weight: Heavy (2 votes)
  • Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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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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2. Ibanez LM1

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Playability 73
Sound 82
Build quality 87
Value for money 71
Overall Score 81

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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  • From Ibanez's 2022 LM series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1702B bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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  • From Ibanez's 2022 LM series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1702B bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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Ibanez LM1 Specifications
Ibanez LM1
General
Brand: Ibanez
Year: 2022
Configuration: SSS
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: LM
Colors: White
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Gotoh T1702B
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Decoration: Abalone dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: AZ Oval C
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.81'' (20.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
Frets: 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 9" to 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: Coil Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez LM1
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Coil Split Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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3. Charvel Guthrie Govan Signature MJ San Dimas SD24 CM

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Playability 73
Sound 81
Build quality 88
Value for money 71
Overall Score 81

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (17 votes)
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  • From Charvel's 2021 Artist Signature series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Ash top
  • Basswood body
  • Caramelized Maple neck
  • Caramelized Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Charvel Custom Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Charvel Custom Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Charvel Custom Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Recessed Charvel Locking Tremolo Bridge bridge
  • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh Locking tuners
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  • From Charvel's 2021 Artist Signature series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Ash top
  • Basswood body
  • Caramelized Maple neck
  • Caramelized Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Charvel Custom Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Charvel Custom Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Charvel Custom Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Recessed Charvel Locking Tremolo Bridge bridge
  • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh Locking tuners
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Charvel Guthrie Govan Signature MJ San Dimas SD24 CM Specifications
Charvel Guthrie Govan Signature MJ San Dimas SD24 CM
General
Brand: Charvel
Year: 2021
Configuration: HSH
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: Artist Signature
Colors: Sunburst
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Ash
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Basswood
Bridge: Recessed Charvel Locking Tremolo Bridge
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Gotoh Locking
Fretboard: Caramelized Maple
Neck Material: Caramelized Maple
Decoration: Crème Dots
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Charvel Speed
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.77'' (19.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm)
Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Ivory Tusq
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Charvel Custom Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Charvel Custom Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Charvel Custom Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Coil Tap
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Charvel Guthrie Govan Signature MJ San Dimas SD24 CM
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Ivory Tusq Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Coil Tap Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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4. 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
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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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    5. Yamaha PACP12M

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    Playability 70
    Sound 79
    Build quality 85
    Value for money 68
    Overall Score 78
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    • From Yamaha's 2024 Pacifica Professional series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.512"'' scale
    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Reflectone HH7b: Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Reflectone HS7m: Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Reflectone HS7n: Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Gotoh 510T FE-1 bridge
    • Slim C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Stainless Steel frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    • From Yamaha's 2024 Pacifica Professional series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.512"'' scale
    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Reflectone HH7b: Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Reflectone HS7m: Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Reflectone HS7n: Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Gotoh 510T FE-1 bridge
    • Slim C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Stainless Steel frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    Yamaha PACP12M Specifications
    Yamaha PACP12M
    General
    Brand: Yamaha
    Year: 2024
    Configuration: HSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: Pacifica Professional
    Colors: Black, Blue
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Alder
    Bridge: Gotoh 510T FE-1
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Gotoh Locking
    Fretboard: Maple
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: Custom
    Scale Size: 25.512"
    Shape: Slim C
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.882'' (22.4mm)
    Frets: 22 Medium Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
    Nut: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Reflectone HH7b: Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Reflectone HS7m: Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Reflectone HS7n: Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Coil Split
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Yamaha PACP12M
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Coil Split Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    6. Schecter California Classic

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    Playability 73
    Sound 81
    Build quality 83
    Value for money 69
    Overall Score 79
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    • From Schecter's 2023 California Classic series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Maple Cap/Quilted Maple Veneer top
    • Swamp Ash Semi-Hollow body
    • Flamed Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: (/)
    • Neck pickup: Schecter USA MonsterTone Stack (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Schecter Nouveau 2-Point Tremolo bridge
    • Custom C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Schecter Nouveau Locking Tuners tuners
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    • From Schecter's 2023 California Classic series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Maple Cap/Quilted Maple Veneer top
    • Swamp Ash Semi-Hollow body
    • Flamed Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: (/)
    • Neck pickup: Schecter USA MonsterTone Stack (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Schecter Nouveau 2-Point Tremolo bridge
    • Custom C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Schecter Nouveau Locking Tuners tuners
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    Schecter California Classic Specifications
    Schecter California Classic
    General
    Brand: Schecter
    Year: 2023
    Configuration: HSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: California Classic
    Colors: Red
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Solid Maple Cap/Quilted Maple Veneer
    Type: Semi-Hollow
    Body Material: Swamp Ash Semi-Hollow
    Bridge: Schecter Nouveau 2-Point Tremolo
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Schecter Nouveau Locking Tuners
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Flamed Maple
    Decoration: Mother of Pearl Dots
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Custom C
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.85'' (21.6mm)
    Frets: 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 14"
    Nut: Black Tusq XL
    Nut Width: 42.4mm (1.67'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Schecter USA MonsterTone Stack (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Coil Split
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Schecter California Classic
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Black Tusq XL Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Coil Split Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Tremolo
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    7. ESP E-II Horizon FR-II

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

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 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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    8. Ibanez TQMS1

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    Playability 73
    Sound 80
    Build quality 88
    Value for money 70
    Overall Score 80

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    • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
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    • From Ibanez's 2022 TQM series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Maple(4mm) top
    • Alder body
    • 1pc Roasted Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
    • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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    • From Ibanez's 2022 TQM series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Maple(4mm) top
    • Alder body
    • 1pc Roasted Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
    • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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    Ibanez TQMS1 Specifications
    Ibanez TQMS1
    General
    Brand: Ibanez
    Year: 2022
    Configuration: SH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: TQM
    Colors: Blue
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Maple(4mm)
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Alder
    Bridge: Gotoh T1802 Tremolo
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P.
    Fretboard: Rosewood
    Neck Material: 1pc Roasted Maple
    Decoration: Mother of Pearl dot
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: AZ Oval C
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.81'' (20.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
    Frets: 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 9" to 12"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Parallel Split
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Ibanez TQMS1
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Parallel Split Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Tremolo
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    9. ESP E-II Arrow

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    Playability 80
    Sound 81
    Build quality 79
    Value for money 70
    Overall Score 80

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (13 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)
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    • From ESP E-II's 2014 Arrow series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 0 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 2014 Arrow series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 0 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 Arrow Specifications
    ESP E-II Arrow
    General
    Brand: ESP E-II
    Year: 2014
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: Arrow
    Colors: White, Black, Gray
    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: Shark Fin
    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 81 (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker / Active)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 0
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: Yes
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    ESP E-II Arrow
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Tremolo
    • Retainer Bar
    • Strap Lock
    • 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

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    10. Ibanez MM7

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

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
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    • From Ibanez's 2018 MM series
    • Made in Japan
    • 7 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Flamed Maple top
    • African Mahogany body
    • Roasted Maple neck
    • Roasted Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Gotoh T1872S tremolo bridge
    • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
    • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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    • From Ibanez's 2018 MM series
    • Made in Japan
    • 7 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Flamed Maple top
    • African Mahogany body
    • Roasted Maple neck
    • Roasted Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Gotoh T1872S tremolo bridge
    • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
    • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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    Ibanez MM7 Specifications
    Ibanez MM7
    General
    Brand: Ibanez
    Year: 2018
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 7
    Made in: Japan
    Series: MM
    Colors: Blue
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Flamed Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: African Mahogany
    Bridge: Gotoh T1872S tremolo
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads
    Fretboard: Roasted Maple
    Neck Material: Roasted Maple
    Decoration: Abalone dot
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: AZ Oval C
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.81'' (20.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
    Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Black Tusq XL
    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: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Coil Tap
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Ibanez MM7
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Black Tusq XL Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Coil Tap Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Tremolo
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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