Best Electric Guitars Under $1000 in 2025

Here you'll find the best electric guitars under $1000. Here you'll find the best electric guitars under $1000.

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1. Chapman ML1 Pro Modern

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Playability 82
Sound 77
Build quality 77
Value for money 84
Overall Score 79

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Easy (2 votes)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
  • Tuning stability: Not bad (1 vote)
  • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: C (9 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 2021 Pro series
  • Made in South Korea
  • 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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  • From Chapman's 2021 Pro series
  • Made in South Korea
  • 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 Specifications
Chapman ML1 Pro Modern
General
Brand: Chapman
Year: 2021
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: South Korea
Series: Pro
Colors: Black, Blue
Left-Handed Version: Yes
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Ash
Bridge: Chapman String Through hardtail
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing)
Fretboard: Roasted Maple
Neck Material: Roasted Maple – Dark Colour
Decoration: Glow-in-the-Dark Side Dots with Pearl Infinity
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: C Shape
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.905'' (23mm) - 12th Fret: 0.944'' (24mm)
Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
Nut: Black Tusq XL
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Dome
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: Yes
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
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 South Korea
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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    2. ESP LTD M-1000 Multi-Scale

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    Playability 82
    Sound 80
    Build quality 75
    Value for money 84
    Overall Score 79

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (41 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)
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    • From ESP LTD's 2020 M series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 26.5" to 25.5"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Flamed Maple top
    • Mahogany body
    • 5pc Maple/Purple Heart neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Hipshot w/ String Thru bridge
    • Thin U Bolt-On neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • LTD Locking tuners
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    • From ESP LTD's 2020 M series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 26.5" to 25.5"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Flamed Maple top
    • Mahogany body
    • 5pc Maple/Purple Heart neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Hipshot w/ String Thru bridge
    • Thin U Bolt-On neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • LTD Locking tuners
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    ESP LTD M-1000 Multi-Scale Specifications
    ESP LTD M-1000 Multi-Scale
    General
    Brand: ESP LTD
    Year: 2020
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: M
    Colors: Black
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Flamed Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Hipshot w/ String Thru
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: LTD Locking
    Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
    Neck Material: 5pc Maple/Purple Heart
    Decoration: Offset Dots
    Scale Size: 26.5" to 25.5"
    Shape: Thin U
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
    Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Coil Split
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    ESP LTD M-1000 Multi-Scale
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Coil Split Pickups
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • 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. Schecter C-1 FR Apocalypse

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    Playability 77
    Sound 82
    Build quality 77
    Value for money 79
    Overall Score 79

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (58 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (48 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (5 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (5 votes)
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    • From Schecter's 2017 Apocalypse series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Swamp Ash body
    • Maple/Padauk Multi-ply w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
    • Thin C Set neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Grover tuners
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    • From Schecter's 2017 Apocalypse series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Swamp Ash body
    • Maple/Padauk Multi-ply w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
    • Thin C Set neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Grover tuners
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    Schecter C-1 FR Apocalypse Specifications
    Schecter C-1 FR Apocalypse
    General
    Brand: Schecter
    Year: 2017
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: South Korea
    Series: Apocalypse
    Colors: Natural Gray
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Swamp Ash
    Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Grover
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Maple/Padauk Multi-ply w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
    Decoration: Mother of Pearl Triangle at 12th and 24th fret
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Thin C
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.87'' (22.1mm)
    Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
    Nut: Locking
    Nut Width: 41.3mm (1.625'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Coil Split
    Volume Controls: 2
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Schecter C-1 FR Apocalypse
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Expensive Wood
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Coil Split Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Tremolo
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Retainer Bar
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in South Korea
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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      4. Harley Benton Amarok-6

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      Playability 82
      Sound 76
      Build quality 76
      Value for money 83
      Overall Score 78

      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: Lightweight (1 vote)
      • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (3 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (5 votes)
      • Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)
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      • From Harley Benton's 2020 Progressive series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 14" Fretboard Radius
      • Flamed maple veneer top
      • Mahogany body
      • Maple, Mahogany, Maple, Mahogany, Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
      • Neck pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • WSC HPS-6 Custom hardtail bridge
      • Harley Benton Slim Modern C Neck-Through neck
      • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Grover Locking Machine Heads tuners
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      • From Harley Benton's 2020 Progressive series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 14" Fretboard Radius
      • Flamed maple veneer top
      • Mahogany body
      • Maple, Mahogany, Maple, Mahogany, Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
      • Neck pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • WSC HPS-6 Custom hardtail bridge
      • Harley Benton Slim Modern C Neck-Through neck
      • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Grover Locking Machine Heads tuners
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      Harley Benton Amarok-6 Specifications
      Harley Benton Amarok-6
      General
      Brand: Harley Benton
      Year: 2020
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Indonesia
      Series: Progressive
      Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Red
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: Flamed maple veneer
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Mahogany
      Bridge: WSC HPS-6 Custom hardtail
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Neck-Through
      Tuners: Grover Locking Machine Heads
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: Maple, Mahogany, Maple, Mahogany, Maple
      Decoration: White offset pearloid dots
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Harley Benton Slim Modern C
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.827'' (21mm) - 12th Fret: 0.906'' (23mm)
      Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
      Fretboard Radius: 14"
      Nut: Ivory Tusq
      Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker / Active)
      Neck Pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker / Active)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Black
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Harley Benton Amarok-6
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Tuners
      • Expensive Wood
      • Ivory Tusq Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Neck-Through Build
      • Luminescent Inlay
      • Made in Indonesia
      • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Tremolo
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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        5. Cort G300 Raw

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        Playability 77
        Sound 78
        Build quality 75
        Value for money 82
        Overall Score 77

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (2 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
        • Pickups power: Hot (9 votes)
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        • From Cort's 2023 G series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 12" to 15.75" Fretboard Radius
        • African Mahogany body
        • African Mahogany neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
        • 5-way Switch
        • Cort CFA-III Tremolo bridge
        • Ergo-V Bolt-On neck
        • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
        • Cort Staggered Locking tuners
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        • From Cort's 2023 G series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 12" to 15.75" Fretboard Radius
        • African Mahogany body
        • African Mahogany neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
        • 5-way Switch
        • Cort CFA-III Tremolo bridge
        • Ergo-V Bolt-On neck
        • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
        • Cort Staggered Locking tuners
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        Cort G300 Raw Specifications
        Cort G300 Raw
        General
        Brand: Cort
        Year: 2023
        Configuration: HH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: Indonesia
        Series: G
        Colors: Natural Satin
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: African Mahogany
        Bridge: Cort CFA-III Tremolo
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Bolt-On
        Tuners: Cort Staggered Locking
        Fretboard: Rosewood
        Neck Material: African Mahogany
        Decoration: Abalone Dots
        Scale Size: 25.5"
        Shape: Ergo-V
        Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
        Fretboard Radius: 12" to 15.75"
        Nut: Black Tusq XL
        Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker / Passive)
        Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker / Passive)
        Switch: 5
        Knobs: Dome
        Volume Controls: 1
        Tone Controls: 1
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Chrome
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Cort G300 Raw
        • Stainless Steel Frets
        • Locking Tuners
        • Expensive Wood
        • Black Tusq XL Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Weight Relief
        • Luminescent Inlay
        • Tremolo
        • Compound Radius Fretboard
        • Made in Indonesia
        • No Neck-Through Build
        • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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          6. Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH 2PT CM

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          Playability 73
          Sound 81
          Build quality 72
          Value for money 80
          Overall Score 75

          What our users think

          • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
          • Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
          • Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (1 vote)
          • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
          • Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (17 votes)
          • Pickups noise: Noiseless (6 votes)
          • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (10 votes)
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          • From Charvel's 2019 Pro-Mod series
          • Made in Mexico
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
          • Alder body
          • Caramelized Maple neck
          • Caramelized Maple fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Full Shred SH-10B (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
          • 5-way Switch
          • Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo bridge
          • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
          • 24 Jumbo frets
          • Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking tuners
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          • From Charvel's 2019 Pro-Mod series
          • Made in Mexico
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
          • Alder body
          • Caramelized Maple neck
          • Caramelized Maple fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Full Shred SH-10B (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
          • 5-way Switch
          • Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo bridge
          • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
          • 24 Jumbo frets
          • Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking tuners
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          Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH 2PT CM Specifications
          Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH 2PT CM
          General
          Brand: Charvel
          Year: 2019
          Configuration: HH
          Strings: 6
          Made in: Mexico
          Series: Pro-Mod
          Colors: Black, Blue, Red
          Left-Handed Version: Yes
          Body
          Type: Solid Body
          Body Material: Alder
          Bridge: Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Bolt-On
          Tuners: Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking
          Fretboard: Caramelized Maple
          Neck Material: Caramelized Maple
          Decoration: 4mm Pearloid Dot
          Scale Size: 25.5"
          Shape: Charvel Speed
          Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.77'' (19.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm)
          Frets: 24 Jumbo
          Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
          Nut: Ivory Tusq
          Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Full Shred SH-10B (Humbucker / Passive)
          Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker / Passive)
          Switch: 5
          Knobs: Bell
          Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
          Volume Controls: 1
          Tone Controls: 1
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Chrome
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH 2PT CM
          • Locking Tuners
          • Ivory Tusq Nut
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Multi-Voicing Pickups
          • Luminescent Inlay
          • Tremolo
          • Compound Radius Fretboard
          • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
          • Made in Mexico
          • No Expensive Woods
          • No Neck-Through Build
          • No Weight Relief
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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          7. Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2FM MAH

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          Playability 77
          Sound 79
          Build quality 68
          Value for money 75
          Overall Score 75

          What our users think

          • Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
          • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
          • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
          • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
          • Neck profile shape: D (7 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
          • Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
          • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (5 votes)
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          • From Jackson's 2020 Pro series
          • Made in Indonesia
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
          • Flame Maple top
          • Mahogany body
          • Maple neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Distortion TB-6 (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Distortion SH-6 (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • Floyd Rose 1000 Series Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
          • Jackson Standard Neck-Through neck
          • 24 Jumbo frets
          • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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          • From Jackson's 2020 Pro series
          • Made in Indonesia
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
          • Flame Maple top
          • Mahogany body
          • Maple neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Distortion TB-6 (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Distortion SH-6 (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • Floyd Rose 1000 Series Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
          • Jackson Standard Neck-Through neck
          • 24 Jumbo frets
          • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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          Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2FM MAH Specifications
          Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2FM MAH
          General
          Brand: Jackson
          Year: 2020
          Configuration: HH
          Strings: 6
          Made in: Indonesia
          Series: Pro
          Colors: Brown Burst
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Top: Flame Maple
          Type: Solid Body
          Body Material: Mahogany
          Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed)
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Neck-Through
          Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
          Fretboard: Ebony
          Neck Material: Maple
          Decoration: Alumiloid Piranha Tooth
          Scale Size: 25.5"
          Shape: Jackson Standard
          Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.85'' (21.6mm)
          Frets: 24 Jumbo
          Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
          Nut: Locking
          Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Distortion TB-6 (Humbucker / Passive)
          Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Distortion SH-6 (Humbucker / Passive)
          Switch: 3
          Knobs: Dome
          Volume Controls: 1
          Tone Controls: 1
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: Yes
          Hardware Color: Black
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2FM MAH
          • Expensive Wood
          • Locking Nut
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Neck-Through Build
          • Tremolo
          • Compound Radius Fretboard
          • Strap Lock
          • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
          • No Locking Tuners
          • Made in Indonesia
          • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
          • No Weight Relief
          • No Luminescent Inlay
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Retainer Bar

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            8. Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy

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            Playability 80
            Sound 81
            Build quality 64
            Value for money 80
            Overall Score 75

            What our users think

            • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (3 votes)
            • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
            • Tuning stability: Won't stay in tune (2 votes)
            • Weight: Heavy (1 vote)
            • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (14 votes)
            • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
            • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
            • Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)
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            • From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
            • Made in China
            • 6 strings
            • 24.75"'' scale
            • 12" Fretboard Radius
            • Flame Maple Veneer top
            • Mahogany body
            • Mahogany neck
            • Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge (Humbucker/Active)
            • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck (Humbucker/Active)
            • 2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
            • Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
            • 24 Jumbo frets
            • Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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            • From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
            • Made in China
            • 6 strings
            • 24.75"'' scale
            • 12" Fretboard Radius
            • Flame Maple Veneer top
            • Mahogany body
            • Mahogany neck
            • Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge (Humbucker/Active)
            • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck (Humbucker/Active)
            • 2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
            • Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
            • 24 Jumbo frets
            • Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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            Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy Specifications
            Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy
            General
            Brand: Epiphone
            Year: 2020
            Configuration: HH
            Strings: 6
            Made in: China
            Series: Prophecy Collection
            Colors: Black, Green, Red
            Left-Handed Version: No
            Body
            Top: Flame Maple Veneer
            Type: Solid Body
            Body Material: Mahogany
            Bridge: Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
            Neck
            Neck Joint: Set
            Tuners: Grover Locking Rotomatic
            Fretboard: Ebony
            Neck Material: Mahogany
            Decoration: Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
            Scale Size: 24.75"
            Shape: Asymmetrical Slim Taper
            Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.9'' (22.9mm)
            Frets: 24 Jumbo
            Fretboard Radius: 12"
            Nut: NuBone
            Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
            Electronics
            Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge (Humbucker / Active)
            Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck (Humbucker / Active)
            Switch: 3
            Knobs: Dome
            Pickup Mods: Coil Split, Multi-Voicing
            Volume Controls: 2
            Tone Controls: 2
            Hardware
            Strap Lock: No
            Hardware Color: Chrome
            Strengths & Weaknesses
            Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy
            • Locking Tuners
            • Expensive Wood
            • NuBone 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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            9. EVH 5150 Series Deluxe Poplar Burl

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            Playability 73
            Sound 82
            Build quality 68
            Value for money 79
            Overall Score 74

            What our users think

            • Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
            • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
            • Pickups noise: Noiseless (6 votes)
            • Pickups power: Hot (5 votes)
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            • 4 Prices - New from $765 >
            • From EVH's 2021 5150 Guitars series
            • Made in Mexico
            • 6 strings
            • 25.5"'' scale
            • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
            • Poplar Burl top
            • Basswood body
            • Quartersawn Maple neck
            • Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • Top-Mount EVH-Branded Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo with EVH D-Tuna bridge
            • EVH Modified C Backshape Bolt-On neck
            • 22 Jumbo frets
            • EVH-Branded Gotoh tuners
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            • From EVH's 2021 5150 Guitars series
            • Made in Mexico
            • 6 strings
            • 25.5"'' scale
            • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
            • Poplar Burl top
            • Basswood body
            • Quartersawn Maple neck
            • Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • Top-Mount EVH-Branded Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo with EVH D-Tuna bridge
            • EVH Modified C Backshape Bolt-On neck
            • 22 Jumbo frets
            • EVH-Branded Gotoh tuners
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            EVH 5150 Series Deluxe Poplar Burl Specifications
            EVH 5150 Series Deluxe Poplar Burl
            General
            Brand: EVH
            Year: 2021
            Configuration: HH
            Strings: 6
            Made in: Mexico
            Series: 5150 Guitars
            Colors: Blue Burst
            Left-Handed Version: No
            Body
            Top: Poplar Burl
            Type: Solid Body
            Body Material: Basswood
            Bridge: Top-Mount EVH-Branded Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo with EVH D-Tuna
            Neck
            Neck Joint: Bolt-On
            Tuners: EVH-Branded Gotoh
            Fretboard: Ebony
            Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
            Decoration: Cream Dot
            Scale Size: 25.5"
            Shape: EVH Modified C Backshape
            Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.81'' (20.6mm)
            Frets: 22 Jumbo
            Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
            Nut: Locking
            Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
            Electronics
            Bridge Pickups: Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
            Neck Pickup: Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
            Switch: 3
            Knobs: Dome
            Pickup Mods: Killswitch
            Volume Controls: 1
            Tone Controls: 1
            Hardware
            Strap Lock: No
            Hardware Color: Chrome
            Strengths & Weaknesses
            EVH 5150 Series Deluxe Poplar Burl
            • Expensive Wood
            • Locking Nut
            • Top Brand Pickups
            • Killswitch Pickups
            • Tremolo
            • Compound Radius Fretboard
            • Retainer Bar
            • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
            • No Locking Tuners
            • Made in Mexico
            • No Neck-Through Build
            • No Weight Relief
            • No Luminescent Inlay
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
            • No Strap Lock

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            10. Chapman ML3 Semi-Hollow Pro

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            Playability 78
            Sound 76
            Build quality 80
            Value for money 78
            Overall Score 78

            What our users think

            • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
            • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
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            • From Chapman's 2022 Pro series
            • Made in South Korea
            • 6 strings
            • 25.5"'' scale
            • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
            • Perupok body
            • Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
            • Roasted Maple – Dark Colour fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Vintage P90 (Single Coil/Passive)
            • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • Chapman String Through hardtail bridge
            • C Shape Neck-Through neck
            • 23 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
            • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
            • Perupok body
            • Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
            • Roasted Maple – Dark Colour fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Vintage P90 (Single Coil/Passive)
            • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • Chapman String Through hardtail bridge
            • C Shape Neck-Through neck
            • 23 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
            • Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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            Chapman ML3 Semi-Hollow Pro Specifications
            Chapman ML3 Semi-Hollow Pro
            General
            Brand: Chapman
            Year: 2022
            Configuration: P90P90
            Strings: 6
            Made in: South Korea
            Series: Pro
            Colors: Blue, Green, Orange
            Left-Handed Version: No
            Body
            Type: Semi-Hollow
            Body Material: Perupok
            Bridge: Chapman String Through hardtail
            Neck
            Neck Joint: Neck-Through
            Tuners: Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing)
            Fretboard: Roasted Maple – Dark Colour
            Neck Material: Roasted Maple – Dark Colour
            Decoration: Glow-in-the-Dark Side Dots with Pearl Infinity
            Scale Size: 25.5"
            Shape: C Shape
            Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.905'' (23mm) - 12th Fret: 0.944'' (24mm)
            Frets: 23 Jumbo Stainless Steel
            Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
            Nut: Ivory Tusq
            Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
            Electronics
            Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Vintage P90 (Single Coil / Passive)
            Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Vintage P90 (Single Coil / Passive)
            Switch: 3
            Knobs: Dome
            Volume Controls: 1
            Tone Controls: 1
            Hardware
            Strap Lock: Yes
            Hardware Color: Chrome
            Strengths & Weaknesses
            Chapman ML3 Semi-Hollow Pro
            • Stainless Steel Frets
            • Locking Tuners
            • Ivory Tusq Nut
            • Top Brand Pickups
            • Neck-Through Build
            • Luminescent Inlay
            • Strap Lock
            • Made in South Korea
            • No Expensive Woods
            • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
            • No Tremolo
            • No Compound Radius Fretboard
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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