Best Electric Guitars Under $2000 in 2023
Here you'll find the best electric guitars under $2000. Here you'll find the best electric guitars under $2000.
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.
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1. Schecter Banshee Mach-6 FR S
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- Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (2 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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- From Schecter's 2020 Banshee Mach series
- Made in South Korea
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Flamed Maple top
- Swamp Ash body
- Roasted Maple/Purpleheart Multi-ply with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Lundgren M6 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
- Ultra Thin U Neck-Through neck
- 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Banshee Mach-6 FR S
Schecter Banshee Mach-6 FR S
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Expensive Wood
- Locking Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Neck-Through Build
- Sustainer Pickups
- Tremolo
- Luminescent Inlay
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in South Korea
- No Weight Relief
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
- No Strap Lock
2. Schecter Reaper-6 FR S Elite
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- Neck profile shape: C (7 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
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- From Schecter's 2023 Reaper Elite series
- Made in South Korea
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Quilted Maple Veneer top
- Khaya African Mahogany body
- Wenge neck
- Wenge fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Schecter USA San Andreas (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
- Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
- 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Reaper-6 FR S Elite
Schecter Reaper-6 FR S Elite
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Expensive Wood
- Locking Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Neck-Through Build
- Sustainer Pickups
- Tremolo
- Luminescent Inlay
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in South Korea
- No Weight Relief
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
- No Strap Lock
3. Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin
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Player Feedback
- Neck profile shape: C (7 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
- Pickups power: Hot (8 votes)
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- From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series
- Made in South Korea
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Swamp Ash body
- Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
- Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
- Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
- 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin
Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Evil Twin
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Expensive Wood
- Locking Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Neck-Through Build
- Multi-Voicing, Sustainer Pickups
- Tremolo
- Luminescent Inlay
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in South Korea
- No Weight Relief
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
- No Strap Lock
4. Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Elite
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Player Feedback
- Neck profile shape: C (7 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
- Pickups power: Hot (8 votes)
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- From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series
- Made in South Korea
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Flamed Maple top
- Swamp Ash body
- Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
- Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
- Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
- 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Elite
Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Elite
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Expensive Wood
- Locking Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Neck-Through Build
- Multi-Voicing, Sustainer Pickups
- Tremolo
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in South Korea
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
- No Strap Lock
5. Schecter Banshee Mach-7 FR S
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Player Feedback
- Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (2 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
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- From Schecter's 2020 Banshee Mach series
- Made in South Korea
- 7 strings
- 26.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Flamed Maple top
- Swamp Ash body
- Roasted Maple/Purpleheart Multi-ply with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Lundgren M7 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
- Ultra Thin U Neck-Through neck
- 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Banshee Mach-7 FR S
Schecter Banshee Mach-7 FR S
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Expensive Wood
- Locking Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Neck-Through Build
- Sustainer Pickups
- Tremolo
- Luminescent Inlay
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in South Korea
- No Weight Relief
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
- No Strap Lock
6. Schecter Reaper-6 Elite
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Player Feedback
- Neck profile shape: C (7 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
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- From Schecter's 2023 Reaper Elite series
- Made in South Korea
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Quilted Maple Veneer top
- Khaya African Mahogany body
- Wenge neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Schecter USA San Andreas (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Schecter USA San Andreas (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Hipshot Ibby HM bridge
- Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
- 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Reaper-6 Elite
Schecter Reaper-6 Elite
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Locking Tuners
- Expensive Wood
- Black Tusq XL Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Neck-Through Build
- Coil Split Pickups
- Luminescent Inlay
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Made in South Korea
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
7. Chapman ML2 Pro
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- Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
- Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
- Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
- Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
- Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (2 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
- Pickups power: Slightly Hot (4 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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Chapman ML2 Pro
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
8. Schecter Avenger FR SLS Elite Evil Twin
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Player Feedback
- Neck profile shape: C (7 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
- Pickups power: Hot (8 votes)
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- From Schecter's 2021 SLS Elite series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Swamp Ash body
- Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
- Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
- Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
- 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Grover tuners
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Price Comparison
Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Avenger FR SLS Elite Evil Twin
Schecter Avenger FR SLS Elite Evil Twin
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Expensive Wood
- Locking Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Neck-Through Build
- Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
- Tremolo
- Luminescent Inlay
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Indonesia
- No Weight Relief
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
- No Strap Lock
9. Schecter C-1 HT S SLS Elite Evil Twin
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Player Feedback
- Neck profile shape: C (7 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
- Pickups power: Hot (8 votes)
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- From Schecter's 2022 SLS Elite series
- Made in South Korea
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Swamp Ash body
- Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
- Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge
- Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
- 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Schecter Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter C-1 HT S SLS Elite Evil Twin
Schecter C-1 HT S SLS Elite Evil Twin
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Locking Tuners
- Expensive Wood
- Compensated Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Neck-Through Build
- Multi-Voicing, Sustainer Pickups
- Luminescent Inlay
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Made in South Korea
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
10. Ibanez AZ2204NW Prestige
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Player Feedback
- Neck profile shape: D (3 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (2 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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- From Ibanez's 2022 AZ 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)
- Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
- Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
- 5-way Switch
- Gotoh T1702B 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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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez AZ2204NW Prestige
Ibanez AZ2204NW Prestige
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Locking Tuners
- Made in Japan
- Expensive Wood
- Bone Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Series Split Pickups
- Tremolo
- Luminescent Inlay
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Weight Relief
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock