Best Electric Guitars Under $4000 in 2025

Here you'll find the best electric guitars under $4000. Here you'll find the best electric guitars under $4000.

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1. Ibanez TQMS1

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Playability 73
Sound 80
Build quality 90
Value for money 66
Overall Score 81

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  • Neck profile shape: C (11 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (12 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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2. ESP E-II Horizon FR-II

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Playability 80
Sound 84
Build quality 83
Value for money 67
Overall Score 82

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 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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3. Strandberg Boden+ NX 8 True Temperament Twilight Purple

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Playability 85
Sound 81
Build quality 78
Value for money 66
Overall Score 81

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  • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (1 vote)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (1 vote)
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  • From Strandberg's 2021 The Boden+ NX True Temperament series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 8 strings
  • 28" to 26.5"'' scale
  • 16" to 20" Fretboard Radius
  • Flame Maple top
  • American Basswood body
  • Roasted Maple, Carbon Fiber reinforced neck
  • Richlite Black fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic, Black Plastic Cover (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico, Black Plastic Cover (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Strandberg EGS Series 7 fixed & string locks bridge
  • EndurNeck Bolt-On neck
  • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • At bridge tuners
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  • From Strandberg's 2021 The Boden+ NX True Temperament series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 8 strings
  • 28" to 26.5"'' scale
  • 16" to 20" Fretboard Radius
  • Flame Maple top
  • American Basswood body
  • Roasted Maple, Carbon Fiber reinforced neck
  • Richlite Black fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic, Black Plastic Cover (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico, Black Plastic Cover (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Strandberg EGS Series 7 fixed & string locks bridge
  • EndurNeck Bolt-On neck
  • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • At bridge tuners
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Strandberg Boden+ NX 8 True Temperament Twilight Purple Specifications
Strandberg Boden+ NX 8 True Temperament Twilight Purple
General
Brand: Strandberg
Year: 2021
Configuration: HH
Strings: 8
Made in: Indonesia
Series: The Boden+ NX True Temperament
Colors: Purple
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Flame Maple
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: American Basswood
Bridge: Strandberg EGS Series 7 fixed & string locks
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: At bridge
Fretboard: Richlite Black
Neck Material: Roasted Maple, Carbon Fiber reinforced
Decoration: Illuminlay Offset Dots
Scale Size: 28" to 26.5"
Shape: EndurNeck
Thickness: 1st Fret: 1.2'' (30.5mm) - 12th Fret: 1.1'' (27.9mm)
Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 16" to 20"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 36mm (1.417'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic, Black Plastic Cover (Humbucker / Active)
Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico, Black Plastic Cover (Humbucker / Active)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Coil Tap
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strandberg Boden+ NX 8 True Temperament Twilight Purple
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Coil Tap Pickups
  • Weight Relief
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Tremolo
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    4. Charvel USA Select DK24 HH 2PT CM

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    Playability 73
    Sound 81
    Build quality 89
    Value for money 66
    Overall Score 81

    What our users think

    • 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 USA Select series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Caramelized Maple neck
    • Caramelized Flame 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 with Brass Block and Titanium Saddles bridge
    • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
    • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Sperzel Die-Cast Locking tuners
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    • From Charvel's 2019 USA Select series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Caramelized Maple neck
    • Caramelized Flame 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 with Brass Block and Titanium Saddles bridge
    • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
    • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Sperzel Die-Cast Locking tuners
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    Charvel USA Select DK24 HH 2PT CM Specifications
    Charvel USA Select DK24 HH 2PT CM
    General
    Brand: Charvel
    Year: 2019
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: USA Select
    Colors: Purple, White Satin
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Alder
    Bridge: Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo Bridge with Brass Block and Titanium Saddles
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Sperzel Die-Cast Locking
    Fretboard: Caramelized Flame Maple
    Neck Material: Caramelized Maple
    Decoration: 4mm Pearl Dot
    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: 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 USA Select DK24 HH 2PT CM
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Multi-Voicing 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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    5. Schecter Keith Merrow KM-6 MK-III Pro

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    Playability 78
    Sound 78
    Build quality 87
    Value for money 66
    Overall Score 81
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    • From Schecter's 2021 Artist series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Flame Maple top
    • Swamp Ash body
    • Wenge 3-piece with purple heart and maple laminates neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Keith Merrow Custom Fishman Fluence (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Keith Merrow Custom Fishman Fluence (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Hipshot Low Profilefixed bridge bridge
    • Thin fast C Bolt-On neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Hipshot open gear locking with Knurled Barrel adjustment tuners
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    • From Schecter's 2021 Artist series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Flame Maple top
    • Swamp Ash body
    • Wenge 3-piece with purple heart and maple laminates neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Keith Merrow Custom Fishman Fluence (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Keith Merrow Custom Fishman Fluence (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Hipshot Low Profilefixed bridge bridge
    • Thin fast C Bolt-On neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Hipshot open gear locking with Knurled Barrel adjustment tuners
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    Schecter Keith Merrow KM-6 MK-III Pro Specifications
    Schecter Keith Merrow KM-6 MK-III Pro
    General
    Brand: Schecter
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: Artist
    Colors: Black Patterns, Red Patterns
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Flame Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Swamp Ash
    Bridge: Hipshot Low Profilefixed bridge
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Hipshot open gear locking with Knurled Barrel adjustment
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Wenge 3-piece with purple heart and maple laminates
    Decoration: Custom offset silver metal rings
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Thin fast C
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.765'' (19.4mm) - 12th Fret: 0.825'' (21mm)
    Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
    Nut: Compensated
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Keith Merrow Custom Fishman Fluence (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: Keith Merrow Custom Fishman Fluence (Humbucker / Active)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 0
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Schecter Keith Merrow KM-6 MK-III Pro
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Compensated Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Multi-Voicing Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Tremolo
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    6. Jackson USA Signature Chris Broderick Soloist HT7

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    Playability 78
    Sound 80
    Build quality 82
    Value for money 65
    Overall Score 80

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: D (7 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
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    • From Jackson's 2016 Artist Signature series
    • Made in United States
    • 7 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Arched Maple top
    • Mahogany body
    • Quartersawn Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Direct Mount DiMarzio Chris Broderick CB7 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Direct Mount DiMarzio Chris Broderick CB7 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Jackson Single-String Guitar Bridge bridge
    • Jackson Standard Neck-Through neck
    • 24 Jumbo frets
    • Planet Waves Auto-Trim tuners
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    • From Jackson's 2016 Artist Signature series
    • Made in United States
    • 7 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Arched Maple top
    • Mahogany body
    • Quartersawn Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Direct Mount DiMarzio Chris Broderick CB7 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Direct Mount DiMarzio Chris Broderick CB7 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Jackson Single-String Guitar Bridge bridge
    • Jackson Standard Neck-Through neck
    • 24 Jumbo frets
    • Planet Waves Auto-Trim tuners
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    Jackson USA Signature Chris Broderick Soloist HT7 Specifications
    Jackson USA Signature Chris Broderick Soloist HT7
    General
    Brand: Jackson
    Year: 2016
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 7
    Made in: United States
    Series: Artist Signature
    Colors: White, Black, Blue, Red
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Arched Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Jackson Single-String Guitar Bridge
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Neck-Through
    Tuners: Planet Waves Auto-Trim
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
    Decoration:
    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"
    Nut: Black Tusq XL
    Nut Width: 47.6mm (1.875'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Direct Mount DiMarzio Chris Broderick CB7 (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Direct Mount DiMarzio Chris Broderick CB7 (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Coil Split, Killswitch
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 2
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: Yes
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Jackson USA Signature Chris Broderick Soloist HT7
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Black Tusq XL Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Coil Split, Killswitch Pickups
    • Strap Lock
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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      7. Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Telecaster

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      Playability 72
      Sound 77
      Build quality 87
      Value for money 64
      Overall Score 79
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      • From Fender's 2025 American Ultra Luxe Vintage series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
      • Ash body
      • Maple neck
      • Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Pure Vintage 51 Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Pure Vintage 51 Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • 6-Saddle American Tele with Brass Block Saddles bridge
      • Modern "D" Bolt-On neck
      • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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      • From Fender's 2025 American Ultra Luxe Vintage series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
      • Ash body
      • Maple neck
      • Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Pure Vintage 51 Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Pure Vintage 51 Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • 6-Saddle American Tele with Brass Block Saddles bridge
      • Modern "D" Bolt-On neck
      • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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      Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Telecaster Specifications
      Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Telecaster
      General
      Brand: Fender
      Year: 2025
      Configuration: SS
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: American Ultra Luxe Vintage
      Colors: White, Yellow
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Ash
      Bridge: 6-Saddle American Tele with Brass Block Saddles
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking
      Fretboard: Maple
      Neck Material: Maple
      Decoration: Black Dot
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Modern "D"
      Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
      Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
      Nut: Ivory Tusq
      Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Pure Vintage 51 Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage 51 Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: Yes
      Hardware Color: Nickel
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Telecaster
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Tuners
      • Made in United States
      • Expensive Wood
      • Ivory Tusq Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • S-1 Switch Pickups
      • Luminescent Inlay
      • Compound Radius Fretboard
      • Strap Lock
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Tremolo
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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        8. Gibson SG Supreme

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        Playability 77
        Sound 77
        Build quality 80
        Value for money 63
        Overall Score 78

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: C (15 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (12 votes)
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        • From Gibson's 2024 Modern series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
        • AAA Figured Maple (Plain Maple on the Gibson Exclusive 3-pickup Model) top
        • Mahogany body
        • Mahogany neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Burstbucker Lead Pro + (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 3 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
        • Slim Taper Set neck
        • 24 Medium Jumbo frets
        • Locking Grover with Keystone Button tuners
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        • From Gibson's 2024 Modern series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
        • AAA Figured Maple (Plain Maple on the Gibson Exclusive 3-pickup Model) top
        • Mahogany body
        • Mahogany neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Burstbucker Lead Pro + (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 3 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
        • Slim Taper Set neck
        • 24 Medium Jumbo frets
        • Locking Grover with Keystone Button tuners
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        Gibson SG Supreme Specifications
        Gibson SG Supreme
        General
        Brand: Gibson
        Year: 2024
        Configuration: HH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: United States
        Series: Modern
        Colors: Black, Red, Yellow
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Top: AAA Figured Maple (Plain Maple on the Gibson Exclusive 3-pickup Model)
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Mahogany
        Bridge: Aluminum Stop Bar
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Locking Grover with Keystone Button
        Fretboard: Ebony
        Neck Material: Mahogany
        Decoration: Mother of Pearl Super Split Block
        Scale Size: 24.75"
        Shape: Slim Taper
        Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.92'' (23.4mm)
        Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo
        Fretboard Radius: 10" to 16"
        Nut: Ivory Tusq
        Nut Width: 43.1mm (1.695'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: Burstbucker Lead Pro + (Humbucker / Passive)
        Neck Pickup: Burstbucker Pro (Humbucker / Passive)
        Switch: 3
        Knobs: Bell
        Pickup Mods: Coil Tap
        Volume Controls: 3
        Tone Controls: 1
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Gold
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Gibson SG Supreme
        • Locking Tuners
        • Made in United States
        • Expensive Wood
        • Ivory Tusq Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Coil Tap Pickups
        • Compound Radius Fretboard
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Neck-Through Build
        • No Weight Relief
        • No Luminescent Inlay
        • No Tremolo
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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        9. Music Man Majesty 7

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        Music Man Majesty 7
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        Playability 73
        Sound 77
        Build quality 85
        Value for money 63
        Overall Score 78

        What our users think

        • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
        • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
        • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
        • Weight: Very lightweight (1 vote)
        • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Herman Li fast (3 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
        • Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)
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        • From Music Man's 2018 John Petrucci series
        • Made in United States
        • 7 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 17" Fretboard Radius
        • Okoume with maple top and mahogany through neck body
        • Honduran Mahogany neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Dreamcatcher (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: DiMarzio Rainmaker (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Custom John Petrucci Music Man floating tremolo bridge
        • John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
        • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
        • Schaller M6-IND locking tuners
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        • From Music Man's 2018 John Petrucci series
        • Made in United States
        • 7 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 17" Fretboard Radius
        • Okoume with maple top and mahogany through neck body
        • Honduran Mahogany neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Dreamcatcher (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: DiMarzio Rainmaker (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Custom John Petrucci Music Man floating tremolo bridge
        • John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
        • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
        • Schaller M6-IND locking tuners
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        Music Man Majesty 7 Specifications
        Music Man Majesty 7
        General
        Brand: Music Man
        Year: 2018
        Configuration: HH
        Strings: 7
        Made in: United States
        Series: John Petrucci
        Colors: Blue, Green, Brown, Red
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Okoume with maple top and mahogany through neck
        Bridge: Custom John Petrucci Music Man floating tremolo
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Neck-Through
        Tuners: Schaller M6-IND locking
        Fretboard: Ebony
        Neck Material: Honduran Mahogany
        Decoration: Atlante Majesty Inlays
        Scale Size: 25.5"
        Shape: John Petrucci
        Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
        Fretboard Radius: 17"
        Nut: Compensated
        Nut Width: 47.6mm (1.875'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: DiMarzio Dreamcatcher (Humbucker / Passive)
        Neck Pickup: DiMarzio Rainmaker (Humbucker / Passive)
        Switch: 3
        Knobs: Dome
        Pickup Mods: Coil Split, Multi-Voicing
        Volume Controls: 2
        Tone Controls: 1
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Black
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Music Man Majesty 7
        • Stainless Steel Frets
        • Locking Tuners
        • Made in United States
        • Expensive Wood
        • Compensated Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Neck-Through Build
        • Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
        • Tremolo
        • No Weight Relief
        • No Luminescent Inlay
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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          10. Gretsch G6120T-BSSMK Brian Setzer Signature Nashville

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          Gretsch G6120T-BSSMK Brian Setzer Signature Nashville
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          Playability 78
          Sound 74
          Build quality 82
          Value for money 63
          Overall Score 78

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: V (1 vote)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
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          • From Gretsch's 2019 Artist Signature Edition series
          • Made in Japan
          • 6 strings
          • 24.6"'' scale
          • 9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius
          • Arched Laminated Maple top
          • Laminated Maple body
          • Maple neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 3 volume and 0 tone Speed knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • Bigsby B6CGH bridge
          • Vintage V Set neck
          • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
          • Gotoh Locking tuners
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          • From Gretsch's 2019 Artist Signature Edition series
          • Made in Japan
          • 6 strings
          • 24.6"'' scale
          • 9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius
          • Arched Laminated Maple top
          • Laminated Maple body
          • Maple neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 3 volume and 0 tone Speed knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • Bigsby B6CGH bridge
          • Vintage V Set neck
          • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
          • Gotoh Locking tuners
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          Gretsch G6120T-BSSMK Brian Setzer Signature Nashville Specifications
          Gretsch G6120T-BSSMK Brian Setzer Signature Nashville
          General
          Brand: Gretsch
          Year: 2019
          Configuration: HH
          Strings: 6
          Made in: Japan
          Series: Artist Signature Edition
          Colors: Orange
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Top: Arched Laminated Maple
          Type: Hollowbody
          Body Material: Laminated Maple
          Bridge: Bigsby B6CGH
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Set
          Tuners: Gotoh Locking
          Fretboard: Ebony
          Neck Material: Maple
          Decoration: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
          Scale Size: 24.6"
          Shape: Vintage V
          Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.84'' (21.3mm) - 12th Fret: 0.96'' (24.4mm)
          Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
          Fretboard Radius: 9.5" to 12"
          Nut: Delrin
          Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: Gretsch TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity (Humbucker / Passive)
          Neck Pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity (Humbucker / Passive)
          Switch: 3
          Knobs: Speed
          Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
          Volume Controls: 3
          Tone Controls: 0
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: Yes
          Hardware Color: Nickel
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Gretsch G6120T-BSSMK Brian Setzer Signature Nashville
          • Locking Tuners
          • Made in Japan
          • Expensive Wood
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Multi-Voicing Pickups
          • Tremolo
          • Compound Radius Fretboard
          • Strap Lock
          • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
          • No High-Quality Nut
          • No Neck-Through Build
          • No Luminescent Inlay
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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