Best Electric Guitars With 1.654" (42mm) Nut Width in 2024

Here are the top electric guitars with 1.654" (42mm) nut width.

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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. Schecter C-1 SLS Custom

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Playability 82
Sound 80
Build quality 82
Value for money 81
Overall Score 81
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  • From Schecter's 2024 Diamond series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Swamp Ash body
  • Maple/Walnut/Padauk 7-Ply Neck with Two Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic with Brushed Black Nickel Cover (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico with Brushed Black Nickel Cover (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Hipshot Hardtail bridge
  • Ultra Thin "C" Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Schecter Locking tuners
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  • From Schecter's 2024 Diamond series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Swamp Ash body
  • Maple/Walnut/Padauk 7-Ply Neck with Two Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic with Brushed Black Nickel Cover (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico with Brushed Black Nickel Cover (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Hipshot Hardtail bridge
  • Ultra Thin "C" Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Schecter Locking tuners
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Schecter C-1 SLS Custom Specifications
Schecter C-1 SLS Custom
General
Brand: Schecter
Year: 2024
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Indonesia
Series: Diamond
Colors: Black, Red
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Schecter Locking
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple/Walnut/Padauk 7-Ply Neck with Two Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Decoration: "Vendetta"
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Ultra Thin "C"
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.787'' (20mm)
Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Black Tusq XL
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic with Brushed Black Nickel Cover (Humbucker / Active)
Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico with Brushed Black Nickel Cover (Humbucker / Active)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Coil Split, Multi-Voicing
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter C-1 SLS Custom
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Black Tusq XL Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Tremolo
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    3. 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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    4. ESP LTD MH-1000

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

    What our users think

    • 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 (7 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (22 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (19 votes)
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    • From ESP LTD's 2022 MH series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Quilted Maple top
    • Mahogany body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Macassar 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 1000SE bridge
    • Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Grover tuners
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    • From ESP LTD's 2022 MH series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Quilted Maple top
    • Mahogany body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Macassar 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 1000SE bridge
    • Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Grover tuners
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    ESP LTD MH-1000 Specifications
    ESP LTD MH-1000
    General
    Brand: ESP LTD
    Year: 2022
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: MH
    Colors: Blue
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Quilted Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000SE
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Neck-Through
    Tuners: Grover
    Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
    Neck Material: 3pc Maple
    Decoration: Offset Blocks
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Extra Thin U
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.827'' (21mm)
    Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
    Nut: Locking
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker / Active)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    ESP LTD MH-1000
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Expensive Wood
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Multi-Voicing Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Retainer Bar
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    5. 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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      6. 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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      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. Schecter Reaper-6 Elite

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      Schecter Reaper-6 Elite
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      Playability 82
      Sound 79
      Build quality 83
      Value for money 81
      Overall Score 81

      What our users think

      • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
      • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
      • Neck profile shape: C (18 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (16 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
      • Pickups power: Hot (2 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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      • 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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      Schecter Reaper-6 Elite Specifications
      Schecter Reaper-6 Elite
      General
      Brand: Schecter
      Year: 2023
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: South Korea
      Series: Reaper Elite
      Colors: Blue
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: Quilted Maple Veneer
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Khaya African Mahogany
      Bridge: Hipshot Ibby HM
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Neck-Through
      Tuners: Hipshot Grip-Lock
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: Wenge
      Decoration: Pearloid Lines
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Ultra Thin C
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.787'' (20mm)
      Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
      Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
      Nut: Black Tusq XL
      Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Schecter USA San Andreas (Humbucker / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Schecter USA San Andreas (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
      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

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      9. Ibanez TQMS1

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      Ibanez TQMS1
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      Playability 73
      Sound 80
      Build quality 88
      Value for money 70
      Overall Score 80

      What our users think

      • 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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      10. Schecter C-1 HT S SLS Elite Evil Twin

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      Schecter C-1 HT S SLS Elite Evil Twin
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      Playability 82
      Sound 81
      Build quality 80
      Value for money 81
      Overall Score 81

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (18 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (16 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (22 votes)
      • Pickups power: Hot (19 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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      • 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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      Schecter C-1 HT S SLS Elite Evil Twin Specifications
      Schecter C-1 HT S SLS Elite Evil Twin
      General
      Brand: Schecter
      Year: 2022
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: South Korea
      Series: SLS Elite
      Colors: Black Satin
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Swamp Ash
      Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Neck-Through
      Tuners: Schecter Locking
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
      Decoration: Roman Numerals
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Ultra Thin C
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.787'' (20mm)
      Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
      Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
      Nut: Compensated
      Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker / Active)
      Neck Pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing, Sustainer
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Black
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      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

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