Best Electric Guitars With 1.685" (42.8mm) Nut Width in 2024

Here are the top electric guitars with 1.685" (42.8mm) nut width.

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1. Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster Floyd Rose HH

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Playability 70
Sound 82
Build quality 82
Value for money 68
Overall Score 78

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  • Neck access to high frets: Easy (2 votes)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
  • Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (2 votes)
  • Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
  • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (7 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)
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  • From Fender's 2021 American Ultra series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Maple neck
  • Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge
  • Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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  • From Fender's 2021 American Ultra series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Maple neck
  • Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge
  • Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster Floyd Rose HH Specifications
Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster Floyd Rose HH
General
Brand: Fender
Year: 2021
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: American Ultra
Colors: Black
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking
Fretboard: Maple
Neck Material: Maple
Decoration: Black Pearloid Dots
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Augmented “D”
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.84'' (21.3mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Fender Custom Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Fender Custom Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster Floyd Rose HH
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in United States
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • S-1 Switch Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Retainer Bar
  • 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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2. 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

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  • 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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3. EVH 5150 Series Standard Ebony

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Playability 73
Sound 82
Build quality 69
Value for money 75
Overall Score 75

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  • Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (5 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (4 votes)
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  • From EVH's 2021 5150 Guitars series
  • Made in Mexico
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • 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
  • 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 Standard Ebony Specifications
EVH 5150 Series Standard Ebony
General
Brand: EVH
Year: 2021
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Mexico
Series: 5150 Guitars
Colors: Blue
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
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: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
EVH 5150 Series Standard Ebony
  • 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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4. Ibanez JS2GD

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Playability 67
Sound 81
Build quality 77
Value for money 60
Overall Score 75

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  • Neck profile shape: D (2 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (2 votes)
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  • From Ibanez's 2022 JS series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9.843" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • 1pc Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio FRED (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: DiMarzio Satch Track (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: DiMarzio Satch Track (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Edge tremolo bridge
  • JS Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Gold frets
  • Gotoh machine heads tuners
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  • From Ibanez's 2022 JS series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9.843" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • 1pc Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio FRED (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: DiMarzio Satch Track (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: DiMarzio Satch Track (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Edge tremolo bridge
  • JS Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Gold frets
  • Gotoh machine heads tuners
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Ibanez JS2GD Specifications
Ibanez JS2GD
General
Brand: Ibanez
Year: 2022
Configuration: HHH
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: JS
Colors: Gold
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Edge tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Gotoh machine heads
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: 1pc Maple
Decoration: Mother of Pearl dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: JS
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.88'' (22.4mm)
Frets: 22 Medium Gold
Fretboard Radius: 9.843"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: DiMarzio FRED (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: DiMarzio Satch Track (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: DiMarzio Satch Track (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Coil Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Gold
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez JS2GD
  • Gold Frets
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Coil Split Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Retainer Bar
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    5. Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS

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    Playability 70
    Sound 84
    Build quality 82
    Value for money 69
    Overall Score 79

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (7 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (6 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (5 votes)
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    • From Fender's 2021 American Ultra series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fender Ultra Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge
    • Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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    • From Fender's 2021 American Ultra series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fender Ultra Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge
    • Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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    Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS Specifications
    Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS
    General
    Brand: Fender
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: HSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: American Ultra
    Colors: Black, Gray Burst
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Alder
    Bridge: Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking
    Fretboard: Rosewood
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: White Pearloid Dot
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Augmented “D”
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.84'' (21.3mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
    Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
    Nut: Locking
    Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fender Ultra Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Bell
    Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 2
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • S-1 Switch Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Retainer Bar
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    6. Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr

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    Playability 78
    Sound 73
    Build quality 78
    Value for money 66
    Overall Score 76

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
    • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
    • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
    • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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    • From Gretsch's 2020 Professional Collection series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 24.6"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Arched Laminated Maple top
    • Laminated Maple body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Bigsby B7CP String-Thru bridge
    • Standard U Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    • From Gretsch's 2020 Professional Collection series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 24.6"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Arched Laminated Maple top
    • Laminated Maple body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Bigsby B7CP String-Thru bridge
    • Standard U Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr Specifications
    Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
    General
    Brand: Gretsch
    Year: 2020
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: Professional Collection
    Colors: Green, Brown, Orange
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Arched Laminated Maple
    Type: Semi-Hollow
    Body Material: Laminated Maple
    Bridge: Bigsby B7CP String-Thru
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Gotoh Locking
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: Aged Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
    Scale Size: 24.6"
    Shape: Standard U
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.97'' (24.6mm)
    Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Speed
    Volume Controls: 3
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: Yes
    Hardware Color: Nickel
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Strap Lock
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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    7. Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS

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    Playability 70
    Sound 79
    Build quality 77
    Value for money 65
    Overall Score 75
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    • From Fender's 2024 American Ultra II series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Select Alder body
    • Quartersawn Maple neck
    • Quartersawn Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Haymaker Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block bridge
    • Modern "D" Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) tuners
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    • From Fender's 2024 American Ultra II series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Select Alder body
    • Quartersawn Maple neck
    • Quartersawn Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Haymaker Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block bridge
    • Modern "D" Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) tuners
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    Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS Specifications
    Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS
    General
    Brand: Fender
    Year: 2024
    Configuration: HSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: American Ultra II
    Colors: Black, Blue, Orange, Red, Yellow
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Select Alder
    Bridge: 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
    Fretboard: Quartersawn Maple
    Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
    Decoration: Black Pearloid Dot 7 mm
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Modern "D"
    Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
    Nut: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Haymaker Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Bell
    Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 2
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Nickel
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in United States
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • S-1 Switch Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Tremolo
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    8. Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster

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    Playability 70
    Sound 79
    Build quality 77
    Value for money 65
    Overall Score 75
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    • From Fender's 2024 American Ultra II series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Select Alder body
    • Quartersawn Maple neck
    • Quartersawn Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block bridge
    • Modern "D" Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) tuners
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    • From Fender's 2024 American Ultra II series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Select Alder body
    • Quartersawn Maple neck
    • Quartersawn Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block bridge
    • Modern "D" Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) tuners
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    Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster Specifications
    Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster
    General
    Brand: Fender
    Year: 2024
    Configuration: SSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: American Ultra II
    Colors: White, Black, Blue, Orange, Red, Yellow
    Left-Handed Version: Yes
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Select Alder
    Bridge: 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
    Fretboard: Quartersawn Maple
    Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
    Decoration: Black Pearloid Dot 7 mm
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Modern "D"
    Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
    Nut: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Bell
    Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 2
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Nickel
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in United States
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • S-1 Switch Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Tremolo
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    9. Fender Juanes Stratocaster

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    Playability 70
    Sound 79
    Build quality 79
    Value for money 66
    Overall Score 76

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (10 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
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    • From Fender's 2023 Artist series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Alnico II Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block bridge
    • Deep C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Fender Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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    • From Fender's 2023 Artist series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Alnico II Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block bridge
    • Deep C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Fender Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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    Fender Juanes Stratocaster Specifications
    Fender Juanes Stratocaster
    General
    Brand: Fender
    Year: 2023
    Configuration: HSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: Artist
    Colors:
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Alder
    Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Fender Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking
    Fretboard: Maple
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: Black Dot
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Deep C
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.8'' (20.3mm) - 12th Fret: 0.92'' (23.4mm)
    Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fender Custom Juanes Alnico II Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Bell
    Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Fender Juanes Stratocaster
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in United States
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • S-1 Switch Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • 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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    10. Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster

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    Playability 72
    Sound 77
    Build quality 80
    Value for money 66
    Overall Score 76

    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: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (7 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)
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    • From Fender's 2021 American Ultra series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Ash body
    • Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • 6-Saddle American Tele with Chromed Brass Saddles bridge
    • Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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    • From Fender's 2021 American Ultra series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Ash body
    • Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • 6-Saddle American Tele with Chromed Brass Saddles bridge
    • Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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    Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster Specifications
    Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster
    General
    Brand: Fender
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: SS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: American Ultra
    Colors: Sunburst, Green
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Ash
    Bridge: 6-Saddle American Tele with Chromed Brass Saddles
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking
    Fretboard: Rosewood
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: White Pearloid Dot
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Augmented “D”
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.84'' (21.3mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
    Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
    Nut: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • S-1 Switch Pickups
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Tremolo
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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