Best Electric Guitars With 1.693" (43mm) Nut Width in 2024

Here are the top electric guitars with 1.693" (43mm) nut width.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. ESP Will Adler Warbird Distressed

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ESP Will Adler Warbird Distressed

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Playability 80

Sound 79

Build quality 80

Value for money 65

Overall Score 80

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From ESP's 2014 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Will Adler Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Will Adler Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
TOM Bridge & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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From ESP's 2014 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Will Adler Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Will Adler Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
TOM Bridge & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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ESP Will Adler Warbird Distressed

Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

2. Chapman ML2 Pro

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Chapman ML2 Pro

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Playability 78

Sound 79

Build quality 81

Value for money 79

Overall Score 79

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Neck access to high frets: Easy (2 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (7 votes)

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From Chapman's 2022 Pro series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer On Maple Carved Top, Satin Finish top
Mahogany body
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String Through hardtail bridge
C Shape Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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From Chapman's 2022 Pro series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer On Maple Carved Top, Satin Finish top
Mahogany body
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String Through hardtail bridge
C Shape Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Chapman ML2 Pro

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Coil Split Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Strap Lock
Made in South Korea
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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3. Ibanez PIA3761C

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Playability 73

Sound 81

Build quality 80

Value for money 63

Overall Score 78

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From Ibanez's 2022 PIA/JEM/UV series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Maple/Walnut neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio UtoPIA (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: DiMarzio UtoPIA (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio UtoPIA (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Edge tremolo bridge
PIA Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Gotoh machine heads tuners
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From Ibanez's 2022 PIA/JEM/UV series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Maple/Walnut neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio UtoPIA (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: DiMarzio UtoPIA (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio UtoPIA (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Edge tremolo bridge
PIA Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Gotoh machine heads tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez PIA3761C

Stainless Steel Frets
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Tremolo
Retainer Bar
No Locking Tuners
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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4. ESP LTD M-1000

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ESP LTD M-1000

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Playability 77

Sound 81

Build quality 78

Value for money 74

Overall Score 79

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (10 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2020 M series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Burled Poplar top
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar 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 1000SE bridge
Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover tuners
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From ESP LTD's 2020 M series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Burled Poplar top
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar 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 1000SE bridge
Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD M-1000

Stainless Steel Frets
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Coil Split Pickups
Tremolo
Retainer Bar
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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5. Music Man Majesty

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Music Man Majesty

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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 Hard (2 votes)
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 (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)

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From Music Man's 2018 John Petrucci series
Made in United States
6 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
6 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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Strengths & Weaknesses
Music Man Majesty

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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6. Solar A1.6Coroner

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Solar A1.6Coroner

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Playability 73

Sound 83

Build quality 77

Value for money 73

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (20 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (17 votes)

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From Solar's 2020 Artist series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh GE1996T, with 12 mm thick 33 mm long Sustain Brass Block bridge
Solar C Shape Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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From Solar's 2020 Artist series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh GE1996T, with 12 mm thick 33 mm long Sustain Brass Block bridge
Solar C Shape Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Solar A1.6Coroner

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Tremolo
Made in Indonesia
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Retainer Bar
No Strap Lock

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7. Gibson Les Paul Modern

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Gibson Les Paul Modern

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Playability 73

Sound 78

Build quality 80

Value for money 67

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)

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From Gibson's 2019 Modern Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatics w/Keystone buttons tuners
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From Gibson's 2019 Modern Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatics w/Keystone buttons tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Les Paul Modern

Locking Tuners
Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Tap, Phase Out Pickups
Weight Relief
Compound Radius Fretboard
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Neck-Through Build
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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8. Dean USA Michael Amott Tyrant Burgundy/White

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Dean USA Michael Amott Tyrant Burgundy/White

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Playability 80

Sound 76

Build quality 74

Value for money 62

Overall Score 77

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From Dean's 2019 Artist series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Amott Tyrant (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (String Thru w/Ferrules) bridge
Michael Amott Spec. C Shaped Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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From Dean's 2019 Artist series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Amott Tyrant (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (String Thru w/Ferrules) bridge
Michael Amott Spec. C Shaped Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean USA Michael Amott Tyrant Burgundy/White

Locking Tuners
Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

9. Epiphone Jerry Cantrell Les Paul Custom Prophecy

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Epiphone Jerry Cantrell Les Paul Custom Prophecy

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Playability 80

Sound 81

Build quality 67

Value for money 76

Overall Score 76

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2022 Artist Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Maple Cap top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Jerry Cantrell Prophecy Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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From Epiphone's 2022 Artist Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Maple Cap top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Jerry Cantrell Prophecy Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Jerry Cantrell Les Paul Custom Prophecy

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
Weight Relief
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in China
No Neck-Through Build
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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10. Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider Baritone

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Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider Baritone

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Playability 73

Sound 81

Build quality 72

Value for money 70

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)

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From Reverend's 2021 Signature series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
28.625"'' scale
10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
Chambered Korina body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Talnico Bridge (Single Coil/Passive)
Middle pickup: Salnico Middle (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Salnico Neck (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Wilkinson WV6 SB (Steel Block) Tremolo bridge
Medium Oval Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Reverend Pin-Lock tuners
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From Reverend's 2021 Signature series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
28.625"'' scale
10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
Chambered Korina body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Talnico Bridge (Single Coil/Passive)
Middle pickup: Salnico Middle (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Salnico Neck (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Wilkinson WV6 SB (Steel Block) Tremolo bridge
Medium Oval Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Reverend Pin-Lock tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider Baritone

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Boneite Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Series Split Pickups
Weight Relief
Tremolo
Compound Radius Fretboard
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in South Korea
No Neck-Through Build
No Luminescent Inlay
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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