Best Electric Guitars With Gold Frets in 2024

Here are the top electric guitars with Gold frets.

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. Ibanez JCRG2103 j.custom

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Ibanez JCRG2103 j.custom

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Playability 73

Sound 82

Build quality 82

Value for money 64

Overall Score 79

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Pickups noise: Noiseless (14 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (12 votes)

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2 Prices - New from $7,133.77 >
From Ibanez's 2021 RG series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius
Exotic Maple & Gold Resin top
African Mahogany body
3pc Wenge/Purpleheart neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio The Tone Zone (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Air Norton (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Edge bridge
RG j.custom Wizard Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Gold frets
Gotoh machine heads tuners
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2 Prices - New from $7,133.77 >
From Ibanez's 2021 RG series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius
Exotic Maple & Gold Resin top
African Mahogany body
3pc Wenge/Purpleheart neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio The Tone Zone (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Air Norton (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Edge bridge
RG j.custom Wizard Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Gold frets
Gotoh machine heads tuners
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Ibanez JCRG2103 j.custom

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

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2. ESP LTD AA-1

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ESP LTD AA-1

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Playability 87

Sound 71

Build quality 65

Value for money 74

Overall Score 74

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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4 Prices - New from $1,499 >
From ESP LTD's 2022 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Gold frets
LTD Locking tuners
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4 Prices - New from $1,499 >
From ESP LTD's 2022 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Gold frets
LTD Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD AA-1

Gold Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
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

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3. Ibanez JS2GD

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Playability 67

Sound 81

Build quality 77

Value for money 60

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (1 vote)
Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (2 votes)

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2 Prices - New from $5,301.32 >
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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2 Prices - New from $5,301.32 >
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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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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4. Ibanez RG6PKAG Premium

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Ibanez RG6PKAG Premium

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Playability 73

Sound 81

Build quality 70

Value for money 70

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Herman Li fast (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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2 Prices - New from $1,349.02 >
From Ibanez's 2021 RG series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Koa top
African Mahogany body
11pc Maple/Walnut/Bubinga neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Middle pickup: EMG SA (Single Coil/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG SA (Single Coil/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Edge bridge
Wizard Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Gold frets
Gotoh machine heads tuners
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2 Prices - New from $1,349.02 >
From Ibanez's 2021 RG series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Koa top
African Mahogany body
11pc Maple/Walnut/Bubinga neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Middle pickup: EMG SA (Single Coil/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG SA (Single Coil/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Edge bridge
Wizard Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Gold frets
Gotoh machine heads tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez RG6PKAG Premium

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

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5. Ibanez RG1120PBZ Premium

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Ibanez RG1120PBZ Premium

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Playability 73

Sound 83

Build quality 68

Value for money 75

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (2 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (2 votes)
Weight: Heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: D (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Herman Li fast (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)

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2 Prices - New from $1,399.99 >
From Ibanez's 2020 RG series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Poplar Burl top
American Basswood body
11pc Maple/Walnut/Bubinga neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Fusion Edge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Fusion Edge (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Edge-Zero II w/ZPS3Fe bridge
Wizard Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Gold frets
Gotoh machine heads tuners
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2 Prices - New from $1,399.99 >
From Ibanez's 2020 RG series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Poplar Burl top
American Basswood body
11pc Maple/Walnut/Bubinga neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Fusion Edge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Fusion Edge (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Edge-Zero II w/ZPS3Fe bridge
Wizard Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Gold frets
Gotoh machine heads tuners
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Ibanez RG1120PBZ Premium

Gold Frets
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Tap Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Tremolo
No Locking Tuners
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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6. Ibanez RG1127PBFX Premium

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Ibanez RG1127PBFX Premium

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Playability 75

Sound 77

Build quality 70

Value for money 74

Overall Score 74

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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4 Prices - New from $1,399.99 >
From Ibanez's 2020 RG series
Made in Indonesia
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Poplar Burl top
American Basswood body
11pc Maple/Walnut/Bubinga neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Fusion Edge 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Fusion Edge 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Mono-rail bridge
Wizard II-7 Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Gold frets
Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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4 Prices - New from $1,399.99 >
From Ibanez's 2020 RG series
Made in Indonesia
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Poplar Burl top
American Basswood body
11pc Maple/Walnut/Bubinga neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Fusion Edge 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Fusion Edge 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Mono-rail bridge
Wizard II-7 Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Gold frets
Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez RG1127PBFX Premium

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

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7. Ibanez RG1121PB Premium

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Ibanez RG1121PB Premium

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Playability 75

Sound 77

Build quality 70

Value for money 74

Overall Score 74

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Herman Li fast (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)

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5 Prices - New from $1,007.14 >
From Ibanez's 2020 RG series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Poplar Burl top
American Basswood body
11pc Maple/Walnut/Bubinga neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Fusion Edge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Fusion Edge (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Mono-rail bridge
Wizard Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Gold frets
Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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5 Prices - New from $1,007.14 >
From Ibanez's 2020 RG series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Poplar Burl top
American Basswood body
11pc Maple/Walnut/Bubinga neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Fusion Edge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Fusion Edge (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Mono-rail bridge
Wizard Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Gold frets
Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez RG1121PB Premium

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

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8. Ibanez SML721

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Ibanez SML721

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Playability 78

Sound 71

Build quality 69

Value for money 78

Overall Score 73

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Herman Li fast (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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5 Prices - New from $800 >
From Ibanez's 2023 S series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5" to 25"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Nyatoh body
Maple/Walnut neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Q58 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Q58 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Mono-rail bridge
Wizard Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Gold frets
Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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5 Prices - New from $800 >
From Ibanez's 2023 S series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5" to 25"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Nyatoh body
Maple/Walnut neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Q58 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Q58 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Mono-rail bridge
Wizard Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Gold frets
Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez SML721

Gold Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Coil Tap Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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9. Ibanez Q52PB

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Playability 78

Sound 68

Build quality 63

Value for money 70

Overall Score 70

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: Very lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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4 Prices - New from $1,099.99 >
From Ibanez's 2023 Q series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Poplar Burl top
Nyatoh body
3pc Roasted Maple/Bubinga neck
Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Q58 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Q58 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Ibanez Mono-Tune bridge
Wizard C Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Gold frets
Ibanez tuners
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4 Prices - New from $1,099.99 >
From Ibanez's 2023 Q series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Poplar Burl top
Nyatoh body
3pc Roasted Maple/Bubinga neck
Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Q58 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Q58 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Ibanez Mono-Tune bridge
Wizard C Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Gold frets
Ibanez tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez Q52PB

Gold Frets
Expensive Wood
Coil Tap Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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10. Ibanez Q547

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Playability 78

Sound 69

Build quality 62

Value for money 70

Overall Score 70

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5 Prices - New from $979.40 >
From Ibanez's 2023 Q series
Made in Indonesia
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Nyatoh body
Roasted Maple/Bubinga neck
Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Q58-7 (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: R1-7 (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: R1-7 (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Ibanez Mono-Tune bridge
Wizard C-7 Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Gold frets
Ibanez tuners
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5 Prices - New from $979.40 >
From Ibanez's 2023 Q series
Made in Indonesia
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Nyatoh body
Roasted Maple/Bubinga neck
Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Q58-7 (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: R1-7 (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: R1-7 (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Ibanez Mono-Tune bridge
Wizard C-7 Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Gold frets
Ibanez tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez Q547

Gold Frets
Expensive Wood
Series Split Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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