Best Electric Guitars With Parallel Split Switch in 2025

Here are the top electric guitars with Parallel Split switch. Some pickups will be wired in parallel (the input and output are wired together). This is how the typical Stratocaster pickups are usually connected, so you can expect a very bright sound when activated.

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 TQMS1

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

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  • Neck profile shape: C (10 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (10 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
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  • From Ibanez's 2022 TQM series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Maple(4mm) top
  • Alder body
  • 1pc Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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  • From Ibanez's 2022 TQM series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Maple(4mm) top
  • Alder body
  • 1pc Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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Ibanez TQMS1 Specifications
Ibanez TQMS1
General
Brand: Ibanez
Year: 2022
Configuration: SH
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: TQM
Colors: Blue
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Maple(4mm)
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Gotoh T1802 Tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P.
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: 1pc Roasted Maple
Decoration: Mother of Pearl dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: AZ Oval C
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.81'' (20.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
Frets: 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 9" to 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Parallel Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez TQMS1
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Parallel Split Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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2. Solar AB1.6FRCAR

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Playability 73
Sound 85
Build quality 72
Value for money 77
Overall Score 77

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  • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
  • Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
  • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: C (14 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (10 votes)
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  • From Solar's 2020 Type AB series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Roasted Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar Dual Rail (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1000, with 34 mm Block bridge
  • Solar C Shape Bolt-On neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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  • From Solar's 2020 Type AB series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Roasted Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar Dual Rail (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1000, with 34 mm Block bridge
  • Solar C Shape Bolt-On neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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Solar AB1.6FRCAR Specifications
Solar AB1.6FRCAR
General
Brand: Solar
Year: 2020
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Indonesia
Series: Type AB
Colors: Red
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000, with 34 mm Block
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Solar 18:1 Locking Type
Fretboard: Roasted Maple
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Decoration: Solar Logo on 12th Fret
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Solar C Shape
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Duncan Solar Dual Rail (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Parallel Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
Solar AB1.6FRCAR
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Parallel Split Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Expensive Woods
  • 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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    3. Fender Custom Postmodern Strat Journeyman Relic Rosewood

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    Playability 73
    Sound 79
    Build quality 74
    Value for money 60
    Overall Score 75
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    • From Fender Custom's 2019 Postmodern series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius
    • 2-Piece Select Alder body
    • Rift Sawn Maple neck
    • Round-Laminated Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge
    • 1959 D Bolt-On neck
    • 21 Narrow Tall frets
    • Vintage-Style tuners
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    • From Fender Custom's 2019 Postmodern series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius
    • 2-Piece Select Alder body
    • Rift Sawn Maple neck
    • Round-Laminated Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge
    • 1959 D Bolt-On neck
    • 21 Narrow Tall frets
    • Vintage-Style tuners
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    Fender Custom Postmodern Strat Journeyman Relic Rosewood Specifications
    Fender Custom Postmodern Strat Journeyman Relic Rosewood
    General
    Brand: Fender Custom
    Year: 2019
    Configuration: SSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: Postmodern
    Colors: White, Sunburst, Black
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder
    Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Vintage-Style
    Fretboard: Round-Laminated Rosewood
    Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
    Decoration: Vintage Clay Dot
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: 1959 D
    Frets: 21 Narrow Tall
    Fretboard Radius: 9.5" to 12"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 41.9mm (1.65'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Bell
    Pickup Mods: Parallel Split
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Nickel
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Fender Custom Postmodern Strat Journeyman Relic Rosewood
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Parallel Split Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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      4. Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH 2PT CM Poplar Burl

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      Playability 73
      Sound 81
      Build quality 75
      Value for money 76
      Overall Score 76

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (17 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (6 votes)
      • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (10 votes)
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      • From Charvel's 2022 Pro-Mod series
      • Made in Mexico
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
      • Poplar Burl top
      • Alder body
      • Caramelized Maple neck
      • Caramelized Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Full Shred SH-10B (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo bridge
      • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
      • 24 Jumbo frets
      • Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking tuners
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      • From Charvel's 2022 Pro-Mod series
      • Made in Mexico
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
      • Poplar Burl top
      • Alder body
      • Caramelized Maple neck
      • Caramelized Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Full Shred SH-10B (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo bridge
      • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
      • 24 Jumbo frets
      • Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking tuners
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      Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH 2PT CM Poplar Burl Specifications
      Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH 2PT CM Poplar Burl
      General
      Brand: Charvel
      Year: 2022
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Mexico
      Series: Pro-Mod
      Colors: Black Burst
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: Poplar Burl
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Alder
      Bridge: Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking
      Fretboard: Caramelized Maple
      Neck Material: Caramelized Maple
      Decoration: 4mm Pearloid Dot
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Charvel Speed
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.77'' (19.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm)
      Frets: 24 Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
      Nut: Ivory Tusq
      Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Full Shred SH-10B (Humbucker / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 5
      Knobs: Bell
      Pickup Mods: Parallel Split
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Gold
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH 2PT CM Poplar Burl
      • Locking Tuners
      • Ivory Tusq Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Parallel Split Pickups
      • Luminescent Inlay
      • Tremolo
      • Compound Radius Fretboard
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • Made in Mexico
      • No Expensive Woods
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Weight Relief
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      5. Kramer SM-1 H

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      Playability 80
      Sound 78
      Build quality 62
      Value for money 78
      Overall Score 73

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
      • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (4 votes)
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      • From Kramer's 2022 Original series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12.6" Fretboard Radius
      • Mahogany body
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony, White Binding fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
      • Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo bridge
      • K-Speed SlimTaper C Neck-Through neck
      • 24 Jumbo frets
      • Kramer Black Die Cast tuners
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      • From Kramer's 2022 Original series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12.6" Fretboard Radius
      • Mahogany body
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony, White Binding fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
      • Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo bridge
      • K-Speed SlimTaper C Neck-Through neck
      • 24 Jumbo frets
      • Kramer Black Die Cast tuners
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      Kramer SM-1 H Specifications
      Kramer SM-1 H
      General
      Brand: Kramer
      Year: 2022
      Configuration: H
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Indonesia
      Series: Original
      Colors: Gold, Purple, Gray
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Mahogany
      Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Neck-Through
      Tuners: Kramer Black Die Cast
      Fretboard: Ebony, White Binding
      Neck Material: Mahogany
      Decoration: Kramer Mini Headstocks, 12-fret engraved Kramer
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: K-Speed SlimTaper C
      Frets: 24 Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 12.6"
      Nut: Locking
      Nut Width: 41.3mm (1.625'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 0
      Knobs: Dome
      Pickup Mods: Parallel Split
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 0
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Black
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Kramer SM-1 H
      • Expensive Wood
      • Locking Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Neck-Through Build
      • Parallel Split Pickups
      • Tremolo
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in Indonesia
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Retainer Bar
      • No Strap Lock

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      6. Schecter MV-6

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      Playability 77
      Sound 74
      Build quality 64
      Value for money 77
      Overall Score 72

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (54 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (46 votes)
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      • From Schecter's 2023 Diamond series
      • Made in South Korea
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 14" Fretboard Radius
      • Basswood body
      • Maple neck
      • Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Schecter Diamond 351 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Schecter Diamond 351 Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • Schecter 2-Point Tremolo with Stainless Steel Saddles bridge
      • Thin C Bolt-On neck
      • 24 Jumbo frets
      • Schecter Locking tuners
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      • From Schecter's 2023 Diamond series
      • Made in South Korea
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 14" Fretboard Radius
      • Basswood body
      • Maple neck
      • Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Schecter Diamond 351 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Schecter Diamond 351 Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • Schecter 2-Point Tremolo with Stainless Steel Saddles bridge
      • Thin C Bolt-On neck
      • 24 Jumbo frets
      • Schecter Locking tuners
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      Schecter MV-6 Specifications
      Schecter MV-6
      General
      Brand: Schecter
      Year: 2023
      Configuration: HS
      Strings: 6
      Made in: South Korea
      Series: Diamond
      Colors:
      Left-Handed Version: Yes
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Basswood
      Bridge: Schecter 2-Point Tremolo with Stainless Steel Saddles
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Schecter Locking
      Fretboard: Maple
      Neck Material: Maple
      Decoration: Black Offset Circles
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Thin C
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.87'' (22.1mm)
      Frets: 24 Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 14"
      Nut: Ivory Tusq
      Nut Width: 41.9mm (1.65'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Schecter Diamond 351 (Humbucker / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond 351 Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
      Switch: 5
      Knobs: Bell
      Pickup Mods: Parallel Split, Series Split
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Schecter MV-6
      • Locking Tuners
      • Ivory Tusq Nut
      • Parallel Split, Series Split Pickups
      • Tremolo
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • Made in South Korea
      • No Expensive Woods
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • 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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      7. Fender JV Modified '60s Stratocaster

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      Playability 67
      Sound 79
      Build quality 69
      Value for money 72
      Overall Score 72

      What our users think

      • Neck access to high frets: Normal (2 votes)
      • Fret edges: Smooth (3 votes)
      • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
      • Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
      • Neck profile shape: V (6 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (5 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (3 votes)
      • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)
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      • From Fender's 2022 JV Modified series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • Basswood body
      • Maple neck
      • Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fender Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Fender Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Fender Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles bridge
      • Thick Soft V Bolt-On neck
      • 21 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Vintage-Style Locking tuners
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      • From Fender's 2022 JV Modified series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • Basswood body
      • Maple neck
      • Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fender Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Fender Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Fender Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles bridge
      • Thick Soft V Bolt-On neck
      • 21 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Vintage-Style Locking tuners
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      Fender JV Modified '60s Stratocaster Specifications
      Fender JV Modified '60s Stratocaster
      General
      Brand: Fender
      Year: 2022
      Configuration: SSS
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Japan
      Series: JV Modified
      Colors: White
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Basswood
      Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Vintage-Style Locking
      Fretboard: Maple
      Neck Material: Maple
      Decoration: Black Dot
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Thick Soft V
      Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 41.9mm (1.65'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Fender Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
      Middle Pickup: Fender Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Fender Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
      Switch: 5
      Knobs: Bell
      Pickup Mods: Parallel Split
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 2
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Nickel
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Fender JV Modified '60s Stratocaster
      • Locking Tuners
      • Made in Japan
      • Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Parallel Split Pickups
      • Tremolo
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Expensive Woods
      • 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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        8. Fender Squier Paranormal Strat-O-Sonic

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        Playability 80
        Sound 70
        Build quality 54
        Value for money 78
        Overall Score 68

        What our users think

        • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
        • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
        • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
        • Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (2 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
        • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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        • 3 Prices - New from $379.99 >
        • From Fender Squier's 2023 Paranormal series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Okoume body
        • Maple neck
        • Laurel fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Soapbar Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Compensated Wrap-Around bridge
        • C Bolt-On neck
        • 22 Narrow Tall frets
        • Vintage-Style tuners
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        • From Fender Squier's 2023 Paranormal series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Okoume body
        • Maple neck
        • Laurel fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Soapbar Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Compensated Wrap-Around bridge
        • C Bolt-On neck
        • 22 Narrow Tall frets
        • Vintage-Style tuners
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        Fender Squier Paranormal Strat-O-Sonic Specifications
        Fender Squier Paranormal Strat-O-Sonic
        General
        Brand: Fender Squier
        Year: 2023
        Configuration: P90P90
        Strings: 6
        Made in: Indonesia
        Series: Paranormal
        Colors:
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Okoume
        Bridge: Compensated Wrap-Around
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Bolt-On
        Tuners: Vintage-Style
        Fretboard: Laurel
        Neck Material: Maple
        Decoration: Pearloid Dot
        Scale Size: 24.75"
        Shape: C
        Frets: 22 Narrow Tall
        Fretboard Radius: 12"
        Nut: Graphite
        Nut Width: 41.9mm (1.65'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: Fender Designed Alnico Soapbar Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
        Neck Pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Soapbar Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
        Switch: 3
        Knobs: Bell
        Pickup Mods: Parallel Split, Phase Out, Series Split
        Volume Controls: 1
        Tone Controls: 1
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Chrome
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Fender Squier Paranormal Strat-O-Sonic
        • Parallel Split, Phase Out, Series Split Pickups
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • Made in Indonesia
        • No Expensive Woods
        • No High-Quality Nut
        • No Top Brand Pickups
        • No Neck-Through Build
        • No Weight Relief
        • No Luminescent Inlay
        • No Tremolo
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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        9. Ibanez AZS2209 Prestige

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        Ibanez AZS2209 Prestige
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        Playability 75
        Sound 80
        Build quality 82
        Value for money 69
        Overall Score 79

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: C (10 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (10 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
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        • 2 Prices - New from $2,199.98 >
        • From Ibanez's 2023 AZS series
        • Made in Japan
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Ash body
        • Roasted Maple neck
        • Roasted Maple 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 F1803 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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        • 2 Prices - New from $2,199.98 >
        • From Ibanez's 2023 AZS series
        • Made in Japan
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Ash body
        • Roasted Maple neck
        • Roasted Maple 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 F1803 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 AZS2209 Prestige Specifications
        Ibanez AZS2209 Prestige
        General
        Brand: Ibanez
        Year: 2023
        Configuration: SH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: Japan
        Series: AZS
        Colors: Blue
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Ash
        Bridge: Gotoh F1803
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Bolt-On
        Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P.
        Fretboard: Roasted Maple
        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: 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 AZS2209 Prestige
        • Stainless Steel Frets
        • Locking Tuners
        • Made in Japan
        • Expensive Wood
        • Bone Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Parallel Split Pickups
        • Luminescent Inlay
        • 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 AZS2209B Prestige

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        Playability 75
        Sound 80
        Build quality 80
        Value for money 73
        Overall Score 78

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: C (10 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (10 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
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        • 3 Prices - New from $1,999.99 >
        • From Ibanez's 2023 AZS series
        • Made in Japan
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Ash body
        • Roasted Maple neck
        • Roasted Maple 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 F1803 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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        • 3 Prices - New from $1,999.99 >
        • From Ibanez's 2023 AZS series
        • Made in Japan
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Ash body
        • Roasted Maple neck
        • Roasted Maple 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 F1803 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 AZS2209B Prestige Specifications
        Ibanez AZS2209B Prestige
        General
        Brand: Ibanez
        Year: 2023
        Configuration: SH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: Japan
        Series: AZS
        Colors: Black
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Ash
        Bridge: Gotoh F1803
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Bolt-On
        Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P.
        Fretboard: Roasted Maple
        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: 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 AZS2209B Prestige
        • Stainless Steel Frets
        • Locking Tuners
        • Made in Japan
        • Expensive Wood
        • Bone Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Parallel Split Pickups
        • Luminescent Inlay
        • 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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