Best Electric Guitars With Reverse Headstock in 2024

Here are the top electric guitars with Reverse headstock.

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. Schecter Banshee Mach-6 FR S

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Schecter Banshee Mach-6 FR S

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Playability 80

Sound 85

Build quality 83

Value for money 78

Overall Score 83

What our users think

Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (4 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Schecter's 2020 Banshee Mach series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Swamp Ash body
Roasted Maple/Purpleheart Multi-ply with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Lundgren M6 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
Ultra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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From Schecter's 2020 Banshee Mach series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Swamp Ash body
Roasted Maple/Purpleheart Multi-ply with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Lundgren M6 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
Ultra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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Schecter Banshee Mach-6 FR S

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

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2. ESP E-II Arrow

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ESP E-II Arrow

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Playability 80

Sound 81

Build quality 79

Value for money 70

Overall Score 80

What our users think

Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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3 Prices - New from $2,299 >
From ESP E-II's 2014 Arrow series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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3 Prices - New from $2,299 >
From ESP E-II's 2014 Arrow series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP E-II Arrow

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

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3. Chapman ML3 Pro Modern

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Chapman ML3 Pro Modern

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Playability 82

Sound 77

Build quality 79

Value for money 79

Overall Score 79

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (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 2021 Pro series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Basswood body
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-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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4 Prices - New from $1,219 >
From Chapman's 2021 Pro series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Basswood body
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-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 ML3 Pro Modern

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Black Tusq XL Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Luminescent Inlay
Strap Lock
Made in South Korea
No Expensive Woods
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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4. ESP LTD Arrow-1000 Evertune

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ESP LTD Arrow-1000 Evertune

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Playability 80

Sound 81

Build quality 75

Value for money 74

Overall Score 79

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: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (10 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (20 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (17 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2022 Arrow series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany / Maple Cap body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover tuners
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From ESP LTD's 2022 Arrow series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany / Maple Cap body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD Arrow-1000 Evertune

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

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5. Ibanez RGR5221 Prestige

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Ibanez RGR5221 Prestige

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Playability 75

Sound 80

Build quality 82

Value for money 74

Overall Score 79

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (2 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Slightly heavy (2 votes)
Neck profile shape: D (11 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Herman Li fast (11 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)

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From Ibanez's 2020 RG series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius
Ash top
African Mahogany body
Maple/Wenge neck
Bound Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Brute Force (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Bare Knuckle Brute Force (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gibraltar Standard II bridge
Super Wizard Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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4 Prices - New from $1,999.99 >
From Ibanez's 2020 RG series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius
Ash top
African Mahogany body
Maple/Wenge neck
Bound Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Brute Force (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Bare Knuckle Brute Force (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gibraltar Standard II bridge
Super Wizard Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez RGR5221 Prestige

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil 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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6. Jackson Concept Series Soloist SL Walnut HS

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Jackson Concept Series Soloist SL Walnut HS

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Playability 77

Sound 81

Build quality 75

Value for money 73

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (7 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (5 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (8 votes)

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From Jackson's 2022 Concept series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
3-Piece Maple/Wenge/Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Full Shred SH-10B (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
Jackson Standard Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Gotoh Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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6 Prices - New from $1,899 >
From Jackson's 2022 Concept series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
3-Piece Maple/Wenge/Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Full Shred SH-10B (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
Jackson Standard Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Gotoh Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson Concept Series Soloist SL Walnut HS

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

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7. Harley Benton Amarok-6

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Harley Benton Amarok-6

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Playability 82

Sound 76

Build quality 76

Value for money 83

Overall Score 78

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: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (3 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From Harley Benton's 2020 Progressive series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Flamed maple veneer top
Mahogany body
Maple, Mahogany, Maple, Mahogany, Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
WSC HPS-6 Custom hardtail bridge
Harley Benton Slim Modern C Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover Locking Machine Heads tuners
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1 Prices - New from $519 >
From Harley Benton's 2020 Progressive series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Flamed maple veneer top
Mahogany body
Maple, Mahogany, Maple, Mahogany, Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
WSC HPS-6 Custom hardtail bridge
Harley Benton Slim Modern C Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover Locking Machine Heads tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton Amarok-6

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

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8. 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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2 Prices - New from $1,399 >
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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9. ESP Arrow

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ESP Arrow

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Playability 80

Sound 78

Build quality 75

Value for money 63

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Pickups noise: Noisy (1 vote)
Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)

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From ESP's 2014 Arrow series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1B (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1N (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh tuners
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3 Prices - New from $5,999 >
From ESP's 2014 Arrow series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1B (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1N (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP Arrow

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

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10. Schecter Reaper-6 FR S Elite

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Schecter Reaper-6 FR S Elite

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Playability 80

Sound 85

Build quality 81

Value for money 82

Overall Score 82

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (15 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (12 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)

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5 Prices - New from $1,449 >
From Schecter's 2023 Reaper Elite series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple Veneer top
Khaya African Mahogany body
Wenge neck
Wenge fretboard
Bridge pickup: Schecter USA San Andreas (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover tuners
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5 Prices - New from $1,449 >
From Schecter's 2023 Reaper Elite series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple Veneer top
Khaya African Mahogany body
Wenge neck
Wenge fretboard
Bridge pickup: Schecter USA San Andreas (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Reaper-6 FR S Elite

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

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