Best Explorer Style Guitars With 1 11/16" (42.9mm) Nut Width in 2023
Here are the top Explorer style guitars with 1 11/16" (42.9mm) nut width.
Out of the more than 2000 guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones. 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. Jackson USA Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly
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- Neck profile shape: D (20 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (20 votes)
- From Jackson's 2019 Artist Signature series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Sandblasted Ash top
- Ash body
- Quartersawn Maple neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker/Active)
- Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker/Active)
- 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
- Speed Neck-Through neck
- 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Sperzel Die-Cast tuners
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Jackson USA Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly
Jackson USA Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Locking Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Neck-Through Build
- Tremolo
- Luminescent Inlay
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- No Locking Tuners
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
- No Strap Lock
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2. Jackson USA Select Kelly KE2
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- Neck profile shape: D (20 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (20 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
- Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)
- From Jackson's 2020 USA Select series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Alder body
- Quartersawn Maple neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
- Speed Neck-Through neck
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Jackson USA Select Kelly KE2
Jackson USA Select Kelly KE2
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Locking Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Neck-Through Build
- Tremolo
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
- No Strap Lock
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3. Jackson Pro Series Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly Ash
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- Neck profile shape: D (20 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (20 votes)
- From Jackson's 2020 Artist Signature series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Sandblasted Ash top
- Basswood body
- Maple neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker/Active)
- Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker/Active)
- 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
- Speed Neck-Through neck
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Jackson Pro Series Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly Ash
Jackson Pro Series Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly Ash
- Expensive Wood
- Locking Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Neck-Through Build
- Tremolo
- Luminescent Inlay
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Strap Lock
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Indonesia
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
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4. Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PD
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- Neck profile shape: D (20 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (20 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (4 votes)
- From Jackson's 2019 Artist Signature series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany body
- Maple neck
- Laurel fretboard
- Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
- Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
- 2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
- Speed Neck-Through neck
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PD
Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PD
- Expensive Wood
- Locking Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Neck-Through Build
- Tremolo
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Strap Lock
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Indonesia
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
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5. Jackson Pro Series Signature Brandon Ellis Kelly
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- Neck profile shape: D (20 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (20 votes)
- From Jackson's 2021 Artist Signature series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Poplar body
- Maple neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Parallel Axis Original (Humbucker/Passive)
- Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Parallel Axis Original (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
- Floyd Rose 1000 Series Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
- Speed Neck-Through neck
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Jackson Pro Series Signature Brandon Ellis Kelly
Jackson Pro Series Signature Brandon Ellis Kelly
- Expensive Wood
- Locking Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Neck-Through Build
- Tremolo
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Strap Lock
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Indonesia
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
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6. Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue
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- From Gibson Custom's 2022 Historic Collection series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Korina body
- Korina neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
- 3-way Switch
- ABR-1 bridge
- Vintage 50s Set neck
- 22 Medium frets
- Kluson with Celluloid Tips tuners
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Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue
Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Nylon Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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7. Jackson X Series Kelly KEX
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- Neck profile shape: D (20 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (20 votes)
- Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (4 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)
- From Jackson's 2022 X series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Poplar body
- Maple neck
- Laurel fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
- Speed Neck-Through neck
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Jackson X Series Kelly KEX
Jackson X Series Kelly KEX
- Locking Nut
- Neck-Through Build
- Tremolo
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Indonesia
- No Expensive Woods
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
- No Strap Lock
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8. Jackson X Series Kelly KEXQ
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- Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
- Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
- Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
- Neck profile shape: D (20 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (20 votes)
- Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (4 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)
- From Jackson's 2019 X series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Quilt Maple top
- Poplar body
- Maple neck
- Laurel fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
- Speed Neck-Through neck
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
- Compare Specs >
Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson X Series Kelly KEXQ
Jackson X Series Kelly KEXQ
- Locking Nut
- Neck-Through Build
- Tremolo
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Indonesia
- No Expensive Woods
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
- No Strap Lock
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9. Jackson X Series Kelly KEXM
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Player Feedback
- Neck profile shape: D (20 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (20 votes)
- Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (4 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)
- From Jackson's 2021 X series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Poplar body
- Maple neck
- Maple fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
- Speed Neck-Through neck
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
- Compare Specs >
Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson X Series Kelly KEXM
Jackson X Series Kelly KEXM
- Locking Nut
- Neck-Through Build
- Tremolo
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Indonesia
- No Expensive Woods
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
- No Strap Lock
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10. Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT
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Player Feedback
- Neck profile shape: D (20 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (20 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (4 votes)
- From Jackson's 2019 Artist Signature series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany body
- Maple neck
- Laurel fretboard
- Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
- Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
- 2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable String-Through-Body bridge
- Speed Neck-Through neck
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT
Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT
- Expensive Wood
- Top Brand Pickups
- Neck-Through Build
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Strap Lock
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Indonesia
- No High-Quality Nut
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio