Best Explorer Style Guitars With 2 Volume Knobs in 2024

Here you'll find the best Explorer style guitars with 2 volume knobs .

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 Snakebyte Camo

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ESP Snakebyte Camo

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Playability 80

Sound 79

Build quality 75

Value for money 63

Overall Score 78

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

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From ESP's 2022 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
1Pc Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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From ESP's 2022 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
1Pc Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP Snakebyte Camo

Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Strap Lock
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

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2. Schecter Balsac E-1 FR

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Schecter Balsac E-1 FR

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Playability 77

Sound 84

Build quality 74

Value for money 78

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (16 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (13 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (20 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (17 votes)

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From Schecter's 2020 Artist series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 0 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
Ultra Thin C Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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From Schecter's 2020 Artist series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 0 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
Ultra Thin C Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Balsac E-1 FR

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

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3. Dean Zero Select Floyd Fluence

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Dean Zero Select Floyd Fluence

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Playability 73

Sound 82

Build quality 73

Value for money 71

Overall Score 76

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Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From Dean's 2021 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) bridge
Slim C Set neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Mini Grover 18:1 tuners
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From Dean's 2021 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) bridge
Slim C Set neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Mini Grover 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean Zero Select Floyd Fluence

Stainless Steel Frets
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Tremolo
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Neck-Through Build
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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4. Solar E1.6 Priestess

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Solar E1.6 Priestess

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Playability 73

Sound 84

Build quality 72

Value for money 76

Overall Score 76

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (9 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: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 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: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 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 E1.6 Priestess

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split 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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5. Harley Benton EX-76 Classic

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Harley Benton EX-76 Classic

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Playability 80

Sound 77

Build quality 62

Value for money 83

Overall Score 73

What our users think

Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)

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From Harley Benton's 2020 Tribute series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Purpleheart fretboard
Bridge pickup: Roswell LAF Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Roswell LAF Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Wsc Tune-O-Matic Bridge bridge
Harley Benton Slim Taper C Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Machine Heads tuners
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From Harley Benton's 2020 Tribute series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
15" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Purpleheart fretboard
Bridge pickup: Roswell LAF Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Roswell LAF Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Wsc Tune-O-Matic Bridge bridge
Harley Benton Slim Taper C Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Machine Heads tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton EX-76 Classic

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in Indonesia
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

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6. Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PD

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Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PD

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Playability 77

Sound 79

Build quality 65

Value for money 79

Overall Score 74

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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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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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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Strengths & Weaknesses
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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7. Gibson 80s Explorer

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Gibson 80s Explorer

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Playability 73

Sound 74

Build quality 72

Value for money 63

Overall Score 73

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)

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From Gibson's 2023 Original series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany top
Solid Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: 80s Tribute (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: 80s Tribute (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners
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4 Prices - New from $2,499 >
From Gibson's 2023 Original series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany top
Solid Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: 80s Tribute (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: 80s Tribute (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson 80s Explorer

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tri-Sound Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
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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8. Epiphone Brendon Small GhostHorse Explorer

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Epiphone Brendon Small GhostHorse Explorer

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Playability 78

Sound 81

Build quality 59

Value for money 78

Overall Score 73

What our users think

Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: D (10 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)

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From Epiphone's 2021 Artist Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Figured Maple Veneer top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony; white binding fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gibson USA BurstBucker 2 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gibson USA BurstBucker 1 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose FRT-1000 bridge
Slim Taper Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Mini Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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2 Prices - New from $799 >
From Epiphone's 2021 Artist Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Figured Maple Veneer top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony; white binding fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gibson USA BurstBucker 2 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gibson USA BurstBucker 1 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose FRT-1000 bridge
Slim Taper Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Mini Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Brendon Small GhostHorse Explorer

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Neck-Through Build
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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9. Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue

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Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue

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Playability 73

Sound 72

Build quality 70

Value for money 57

Overall Score 72

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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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5 Prices - New from $9,999 >
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

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 Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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10. ESP LTD Snakebyte Camo

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Playability 80

Sound 76

Build quality 60

Value for money 67

Overall Score 72

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Hard (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)

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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 JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
LTD Locking tuners
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6 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 JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
LTD Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD Snakebyte Camo

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
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

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