Best Explorer Style Guitars With Active Pickups in 2026

Here are the top Explorer style guitars with Active pickups.

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1. Jackson USA Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly

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Playability 79
Sound 83
Build quality 94
Value for money 69
Overall Score 86

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: D (61 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (60 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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  • 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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  • 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 Specifications
Jackson USA Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly
General
Brand: Jackson
Year: 2019
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: Artist Signature
Colors: Black
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Sandblasted Ash
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Ash
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Sperzel Die-Cast
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
Decoration: Mother of Pearl Sharkfin
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Speed
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm)
Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker / Active)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker / Active)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 0
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson USA Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • 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. Schecter E-1 SLS Evil Twin

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    Playability 90
    Sound 82
    Build quality 83
    Value for money 89
    Overall Score 85

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
    • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
    • Tuning stability: Won't stay in tune (1 vote)
    • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: C (28 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (23 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (29 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (29 votes)
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    • From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Swamp Ash body
    • Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
    • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Schecter Locking tuners
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    • From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Swamp Ash body
    • Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
    • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Schecter Locking tuners
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    Schecter E-1 SLS Evil Twin Specifications
    Schecter E-1 SLS Evil Twin
    General
    Brand: Schecter
    Year: 2018
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: South Korea
    Series: SLS Elite
    Colors: Black
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Swamp Ash
    Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Neck-Through
    Tuners: Schecter Locking
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
    Decoration: Roman Numerals
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Ultra Thin C
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.787'' (20mm)
    Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
    Nut: Compensated
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker / Active)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Schecter E-1 SLS Evil Twin
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Expensive Wood
    • Compensated Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Multi-Voicing Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Made in South Korea
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Tremolo
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    3. ESP Snakebyte Camo

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    Playability 85
    Sound 85
    Build quality 80
    Value for money 64
    Overall Score 84

    What our users think

    • 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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    ESP Snakebyte Camo Specifications
    ESP Snakebyte Camo
    General
    Brand: ESP
    Year: 2022
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: Signature
    Colors: White Patterns
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Sperzel Locking
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: 1Pc Mahogany
    Decoration: White dots with snake at 12th
    Scale Size: 24.75"
    Shape: Thin U
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
    Frets: 22 XL Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker / Active)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Volume Controls: 2
    Tone Controls: 0
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: Yes
    Hardware Color: Black
    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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    4. ESP E-II EX NT

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    Playability 85
    Sound 80
    Build quality 79
    Value for money 70
    Overall Score 81

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
    • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
    • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (23 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (15 votes)
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    • From ESP E-II's 2021 EX series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany body
    • Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Gotoh TOM & Tailpiece bridge
    • Thin U Set neck
    • 22 XL Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    • From ESP E-II's 2021 EX series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany body
    • Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Gotoh TOM & Tailpiece bridge
    • Thin U Set neck
    • 22 XL Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    ESP E-II EX NT Specifications
    ESP E-II EX NT
    General
    Brand: ESP E-II
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: EX
    Colors: White, Black
    Left-Handed Version: Yes
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Gotoh TOM & Tailpiece
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Gotoh Locking
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Mahogany
    Decoration: Dots
    Scale Size: 24.75"
    Shape: Thin U
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
    Frets: 22 XL Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: EMG 81 (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker / Active)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: Yes
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    ESP E-II EX NT
    • 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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    5. Dean Zero Select Floyd Fluence

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    Playability 71
    Sound 90
    Build quality 78
    Value for money 77
    Overall Score 80

    What our users think

    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (8 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (5 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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    Dean Zero Select Floyd Fluence Specifications
    Dean Zero Select Floyd Fluence
    General
    Brand: Dean
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: Select
    Colors: Black Burst
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Flame Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Eastern Mahogany
    Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean)
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Mini Grover 18:1
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: 3 Piece Maple
    Decoration: Pearloid Ultra Diamond
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Slim C
    Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Locking
    Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker / Active)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
    Volume Controls: 2
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    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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    6. Solar E1.6AC

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    Playability 75
    Sound 88
    Build quality 74
    Value for money 75
    Overall Score 79

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (16 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (8 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (29 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (29 votes)
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    • From Solar's 2020 Type E series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Evertune F-Type bridge
    • Solar C Shape Set neck
    • 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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    • From Solar's 2020 Type E series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Evertune F-Type bridge
    • Solar C Shape Set neck
    • 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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    Solar E1.6AC Specifications
    Solar E1.6AC
    General
    Brand: Solar
    Year: 2020
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: Type E
    Colors: Black Matte
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Evertune F-Type
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Solar 18:1 Locking Type
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: Solar Logo on 12th Fret
    Scale Size: 24.75"
    Shape: Solar C Shape
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
    Frets: 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
    Nut: Graphite
    Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker / Active)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Solar E1.6AC
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Expensive Wood
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Multi-Voicing Pickups
    • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
    • 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. Epiphone Prophecy Extura

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      Playability 85
      Sound 87
      Build quality 66
      Value for money 89
      Overall Score 79

      What our users think

      • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (4 votes)
      • Fret edges: Smooth (5 votes)
      • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (4 votes)
      • Weight: Slightly heavy (4 votes)
      • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (17 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (12 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (5 votes)
      • Pickups power: Hot (4 votes)
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      • From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • AAA Flame Maple veneer top
      • Mahogany body
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony, Single Ply White binding fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
      • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
      • Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
      • 24 Jumbo frets
      • Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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      • From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • AAA Flame Maple veneer top
      • Mahogany body
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony, Single Ply White binding fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
      • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
      • Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
      • 24 Jumbo frets
      • Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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      Epiphone Prophecy Extura Specifications
      Epiphone Prophecy Extura
      General
      Brand: Epiphone
      Year: 2020
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: China
      Series: Prophecy Collection
      Colors: Black, Purple, Yellow
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: AAA Flame Maple veneer
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Mahogany
      Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Grover Locking Rotomatic
      Fretboard: Ebony, Single Ply White binding
      Neck Material: Mahogany
      Decoration: Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
      Scale Size: 24.75"
      Shape: Asymmetrical Slim Taper
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.9'' (22.9mm)
      Frets: 24 Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: NuBone
      Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker / Active)
      Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker / Active)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Pickup Mods: Coil Split, Multi-Voicing
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Epiphone Prophecy Extura
      • Locking Tuners
      • Expensive Wood
      • NuBone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • Made in China
      • 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. Harley Benton EX-84 Modern

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        Harley Benton EX-84 Modern
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        Playability 85
        Sound 80
        Build quality 65
        Value for money 95
        Overall Score 77

        What our users think

        • Weight: Very lightweight (1 vote)
        • Neck profile shape: V (2 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (2 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
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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
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Roswell LZ51 (Humbucker/Active)
        • Neck pickup: Roswell LZ56 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Wsc Tune-O-Matic Bridge bridge
        • Harley Benton Slim Taper C Set neck
        • 22 XL 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
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Roswell LZ51 (Humbucker/Active)
        • Neck pickup: Roswell LZ56 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Wsc Tune-O-Matic Bridge bridge
        • Harley Benton Slim Taper C Set neck
        • 22 XL Jumbo frets
        • Grover Locking Machine Heads tuners
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        Harley Benton EX-84 Modern Specifications
        Harley Benton EX-84 Modern
        General
        Brand: Harley Benton
        Year: 2020
        Configuration: HH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: Indonesia
        Series: Tribute
        Colors: White, Black
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Mahogany
        Bridge: Wsc Tune-O-Matic Bridge
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Grover Locking Machine Heads
        Fretboard: Ebony
        Neck Material: Mahogany
        Decoration: White Dot Fretboard Inlays
        Scale Size: 24.75"
        Shape: Harley Benton Slim Taper C
        Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.886'' (22.5mm) - 12th Fret: 0.984'' (25mm)
        Frets: 22 XL Jumbo
        Fretboard Radius: 15"
        Nut: Ivory Tusq
        Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: Roswell LZ51 (Humbucker / Active)
        Neck Pickup: Roswell LZ56 (Humbucker / Passive)
        Switch: 3
        Knobs: Dome
        Volume Controls: 1
        Tone Controls: 1
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Black
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Harley Benton EX-84 Modern
        • 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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          9. ESP LTD Snakebyte Camo

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          ESP LTD Snakebyte Camo
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          Playability 85
          Sound 80
          Build quality 63
          Value for money 70
          Overall Score 76

          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 (39 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (50 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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          • 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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          ESP LTD Snakebyte Camo Specifications
          ESP LTD Snakebyte Camo
          General
          Brand: ESP LTD
          Year: 2022
          Configuration: HH
          Strings: 6
          Made in: Indonesia
          Series: Signature
          Colors: White Pattern
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Type: Solid Body
          Body Material: Mahogany
          Bridge: Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Set
          Tuners: LTD Locking
          Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
          Neck Material: 3Pc Mahogany
          Decoration: White dots with snake at 12th
          Scale Size: 24.75"
          Shape: Thin U
          Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
          Frets: 22 XL Jumbo
          Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
          Nut: Plastic
          Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker / Active)
          Neck Pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker / Active)
          Switch: 3
          Knobs: Dome
          Volume Controls: 2
          Tone Controls: 0
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Black
          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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          10. Schecter E-1 SLS Elite

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          Schecter E-1 SLS Elite
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          Playability 90
          Sound 82
          Build quality 83
          Value for money 89
          Overall Score 85

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: C (28 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (23 votes)
          • Pickups noise: Noiseless (29 votes)
          • Pickups power: Hot (29 votes)
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          • From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series
          • Made in South Korea
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
          • Flamed Maple top
          • Swamp Ash body
          • Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
          • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
          • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
          • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
          • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
          • Schecter Locking tuners
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          • From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series
          • Made in South Korea
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
          • Flamed Maple top
          • Swamp Ash body
          • Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
          • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
          • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
          • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
          • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
          • Schecter Locking tuners
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          Schecter E-1 SLS Elite Specifications
          Schecter E-1 SLS Elite
          General
          Brand: Schecter
          Year: 2018
          Configuration: HH
          Strings: 6
          Made in: South Korea
          Series: SLS Elite
          Colors: Black, Orange
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Top: Flamed Maple
          Type: Solid Body
          Body Material: Swamp Ash
          Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Neck-Through
          Tuners: Schecter Locking
          Fretboard: Ebony
          Neck Material: Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
          Decoration: Abalone Offset/Reverse Dots
          Scale Size: 25.5"
          Shape: Ultra Thin C
          Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.787'' (20mm)
          Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
          Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
          Nut: Compensated
          Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker / Active)
          Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker / Active)
          Switch: 3
          Knobs: Dome
          Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
          Volume Controls: 1
          Tone Controls: 1
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Black
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Schecter E-1 SLS Elite
          • Stainless Steel Frets
          • Locking Tuners
          • Expensive Wood
          • Compensated Nut
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Neck-Through Build
          • Multi-Voicing Pickups
          • Compound Radius Fretboard
          • Made in South Korea
          • No Weight Relief
          • No Luminescent Inlay
          • No Tremolo
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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