Best Explorer Style Guitars With Dome Knobs in 2026

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

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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. Solar E1.6FRLB

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        Playability 75
        Sound 93
        Build quality 78
        Value for money 86
        Overall Score 82

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: C (16 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (8 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
        • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (11 votes)
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        • From Solar's 2020 Type E series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
        • Flame Maple Veneer top
        • Mahogany body
        • Maple neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Floyd Rose 1000, with 34 mm Block 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
        • Flame Maple Veneer top
        • Mahogany body
        • Maple neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Floyd Rose 1000, with 34 mm Block bridge
        • Solar C Shape Set neck
        • 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
        • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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        Solar E1.6FRLB Specifications
        Solar E1.6FRLB
        General
        Brand: Solar
        Year: 2020
        Configuration: HH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: Indonesia
        Series: Type E
        Colors: Green Burst Matte
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Top: Flame Maple Veneer
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Mahogany
        Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000, with 34 mm Block
        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: Locking
        Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker / Passive)
        Neck Pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker / Passive)
        Switch: 3
        Knobs: Dome
        Pickup Mods: Coil Split
        Volume Controls: 1
        Tone Controls: 1
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Black
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Solar E1.6FRLB
        • 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. 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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            6. 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
            • Side-By-Side Comparison
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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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              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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                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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