Best Explorer Style Guitars With H Configuration in 2024

Here you'll find the best Explorer style guitars with H configuration. A single humbucking pickup will give you all the space you need for picking, and it might give you a bit more sustain since less magnetic fields are messing with the strings' vibrations. However, you won't have the same versatility as with other guitars with more pickups. It's recommended if you want to use it mainly for high-output riffs.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Schecter Cesar Soto E-1

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Schecter Cesar Soto E-1
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Playability 83
Sound 76
Build quality 64
Value for money 74
Overall Score 74

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  • Neck profile shape: C (42 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (37 votes)
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  • From Schecter's 2021 Artist series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24.6"'' scale
  • 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany 3-pc neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
  • TonePros T3BT Tune-O-Matic w/T1Z Tailpiece bridge
  • Thin C Set neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Schecter Locking tuners
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  • From Schecter's 2021 Artist series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24.6"'' scale
  • 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany 3-pc neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
  • TonePros T3BT Tune-O-Matic w/T1Z Tailpiece bridge
  • Thin C Set neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Schecter Locking tuners
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Schecter Cesar Soto E-1
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Black Tusq XL Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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2. Dean Zero Select Fluence

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Playability 75
Sound 74
Build quality 70
Value for money 73
Overall Score 73

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  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)
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  • From Dean's 2022 Select series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Eastern Mahogany body
  • 3 Piece Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Tone Pros Tune-O-Matic (With Z Plate) bridge
  • Slim C Set neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Mini Grover 18:1 tuners
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  • 2 Prices - New from $1,259.09 >
  • From Dean's 2022 Select series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Eastern Mahogany body
  • 3 Piece Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Tone Pros Tune-O-Matic (With Z Plate) bridge
  • Slim C Set neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Mini Grover 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean Zero Select Fluence
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Expensive Wood
  • NuBone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 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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3. Jackson Pro Series Signature Brandon Ellis Kelly

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Jackson Pro Series Signature Brandon Ellis Kelly
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Playability 77
Sound 76
Build quality 67
Value for money 73
Overall Score 73

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
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  • 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)
  • 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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  • 5 Prices - New from $1,349.99 >
  • 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)
  • 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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Strengths & Weaknesses
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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4. ESP LTD EX Black Metal

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Playability 80
Sound 71
Build quality 67
Value for money 73
Overall Score 73

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)
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  • 4 Prices - New from $599 >
  • From ESP LTD's 2021 Black Metal series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
  • Mahogany body
  • 3pc Maple neck
  • Macassar Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
  • Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
  • Thin U Set neck
  • 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • LTD Locking tuners
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  • From ESP LTD's 2021 Black Metal series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
  • Mahogany body
  • 3pc Maple neck
  • Macassar Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
  • Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
  • Thin U Set neck
  • 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • LTD Locking tuners
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ESP LTD EX Black Metal
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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5. Solar E1.6KW

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Playability 77
Sound 71
Build quality 65
Value for money 71
Overall Score 71

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)
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  • From Solar's 2022 Type E series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
  • TOM with String Thru 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 2022 Type E series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
  • TOM with String Thru bridge
  • Solar C Shape Set neck
  • 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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Solar E1.6KW
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • 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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    6. ESP LTD EX-7 Baritone Black Metal

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    Playability 75
    Sound 71
    Build quality 67
    Value for money 71
    Overall Score 71

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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    • From ESP LTD's 2022 Black Metal series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 7 strings
    • 27"'' scale
    • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: EMG 81-7H (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
    • Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
    • Thin U Set neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • LTD Locking tuners
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    • From ESP LTD's 2022 Black Metal series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 7 strings
    • 27"'' scale
    • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: EMG 81-7H (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
    • Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
    • Thin U Set neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • LTD Locking tuners
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    ESP LTD EX-7 Baritone Black Metal
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Expensive Wood
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No High-Quality Nut
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    7. ESP LTD EX-201

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    ESP LTD EX-201
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    Playability 83
    Sound 63
    Build quality 55
    Value for money 72
    Overall Score 67

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
    • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
    • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
    • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (5 votes)
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    • From ESP LTD's 2022 EX series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Roasted Jatoba fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: ESP Designed LH-150B (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
    • TOM & Tailpiece bridge
    • Thin U Set neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo frets
    • LTD tuners
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    • 5 Prices - New from $599 >
    • From ESP LTD's 2022 EX series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Roasted Jatoba fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: ESP Designed LH-150B (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
    • TOM & Tailpiece bridge
    • Thin U Set neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo frets
    • LTD tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    ESP LTD EX-201
    • Expensive Wood
    • Coil Split Pickups
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No High-Quality Nut
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • 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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