Best Figured Maple Top Electric Guitars in 2026

Here you'll find the best Figured Maple top electric guitars. This wood has beautiful patterns only found in specific types of maple.

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. PRS Santana Retro

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Playability 92
Sound 78
Build quality 77
Value for money 63
Overall Score 82

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
  • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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  • From PRS's 2018 Core series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.5"'' scale
  • 11.5" Fretboard Radius
  • Carved Figured Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: PRS Santana (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: PRS Santana (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III bridge
  • Santana Retro Set neck
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • PRS Phase III Locking tuners
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  • From PRS's 2018 Core series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.5"'' scale
  • 11.5" Fretboard Radius
  • Carved Figured Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: PRS Santana (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: PRS Santana (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III bridge
  • Santana Retro Set neck
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • PRS Phase III Locking tuners
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PRS Santana Retro Specifications
PRS Santana Retro
General
Brand: PRS
Year: 2018
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: Core
Colors: Gold, White, Black, Blue, Green, Black Burst, Orange, Purple, Yellow, Red Burst, Gold Burst, Dark Cherry Sunburst, McCarty Sunburst, McCarty Tobacco Sunburst
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Carved Figured Maple
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Mahogany
Decoration: Birds
Scale Size: 24.5"
Shape: Santana Retro
Frets: 24 Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 11.5"
Nut: PRS Propietary
Nut Width: 42.1mm (1.656'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: PRS Santana (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: PRS Santana (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Speed
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Nickel
Strengths & Weaknesses
PRS Santana Retro
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • PRS Propietary Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    2. Charvel MJ DK24 HSH 2PT E Mahogany with Figured Walnut

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    Charvel MJ DK24 HSH 2PT E Mahogany with Figured Walnut
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    Playability 71
    Sound 85
    Build quality 86
    Value for money 70
    Overall Score 81

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (17 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (6 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (10 votes)
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    • From Charvel's 2021 MJ series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Figured Walnut top
    • Mahogany body
    • Wenge neck
    • Streaky Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Full Shred SH-10B (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo bridge
    • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
    • 24 Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Die-Cast Locking tuners
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    • From Charvel's 2021 MJ series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Figured Walnut top
    • Mahogany body
    • Wenge neck
    • Streaky Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Full Shred SH-10B (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo bridge
    • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
    • 24 Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Die-Cast Locking tuners
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    Charvel MJ DK24 HSH 2PT E Mahogany with Figured Walnut Specifications
    Charvel MJ DK24 HSH 2PT E Mahogany with Figured Walnut
    General
    Brand: Charvel
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: HSH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: MJ
    Colors: Natural
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Figured Walnut
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Gotoh Die-Cast Locking
    Fretboard: Streaky Ebony
    Neck Material: Wenge
    Decoration: Pearl Dot
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Charvel Speed
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.77'' (19.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm)
    Frets: 24 Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
    Nut: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Full Shred SH-10B (Humbucker / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Dome
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: Yes
    Hardware Color: Gold
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Charvel MJ DK24 HSH 2PT E Mahogany with Figured Walnut
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Strap Lock
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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      3. Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Standard Figured Floyd Rose Gloss

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      Playability 69
      Sound 87
      Build quality 80
      Value for money 61
      Overall Score 79
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      • From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • 2-Piece Figured Maple top
      • 1-Piece Solid Mahogany body
      • Mahogany neck
      • Indian Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Floyd Rose bridge
      • SlimTaper C Set neck
      • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Grover Kidney tuners
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      • From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • 2-Piece Figured Maple top
      • 1-Piece Solid Mahogany body
      • Mahogany neck
      • Indian Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Floyd Rose bridge
      • SlimTaper C Set neck
      • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Grover Kidney tuners
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      Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Standard Figured Floyd Rose Gloss Specifications
      Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Standard Figured Floyd Rose Gloss
      General
      Brand: Gibson Custom
      Year: 2022
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: Modern Collection
      Colors: Brown
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: 2-Piece Figured Maple
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
      Bridge: Floyd Rose
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Grover Kidney
      Fretboard: Indian Rosewood
      Neck Material: Mahogany
      Decoration: Celluloid Trapezoid
      Scale Size: 24.75"
      Shape: SlimTaper C
      Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: Locking
      Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Bell
      Pickup Mods: Coil Split
      Volume Controls: 2
      Tone Controls: 2
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Standard Figured Floyd Rose Gloss
      • Made in United States
      • Expensive Wood
      • Locking Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Coil Split Pickups
      • Weight Relief
      • Tremolo
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Retainer Bar
      • No Strap Lock

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      4. Music Man JP15 7

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      Playability 65
      Sound 83
      Build quality 90
      Value for money 63
      Overall Score 79

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Herman Li fast (3 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
      • Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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      • From Music Man's 2016 John Petrucci series
      • Made in United States
      • 7 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 17" Fretboard Radius
      • Figured Maple top
      • Okoume with maple top (roasted maple top on Sahara Burst) body
      • Figured roasted maple neck neck
      • Figured roasted maple neck fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Custom John Petrucci Music Man Piezo floating tremolo bridge
      • John Petrucci Bolt-On neck
      • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Schaller M6-IND locking with pearl buttons tuners
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      • From Music Man's 2016 John Petrucci series
      • Made in United States
      • 7 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 17" Fretboard Radius
      • Figured Maple top
      • Okoume with maple top (roasted maple top on Sahara Burst) body
      • Figured roasted maple neck neck
      • Figured roasted maple neck fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Custom John Petrucci Music Man Piezo floating tremolo bridge
      • John Petrucci Bolt-On neck
      • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Schaller M6-IND locking with pearl buttons tuners
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      Music Man JP15 7 Specifications
      Music Man JP15 7
      General
      Brand: Music Man
      Year: 2016
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 7
      Made in: United States
      Series: John Petrucci
      Colors: Blue, Black Burst, Brown Burst
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: Figured Maple
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Okoume with maple top (roasted maple top on Sahara Burst)
      Bridge: Custom John Petrucci Music Man Piezo floating tremolo
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Schaller M6-IND locking with pearl buttons
      Fretboard: Figured roasted maple neck
      Neck Material: Figured roasted maple neck
      Decoration: Custom Jp15 Inlays
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: John Petrucci
      Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
      Fretboard Radius: 17"
      Nut: Compensated
      Nut Width: 47.6mm (1.875'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Pickup Mods: Coil Split, Multi-Voicing
      Volume Controls: 2
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Black
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Music Man JP15 7
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Tuners
      • Made in United States
      • Expensive Wood
      • Compensated Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
      • Tremolo
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      5. Gibson SG Modern

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      Playability 79
      Sound 78
      Build quality 80
      Value for money 69
      Overall Score 79

      What our users think

      • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (3 votes)
      • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
      • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
      • Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
      • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (3 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (2 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
      • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (4 votes)
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      • From Gibson's 2019 Modern Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
      • AA Figured Maple top
      • Mahogany body
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
      • Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
      • 24 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Grover Mini Rotomatics tuners
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      • From Gibson's 2019 Modern Collection series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
      • AA Figured Maple top
      • Mahogany body
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
      • Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
      • 24 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Grover Mini Rotomatics tuners
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      Gibson SG Modern Specifications
      Gibson SG Modern
      General
      Brand: Gibson
      Year: 2019
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: Modern Collection
      Colors: Black, Blue
      Left-Handed Version: Yes
      Body
      Top: AA Figured Maple
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Mahogany
      Bridge: Nashville Tune-O-Matic
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Grover Mini Rotomatics
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: Mahogany
      Decoration: Mother of Pearl Trapezoids
      Scale Size: 24.75"
      Shape: Asymmetrical Slim Taper
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.9'' (22.9mm)
      Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 10" to 16"
      Nut: Ivory Tusq
      Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Gibson Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Bell
      Pickup Mods: Coil Tap
      Volume Controls: 2
      Tone Controls: 2
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Gibson SG Modern
      • Made in United States
      • Expensive Wood
      • Ivory Tusq Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Coil Tap Pickups
      • Compound Radius Fretboard
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Tremolo
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      6. Jackson Pro Series Signature Mark Morton Dominion with Figured Walnut

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      Playability 79
      Sound 78
      Build quality 74
      Value for money 81
      Overall Score 77

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: D (61 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (60 votes)
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      • From Jackson's 2014 Artist Signature series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
      • Figured Walnut top
      • Mahogany body
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Mark Morton Signature Dominion (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: DiMarzio Mark Morton Signature Dominion (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece bridge
      • Speed Neck-Through neck
      • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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      • From Jackson's 2014 Artist Signature series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
      • Figured Walnut top
      • Mahogany body
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Mark Morton Signature Dominion (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: DiMarzio Mark Morton Signature Dominion (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece bridge
      • Speed Neck-Through neck
      • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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      Jackson Pro Series Signature Mark Morton Dominion with Figured Walnut Specifications
      Jackson Pro Series Signature Mark Morton Dominion with Figured Walnut
      General
      Brand: Jackson
      Year: 2014
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Indonesia
      Series: Artist Signature
      Colors: Brown
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: Figured Walnut
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Mahogany
      Bridge: Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Neck-Through
      Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: Mahogany
      Decoration: Shark-Eye Block
      Scale Size: 24.75"
      Shape: Speed
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm)
      Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
      Nut: Plastic
      Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: DiMarzio Mark Morton Signature Dominion (Humbucker / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: DiMarzio Mark Morton Signature Dominion (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Pickup Mods: Coil Split
      Volume Controls: 2
      Tone Controls: 2
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: Yes
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Jackson Pro Series Signature Mark Morton Dominion with Figured Walnut
      • Locking Tuners
      • Expensive Wood
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Neck-Through Build
      • Coil Split Pickups
      • Compound Radius Fretboard
      • Strap Lock
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • Made in Indonesia
      • No High-Quality Nut
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Tremolo
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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        7. Epiphone Brendon Small GhostHorse Explorer

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        Playability 81
        Sound 88
        Build quality 62
        Value for money 88
        Overall Score 77

        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 (13 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (11 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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        • 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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        Epiphone Brendon Small GhostHorse Explorer Specifications
        Epiphone Brendon Small GhostHorse Explorer
        General
        Brand: Epiphone
        Year: 2021
        Configuration: HH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: China
        Series: Artist Collection
        Colors: Green Burst
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Top: Figured Maple Veneer
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Mahogany
        Bridge: Floyd Rose FRT-1000
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Grover Mini Rotomatic 18:1
        Fretboard: Ebony; white binding
        Neck Material: Mahogany
        Decoration: Dot; Icarus Spaceship at 12th fret
        Scale Size: 24.75"
        Shape: Slim Taper
        Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.92'' (23.4mm)
        Frets: 24 Jumbo
        Fretboard Radius: 12"
        Nut: Locking
        Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: Gibson USA BurstBucker 2 (Humbucker / Passive)
        Neck Pickup: Gibson USA BurstBucker 1 (Humbucker / Passive)
        Switch: 3
        Knobs: Dome
        Pickup Mods: Coil Split
        Volume Controls: 2
        Tone Controls: 0
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Chrome
        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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          8. Sterling JP150 DiMarzio

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          Playability 71
          Sound 80
          Build quality 77
          Value for money 81
          Overall Score 76

          What our users think

          • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
          • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
          • Tuning stability: Not bad (1 vote)
          • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
          • Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (7 votes)
          • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
          • Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)
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          • From Sterling's 2020 John Petrucci series
          • Made in Indonesia
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 16" Fretboard Radius
          • Figured Maple top
          • Mahogany body
          • Roasted Maple neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Crunch Lab (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: DiMarzio LiquiFire (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • Modern Tremolo bridge
          • John Petrucci Bolt-On neck
          • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
          • Locking tuners
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          • From Sterling's 2020 John Petrucci series
          • Made in Indonesia
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 16" Fretboard Radius
          • Figured Maple top
          • Mahogany body
          • Roasted Maple neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Crunch Lab (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: DiMarzio LiquiFire (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • Modern Tremolo bridge
          • John Petrucci Bolt-On neck
          • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
          • Locking tuners
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          Sterling JP150 DiMarzio Specifications
          Sterling JP150 DiMarzio
          General
          Brand: Sterling
          Year: 2020
          Configuration: HH
          Strings: 6
          Made in: Indonesia
          Series: John Petrucci
          Colors: Purple, Orange Burst
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Top: Figured Maple
          Type: Solid Body
          Body Material: Mahogany
          Bridge: Modern Tremolo
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Bolt-On
          Tuners: Locking
          Fretboard: Ebony
          Neck Material: Roasted Maple
          Decoration: Custom Jp Inlays
          Scale Size: 25.5"
          Shape: John Petrucci
          Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
          Fretboard Radius: 16"
          Nut: Compensated
          Nut Width: 41.9mm (1.65'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: DiMarzio Crunch Lab (Humbucker / Passive)
          Neck Pickup: DiMarzio LiquiFire (Humbucker / Passive)
          Switch: 3
          Knobs: Dome
          Pickup Mods: Boost
          Volume Controls: 1
          Tone Controls: 1
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Black
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Sterling JP150 DiMarzio
          • Stainless Steel Frets
          • Locking Tuners
          • Expensive Wood
          • Compensated Nut
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Boost Pickups
          • Tremolo
          • Made in Indonesia
          • No Neck-Through Build
          • No Weight Relief
          • No Luminescent Inlay
          • No Compound Radius Fretboard
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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          9. Music Man JP15 6

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          Playability 65
          Sound 83
          Build quality 90
          Value for money 63
          Overall Score 79

          What our users think

          • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
          • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
          • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
          • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
          • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Herman Li fast (3 votes)
          • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
          • Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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          • From Music Man's 2016 John Petrucci series
          • Made in United States
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 17" Fretboard Radius
          • Figured Maple top
          • Okoume with maple top (roasted maple top on Sahara Burst) body
          • Figured roasted maple neck neck
          • Figured roasted maple neck fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • Custom John Petrucci Music Man Piezo floating tremolo bridge
          • John Petrucci Bolt-On neck
          • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
          • Schaller M6-IND locking with pearl buttons tuners
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          • From Music Man's 2016 John Petrucci series
          • Made in United States
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 17" Fretboard Radius
          • Figured Maple top
          • Okoume with maple top (roasted maple top on Sahara Burst) body
          • Figured roasted maple neck neck
          • Figured roasted maple neck fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • Custom John Petrucci Music Man Piezo floating tremolo bridge
          • John Petrucci Bolt-On neck
          • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
          • Schaller M6-IND locking with pearl buttons tuners
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          Music Man JP15 6 Specifications
          Music Man JP15 6
          General
          Brand: Music Man
          Year: 2016
          Configuration: HH
          Strings: 6
          Made in: United States
          Series: John Petrucci
          Colors: Blue, Black Burst, Brown Burst
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Top: Figured Maple
          Type: Solid Body
          Body Material: Okoume with maple top (roasted maple top on Sahara Burst)
          Bridge: Custom John Petrucci Music Man Piezo floating tremolo
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Bolt-On
          Tuners: Schaller M6-IND locking with pearl buttons
          Fretboard: Figured roasted maple neck
          Neck Material: Figured roasted maple neck
          Decoration: Custom Jp15 Inlays
          Scale Size: 25.5"
          Shape: John Petrucci
          Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
          Fretboard Radius: 17"
          Nut: Compensated
          Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker / Passive)
          Neck Pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker / Passive)
          Switch: 3
          Knobs: Dome
          Pickup Mods: Coil Split, Multi-Voicing
          Volume Controls: 2
          Tone Controls: 1
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Black
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Music Man JP15 6
          • Stainless Steel Frets
          • Locking Tuners
          • Made in United States
          • Expensive Wood
          • Compensated Nut
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
          • Tremolo
          • No Neck-Through Build
          • No Weight Relief
          • No Luminescent Inlay
          • No Compound Radius Fretboard
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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            10. Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured

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            Playability 71
            Sound 78
            Build quality 84
            Value for money 67
            Overall Score 78

            What our users think

            • Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
            • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
            • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
            • Weight: Slightly heavy (2 votes)
            • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
            • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (2 votes)
            • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
            • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)
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            • From Gibson's 2023 Modern series
            • Made in United States
            • 6 strings
            • 24.75"'' scale
            • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
            • AAA Figured Maple top
            • Mahogany body
            • Mahogany neck
            • Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Burstbucker Pro + (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
            • SlimTaper with Modern Contoured Heel Set neck
            • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
            • Grover Locking Rotomatic with Keystone Buttons tuners
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            • From Gibson's 2023 Modern series
            • Made in United States
            • 6 strings
            • 24.75"'' scale
            • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
            • AAA Figured Maple top
            • Mahogany body
            • Mahogany neck
            • Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Burstbucker Pro + (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
            • SlimTaper with Modern Contoured Heel Set neck
            • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
            • Grover Locking Rotomatic with Keystone Buttons tuners
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            Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured Specifications
            Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured
            General
            Brand: Gibson
            Year: 2023
            Configuration: HH
            Strings: 6
            Made in: United States
            Series: Modern
            Colors: Blue, Green, Red
            Left-Handed Version: No
            Body
            Top: AAA Figured Maple
            Type: Solid Body
            Body Material: Mahogany
            Bridge: Aluminum Stop Bar
            Neck
            Neck Joint: Set
            Tuners: Grover Locking Rotomatic with Keystone Buttons
            Fretboard: Ebony
            Neck Material: Mahogany
            Decoration: Mother of Pearl Trapezoid
            Scale Size: 24.75"
            Shape: SlimTaper with Modern Contoured Heel
            Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
            Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
            Nut: Ivory Tusq
            Nut Width: 43.1mm (1.695'')
            Electronics
            Bridge Pickups: Burstbucker Pro + (Humbucker / Passive)
            Neck Pickup: Burstbucker Pro (Humbucker / Passive)
            Switch: 3
            Knobs: Bell
            Pickup Mods: Coil Tap
            Volume Controls: 2
            Tone Controls: 2
            Hardware
            Strap Lock: No
            Hardware Color: Chrome
            Strengths & Weaknesses
            Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured
            • Made in United States
            • Expensive Wood
            • Ivory Tusq Nut
            • Top Brand Pickups
            • Coil Tap Pickups
            • Weight Relief
            • Compound Radius Fretboard
            • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
            • No Locking Tuners
            • No Neck-Through Build
            • No Luminescent Inlay
            • No Tremolo
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
            • No Strap Lock

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