Best Flame Maple Body Electric Guitars in 2026

Here you'll find the best Flame Maple body 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. Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace

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Playability 71
Sound 82
Build quality 94
Value for money 63
Overall Score 82

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Herman Li fast (3 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)
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  • From Music Man's 2019 John Petrucci series
  • Made in United States
  • 7 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 17" Fretboard Radius
  • Quilt Maple top
  • Alder Wings, Mahogany & Flame Maple through neck body
  • Mahogany & Flame Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Dreamcatcher (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: DiMarzio Rainmaker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Custom John Petrucci Music Man floating tremolo bridge
  • John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Schaller M6-IND locking tuners
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  • From Music Man's 2019 John Petrucci series
  • Made in United States
  • 7 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 17" Fretboard Radius
  • Quilt Maple top
  • Alder Wings, Mahogany & Flame Maple through neck body
  • Mahogany & Flame Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Dreamcatcher (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: DiMarzio Rainmaker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Custom John Petrucci Music Man floating tremolo bridge
  • John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Schaller M6-IND locking tuners
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Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace Specifications
Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace
General
Brand: Music Man
Year: 2019
Configuration: HH
Strings: 7
Made in: United States
Series: John Petrucci
Colors: Blue, Green, Brown, Red
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Quilt Maple
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder Wings, Mahogany & Flame Maple through neck
Bridge: Custom John Petrucci Music Man floating tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Schaller M6-IND locking
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Mahogany & Flame Maple
Decoration: Atlante Majesty 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 Dreamcatcher (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: DiMarzio Rainmaker (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Coil Split, Multi-Voicing
Volume Controls: 2
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Compensated Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    2. Gretsch G6620TFM Players Edition Nashville

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    Playability 75
    Sound 75
    Build quality 86
    Value for money 66
    Overall Score 79

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (8 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
    • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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    • From Gretsch's 2017 Professional Collection series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 24.6"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Arched Laminated Flame Maple top
    • Laminated Flame Maple body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Gretsch High Sensitive Filter'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Gretsch High Sensitive Filter'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Bigsby B7GP String-Thru bridge
    • Standard U Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    • From Gretsch's 2017 Professional Collection series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 24.6"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Arched Laminated Flame Maple top
    • Laminated Flame Maple body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Gretsch High Sensitive Filter'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Gretsch High Sensitive Filter'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Bigsby B7GP String-Thru bridge
    • Standard U Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    Gretsch G6620TFM Players Edition Nashville Specifications
    Gretsch G6620TFM Players Edition Nashville
    General
    Brand: Gretsch
    Year: 2017
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: Professional Collection
    Colors: Orange
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Arched Laminated Flame Maple
    Type: Semi-Hollow
    Body Material: Laminated Flame Maple
    Bridge: Bigsby B7GP String-Thru
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Gotoh Locking
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
    Scale Size: 24.6"
    Shape: Standard U
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.97'' (24.6mm)
    Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Gretsch High Sensitive Filter'Tron (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Gretsch High Sensitive Filter'Tron (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Speed
    Volume Controls: 3
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: Yes
    Hardware Color: Gold
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Gretsch G6620TFM Players Edition Nashville
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Strap Lock
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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      3. Ibanez RGD71ALPA Axion Label

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      Playability 75
      Sound 82
      Build quality 72
      Value for money 75
      Overall Score 76

      What our users think

      • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
      • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
      • Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (1 vote)
      • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
      • Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
      • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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      • From Ibanez's 2021 RGD series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 7 strings
      • 26.5"'' scale
      • 16" Fretboard Radius
      • Poplar Burl top
      • Layered Ash & Nyatoh body
      • Panga Panga/Walnut neck
      • Macassar Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Aftermath-7 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Bare Knuckle Aftermath-7 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Mono-rail bridge
      • Nitro Wizard-7 Bolt-On neck
      • 24 Jumbo frets
      • Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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      • From Ibanez's 2021 RGD series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 7 strings
      • 26.5"'' scale
      • 16" Fretboard Radius
      • Poplar Burl top
      • Layered Ash & Nyatoh body
      • Panga Panga/Walnut neck
      • Macassar Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Aftermath-7 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Bare Knuckle Aftermath-7 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Mono-rail bridge
      • Nitro Wizard-7 Bolt-On neck
      • 24 Jumbo frets
      • Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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      Ibanez RGD71ALPA Axion Label Specifications
      Ibanez RGD71ALPA Axion Label
      General
      Brand: Ibanez
      Year: 2021
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 7
      Made in: Indonesia
      Series: RGD
      Colors: Black Burst Patterns
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: Poplar Burl
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Layered Ash & Nyatoh
      Bridge: Mono-rail
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads
      Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
      Neck Material: Panga Panga/Walnut
      Decoration: White Step off-set dot
      Scale Size: 26.5"
      Shape: Nitro Wizard-7
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.75'' (19.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm)
      Frets: 24 Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 16"
      Nut: Plastic
      Nut Width: 48mm (1.89'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Bare Knuckle Aftermath-7 (Humbucker / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Bare Knuckle Aftermath-7 (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Pickup Mods: Coil Split
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 0
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: Yes
      Hardware Color: Black
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Ibanez RGD71ALPA Axion Label
      • Locking Tuners
      • Expensive Wood
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Coil Split Pickups
      • Luminescent Inlay
      • Strap Lock
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • 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

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        4. D'Angelico Excel Mini DC

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        Playability 71
        Sound 78
        Build quality 77
        Value for money 68
        Overall Score 75

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (5 votes)
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        • From D'Angelico's 2021 Excel series
        • Made in South Korea
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 16" Fretboard Radius
        • Laminated Spruce top
        • Laminated Flame Maple body
        • Maple neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Gold Tune-O-Matic bridge
        • C-Shape Set neck
        • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
        • Grover 109 Super Rotomatic tuners
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        • From D'Angelico's 2021 Excel series
        • Made in South Korea
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 16" Fretboard Radius
        • Laminated Spruce top
        • Laminated Flame Maple body
        • Maple neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Gold Tune-O-Matic bridge
        • C-Shape Set neck
        • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
        • Grover 109 Super Rotomatic tuners
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        D'Angelico Excel Mini DC Specifications
        D'Angelico Excel Mini DC
        General
        Brand: D'Angelico
        Year: 2021
        Configuration: HH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: South Korea
        Series: Excel
        Colors: Red
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Top: Laminated Spruce
        Type: Semi-Hollow
        Body Material: Laminated Flame Maple
        Bridge: Gold Tune-O-Matic
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Grover 109 Super Rotomatic
        Fretboard: Ebony
        Neck Material: Maple
        Decoration: Mother of Pearl/Abalone Split-Block
        Scale Size: 24.75"
        Shape: C-Shape
        Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
        Fretboard Radius: 16"
        Nut: Ivory Tusq
        Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
        Neck Pickup: USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
        Switch: 3
        Knobs: Speed
        Pickup Mods: Coil Split
        Volume Controls: 2
        Tone Controls: 2
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: Yes
        Hardware Color: Gold
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        D'Angelico Excel Mini DC
        • Expensive Wood
        • Ivory Tusq Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Coil Split Pickups
        • Strap Lock
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • Made in South Korea
        • No Neck-Through Build
        • No Luminescent Inlay
        • No Tremolo
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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        5. Guild Starfire VI Flamed Maple Blonde

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        Guild Starfire VI Flamed Maple Blonde
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        Playability 81
        Sound 63
        Build quality 73
        Value for money 66
        Overall Score 73
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        • From Guild's 2023 Newark St. Collection series
        • Made in South Korea
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 9.449" Fretboard Radius
        • Flamed Maple body
        • Maple with Walnut Center Strip neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Guild LB-1 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Guild LB-1 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Guild Tune-O-Matic with Ebony Base bridge
        • Vintage Soft "U" Set neck
        • 22 Jumbo frets
        • Grover Sta-Tite Open-Gear 18:1 tuners
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        • From Guild's 2023 Newark St. Collection series
        • Made in South Korea
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 9.449" Fretboard Radius
        • Flamed Maple body
        • Maple with Walnut Center Strip neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Guild LB-1 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Guild LB-1 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Guild Tune-O-Matic with Ebony Base bridge
        • Vintage Soft "U" Set neck
        • 22 Jumbo frets
        • Grover Sta-Tite Open-Gear 18:1 tuners
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        Guild Starfire VI Flamed Maple Blonde Specifications
        Guild Starfire VI Flamed Maple Blonde
        General
        Brand: Guild
        Year: 2023
        Configuration: HH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: South Korea
        Series: Newark St. Collection
        Colors: Yellow
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Semi-Hollow
        Body Material: Flamed Maple
        Bridge: Guild Tune-O-Matic with Ebony Base
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Grover Sta-Tite Open-Gear 18:1
        Fretboard: Ebony
        Neck Material: Maple with Walnut Center Strip
        Decoration: V-Blocks - Mother-Of-Pearl and Abalone
        Scale Size: 24.75"
        Shape: Vintage Soft "U"
        Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.945'' (24mm)
        Frets: 22 Jumbo
        Fretboard Radius: 9.449"
        Nut: Bone
        Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.687'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: Guild LB-1 (Humbucker / Passive)
        Neck Pickup: Guild LB-1 (Humbucker / Passive)
        Switch: 3
        Knobs: Bell
        Volume Controls: 2
        Tone Controls: 2
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Gold
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Guild Starfire VI Flamed Maple Blonde
        • Expensive Wood
        • Bone Nut
        • Tremolo
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • Made in South Korea
        • No Top Brand Pickups
        • No Neck-Through Build
        • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
        • No Luminescent Inlay
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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          6. Sire Larry Carlton H7

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          Playability 79
          Sound 73
          Build quality 65
          Value for money 78
          Overall Score 73

          What our users think

          • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (2 votes)
          • Fret edges: Smooth (3 votes)
          • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
          • Weight: Slightly heavy (3 votes)
          • Neck profile shape: C (20 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (10 votes)
          • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
          • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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          • From Sire's 2020 H7 series
          • Made in Indonesia
          • 6 strings
          • 24.75"'' scale
          • 12" Fretboard Radius
          • Flame Maple top
          • Top: Flame Maple, Side & Back: Maple (Center Block: Maple) body
          • Mahogany neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Larry Carlton Vintage Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Larry Carlton Vintage Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • Sire Standard Tune-O-matic & Stop Tail Piece bridge
          • C-Shape Set neck
          • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
          • Sire Premium Diecasting Tuner tuners
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          • From Sire's 2020 H7 series
          • Made in Indonesia
          • 6 strings
          • 24.75"'' scale
          • 12" Fretboard Radius
          • Flame Maple top
          • Top: Flame Maple, Side & Back: Maple (Center Block: Maple) body
          • Mahogany neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Larry Carlton Vintage Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Larry Carlton Vintage Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • Sire Standard Tune-O-matic & Stop Tail Piece bridge
          • C-Shape Set neck
          • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
          • Sire Premium Diecasting Tuner tuners
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          Sire Larry Carlton H7 Specifications
          Sire Larry Carlton H7
          General
          Brand: Sire
          Year: 2020
          Configuration: HH
          Strings: 6
          Made in: Indonesia
          Series: H7
          Colors: Sunburst, Red
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Top: Flame Maple
          Type: Semi-Hollow
          Body Material: Top: Flame Maple, Side & Back: Maple (Center Block: Maple)
          Bridge: Sire Standard Tune-O-matic & Stop Tail Piece
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Set
          Tuners: Sire Premium Diecasting Tuner
          Fretboard: Ebony
          Neck Material: Mahogany
          Decoration: Pearloid Square
          Scale Size: 24.75"
          Shape: C-Shape
          Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.9'' (22.9mm) - 12th Fret: 0.94'' (23.9mm)
          Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
          Fretboard Radius: 12"
          Nut: Bone
          Nut Width: 40mm (1.575'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: Larry Carlton Vintage Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
          Neck Pickup: Larry Carlton Vintage Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
          Switch: 3
          Knobs: Speed
          Volume Controls: 2
          Tone Controls: 2
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Chrome
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Sire Larry Carlton H7
          • Expensive Wood
          • Bone Nut
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
          • No Locking Tuners
          • Made in Indonesia
          • No Neck-Through Build
          • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
          • No Luminescent Inlay
          • No Tremolo
          • No Compound Radius Fretboard
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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          7. Fender Player Stratocaster Plus Top

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          Playability 58
          Sound 77
          Build quality 63
          Value for money 74
          Overall Score 66

          What our users think

          • Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
          • Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
          • Tuning stability: Sightly unstable (1 vote)
          • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
          • Neck profile shape: C (52 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (49 votes)
          • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (3 votes)
          • Pickups power: Clean (4 votes)
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          • From Fender's 2018 Player series
          • Made in Mexico
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
          • Flamed Maple top
          • Alder with Flame Maple Top body
          • Maple neck
          • Maple fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Fender Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
          • Middle pickup: Fender Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Fender Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
          • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
          • 5-way Switch
          • 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles bridge
          • Modern C Bolt-On neck
          • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
          • Standard Cast/Sealed tuners
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          • From Fender's 2018 Player series
          • Made in Mexico
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
          • Flamed Maple top
          • Alder with Flame Maple Top body
          • Maple neck
          • Maple fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Fender Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
          • Middle pickup: Fender Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Fender Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
          • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
          • 5-way Switch
          • 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles bridge
          • Modern C Bolt-On neck
          • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
          • Standard Cast/Sealed tuners
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          General
          Brand: Fender
          Year: 2018
          Configuration: SSS
          Strings: 6
          Made in: Mexico
          Series: Player
          Colors: Brown Burst, Sunburst Burst
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Top: Flamed Maple
          Type: Solid Body
          Body Material: Alder with Flame Maple Top
          Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Bolt-On
          Tuners: Standard Cast/Sealed
          Fretboard: Maple
          Neck Material: Maple
          Decoration: Black Dot
          Scale Size: 25.5"
          Shape: Modern C
          Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.87'' (22.1mm)
          Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
          Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
          Nut: Synthetic Bone
          Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: Fender Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
          Middle Pickup: Fender Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
          Neck Pickup: Fender Player Series Alnico 5 Strat Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
          Switch: 5
          Knobs: Bell
          Volume Controls: 1
          Tone Controls: 2
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Chrome
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Fender Player Stratocaster Plus Top
          • Expensive Wood
          • Synthetic Bone Nut
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Tremolo
          • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
          • No Locking Tuners
          • Made in Mexico
          • 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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            8. Epiphone ES-339

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            Epiphone ES-339
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            Playability 71
            Sound 62
            Build quality 63
            Value for money 72
            Overall Score 65

            What our users think

            • Neck access to high frets: Hard (1 vote)
            • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
            • Tuning stability: Not bad (1 vote)
            • Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
            • Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
            • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (4 votes)
            • Pickups noise: Noiseless (11 votes)
            • Pickups power: Hot (6 votes)
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            • From Epiphone's 2020 Inspired by Gibson Original ES Collection series
            • Made in China
            • 6 strings
            • 24.75"'' scale
            • 12" Fretboard Radius
            • Layered Maple body
            • Mahogany neck
            • Indian Laurel fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
            • Rounded C Set neck
            • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
            • Grover Rotomatic tuners
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            • From Epiphone's 2020 Inspired by Gibson Original ES Collection series
            • Made in China
            • 6 strings
            • 24.75"'' scale
            • 12" Fretboard Radius
            • Layered Maple body
            • Mahogany neck
            • Indian Laurel fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
            • Rounded C Set neck
            • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
            • Grover Rotomatic tuners
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            Epiphone ES-339 Specifications
            Epiphone ES-339
            General
            Brand: Epiphone
            Year: 2020
            Configuration: HH
            Strings: 6
            Made in: China
            Series: Inspired by Gibson Original ES Collection
            Colors: Blue, Red, Natural, Vintage Sunburst
            Left-Handed Version: No
            Body
            Type: Semi-Hollow
            Body Material: Layered Maple
            Bridge: Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
            Neck
            Neck Joint: Set
            Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
            Fretboard: Indian Laurel
            Neck Material: Mahogany
            Decoration: Pearloid Dots
            Scale Size: 24.75"
            Shape: Rounded C
            Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.84'' (21.3mm) - 12th Fret: 0.94'' (23.9mm)
            Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
            Fretboard Radius: 12"
            Nut: NuBone
            Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
            Electronics
            Bridge Pickups: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker / Passive)
            Neck Pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker / Passive)
            Switch: 3
            Knobs: Bell
            Volume Controls: 2
            Tone Controls: 2
            Hardware
            Strap Lock: No
            Hardware Color: Chrome
            Strengths & Weaknesses
            Epiphone ES-339
            • Expensive Wood
            • NuBone Nut
            • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
            • No Locking Tuners
            • Made in China
            • No Top Brand Pickups
            • No Neck-Through Build
            • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
            • No Luminescent Inlay
            • No Tremolo
            • No Compound Radius Fretboard
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
            • No Strap Lock

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            9. Music Man Majesty 6 Hydrospace

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            Music Man Majesty 6 Hydrospace
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            Playability 71
            Sound 82
            Build quality 94
            Value for money 63
            Overall Score 82

            What our users think

            • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
            • Neck speed (thickness): Herman Li fast (3 votes)
            • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
            • Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)
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            • From Music Man's 2019 John Petrucci series
            • Made in United States
            • 6 strings
            • 25.5"'' scale
            • 17" Fretboard Radius
            • Quilt Maple top
            • Alder Wings, Mahogany & Flame Maple through neck body
            • Mahogany & Flame Maple neck
            • Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Dreamcatcher (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: DiMarzio Rainmaker (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • Custom John Petrucci Music Man floating tremolo bridge
            • John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
            • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
            • Schaller M6-IND locking tuners
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            • From Music Man's 2019 John Petrucci series
            • Made in United States
            • 6 strings
            • 25.5"'' scale
            • 17" Fretboard Radius
            • Quilt Maple top
            • Alder Wings, Mahogany & Flame Maple through neck body
            • Mahogany & Flame Maple neck
            • Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Dreamcatcher (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: DiMarzio Rainmaker (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • Custom John Petrucci Music Man floating tremolo bridge
            • John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
            • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
            • Schaller M6-IND locking tuners
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            Music Man Majesty 6 Hydrospace Specifications
            Music Man Majesty 6 Hydrospace
            General
            Brand: Music Man
            Year: 2019
            Configuration: HH
            Strings: 6
            Made in: United States
            Series: John Petrucci
            Colors: Blue, Green, Brown, Red
            Left-Handed Version: No
            Body
            Top: Quilt Maple
            Type: Solid Body
            Body Material: Alder Wings, Mahogany & Flame Maple through neck
            Bridge: Custom John Petrucci Music Man floating tremolo
            Neck
            Neck Joint: Neck-Through
            Tuners: Schaller M6-IND locking
            Fretboard: Ebony
            Neck Material: Mahogany & Flame Maple
            Decoration: Atlante Majesty Inlays
            Scale Size: 25.5"
            Shape: John Petrucci
            Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
            Fretboard Radius: 17"
            Nut: Compensated
            Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
            Electronics
            Bridge Pickups: DiMarzio Dreamcatcher (Humbucker / Passive)
            Neck Pickup: DiMarzio Rainmaker (Humbucker / Passive)
            Switch: 3
            Knobs: Dome
            Pickup Mods: Coil Split, Multi-Voicing
            Volume Controls: 2
            Tone Controls: 1
            Hardware
            Strap Lock: No
            Hardware Color: Chrome
            Strengths & Weaknesses
            Music Man Majesty 6 Hydrospace
            • Stainless Steel Frets
            • Locking Tuners
            • Made in United States
            • Expensive Wood
            • Compensated Nut
            • Top Brand Pickups
            • Neck-Through Build
            • Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
            • Tremolo
            • No Weight Relief
            • No Luminescent Inlay
            • No Compound Radius Fretboard
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
            • No Strap Lock

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              10. D'Angelico Excel SS

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              D'Angelico Excel SS
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              Playability 69
              Sound 78
              Build quality 77
              Value for money 68
              Overall Score 75

              What our users think

              • Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
              • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (5 votes)
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              • From D'Angelico's 2021 Excel series
              • Made in South Korea
              • 6 strings
              • 25"'' scale
              • 16" Fretboard Radius
              • Laminated Spruce top
              • Laminated Flame Maple body
              • Maple neck
              • Ebony fretboard
              • Bridge pickup: USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
              • Neck pickup: USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
              • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
              • 3-way Switch
              • Gold Tune-O-Matic bridge
              • C-Shape Set neck
              • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
              • Grover 150 Imperial tuners
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              • From D'Angelico's 2021 Excel series
              • Made in South Korea
              • 6 strings
              • 25"'' scale
              • 16" Fretboard Radius
              • Laminated Spruce top
              • Laminated Flame Maple body
              • Maple neck
              • Ebony fretboard
              • Bridge pickup: USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
              • Neck pickup: USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
              • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
              • 3-way Switch
              • Gold Tune-O-Matic bridge
              • C-Shape Set neck
              • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
              • Grover 150 Imperial tuners
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              D'Angelico Excel SS Specifications
              D'Angelico Excel SS
              General
              Brand: D'Angelico
              Year: 2021
              Configuration: HH
              Strings: 6
              Made in: South Korea
              Series: Excel
              Colors: Natural
              Left-Handed Version: No
              Body
              Top: Laminated Spruce
              Type: Semi-Hollow
              Body Material: Laminated Flame Maple
              Bridge: Gold Tune-O-Matic
              Neck
              Neck Joint: Set
              Tuners: Grover 150 Imperial
              Fretboard: Ebony
              Neck Material: Maple
              Decoration: Mother of Pearl/Abalone Split-Block
              Scale Size: 25"
              Shape: C-Shape
              Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
              Fretboard Radius: 16"
              Nut: Ivory Tusq
              Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
              Electronics
              Bridge Pickups: USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
              Neck Pickup: USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
              Switch: 3
              Knobs: Speed
              Pickup Mods: Coil Split
              Volume Controls: 2
              Tone Controls: 2
              Hardware
              Strap Lock: Yes
              Hardware Color: Gold
              Strengths & Weaknesses
              D'Angelico Excel SS
              • Expensive Wood
              • Ivory Tusq Nut
              • Top Brand Pickups
              • Coil Split Pickups
              • Strap Lock
              • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
              • No Locking Tuners
              • Made in South Korea
              • No Neck-Through Build
              • No Luminescent Inlay
              • No Tremolo
              • No Compound Radius Fretboard
              • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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