Best Flame Maple Top Offset Style Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Flame Maple top Offset style 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. EVH Wolfgang USA

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EVH Wolfgang USA

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Playability 70

Sound 77

Build quality 83

Value for money 62

Overall Score 77

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Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (4 votes)

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From EVH's 2012 Wolfgang USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
5A Flame Maple Top top
Basswood body
Quartersawn Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang USA Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang USA Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
EVH-Branded Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo with EVH D-Tuna bridge
Wolfgang Backshape Bolt-On neck
22 Vintage Stainless Steel frets
EVH-Branded Gotoh tuners
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6 Prices - New from $3,899.99 >
From EVH's 2012 Wolfgang USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
5A Flame Maple Top top
Basswood body
Quartersawn Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang USA Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang USA Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
EVH-Branded Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo with EVH D-Tuna bridge
Wolfgang Backshape Bolt-On neck
22 Vintage Stainless Steel frets
EVH-Branded Gotoh tuners
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EVH Wolfgang USA

Stainless Steel Frets
Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
Compound Radius Fretboard
Retainer Bar
No Locking Tuners
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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2. Dean USA Time Capsule Cadillac

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Dean USA Time Capsule Cadillac

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Playability 80

Sound 75

Build quality 72

Value for money 61

Overall Score 76

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Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)

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1 Prices - Used from $3,139.43 >
From Dean's 2010 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Baker Act (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Nostalgia (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (Hardtail) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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1 Prices - Used from $3,139.43 >
From Dean's 2010 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Baker Act (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Nostalgia (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (Hardtail) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Dean USA Time Capsule Cadillac

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
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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3. Reverend Reeves Gabrels Signature

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Reverend Reeves Gabrels Signature

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Playability 70

Sound 80

Build quality 67

Value for money 72

Overall Score 72

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (1 vote)
Weight: Heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: D (1 vote)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)

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From Reverend's 2021 Signature series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Korina body
Roasted Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Reeves Gabrels Signature Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Reeves Gabrels Signature Neck (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Wilkinson WVS50 IIK Tremolo bridge
Medium C Bolt-On neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Reverend Pin-Lock tuners
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5 Prices - New from $1,131.91 >
From Reverend's 2021 Signature series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Korina body
Roasted Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Reeves Gabrels Signature Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Reeves Gabrels Signature Neck (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Wilkinson WVS50 IIK Tremolo bridge
Medium C Bolt-On neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Reverend Pin-Lock tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Reverend Reeves Gabrels Signature

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Boneite Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Phase Out Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in South Korea
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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4. Jackson X Series Signature Mark Morton Dominion DX2FM

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Jackson X Series Signature Mark Morton Dominion DX2FM

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Playability 77

Sound 70

Build quality 60

Value for money 69

Overall Score 69

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)

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2 Prices - New from $639.99 >
From Jackson's 2014 Artist Signature series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Maple neck
Laurel 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 tuners
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From Jackson's 2014 Artist Signature series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Maple neck
Laurel 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 tuners
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Jackson X Series Signature Mark Morton Dominion DX2FM

Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Compound Radius Fretboard
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No High-Quality Nut
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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5. Sterling Axis Flame Maple

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Sterling Axis Flame Maple

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Playability 73

Sound 67

Build quality 57

Value for money 76

Overall Score 66

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Pickups noise: Noiseless (8 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (9 votes)

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5 Prices - New from $419.99 >
From Sterling's 2021 Axis series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Jabon body
Hard Maple neck
Hard Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Sterling Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Sterling Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
5-way Switch
Fulcrum Tremolo bridge
Axis Bolt-On neck
22 Narrow Tall frets
Die Cast tuners
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5 Prices - New from $419.99 >
From Sterling's 2021 Axis series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Jabon body
Hard Maple neck
Hard Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Sterling Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Sterling Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
5-way Switch
Fulcrum Tremolo bridge
Axis Bolt-On neck
22 Narrow Tall frets
Die Cast tuners
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Sterling Axis Flame Maple

Compensated Nut
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Expensive Woods
No Top Brand Pickups
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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6. Dean USA Time Capsule ML

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Dean USA Time Capsule ML

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Playability 80

Sound 74

Build quality 72

Value for money 60

Overall Score 75

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Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)

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From Dean's 2000 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (With V Plate) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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From Dean's 2000 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (With V Plate) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Dean USA Time Capsule ML

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
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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7. Reverend Kingbolt RA

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Reverend Kingbolt RA

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Playability 70

Sound 78

Build quality 65

Value for money 71

Overall Score 71

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From Reverend's 2021 Bolt-On series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Korina body
Dark Roasted Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Hyper Vintage Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Hyper Vintage Neck (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Wilkinson WVS50 IIK Tremolo bridge
Medium Oval Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Reverend Pin-Lock tuners
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From Reverend's 2021 Bolt-On series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Korina body
Dark Roasted Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Hyper Vintage Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Hyper Vintage Neck (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Wilkinson WVS50 IIK Tremolo bridge
Medium Oval Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Reverend Pin-Lock tuners
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Reverend Kingbolt RA

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Boneite Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in South Korea
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. Reverend Charger RA

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Reverend Charger RA

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Playability 72

Sound 78

Build quality 63

Value for money 71

Overall Score 71

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Easy (2 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (2 votes)
Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From Reverend's 2021 Bolt-On series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Korina body
Dark Roasted Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Hyper Vintage Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Nuevo 90 Neck (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
TOM with Stop Tail bridge
Medium Oval Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Reverend Pin-Lock tuners
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From Reverend's 2021 Bolt-On series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Korina body
Dark Roasted Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Hyper Vintage Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Nuevo 90 Neck (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
TOM with Stop Tail bridge
Medium Oval Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Reverend Pin-Lock tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Reverend Charger RA

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Boneite Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in South Korea
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. Dean ML 79 Floyd Flame Top

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Dean ML 79 Floyd Flame Top

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Playability 75

Sound 72

Build quality 58

Value for money 73

Overall Score 68

What our users think

Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (3 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From Dean's 2018 Classic series
Made in India
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
Eastern Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: DMT Design (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DMT Design (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Special bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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1 Prices - New from $914 >
From Dean's 2018 Classic series
Made in India
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
Eastern Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: DMT Design (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DMT Design (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Special bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Dean ML 79 Floyd Flame Top

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in India
No Top Brand Pickups
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 Retainer Bar
No Strap Lock

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10. Dean Cadillac 1980 Flame Maple

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Dean Cadillac 1980 Flame Maple

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Playability 77

Sound 72

Build quality 55

Value for money 73

Overall Score 68

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Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)

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3 Prices - New from $499 >
From Dean's 2021 Classic series
Made in India
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
Eastern Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (With Cadi Tailpiece) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover 18:1 tuners
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3 Prices - New from $499 >
From Dean's 2021 Classic series
Made in India
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
Eastern Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (With Cadi Tailpiece) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean Cadillac 1980 Flame Maple

Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in India
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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