Best Flame Maple Top V Style Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Flame Maple top V 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. Solar V1.6FRLB

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Solar V1.6FRLB

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Playability 73

Sound 84

Build quality 73

Value for money 77

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (9 votes)

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From Solar's 2018 Type V series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000, with 34 mm Block bridge
Solar C Shape Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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1 Prices - New from $1,613 >
From Solar's 2018 Type V series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000, with 34 mm Block bridge
Solar C Shape Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Solar V1.6FRLB

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Tremolo
Made in Indonesia
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Retainer Bar
No Strap Lock

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2. Dean USA SplitTail Flame Top Floyd

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Dean USA SplitTail Flame Top Floyd

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Playability 78

Sound 79

Build quality 72

Value for money 61

Overall Score 76

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Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)

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From Dean's 2015 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)
1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original (German) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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From Dean's 2015 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)
1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original (German) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Dean USA SplitTail Flame Top Floyd

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
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 Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Retainer Bar
No Strap Lock

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3. Schecter V-1 Custom

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Schecter V-1 Custom

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Playability 80

Sound 78

Build quality 65

Value for money 79

Overall Score 74

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (42 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (37 votes)

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From Schecter's 2020 Custom series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany 3-pc neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
TonePros T3BT TOM w/ String Thru Body bridge
Thin C Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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4 Prices - New from $999 >
From Schecter's 2020 Custom series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany 3-pc neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
TonePros T3BT TOM w/ String Thru Body bridge
Thin C Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter V-1 Custom

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Compensated Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Compound Radius Fretboard
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in South Korea
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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4. Epiphone Flying V Prophecy

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Epiphone Flying V Prophecy

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Playability 80

Sound 80

Build quality 63

Value for money 79

Overall Score 74

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (14 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
AAA Flame Maple veneer top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
AAA Flame Maple veneer top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Flying V Prophecy

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in China
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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5. Jackson X Series Signature Scott Ian King V

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Jackson X Series Signature Scott Ian King V

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Playability 78

Sound 71

Build quality 65

Value for money 76

Overall Score 71

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (8 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)

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From Jackson's 2023 Artist Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Nyatoh body
Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
22 Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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6 Prices - New from $799.99 >
From Jackson's 2023 Artist Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Nyatoh body
Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
22 Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson X Series Signature Scott Ian King V

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

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6. Dean USA Patents Pending V Flame Top TCS

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Dean USA Patents Pending V Flame Top TCS

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Playability 80

Sound 74

Build quality 72

Value for money 60

Overall Score 75

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From Dean's 2019 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: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (With V Plate) bridge
Patent Pending Spec. C Shaped Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Vintage Style Grover tuners
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From Dean's 2019 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: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (With V Plate) bridge
Patent Pending Spec. C Shaped Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Vintage Style Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean USA Patents Pending V Flame Top TCS

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Bone 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. Dean USA Time Capsule V

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Dean USA Time Capsule V

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Playability 80

Sound 74

Build quality 72

Value for money 60

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)

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1 Prices - Used from $3,499 >
From Dean's 2020 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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1 Prices - Used from $3,499 >
From Dean's 2020 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 V

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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8. Solar V1.7FBB

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Solar V1.7FBB

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Playability 73

Sound 81

Build quality 71

Value for money 70

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (9 votes)

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From Solar's 2019 Type V series
Made in Indonesia
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune F-Type bridge
Solar C Shape Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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1 Prices - Used from $1,161.46 >
From Solar's 2019 Type V series
Made in Indonesia
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune F-Type bridge
Solar C Shape Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Solar V1.7FBB

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Stays in Tune (Evertune)
Luminescent Inlay
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
No Strap Lock

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9. Solar V1.6AFBB

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Solar V1.6AFBB

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Playability 73

Sound 81

Build quality 71

Value for money 70

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (20 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (17 votes)

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From Solar's 2020 Type V series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune F-Type bridge
Solar C Shape Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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1 Prices - New from €1,399 >
From Solar's 2020 Type V series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune F-Type bridge
Solar C Shape Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Solar V1.6AFBB

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Stays in Tune (Evertune)
Luminescent Inlay
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
No Strap Lock

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10. Jackson Pro Series Signature Christian Andreu Rhoads RRT

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Jackson Pro Series Signature Christian Andreu Rhoads RRT

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Playability 78

Sound 63

Build quality 67

Value for money 69

Overall Score 69

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Not bad (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)

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From Jackson's 2021 Artist Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Poplar body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Jackson Covered High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable String-Through-Body bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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6 Prices - New from $679.99 >
From Jackson's 2021 Artist Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Poplar body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Jackson Covered High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable String-Through-Body bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson Pro Series Signature Christian Andreu Rhoads RRT

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Neck-Through Build
Compound Radius Fretboard
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
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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