Best Guitars With 2 Volume Knobs in 2024

Here you'll find the best guitars with 2 volume knobs .

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

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1. Schecter Solo-II SLS Elite Evil Twin

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Schecter Solo-II SLS Elite Evil Twin

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Playability 87

Sound 78

Build quality 77

Value for money 81

Overall Score 81

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 (16 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (13 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (20 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (17 votes)

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From Schecter's 2022 SLS Elite series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Swamp Ash body
Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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From Schecter's 2022 SLS Elite series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Swamp Ash body
Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Solo-II SLS Elite Evil Twin

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Compensated Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Compound Radius Fretboard
Made in South Korea
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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2. Music Man Majesty 8

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Playability 78

Sound 77

Build quality 85

Value for money 65

Overall Score 80

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Herman Li fast (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)

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From Music Man's 2021 John Petrucci series
Made in United States
8 strings
27" to 25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius
Basswood Wings, Mahogany through neck body
Mahogany 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
Music Man Custom piezo hardtail bridge
John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schaller M6-IND locking (Chrome) tuners
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From Music Man's 2021 John Petrucci series
Made in United States
8 strings
27" to 25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius
Basswood Wings, Mahogany through neck body
Mahogany 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
Music Man Custom piezo hardtail bridge
John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schaller M6-IND locking (Chrome) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Music Man Majesty 8

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Compensated Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
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. ESP Will Adler Warbird Distressed

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ESP Will Adler Warbird Distressed

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Playability 80

Sound 79

Build quality 80

Value for money 65

Overall Score 80

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From ESP's 2014 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Will Adler Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Will Adler Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
TOM Bridge & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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From ESP's 2014 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Will Adler Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Will Adler Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
TOM Bridge & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP Will Adler Warbird Distressed

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

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4. Chapman ML2 Pro

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Chapman ML2 Pro

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Playability 78

Sound 79

Build quality 81

Value for money 79

Overall Score 79

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Easy (2 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (7 votes)

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From Chapman's 2022 Pro series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer On Maple Carved Top, Satin Finish top
Mahogany body
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String Through hardtail bridge
C Shape Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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From Chapman's 2022 Pro series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer On Maple Carved Top, Satin Finish top
Mahogany body
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String Through hardtail bridge
C Shape Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Chapman ML2 Pro

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

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5. ESP E-II Eclipse Evertune

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ESP E-II Eclipse Evertune

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Playability 78

Sound 83

Build quality 75

Value for money 69

Overall Score 79

What our users think

Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (7 votes)

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From ESP E-II's 2014 Eclipse series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
1Pc Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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From ESP E-II's 2014 Eclipse series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
1Pc Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP E-II Eclipse Evertune

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

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6. Solar GC1.7FBB

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Solar GC1.7FBB

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Playability 77

Sound 82

Build quality 74

Value for money 73

Overall Score 78

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 2020 Type G 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)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune F-Type bridge
Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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From Solar's 2020 Type G 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)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune F-Type bridge
Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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Solar GC1.7FBB

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

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7. Gibson Les Paul Modern

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Gibson Les Paul Modern

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Playability 73

Sound 78

Build quality 80

Value for money 67

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 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
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
Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatics w/Keystone buttons 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
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
Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatics w/Keystone buttons tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Les Paul Modern

Locking Tuners
Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Tap, Phase Out Pickups
Weight Relief
Compound Radius Fretboard
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Neck-Through Build
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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8. ESP LTD KH-3 Spider

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Playability 85

Sound 79

Build quality 67

Value for money 77

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (1 vote)
Weight: Heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (10 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2021 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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4 Prices - New from $1,399 >
From ESP LTD's 2021 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD KH-3 Spider

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Tremolo
Retainer Bar
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
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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9. Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace

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Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace

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Playability 73

Sound 77

Build quality 87

Value for money 64

Overall Score 79

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Herman Li fast (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (2 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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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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10. Music Man Majesty 6 Hydrospace

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Music Man Majesty 6 Hydrospace

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Playability 73

Sound 77

Build quality 87

Value for money 64

Overall Score 79

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Herman Li fast (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (2 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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3 Prices - New from $5,499 >
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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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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