Best Guitars With HHH Configuration in 2026

Here you'll find the best guitars with HHH configuration. If you like warm tones, three Humbuckers will give you all the warmness you want, but also tons of output power. The advantage of having three humbucking pickups instead of a combination of single-coils and humbuckers is that you won't hear volume differences when switching to other pickups. And since they're all humbucker pickups, you don't need to adjust the middle pickup so high that it will get in the way of your pick.

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. Ibanez ATZ300

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Playability 71
Sound 85
Build quality 85
Value for money 61
Overall Score 80
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  • From Ibanez's 2025 AT series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • African Mahogany body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio AT-1 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: DiMarzio The Cruiser (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: DiMarzio The Cruiser (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Wilkinson-Gotoh VSVG bridge
  • AT Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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  • From Ibanez's 2025 AT series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • African Mahogany body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio AT-1 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: DiMarzio The Cruiser (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: DiMarzio The Cruiser (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Wilkinson-Gotoh VSVG bridge
  • AT Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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Ibanez ATZ300 Specifications
Ibanez ATZ300
General
Brand: Ibanez
Year: 2025
Configuration: HHH
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: AT
Colors: Black
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: African Mahogany
Bridge: Wilkinson-Gotoh VSVG
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P.
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Decoration: ATZ special inlay
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: AT
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.91'' (23.1mm)
Frets: 22 Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 40mm (1.575'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: DiMarzio AT-1 (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: DiMarzio The Cruiser (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: DiMarzio The Cruiser (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez ATZ300
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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2. Gibson Custom Peter Frampton Phenix Inspired Les Paul Custom

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Playability 79
Sound 78
Build quality 83
Value for money 59
Overall Score 80

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  • Weight: Heavy (1 vote)
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  • From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Mahogany top
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor bridge
  • Peter Frampton Set neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Grover Kidney tuners
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  • From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Mahogany top
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor bridge
  • Peter Frampton Set neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Grover Kidney tuners
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Gibson Custom Peter Frampton Phenix Inspired Les Paul Custom Specifications
Gibson Custom Peter Frampton Phenix Inspired Les Paul Custom
General
Brand: Gibson Custom
Year: 2022
Configuration: HHH
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: Modern Collection
Colors: Black
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Solid Mahogany
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Grover Kidney
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Mahogany
Decoration: Custom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Scale Size: 24.75"
Shape: Peter Frampton
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.88'' (22.4mm) - 12th Fret: 1.05'' (26.7mm)
Frets: 22 Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Custombucker (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Speed
Volume Controls: 2
Tone Controls: 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: Yes
Hardware Color: Gold
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom Peter Frampton Phenix Inspired Les Paul Custom
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Weight Relief
  • Strap Lock
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • 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

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3. Gibson Les Paul Supreme Exclusive

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Playability 71
Sound 78
Build quality 86
Value for money 59
Overall Score 78

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  • Neck profile shape: C (17 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (13 votes)
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  • From Gibson's 2023 Modern 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: Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Burstbucker Pro Mid (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 3 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
  • Slim Taper Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Locking Grover Keystone tuners
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  • From Gibson's 2023 Modern 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: Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Burstbucker Pro Mid (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 3 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
  • Slim Taper Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Locking Grover Keystone tuners
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Gibson Les Paul Supreme Exclusive Specifications
Gibson Les Paul Supreme Exclusive
General
Brand: Gibson
Year: 2023
Configuration: HHH
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: Modern
Colors: Black
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Maple
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Aluminum Stop Bar
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Locking Grover Keystone
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Mahogany
Decoration: Mother of Pearl Super Split Block
Scale Size: 24.75"
Shape: Slim Taper
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.92'' (23.4mm)
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 10" to 16"
Nut: Ivory Tusq
Nut Width: 43.1mm (1.695'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Burstbucker Pro Mid (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: Coil Tap
Volume Controls: 3
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Gold
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Les Paul Supreme Exclusive
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Ivory Tusq Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Coil Tap Pickups
  • Weight Relief
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    4. Kramer SM-1

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    Playability 79
    Sound 83
    Build quality 65
    Value for money 74
    Overall Score 76

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    • Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (3 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (4 votes)
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    • From Kramer's 2021 Original series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany body
    • Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Cool Rails (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Cool Rails (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo bridge
    • K-Speed SlimTaper C Neck-Through neck
    • 24 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Kramer Black Chrome tuners
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    • From Kramer's 2021 Original series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany body
    • Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Cool Rails (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Cool Rails (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo bridge
    • K-Speed SlimTaper C Neck-Through neck
    • 24 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Kramer Black Chrome tuners
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    Kramer SM-1 Specifications
    Kramer SM-1
    General
    Brand: Kramer
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: HHH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: Original
    Colors: Black, Blue, Orange
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Neck-Through
    Tuners: Kramer Black Chrome
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Mahogany
    Decoration: Kramer Mini Headstocks, 12-fret engraved Kramer
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: K-Speed SlimTaper C
    Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 14"
    Nut: Locking
    Nut Width: 41.3mm (1.625'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan Cool Rails (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Cool Rails (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Dome
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Kramer SM-1
    • Expensive Wood
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Tremolo
    • 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 Retainer Bar
    • No Strap Lock

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    5. Music Man St. Vincent Goldie

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    Playability 60
    Sound 78
    Build quality 88
    Value for money 58
    Overall Score 76
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    • From Music Man's 2021 St. Vincent series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 10" Fretboard Radius
    • Okoume body
    • Figured roasted maple neck neck
    • Ebony (Cashmere & Silk Charmeuse) fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Music Man Custom Mini-Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Music Man Custom Mini-Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Music Man Custom Mini-Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Custom chrome plated Music Man St. Vincent Modern tremolo with solid brass saddles bridge
    • St. Vincent Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Schaller M6-IND locking with pearl buttons tuners
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    • From Music Man's 2021 St. Vincent series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 10" Fretboard Radius
    • Okoume body
    • Figured roasted maple neck neck
    • Ebony (Cashmere & Silk Charmeuse) fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Music Man Custom Mini-Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Music Man Custom Mini-Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Music Man Custom Mini-Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Custom chrome plated Music Man St. Vincent Modern tremolo with solid brass saddles bridge
    • St. Vincent Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Schaller M6-IND locking with pearl buttons tuners
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    Music Man St. Vincent Goldie Specifications
    Music Man St. Vincent Goldie
    General
    Brand: Music Man
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: HHH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: St. Vincent
    Colors: Gold, Black, Red
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Okoume
    Bridge: Custom chrome plated Music Man St. Vincent Modern tremolo with solid brass saddles
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Schaller M6-IND locking with pearl buttons
    Fretboard: Ebony (Cashmere & Silk Charmeuse)
    Neck Material: Figured roasted maple neck
    Decoration: Custom St. Vincent Inlay
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: St. Vincent
    Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 10"
    Nut: Compensated
    Nut Width: 41.3mm (1.625'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Music Man Custom Mini-Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Music Man Custom Mini-Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Music Man Custom Mini-Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Bell
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Music Man St. Vincent Goldie
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Compensated Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • 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 Cadillac Select 3 Pickup

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    Dean Cadillac Select 3 Pickup
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    Playability 79
    Sound 75
    Build quality 59
    Value for money 76
    Overall Score 71

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
    • Tuning stability: Not bad (1 vote)
    • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: V (1 vote)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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    • From Dean's 2020 Select series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Eastern Mahogany body
    • 3 Piece Eastern Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan SH-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Tune-O-Matic (With Cadi Tailpiece) bridge
    • V Set neck
    • 22 Jumbo frets
    • Grover tuners
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    • From Dean's 2020 Select series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Eastern Mahogany body
    • 3 Piece Eastern Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan SH-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Tune-O-Matic (With Cadi Tailpiece) bridge
    • V Set neck
    • 22 Jumbo frets
    • Grover tuners
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    Dean Cadillac Select 3 Pickup Specifications
    Dean Cadillac Select 3 Pickup
    General
    Brand: Dean
    Year: 2020
    Configuration: HHH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: Select
    Colors: Black
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Eastern Mahogany
    Bridge: Tune-O-Matic (With Cadi Tailpiece)
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Grover
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: 3 Piece Eastern Mahogany
    Decoration: Pearloid Block
    Scale Size: 24.75"
    Shape: V
    Frets: 22 Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Plastic
    Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan SH-5 (Humbucker / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Speed
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Dean Cadillac Select 3 Pickup
    • Expensive Wood
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 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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      7. Fender Dave Murray Stratocaster

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      Playability 58
      Sound 85
      Build quality 69
      Value for money 64
      Overall Score 71

      What our users think

      • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (2 votes)
      • Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
      • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
      • Weight: Slightly heavy (2 votes)
      • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (2 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
      • Pickups power: Hot (4 votes)
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      • From Fender's 2015 Artist series
      • Made in Mexico
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 9.5" to 14" Fretboard Radius
      • Alder body
      • Maple neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Strat SHR-1B (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan JB Jr. SJBJ-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Strat SHR-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • Floyd Rose FRT-O1000 Double Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge
      • Dave Murray C Bolt-On neck
      • 21 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Vintage-Style tuners
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      • From Fender's 2015 Artist series
      • Made in Mexico
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 9.5" to 14" Fretboard Radius
      • Alder body
      • Maple neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Strat SHR-1B (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan JB Jr. SJBJ-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Strat SHR-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • Floyd Rose FRT-O1000 Double Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge
      • Dave Murray C Bolt-On neck
      • 21 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Vintage-Style tuners
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      Fender Dave Murray Stratocaster Specifications
      Fender Dave Murray Stratocaster
      General
      Brand: Fender
      Year: 2015
      Configuration: HHH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Mexico
      Series: Artist
      Colors: Sunburst
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Alder
      Bridge: Floyd Rose FRT-O1000 Double Locking 2-Point Tremolo
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Vintage-Style
      Fretboard: Rosewood
      Neck Material: Maple
      Decoration: White Dot
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Dave Murray C
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.86'' (21.8mm)
      Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 9.5" to 14"
      Nut: Locking
      Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Strat SHR-1B (Humbucker / Passive)
      Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan JB Jr. SJBJ-1N (Humbucker / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Strat SHR-1N (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 5
      Knobs: Bell
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 2
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Fender Dave Murray Stratocaster
      • Expensive Wood
      • Locking Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Tremolo
      • Compound Radius Fretboard
      • Retainer Bar
      • 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 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      8. Schecter Ultra-III

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      Schecter Ultra-III
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      Playability 71
      Sound 68
      Build quality 69
      Value for money 76
      Overall Score 69

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (69 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (54 votes)
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      • From Schecter's 2009 Retro series
      • Made in South Korea
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 14" Fretboard Radius
      • Mahogany body
      • Mahogany 3-pc neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Schecter Diamond Mini FilterTron (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Schecter Diamond Mini FilterTron (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Schecter Diamond Mini FilterTron (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • Bigsby Flat Top B50 w/ Roller TOM bridge
      • Thin C Set neck
      • 22 XL Jumbo frets
      • Grover tuners
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      • From Schecter's 2009 Retro series
      • Made in South Korea
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 14" Fretboard Radius
      • Mahogany body
      • Mahogany 3-pc neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Schecter Diamond Mini FilterTron (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Schecter Diamond Mini FilterTron (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Schecter Diamond Mini FilterTron (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • Bigsby Flat Top B50 w/ Roller TOM bridge
      • Thin C Set neck
      • 22 XL Jumbo frets
      • Grover tuners
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      Schecter Ultra-III Specifications
      Schecter Ultra-III
      General
      Brand: Schecter
      Year: 2009
      Configuration: HHH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: South Korea
      Series: Retro
      Colors: Blue, Red, Yellow
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Mahogany
      Bridge: Bigsby Flat Top B50 w/ Roller TOM
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Grover
      Fretboard: Rosewood
      Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc
      Decoration: Pearl Blocks
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Thin C
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.87'' (22.1mm)
      Frets: 22 XL Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 14"
      Nut: Black Tusq XL
      Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Schecter Diamond Mini FilterTron (Humbucker / Passive)
      Middle Pickup: Schecter Diamond Mini FilterTron (Humbucker / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Mini FilterTron (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 5
      Knobs: Bell
      Pickup Mods: Coil Split
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Schecter Ultra-III
      • Expensive Wood
      • Black Tusq XL Nut
      • Coil Split Pickups
      • Tremolo
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in South Korea
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      9. Sterling St. Vincent

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      Sterling St. Vincent
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      Playability 65
      Sound 70
      Build quality 65
      Value for money 74
      Overall Score 67

      What our users think

      • Neck access to high frets: Easy (2 votes)
      • Fret edges: Smooth (3 votes)
      • Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (3 votes)
      • Weight: Lightweight (3 votes)
      • Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (2 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (11 votes)
      • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (12 votes)
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      • From Sterling's 2018 Artist series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • Mahogany body
      • Hard Maple neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Sterling Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Sterling Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Sterling Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • Vintage Tremolo bridge
      • St. Vincent Bolt-On neck
      • 22 Narrow Tall frets
      • Locking tuners
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      • From Sterling's 2018 Artist series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • Mahogany body
      • Hard Maple neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Sterling Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Sterling Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Sterling Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • Vintage Tremolo bridge
      • St. Vincent Bolt-On neck
      • 22 Narrow Tall frets
      • Locking tuners
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      Sterling St. Vincent Specifications
      Sterling St. Vincent
      General
      Brand: Sterling
      Year: 2018
      Configuration: HHH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Indonesia
      Series: Artist
      Colors: Black, Blue
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Mahogany
      Bridge: Vintage Tremolo
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Locking
      Fretboard: Rosewood
      Neck Material: Hard Maple
      Decoration: Custom St. Vincent Inlays
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: St. Vincent
      Frets: 22 Narrow Tall
      Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
      Nut: Compensated
      Nut Width: 41.9mm (1.65'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Sterling Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
      Middle Pickup: Sterling Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Sterling Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 5
      Knobs: Dome
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Black
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Sterling St. Vincent
      • Locking Tuners
      • Expensive Wood
      • Compensated Nut
      • Tremolo
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 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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        10. PRS SE NF3 Maple

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        PRS SE NF3 Maple
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        Playability 60
        Sound 75
        Build quality 62
        Value for money 74
        Overall Score 66

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: D (16 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (18 votes)
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        • From PRS's 2024 SE series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 6 strings
        • 25"'' scale
        • 10" Fretboard Radius
        • Poplar body
        • Maple neck
        • Maple fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Narrowfield DD "S" (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Middle pickup: Narrowfield DD "S" (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Narrowfield DD "S" (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
        • 5-way Switch
        • PRS Patented Tremolo bridge
        • Wide Thin Bolt-On neck
        • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
        • PRS Designed tuners
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        • From PRS's 2024 SE series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 6 strings
        • 25"'' scale
        • 10" Fretboard Radius
        • Poplar body
        • Maple neck
        • Maple fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Narrowfield DD "S" (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Middle pickup: Narrowfield DD "S" (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Narrowfield DD "S" (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
        • 5-way Switch
        • PRS Patented Tremolo bridge
        • Wide Thin Bolt-On neck
        • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
        • PRS Designed tuners
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        PRS SE NF3 Maple Specifications
        PRS SE NF3 Maple
        General
        Brand: PRS
        Year: 2024
        Configuration: HHH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: Indonesia
        Series: SE
        Colors: White, Black, Blue, Red
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Poplar
        Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Bolt-On
        Tuners: PRS Designed
        Fretboard: Maple
        Neck Material: Maple
        Decoration: Birds
        Scale Size: 25"
        Shape: Wide Thin
        Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.91'' (23.1mm)
        Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
        Fretboard Radius: 10"
        Nut: PRS Propietary
        Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: Narrowfield DD "S" (Humbucker / Passive)
        Middle Pickup: Narrowfield DD "S" (Humbucker / Passive)
        Neck Pickup: Narrowfield DD "S" (Humbucker / Passive)
        Switch: 5
        Knobs: Speed
        Volume Controls: 1
        Tone Controls: 1
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Nickel
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        PRS SE NF3 Maple
        • PRS Propietary Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Tremolo
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • Made in Indonesia
        • No Expensive Woods
        • 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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