Best Guitars With HSS Configuration in 2025

Here you'll find the best guitars with HSS configuration. If you play a lot with humbuckers in the bridge position, but would also love to have pristine cleans, this is a great configuration to have. The bridge humbucker will give you tons of output for playing distorted rhythm parts, while the single coils will give you a lot of tone options.

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 AZ2204NW Prestige

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Playability 73
Sound 81
Build quality 87
Value for money 70
Overall Score 80

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  • Neck profile shape: C (10 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (10 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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  • From Ibanez's 2022 AZ series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1702B bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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  • From Ibanez's 2022 AZ series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1702B bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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Ibanez AZ2204NW Prestige Specifications
Ibanez AZ2204NW Prestige
General
Brand: Ibanez
Year: 2022
Configuration: HSS
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: AZ
Colors: Green
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Gotoh T1702B
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P.
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Decoration: Mother of Pearl dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: AZ Oval C
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.81'' (20.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
Frets: 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 9" to 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: Series Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez AZ2204NW Prestige
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Series Split Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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2. Jackson American Series Soloist SL3

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Playability 77
Sound 83
Build quality 80
Value for money 75
Overall Score 80

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
  • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: D (6 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (9 votes)
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  • From Jackson's 2022 American series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • 3-piece Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 RWRP (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
  • Jackson Standard Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh MG-T Locking tuners
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  • From Jackson's 2022 American series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • 3-piece Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 RWRP (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
  • Jackson Standard Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh MG-T Locking tuners
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Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 Specifications
Jackson American Series Soloist SL3
General
Brand: Jackson
Year: 2022
Configuration: HSS
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: American
Colors: White, Black, Blue, Green
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Gotoh MG-T Locking
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: 3-piece Maple
Decoration: Inverted Mother of Pearl Sharkfin
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Jackson Standard
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.85'' (21.6mm)
Frets: 24 Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 RWRP (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Dome
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: Yes
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson American Series Soloist SL3
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Strap Lock
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Retainer Bar

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3. Charvel USA Select DK24 HSS 2PT CM QM

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Playability 73
Sound 79
Build quality 88
Value for money 65
Overall Score 80

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: Lightweight (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (17 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (6 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (10 votes)
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  • From Charvel's 2020 USA Select series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Quilt Maple top
  • Alder body
  • Caramelized Flame Maple neck
  • Caramelized Flame Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Full Shred SH-10B (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 RWRP (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo Bridge with Brass Block and Titanium Saddles bridge
  • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Sperzel Die-Cast Locking tuners
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  • From Charvel's 2020 USA Select series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Quilt Maple top
  • Alder body
  • Caramelized Flame Maple neck
  • Caramelized Flame Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Full Shred SH-10B (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 RWRP (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo Bridge with Brass Block and Titanium Saddles bridge
  • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Sperzel Die-Cast Locking tuners
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Charvel USA Select DK24 HSS 2PT CM QM Specifications
Charvel USA Select DK24 HSS 2PT CM QM
General
Brand: Charvel
Year: 2020
Configuration: HSS
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: USA Select
Colors: Blue Burst, Orange
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Quilt Maple
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo Bridge with Brass Block and Titanium Saddles
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Sperzel Die-Cast Locking
Fretboard: Caramelized Flame Maple
Neck Material: Caramelized Flame Maple
Decoration: 4mm Pearloid Dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Charvel Speed
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.77'' (19.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm)
Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Ivory Tusq
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Full Shred SH-10B (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 RWRP (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Charvel USA Select DK24 HSS 2PT CM QM
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Ivory Tusq Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    4. Yamaha PACP12M

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    Playability 70
    Sound 79
    Build quality 85
    Value for money 68
    Overall Score 78
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    • From Yamaha's 2024 Pacifica Professional series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.512"'' scale
    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Reflectone HH7b: Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Reflectone HS7m: Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Reflectone HS7n: Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Gotoh 510T FE-1 bridge
    • Slim C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Stainless Steel frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    • From Yamaha's 2024 Pacifica Professional series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.512"'' scale
    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Reflectone HH7b: Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Reflectone HS7m: Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Reflectone HS7n: Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Gotoh 510T FE-1 bridge
    • Slim C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Stainless Steel frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    Yamaha PACP12M Specifications
    Yamaha PACP12M
    General
    Brand: Yamaha
    Year: 2024
    Configuration: HSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: Pacifica Professional
    Colors: Black, Blue
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Alder
    Bridge: Gotoh 510T FE-1
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Gotoh Locking
    Fretboard: Maple
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: Custom
    Scale Size: 25.512"
    Shape: Slim C
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.882'' (22.4mm)
    Frets: 22 Medium Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
    Nut: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Reflectone HH7b: Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Reflectone HS7m: Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Reflectone HS7n: Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Coil Split
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Yamaha PACP12M
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Coil Split Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    5. Schecter California Classic

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    Playability 73
    Sound 81
    Build quality 83
    Value for money 69
    Overall Score 79
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    • From Schecter's 2023 California Classic series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Maple Cap/Quilted Maple Veneer top
    • Swamp Ash Semi-Hollow body
    • Flamed Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: (/)
    • Neck pickup: Schecter USA MonsterTone Stack (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Schecter Nouveau 2-Point Tremolo bridge
    • Custom C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Schecter Nouveau Locking Tuners tuners
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    • From Schecter's 2023 California Classic series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Maple Cap/Quilted Maple Veneer top
    • Swamp Ash Semi-Hollow body
    • Flamed Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: (/)
    • Neck pickup: Schecter USA MonsterTone Stack (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Schecter Nouveau 2-Point Tremolo bridge
    • Custom C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Schecter Nouveau Locking Tuners tuners
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    Schecter California Classic Specifications
    Schecter California Classic
    General
    Brand: Schecter
    Year: 2023
    Configuration: HSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: California Classic
    Colors: Red
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Solid Maple Cap/Quilted Maple Veneer
    Type: Semi-Hollow
    Body Material: Swamp Ash Semi-Hollow
    Bridge: Schecter Nouveau 2-Point Tremolo
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Schecter Nouveau Locking Tuners
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Flamed Maple
    Decoration: Mother of Pearl Dots
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Custom C
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.85'' (21.6mm)
    Frets: 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 14"
    Nut: Black Tusq XL
    Nut Width: 42.4mm (1.67'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Schecter USA MonsterTone Stack (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Coil Split
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Schecter California Classic
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Black Tusq XL Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Coil Split Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Tremolo
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    6. ESP Snapper

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    Playability 73
    Sound 83
    Build quality 80
    Value for money 64
    Overall Score 79
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    • From ESP's 2017 Snapper series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Swamp Ash body
    • Maple neck
    • Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: ESP Custom Lap CL-P-H-2+ (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: ESP Custom Lap CL-P-S-2 (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: ESP Custom Lap CL-P-S-2 (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • ESP Flicker-III bridge
    • U to V Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    • From ESP's 2017 Snapper series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Swamp Ash body
    • Maple neck
    • Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: ESP Custom Lap CL-P-H-2+ (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: ESP Custom Lap CL-P-S-2 (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: ESP Custom Lap CL-P-S-2 (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • ESP Flicker-III bridge
    • U to V Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    ESP Snapper Specifications
    ESP Snapper
    General
    Brand: ESP
    Year: 2017
    Configuration: HSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: Snapper
    Colors: Natural
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Swamp Ash
    Bridge: ESP Flicker-III
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Gotoh Locking
    Fretboard: Maple
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: Dots
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: U to V
    Frets: 22 Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 9.5" to 12"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: ESP Custom Lap CL-P-H-2+ (Humbucker / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: ESP Custom Lap CL-P-S-2 (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: ESP Custom Lap CL-P-S-2 (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Bell
    Pickup Mods: Coil Split, Capacitance Selector
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    ESP Snapper
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Coil Split, Capacitance Selector Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    7. Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS

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    Playability 70
    Sound 84
    Build quality 82
    Value for money 69
    Overall Score 79

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (7 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (6 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (5 votes)
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    • From Fender's 2021 American Ultra series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fender Ultra Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge
    • Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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    • From Fender's 2021 American Ultra series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fender Ultra Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge
    • Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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    Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS Specifications
    Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS
    General
    Brand: Fender
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: HSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: American Ultra
    Colors: Black, Gray Burst
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Alder
    Bridge: Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking
    Fretboard: Rosewood
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: White Pearloid Dot
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Augmented “D”
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.84'' (21.3mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
    Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
    Nut: Locking
    Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fender Ultra Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Bell
    Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 2
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • S-1 Switch Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Retainer Bar
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    8. Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Tremolo Natural

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    Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Tremolo Natural
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    Playability 77
    Sound 84
    Build quality 72
    Value for money 73
    Overall Score 78
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    • From Strandberg's 2022 Boden Standard series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5" to 25"'' scale
    • 20" Fretboard Radius
    • Flame Maple top
    • American Basswood body
    • Maple neck
    • Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Strandberg custom OEM bridge humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Strandberg custom OEM middle RWRP single-coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Strandberg custom OEM neck single-coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Strandberg EGS Rev 7 tremolo & string locks bridge
    • EndurNeck Bolt-On neck
    • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • At bridge tuners
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    • From Strandberg's 2022 Boden Standard series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5" to 25"'' scale
    • 20" Fretboard Radius
    • Flame Maple top
    • American Basswood body
    • Maple neck
    • Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Strandberg custom OEM bridge humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Strandberg custom OEM middle RWRP single-coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Strandberg custom OEM neck single-coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Strandberg EGS Rev 7 tremolo & string locks bridge
    • EndurNeck Bolt-On neck
    • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • At bridge tuners
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    Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Tremolo Natural Specifications
    Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Tremolo Natural
    General
    Brand: Strandberg
    Year: 2022
    Configuration: HSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: Boden Standard
    Colors: Blue, Red, Natural, Grey
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Flame Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: American Basswood
    Bridge: Strandberg EGS Rev 7 tremolo & string locks
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: At bridge
    Fretboard: Maple
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: Offset Luminlay Dots
    Scale Size: 25.5" to 25"
    Shape: EndurNeck
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 1.2'' (30.5mm) - 12th Fret: 1.1'' (27.9mm)
    Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 20"
    Nut: Locking
    Nut Width: 36mm (1.417'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Strandberg custom OEM bridge humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Strandberg custom OEM middle RWRP single-coil (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Strandberg custom OEM neck single-coil (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Coil Tap
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Tremolo Natural
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Coil Tap Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Tremolo
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    9. ESP LTD SN-1000 Evertune

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    ESP LTD SN-1000 Evertune
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    Playability 73
    Sound 85
    Build quality 74
    Value for money 77
    Overall Score 77

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: D (28 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (40 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (7 votes)
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    • From ESP LTD's 2022 SN series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Roasted Maple neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Evertune (F model) bridge
    • Thin U Bolt-On neck
    • 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Grover tuners
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    • From ESP LTD's 2022 SN series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Roasted Maple neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Evertune (F model) bridge
    • Thin U Bolt-On neck
    • 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Grover tuners
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    ESP LTD SN-1000 Evertune Specifications
    ESP LTD SN-1000 Evertune
    General
    Brand: ESP LTD
    Year: 2022
    Configuration: HSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: SN
    Colors: Black
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Alder
    Bridge: Evertune (F model)
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Grover
    Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
    Neck Material: Roasted Maple
    Decoration: Dots
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Thin U
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
    Frets: 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Coil Split
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    ESP LTD SN-1000 Evertune
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Coil Split Pickups
    • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Tremolo
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    10. Chapman ML1 Pro Hybrid

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    Chapman ML1 Pro Hybrid
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    Playability 73
    Sound 81
    Build quality 78
    Value for money 77
    Overall Score 77

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
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    • From Chapman's 2021 Pro series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Flame Maple Veneer On Flat Top with Gloss Finish top
    • Basswood body
    • Roasted Maple – Medium Colour neck
    • Roasted Maple – Medium Colour fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Classic Stack (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Classic Stack (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Chapman 2-Point Tremolo bridge
    • C Shape Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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    • From Chapman's 2021 Pro series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Flame Maple Veneer On Flat Top with Gloss Finish top
    • Basswood body
    • Roasted Maple – Medium Colour neck
    • Roasted Maple – Medium Colour fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Classic Stack (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Classic Stack (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Chapman 2-Point Tremolo bridge
    • C Shape Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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    Chapman ML1 Pro Hybrid Specifications
    Chapman ML1 Pro Hybrid
    General
    Brand: Chapman
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: HSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: South Korea
    Series: Pro
    Colors: Blue, Red
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Flame Maple Veneer On Flat Top with Gloss Finish
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Basswood
    Bridge: Chapman 2-Point Tremolo
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing)
    Fretboard: Roasted Maple – Medium Colour
    Neck Material: Roasted Maple – Medium Colour
    Decoration: Glow-in-the-Dark Side Dots with Black Infinity
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: C Shape
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.905'' (23mm) - 12th Fret: 0.944'' (24mm)
    Frets: 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
    Nut: Black Tusq XL
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates (Humbucker / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan Classic Stack (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Classic Stack (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Dome
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: Yes
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Chapman ML1 Pro Hybrid
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Black Tusq XL Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Tremolo
    • Strap Lock
    • Made in South Korea
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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