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3 Prices - New from $1,899 > From Schecter's 2024 Artist series Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.499"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Swamp Ash body Maple 3-pc neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge Ultra Thin "C" Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
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3 Prices - New from $1,899 > From Schecter's 2024 Artist series Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.499"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Swamp Ash body Maple 3-pc neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge Ultra Thin "C" Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover Rotomatics tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesSchecter Sullivan King Banshee-6 FR-S
Stainless Steel Frets Expensive Wood Locking Nut Top Brand Pickups Neck-Through Build Luminescent Inlay Tremolo Compound Radius Fretboard Retainer Bar No Locking Tuners Made in South Korea No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option No Weight Relief No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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2 Prices - New from $5,999.99 > From Jackson's 2019 Artist Signature series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Sandblasted Ash top Ash body Quartersawn Maple neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo bridge Speed Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Sperzel Die-Cast tuners See all specs and compare >
2 Prices - New from $5,999.99 > From Jackson's 2019 Artist Signature series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Sandblasted Ash top Ash body Quartersawn Maple neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo bridge Speed Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Sperzel Die-Cast tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesJackson USA Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly
Stainless Steel Frets Made in United States Expensive Wood Locking Nut Top Brand Pickups Neck-Through Build Luminescent Inlay Tremolo Compound Radius Fretboard No Locking Tuners No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option No Weight Relief No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Retainer Bar No Strap Lock
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3 Prices - New from $2,299 > From ESP E-II's 2014 Arrow series Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius Alder body 3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Floyd Rose Original bridge Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
3 Prices - New from $2,299 > From ESP E-II's 2014 Arrow series Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius Alder body 3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Floyd Rose Original bridge Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesESP E-II Arrow
Locking Tuners Made in Japan Expensive Wood Locking Nut Top Brand Pickups Neck-Through Build Tremolo Retainer Bar Strap Lock Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
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2 Prices - New from $1,599 > From ESP LTD's 2022 Arrow series Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Mahogany / Maple Cap body 3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Evertune (F model) bridge Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
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2 Prices - New from $1,599 > From ESP LTD's 2022 Arrow series Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Mahogany / Maple Cap body 3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Evertune (F model) bridge Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesESP LTD Arrow-1000 Evertune
Stainless Steel Frets Expensive Wood Top Brand Pickups Neck-Through Build Multi-Voicing Pickups Stays in Tune (Evertune) Compound Radius Fretboard No Locking Tuners Made in Indonesia No High-Quality Nut No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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3 Prices - New from $7,699 > From ESP's 2015 Signature series Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius Maple top Mahogany body 1Pc Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: EMG 89R (Humbucker/Active) 2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Floyd Rose Original bridge Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh tuners See all specs and compare >
3 Prices - New from $7,699 > From ESP's 2015 Signature series Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius Maple top Mahogany body 1Pc Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: EMG 89R (Humbucker/Active) 2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Floyd Rose Original bridge Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesESP Gary Holt EC
Made in Japan Expensive Wood Locking Nut Top Brand Pickups Coil Split Pickups Tremolo Retainer Bar Strap Lock Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Neck-Through Build No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
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3 Prices - New from $3,599.99 > From Gretsch's 2019 Artist Signature Edition series Made in Japan
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius Arched Laminated Maple top Laminated Maple body Maple neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity (Humbucker/Passive) 3 volume and 0 tone Speed knobs 3-way Switch Bigsby B6CGH bridge Vintage V Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
3 Prices - New from $3,599.99 > From Gretsch's 2019 Artist Signature Edition series Made in Japan
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius Arched Laminated Maple top Laminated Maple body Maple neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Ray Butts Ful-Fidelity (Humbucker/Passive) 3 volume and 0 tone Speed knobs 3-way Switch Bigsby B6CGH bridge Vintage V Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGretsch G6120T-BSSMK Brian Setzer Signature Nashville
Locking Tuners Made in Japan Expensive Wood Top Brand Pickups Multi-Voicing Pickups Tremolo Compound Radius Fretboard Strap Lock Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No High-Quality Nut No Neck-Through Build No Luminescent Inlay No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
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2 Prices - New from $1,399 > From Solar's 2020 Artist series Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius Alder body Maple neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Gotoh GE1996T, with 12 mm thick 33 mm long Sustain Brass Block bridge Solar C Shape Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners See all specs and compare >
2 Prices - New from $1,399 > From Solar's 2020 Artist series Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius Alder body Maple neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Gotoh GE1996T, with 12 mm thick 33 mm long Sustain Brass Block bridge Solar C Shape Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesSolar A1.6Coroner
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Expensive Wood Locking Nut Top Brand Pickups Multi-Voicing 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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3 Prices - New from $2,636 > From Strandberg's 2021 Boden Prog series Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5" to 25"'' scale
20" Fretboard Radius Chambered Mahogany body Mahogany neck
Richlite fretboard Bridge pickup: Strandberg Plini Edition Bridge (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Strandberg Plini Edition Neck (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Strandberg EGS Rev 7 tremolo system & string locks bridge EndurNeck Bolt-On neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
At bridge tuners See all specs and compare >
3 Prices - New from $2,636 > From Strandberg's 2021 Boden Prog series Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5" to 25"'' scale
20" Fretboard Radius Chambered Mahogany body Mahogany neck
Richlite fretboard Bridge pickup: Strandberg Plini Edition Bridge (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Strandberg Plini Edition Neck (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Strandberg EGS Rev 7 tremolo system & string locks bridge EndurNeck Bolt-On neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
At bridge tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesStrandberg Boden Prog NX 6 Plini Edition
Stainless Steel Frets Expensive Wood Locking Nut Top Brand Pickups Coil Split Pickups Weight Relief Luminescent Inlay Tremolo Made in Indonesia No Neck-Through Build No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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2 Prices - New from $2,536.38 > From Schecter's 2019 Artist series Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Burl top Swamp Ash body Wenge/Maple/Purpleheart Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Keith Merrow Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Keith Merrow Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Hipshot Ibby HM Guitar Bridge bridge Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners See all specs and compare >
2 Prices - New from $2,536.38 > From Schecter's 2019 Artist series Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Burl top Swamp Ash body Wenge/Maple/Purpleheart Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Keith Merrow Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Keith Merrow Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Hipshot Ibby HM Guitar Bridge bridge Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesSchecter Keith Merrow KM-6 MK-III Artist
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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1 Prices - New from $3,524.99 > From Schecter's 2021 Artist series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Flame Maple top Swamp Ash body Wenge 3-piece with purple heart and maple laminates neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Keith Merrow Custom Fishman Fluence (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Keith Merrow Custom Fishman Fluence (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Hipshot Low Profilefixed bridge bridge Thin fast C Bolt-On neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot open gear locking with Knurled Barrel adjustment tuners See all specs and compare >
1 Prices - New from $3,524.99 > From Schecter's 2021 Artist series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Flame Maple top Swamp Ash body Wenge 3-piece with purple heart and maple laminates neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Keith Merrow Custom Fishman Fluence (Humbucker/Active) Neck pickup: Keith Merrow Custom Fishman Fluence (Humbucker/Active) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Hipshot Low Profilefixed bridge bridge Thin fast C Bolt-On neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot open gear locking with Knurled Barrel adjustment tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesSchecter Keith Merrow KM-6 MK-III Pro
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Made in United States Expensive Wood Compensated Nut Top Brand Pickups Multi-Voicing Pickups Luminescent Inlay Compound Radius Fretboard No Neck-Through Build No Weight Relief No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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