Best Guitars With Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 Pickups in 2024

Here you'll find the best guitars with Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 pickups.

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. Jackson MJ Series Rhoads RRT

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Jackson MJ Series Rhoads RRT

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Playability 75

Sound 76

Build quality 82

Value for money 68

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From Jackson's 2023 MJ series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Basswood body
3-piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable String-Through-Body bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
22 Jumbo frets
Gotoh MG-T Locking tuners
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From Jackson's 2023 MJ series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Basswood body
3-piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable String-Through-Body bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
22 Jumbo frets
Gotoh MG-T Locking tuners
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Jackson MJ Series Rhoads RRT

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

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2. ESP LTD EC-1000 Evertune

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ESP LTD EC-1000 Evertune

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Playability 82

Sound 82

Build quality 68

Value for money 77

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2019 EC series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover tuners
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From ESP LTD's 2019 EC series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD EC-1000 Evertune

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

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3. ESP Ben Burnley EC Baritone

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ESP Ben Burnley EC Baritone

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Playability 78

Sound 77

Build quality 72

Value for money 71

Overall Score 76

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Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From ESP's 2017 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
27"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Graph Tech Ghost Loaded Resomax NV Bridge w/ Gotoh Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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From ESP's 2017 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
27"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Graph Tech Ghost Loaded Resomax NV Bridge w/ Gotoh Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP Ben Burnley EC Baritone

Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No High-Quality Nut
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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4. Schecter Mark Thwaite Solo-II

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Schecter Mark Thwaite Solo-II

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Playability 78

Sound 78

Build quality 67

Value for money 74

Overall Score 74

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (42 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (37 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From Schecter's 2017 Artist series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Solid Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Bigsby Archtop B70 w/ Roller TonePros TOM TPFR – T3BT bridge
Thin C Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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From Schecter's 2017 Artist series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Solid Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Bigsby Archtop B70 w/ Roller TonePros TOM TPFR – T3BT bridge
Thin C Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Mark Thwaite Solo-II

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in South Korea
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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5. Kramer SM-1 H

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Kramer SM-1 H

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Playability 80

Sound 78

Build quality 62

Value for money 78

Overall Score 73

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (1 vote)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From Kramer's 2022 Original series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12.6" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony, White Binding fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo bridge
K-Speed SlimTaper C Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Kramer Black Die Cast tuners
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From Kramer's 2022 Original series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12.6" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony, White Binding fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo bridge
K-Speed SlimTaper C Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Kramer Black Die Cast tuners
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Kramer SM-1 H

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Parallel Split Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
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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6. Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature

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Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature

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Playability 68

Sound 73

Build quality 74

Value for money 57

Overall Score 72

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (10 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (14 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From Charvel's 2017 Artist Signature series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Ash body
Quartersawn Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Bell knobs
5-way Switch
Hardtail Bridge with Black Base Plate bridge
Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
21 Medium Jumbo frets
Gotoh with Pearl Buttons tuners
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From Charvel's 2017 Artist Signature series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Ash body
Quartersawn Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Bell knobs
5-way Switch
Hardtail Bridge with Black Base Plate bridge
Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
21 Medium Jumbo frets
Gotoh with Pearl Buttons tuners
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Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature

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

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7. D'Angelico Premier Mini DC XT

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D'Angelico Premier Mini DC XT

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Playability 70

Sound 72

Build quality 65

Value for money 74

Overall Score 69

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (4 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From D'Angelico's 2021 Premier series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Maple body
Maple Scarf neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Chrome Tune-O-Matic bridge
C-Shape Set neck
22 Medium frets
Grover 509 Super Rotomatic, Locking tuners
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From D'Angelico's 2021 Premier series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Maple body
Maple Scarf neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Chrome Tune-O-Matic bridge
C-Shape Set neck
22 Medium frets
Grover 509 Super Rotomatic, Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
D'Angelico Premier Mini DC XT

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

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8. Jackson USA Signature Scott Ian King V KVT

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Jackson USA Signature Scott Ian King V KVT

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Playability 80

Sound 74

Build quality 77

Value for money 62

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From Jackson's 2017 Artist Signature series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
TonePros Adjustable Tune-O-Matic Style with Gotoh Stop Tailpiece bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
22 Jumbo frets
Gotoh Die-Cast tuners
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From Jackson's 2017 Artist Signature series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
TonePros Adjustable Tune-O-Matic Style with Gotoh Stop Tailpiece bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
22 Jumbo frets
Gotoh Die-Cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson USA Signature Scott Ian King V KVT

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

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9. ESP LTD Eclipse '87

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ESP LTD Eclipse '87

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Playability 85

Sound 81

Build quality 65

Value for money 77

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2020 '87 Series Guitars series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD tuners
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From ESP LTD's 2020 '87 Series Guitars series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD Eclipse '87

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

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10. ESP LTD AS-1FR

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ESP LTD AS-1FR

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Playability 75

Sound 82

Build quality 68

Value for money 75

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2016 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Full Thickness Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Custom U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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From ESP LTD's 2016 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Full Thickness Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Custom U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD AS-1FR

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

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