Best Guitars With SSS Configuration in 2026

Here you'll find the best guitars with SSS configuration. This is the pickup configuration made famous by the Stratocaster. It gives you beautiful clean tones, but also a vintage-sounding distortion. This pickup combination will sound chimey, but you might be surprised at the warmness that you can get from a single-coil at the neck position on a 22-fret guitar. The disadvantage of this configuration is the hum noise that single-coils produce due to their nature.

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 LM1

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Playability 71
Sound 90
Build quality 97
Value for money 77
Overall Score 86

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (13 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)
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  • From Ibanez's 2022 LM 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 (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1702B bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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  • From Ibanez's 2022 LM 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 (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1702B bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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Ibanez LM1 Specifications
Ibanez LM1
General
Brand: Ibanez
Year: 2022
Configuration: SSS
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: LM
Colors: White
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Gotoh T1702B
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Decoration: Abalone 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 (H) (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: Coil Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez LM1
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Coil 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. Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Stratocaster

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    Playability 65
    Sound 85
    Build quality 97
    Value for money 66
    Overall Score 82
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    • From Fender's 2025 American Ultra Luxe Vintage series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Pure Vintage 57 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Pure Vintage 57 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Pure Vintage 57 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • 2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm bridge
    • Modern "D" Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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    • From Fender's 2025 American Ultra Luxe Vintage series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Pure Vintage 57 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Pure Vintage 57 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Pure Vintage 57 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • 2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm bridge
    • Modern "D" Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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    Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Stratocaster Specifications
    Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Stratocaster
    General
    Brand: Fender
    Year: 2025
    Configuration: SSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: American Ultra Luxe Vintage
    Colors: White, Red
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Alder
    Bridge: 2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking
    Fretboard: Maple
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: Black Dot
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Modern "D"
    Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
    Nut: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Pure Vintage 57 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Pure Vintage 57 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage 57 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Bell
    Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 2
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: Yes
    Hardware Color: Nickel
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Stratocaster
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in United States
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • S-1 Switch Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Tremolo
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Strap Lock
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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      3. Fender Custom Postmodern Strat Journeyman Relic Rosewood

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      Playability 71
      Sound 85
      Build quality 80
      Value for money 61
      Overall Score 79
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      • From Fender Custom's 2019 Postmodern series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius
      • 2-Piece Select Alder body
      • Rift Sawn Maple neck
      • Round-Laminated Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge
      • 1959 D Bolt-On neck
      • 21 Narrow Tall frets
      • Vintage-Style tuners
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      • From Fender Custom's 2019 Postmodern series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius
      • 2-Piece Select Alder body
      • Rift Sawn Maple neck
      • Round-Laminated Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge
      • 1959 D Bolt-On neck
      • 21 Narrow Tall frets
      • Vintage-Style tuners
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      Fender Custom Postmodern Strat Journeyman Relic Rosewood Specifications
      Fender Custom Postmodern Strat Journeyman Relic Rosewood
      General
      Brand: Fender Custom
      Year: 2019
      Configuration: SSS
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: Postmodern
      Colors: White, Sunburst, Black
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder
      Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Vintage-Style
      Fretboard: Round-Laminated Rosewood
      Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
      Decoration: Vintage Clay Dot
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: 1959 D
      Frets: 21 Narrow Tall
      Fretboard Radius: 9.5" to 12"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 41.9mm (1.65'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
      Middle Pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Dual-Mag II Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
      Switch: 5
      Knobs: Bell
      Pickup Mods: Parallel Split
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Nickel
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Fender Custom Postmodern Strat Journeyman Relic Rosewood
      • Made in United States
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Parallel Split Pickups
      • Tremolo
      • Compound Radius Fretboard
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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        4. Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider Baritone

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        Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider Baritone
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        Playability 71
        Sound 88
        Build quality 77
        Value for money 83
        Overall Score 79

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (8 votes)
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        • From Reverend's 2021 Signature series
        • Made in South Korea
        • 6 strings
        • 28.625"'' scale
        • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
        • Chambered Korina body
        • Roasted Maple neck
        • Roasted Maple fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Talnico Bridge (Single Coil/Passive)
        • Middle pickup: Salnico Middle (Single Coil/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Salnico Neck (Single Coil/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
        • 5-way Switch
        • Wilkinson WV6 SB (Steel Block) Tremolo bridge
        • Medium Oval Bolt-On neck
        • 24 Jumbo frets
        • Reverend Pin-Lock tuners
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        • From Reverend's 2021 Signature series
        • Made in South Korea
        • 6 strings
        • 28.625"'' scale
        • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
        • Chambered Korina body
        • Roasted Maple neck
        • Roasted Maple fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Talnico Bridge (Single Coil/Passive)
        • Middle pickup: Salnico Middle (Single Coil/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Salnico Neck (Single Coil/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
        • 5-way Switch
        • Wilkinson WV6 SB (Steel Block) Tremolo bridge
        • Medium Oval Bolt-On neck
        • 24 Jumbo frets
        • Reverend Pin-Lock tuners
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        Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider Baritone Specifications
        Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider Baritone
        General
        Brand: Reverend
        Year: 2021
        Configuration: SSS
        Strings: 6
        Made in: South Korea
        Series: Signature
        Colors: Black Satin
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Chambered Korina
        Bridge: Wilkinson WV6 SB (Steel Block) Tremolo
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Bolt-On
        Tuners: Reverend Pin-Lock
        Fretboard: Roasted Maple
        Neck Material: Roasted Maple
        Decoration: Dots
        Scale Size: 28.625"
        Shape: Medium Oval
        Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.85'' (21.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.9'' (22.9mm)
        Frets: 24 Jumbo
        Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
        Nut: Boneite
        Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: Talnico Bridge (Single Coil / Passive)
        Middle Pickup: Salnico Middle (Single Coil / Passive)
        Neck Pickup: Salnico Neck (Single Coil / Passive)
        Switch: 5
        Knobs: Dome
        Pickup Mods: Series Split
        Volume Controls: 1
        Tone Controls: 1
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Nickel
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider Baritone
        • Locking Tuners
        • Expensive Wood
        • Boneite Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Series Split Pickups
        • Weight Relief
        • Tremolo
        • Compound Radius Fretboard
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • Made in South Korea
        • No Neck-Through Build
        • No Luminescent Inlay
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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          5. Schecter Robert Smith UltraCure VI

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          Schecter Robert Smith UltraCure VI
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          Playability 81
          Sound 83
          Build quality 71
          Value for money 81
          Overall Score 79

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: C (67 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (52 votes)
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          • From Schecter's 2011 Artist series
          • Made in South Korea
          • 6 strings
          • 30"'' scale
          • 14" Fretboard Radius
          • Mahogany body
          • Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
          • Rosewood fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan SJAG-1B (Single Coil/Passive)
          • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan SJAG-1M (Single Coil/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan SJAG-1N (Single Coil/Passive)
          • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
          • 5-way Switch
          • TonePros System w/Custom Brass Saddles bridge
          • Thin C Set neck
          • 24 XL Jumbo frets
          • Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners
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          • From Schecter's 2011 Artist series
          • Made in South Korea
          • 6 strings
          • 30"'' scale
          • 14" Fretboard Radius
          • Mahogany body
          • Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
          • Rosewood fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan SJAG-1B (Single Coil/Passive)
          • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan SJAG-1M (Single Coil/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan SJAG-1N (Single Coil/Passive)
          • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
          • 5-way Switch
          • TonePros System w/Custom Brass Saddles bridge
          • Thin C Set neck
          • 24 XL Jumbo frets
          • Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners
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          Schecter Robert Smith UltraCure VI Specifications
          Schecter Robert Smith UltraCure VI
          General
          Brand: Schecter
          Year: 2011
          Configuration: SSS
          Strings: 6
          Made in: South Korea
          Series: Artist
          Colors: Gray
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Type: Solid Body
          Body Material: Mahogany
          Bridge: TonePros System w/Custom Brass Saddles
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Set
          Tuners: Hipshot Grip-Lock
          Fretboard: Rosewood
          Neck Material: Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
          Decoration: Mother of Pearl Blocks
          Scale Size: 30"
          Shape: Thin C
          Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.87'' (22.1mm)
          Frets: 24 XL Jumbo
          Fretboard Radius: 14"
          Nut: Black Tusq XL
          Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan SJAG-1B (Single Coil / Passive)
          Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan SJAG-1M (Single Coil / Passive)
          Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan SJAG-1N (Single Coil / Passive)
          Switch: 5
          Knobs: Dome
          Volume Controls: 1
          Tone Controls: 1
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Chrome
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Schecter Robert Smith UltraCure VI
          • Locking Tuners
          • Expensive Wood
          • Black Tusq XL Nut
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
          • Made in South Korea
          • 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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            6. Sire Larry Carlton S10 SSS

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            Sire Larry Carlton S10 SSS
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            Playability 65
            Sound 82
            Build quality 85
            Value for money 83
            Overall Score 77

            What our users think

            • Neck profile shape: C (20 votes)
            • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (10 votes)
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            • From Sire's 2024 S series
            • Made in Indonesia
            • 6 strings
            • 25.5"'' scale
            • 12" to 14" Fretboard Radius
            • Swamp Ash body
            • Hard Maple neck
            • Hard Maple Edgeless (Rolled Fretboard Edges) fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
            • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
            • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
            • 5-way Switch
            • Gotoh 510TS-SF1 Gold bridge
            • C-Shape Bolt-On neck
            • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
            • Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
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            • From Sire's 2024 S series
            • Made in Indonesia
            • 6 strings
            • 25.5"'' scale
            • 12" to 14" Fretboard Radius
            • Swamp Ash body
            • Hard Maple neck
            • Hard Maple Edgeless (Rolled Fretboard Edges) fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
            • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
            • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
            • 5-way Switch
            • Gotoh 510TS-SF1 Gold bridge
            • C-Shape Bolt-On neck
            • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
            • Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
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            Sire Larry Carlton S10 SSS Specifications
            Sire Larry Carlton S10 SSS
            General
            Brand: Sire
            Year: 2024
            Configuration: SSS
            Strings: 6
            Made in: Indonesia
            Series: S
            Colors: Sunburst, Natural
            Left-Handed Version: Yes
            Body
            Type: Solid Body
            Body Material: Swamp Ash
            Bridge: Gotoh 510TS-SF1 Gold
            Neck
            Neck Joint: Bolt-On
            Tuners: Sire Premium Locking Tuner
            Fretboard: Hard Maple Edgeless (Rolled Fretboard Edges)
            Neck Material: Hard Maple
            Decoration: Abalone dot
            Scale Size: 25.5"
            Shape: C-Shape
            Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.9'' (22.9mm) - 12th Fret: 0.94'' (23.9mm)
            Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
            Fretboard Radius: 12" to 14"
            Nut: Bone
            Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
            Electronics
            Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
            Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
            Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
            Switch: 5
            Knobs: Bell
            Volume Controls: 1
            Tone Controls: 2
            Hardware
            Strap Lock: No
            Hardware Color: Gold
            Strengths & Weaknesses
            Sire Larry Carlton S10 SSS
            • Stainless Steel Frets
            • Locking Tuners
            • Expensive Wood
            • Bone Nut
            • Top Brand Pickups
            • Tremolo
            • Compound Radius Fretboard
            • Made in Indonesia
            • 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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              7. Music Man Luke 4 SSS

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              Music Man Luke 4 SSS
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              Playability 69
              Sound 83
              Build quality 79
              Value for money 59
              Overall Score 77
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              • From Music Man's 2023 Steve Lukather Collection series
              • Made in United States
              • 6 strings
              • 25.5"'' scale
              • 12" Fretboard Radius
              • Roasted Alder body
              • Figured Roasted Maple neck
              • Rosewood fretboard
              • Bridge pickup: Music Man HT Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
              • Middle pickup: (/)
              • Neck pickup: Music Man HT Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
              • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
              • 5-way Switch
              • Music man floating vintage tremolo, hardened steel with bent steel saddles bridge
              • Music Man Standard Bolt-On neck
              • 22 Medium frets
              • Schaller M6-IND locking tuners
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              • From Music Man's 2023 Steve Lukather Collection series
              • Made in United States
              • 6 strings
              • 25.5"'' scale
              • 12" Fretboard Radius
              • Roasted Alder body
              • Figured Roasted Maple neck
              • Rosewood fretboard
              • Bridge pickup: Music Man HT Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
              • Middle pickup: (/)
              • Neck pickup: Music Man HT Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
              • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
              • 5-way Switch
              • Music man floating vintage tremolo, hardened steel with bent steel saddles bridge
              • Music Man Standard Bolt-On neck
              • 22 Medium frets
              • Schaller M6-IND locking tuners
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              Music Man Luke 4 SSS Specifications
              Music Man Luke 4 SSS
              General
              Brand: Music Man
              Year: 2023
              Configuration: SSS
              Strings: 6
              Made in: United States
              Series: Steve Lukather Collection
              Colors: Blue, Brown, Red
              Left-Handed Version: No
              Body
              Type: Solid Body
              Body Material: Roasted Alder
              Bridge: Music man floating vintage tremolo, hardened steel with bent steel saddles
              Neck
              Neck Joint: Bolt-On
              Tuners: Schaller M6-IND locking
              Fretboard: Rosewood
              Neck Material: Figured Roasted Maple
              Decoration: White Corian 1/8" Dots
              Scale Size: 25.5"
              Shape: Music Man Standard
              Frets: 22 Medium
              Fretboard Radius: 12"
              Nut: Compensated
              Nut Width: 41.3mm (1.625'')
              Electronics
              Bridge Pickups: Music Man HT Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
              Neck Pickup: Music Man HT Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
              Switch: 5
              Knobs: Dome
              Pickup Mods: Boost
              Volume Controls: 1
              Tone Controls: 1
              Hardware
              Strap Lock: No
              Hardware Color: Black
              Strengths & Weaknesses
              Music Man Luke 4 SSS
              • Locking Tuners
              • Made in United States
              • Expensive Wood
              • Compensated Nut
              • Top Brand Pickups
              • Boost Pickups
              • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
              • No Neck-Through Build
              • No Weight Relief
              • No Luminescent Inlay
              • No Tremolo
              • No Compound Radius Fretboard
              • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
              • No Strap Lock

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                8. Charvel Pro-Mod DK22 SSS 2PT CM Mahogany with Walnut

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                Charvel Pro-Mod DK22 SSS 2PT CM Mahogany with Walnut
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                Playability 65
                Sound 85
                Build quality 78
                Value for money 81
                Overall Score 76

                What our users think

                • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (2 votes)
                • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
                • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
                • Weight: Very lightweight (2 votes)
                • Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
                • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (17 votes)
                • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
                • Pickups power: Hot (4 votes)
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                • From Charvel's 2022 Pro-Mod series
                • Made in Mexico
                • 6 strings
                • 25.5"'' scale
                • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
                • Figured Walnut top
                • Mahogany body
                • Caramelized Maple neck
                • Caramelized Maple fretboard
                • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Strat SHR-1B (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
                • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
                • 22 Jumbo frets
                • Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking tuners
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                • From Charvel's 2022 Pro-Mod series
                • Made in Mexico
                • 6 strings
                • 25.5"'' scale
                • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
                • Figured Walnut top
                • Mahogany body
                • Caramelized Maple neck
                • Caramelized Maple fretboard
                • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Strat SHR-1B (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
                • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
                • 22 Jumbo frets
                • Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking tuners
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                Charvel Pro-Mod DK22 SSS 2PT CM Mahogany with Walnut Specifications
                Charvel Pro-Mod DK22 SSS 2PT CM Mahogany with Walnut
                General
                Brand: Charvel
                Year: 2022
                Configuration: SSS
                Strings: 6
                Made in: Mexico
                Series: Pro-Mod
                Colors: Natural
                Left-Handed Version: No
                Body
                Top: Figured Walnut
                Type: Solid Body
                Body Material: Mahogany
                Bridge: Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo
                Neck
                Neck Joint: Bolt-On
                Tuners: Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking
                Fretboard: Caramelized Maple
                Neck Material: Caramelized 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: 22 Jumbo
                Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
                Nut: Ivory Tusq
                Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
                Electronics
                Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Strat SHR-1B (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: Gold
                Strengths & Weaknesses
                Charvel Pro-Mod DK22 SSS 2PT CM Mahogany with Walnut
                • Locking Tuners
                • Expensive Wood
                • Ivory Tusq Nut
                • Top Brand Pickups
                • Luminescent Inlay
                • Tremolo
                • Compound Radius Fretboard
                • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
                • Made in Mexico
                • 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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                  9. Ibanez AZ2203N Prestige

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                  Playability 71
                  Sound 90
                  Build quality 94
                  Value for money 77
                  Overall Score 85

                  What our users think

                  • Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
                  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (13 votes)
                  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
                  • Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)
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                  • From Ibanez's 2023 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 (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
                  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
                  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
                  • 5-way Switch
                  • Gotoh T1502S 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 2023 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 (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
                  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
                  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
                  • 5-way Switch
                  • Gotoh T1502S 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 AZ2203N Prestige Specifications
                  Ibanez AZ2203N Prestige
                  General
                  Brand: Ibanez
                  Year: 2023
                  Configuration: SSS
                  Strings: 6
                  Made in: Japan
                  Series: AZ
                  Colors: Black, Blue
                  Left-Handed Version: No
                  Body
                  Type: Solid Body
                  Body Material: Alder
                  Bridge: Gotoh T1502S
                  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 (H) (Humbucker / Passive)
                  Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker / Passive)
                  Switch: 5
                  Knobs: Bell
                  Pickup Mods: Coil Split
                  Volume Controls: 1
                  Tone Controls: 2
                  Hardware
                  Strap Lock: No
                  Hardware Color: Chrome
                  Strengths & Weaknesses
                  Ibanez AZ2203N Prestige
                  • Stainless Steel Frets
                  • Locking Tuners
                  • Made in Japan
                  • Expensive Wood
                  • Bone Nut
                  • Top Brand Pickups
                  • Coil 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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                    10. Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '60s Stratocaster

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                    Playability 65
                    Sound 85
                    Build quality 94
                    Value for money 73
                    Overall Score 81
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                    • From Fender's 2025 American Ultra Luxe Vintage series
                    • Made in United States
                    • 6 strings
                    • 25.5"'' scale
                    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
                    • Alder body
                    • Maple neck
                    • Rosewood fretboard
                    • Bridge pickup: Pure Vintage 61 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
                    • Middle pickup: Pure Vintage 61 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
                    • Neck pickup: Pure Vintage 61 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
                    • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
                    • 5-way Switch
                    • 2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm bridge
                    • Modern "D" Bolt-On neck
                    • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
                    • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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                    • From Fender's 2025 American Ultra Luxe Vintage series
                    • Made in United States
                    • 6 strings
                    • 25.5"'' scale
                    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
                    • Alder body
                    • Maple neck
                    • Rosewood fretboard
                    • Bridge pickup: Pure Vintage 61 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
                    • Middle pickup: Pure Vintage 61 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
                    • Neck pickup: Pure Vintage 61 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
                    • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
                    • 5-way Switch
                    • 2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm bridge
                    • Modern "D" Bolt-On neck
                    • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
                    • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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                    Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '60s Stratocaster Specifications
                    Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '60s Stratocaster
                    General
                    Brand: Fender
                    Year: 2025
                    Configuration: SSS
                    Strings: 6
                    Made in: United States
                    Series: American Ultra Luxe Vintage
                    Colors: Blue, Green
                    Left-Handed Version: No
                    Body
                    Type: Solid Body
                    Body Material: Alder
                    Bridge: 2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm
                    Neck
                    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
                    Tuners: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking
                    Fretboard: Rosewood
                    Neck Material: Maple
                    Decoration: Clay Dot
                    Scale Size: 25.5"
                    Shape: Modern "D"
                    Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
                    Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
                    Nut: Ivory Tusq
                    Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
                    Electronics
                    Bridge Pickups: Pure Vintage 61 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
                    Middle Pickup: Pure Vintage 61 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
                    Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage 61 Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
                    Switch: 5
                    Knobs: Bell
                    Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
                    Volume Controls: 1
                    Tone Controls: 2
                    Hardware
                    Strap Lock: Yes
                    Hardware Color: Nickel
                    Strengths & Weaknesses
                    Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '60s Stratocaster
                    • Stainless Steel Frets
                    • Locking Tuners
                    • Made in United States
                    • Expensive Wood
                    • Ivory Tusq Nut
                    • Top Brand Pickups
                    • S-1 Switch Pickups
                    • Luminescent Inlay
                    • Tremolo
                    • Compound Radius Fretboard
                    • Strap Lock
                    • No Neck-Through Build
                    • No Weight Relief
                    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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