Best Les Paul Style Guitars Made In United States in 2024

Here are the top Les Paul style guitars made in United States . Guitars made in the USA have the reputation of being the best instruments you can get. This statement isn't as accurate as a few years ago, but you should still expect top-quality from a guitar made in this country.

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. Gibson Les Paul Modern

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Playability 73

Sound 78

Build quality 80

Value for money 67

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)

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From Gibson's 2019 Modern Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatics w/Keystone buttons tuners
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3 Prices - New from $2,831.42 >
From Gibson's 2019 Modern Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatics w/Keystone buttons tuners
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Gibson Les Paul Modern

Locking Tuners
Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Tap, Phase Out Pickups
Weight Relief
Compound Radius Fretboard
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Neck-Through Build
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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2. Gibson Custom Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe Aged

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Gibson Custom Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe Aged

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Playability 80

Sound 75

Build quality 70

Value for money 60

Overall Score 75

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1 Prices - Used from $12,995 >
From Gibson Custom's 2022 Artist series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Custom Soapbar P90 (Single Coil/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Tone Pros Stop Bar bridge
Mike Ness Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Gotoh Nickel, Single Band tuners
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1 Prices - Used from $12,995 >
From Gibson Custom's 2022 Artist series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Custom Soapbar P90 (Single Coil/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Tone Pros Stop Bar bridge
Mike Ness Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Gotoh Nickel, Single Band tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe Aged

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Nylon Nut
Top Brand Pickups
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 Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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3. Dean USA Thoroughbred Flame Top

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Dean USA Thoroughbred Flame Top

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Playability 80

Sound 75

Build quality 72

Value for money 61

Overall Score 76

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (3 votes)

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From Dean's 2020 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Equalizer (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Nostalgia (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic bridge
C Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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From Dean's 2020 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Equalizer (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Nostalgia (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic bridge
C Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean USA Thoroughbred Flame Top

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
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 Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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4. Jackson USA Signature Marty Friedman MF-1

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Jackson USA Signature Marty Friedman MF-1

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Playability 73

Sound 75

Build quality 77

Value for money 60

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)

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From Jackson's 2017 Artist Signature series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
3/4 Plain Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG MF Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: EMG MF Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
TonePros Adjustable Tune-O-Matic Style with Gotoh Stop Tailpiece bridge
Speed Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Schaller Locking tuners
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4 Prices - New from $4,599.99 >
From Jackson's 2017 Artist Signature series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
3/4 Plain Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG MF Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: EMG MF Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
TonePros Adjustable Tune-O-Matic Style with Gotoh Stop Tailpiece bridge
Speed Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Schaller Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson USA Signature Marty Friedman MF-1

Locking Tuners
Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
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

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5. Gibson Les Paul Supreme Exclusive

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Gibson Les Paul Supreme Exclusive

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Playability 73

Sound 75

Build quality 78

Value for money 60

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)

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From Gibson's 2023 Modern series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: Burstbucker Pro Mid (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive)
3 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Locking Grover Keystone tuners
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1 Prices - New from $3,999 >
From Gibson's 2023 Modern series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: Burstbucker Pro Mid (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive)
3 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Locking Grover Keystone tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Les Paul Supreme Exclusive

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

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6. Gibson Les Paul Supreme

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Playability 73

Sound 75

Build quality 78

Value for money 60

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)

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4 Prices - New from $3,499 >
From Gibson's 2023 Modern series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
AAA Figured Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Burstbucker Pro + (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Locking Grover Keystone tuners
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4 Prices - New from $3,499 >
From Gibson's 2023 Modern series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
AAA Figured Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Burstbucker Pro + (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Locking Grover Keystone tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Les Paul Supreme

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

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7. Gibson Custom Peter Frampton Phenix Inspired Les Paul Custom

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Gibson Custom Peter Frampton Phenix Inspired Les Paul Custom

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Playability 77

Sound 75

Build quality 75

Value for money 61

Overall Score 76

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Weight: Heavy (1 vote)

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4 Prices - New from $6,999 >
From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor bridge
Peter Frampton Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover Kidney tuners
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4 Prices - New from $6,999 >
From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor bridge
Peter Frampton Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover Kidney tuners
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Gibson Custom Peter Frampton Phenix Inspired Les Paul Custom

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

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8. Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Standard Figured Floyd Rose Gloss

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Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Standard Figured Floyd Rose Gloss

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Playability 72

Sound 80

Build quality 75

Value for money 61

Overall Score 76

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1 Prices - New from $4,999 >
From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
2-Piece Figured Maple top
1-Piece Solid Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose bridge
SlimTaper C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Kidney tuners
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1 Prices - New from $4,999 >
From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
2-Piece Figured Maple top
1-Piece Solid Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose bridge
SlimTaper C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Kidney tuners
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Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Standard Figured Floyd Rose Gloss

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

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9. Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio

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Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio

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Playability 73

Sound 76

Build quality 75

Value for money 70

Overall Score 75

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5 Prices - New from $1,999 >
From Gibson's 2024 Modern series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: 498T (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: 490R (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
SlimTaper with Modern Contoured Heel Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Rotomatic with Keystone Button tuners
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5 Prices - New from $1,999 >
From Gibson's 2024 Modern series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: 498T (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: 490R (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
SlimTaper with Modern Contoured Heel Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Rotomatic with Keystone Button tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split, Phase Out Pickups
Weight Relief
Compound Radius Fretboard
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Neck-Through Build
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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10. Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured

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Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured

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Playability 73

Sound 75

Build quality 77

Value for money 65

Overall Score 75

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4 Prices - New from $2,999 >
From Gibson's 2023 Modern series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
AAA Figured Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Burstbucker Pro + (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
SlimTaper with Modern Contoured Heel Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic with Keystone Buttons tuners
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4 Prices - New from $2,999 >
From Gibson's 2023 Modern series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
AAA Figured Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Burstbucker Pro + (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
SlimTaper with Modern Contoured Heel Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic with Keystone Buttons tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured

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

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