Best Les Paul Style Guitars With 1.654" (42mm) Nut Width in 2024

Here are the top Les Paul style guitars with 1.654" (42mm) nut width.

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. Schecter Solo-II SLS Elite Evil Twin

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Schecter Solo-II SLS Elite Evil Twin

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Playability 87

Sound 78

Build quality 77

Value for money 81

Overall Score 81

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (15 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (12 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (20 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (17 votes)

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From Schecter's 2022 SLS Elite series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Swamp Ash body
Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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From Schecter's 2022 SLS Elite series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Swamp Ash body
Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Solo-II SLS Elite Evil Twin

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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2. ESP E-II Eclipse Evertune

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ESP E-II Eclipse Evertune

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Playability 78

Sound 83

Build quality 75

Value for money 69

Overall Score 79

What our users think

Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (7 votes)

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From ESP E-II's 2014 Eclipse series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
1Pc Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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From ESP E-II's 2014 Eclipse series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
1Pc Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP E-II Eclipse Evertune

Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Stays in Tune (Evertune)
Strap Lock
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

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3. ESP Iron Cross

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ESP Iron Cross

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Playability 80

Sound 79

Build quality 77

Value for money 64

Overall Score 79

What our users think

Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)

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From ESP's 2014 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 JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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From ESP's 2014 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 JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP Iron Cross

Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
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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4. ESP LTD EC-FR Black Metal

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ESP LTD EC-FR Black Metal

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Playability 82

Sound 78

Build quality 74

Value for money 78

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2021 Black Metal series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Black Winter (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover tuners
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From ESP LTD's 2021 Black Metal series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Black Winter (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD EC-FR Black Metal

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

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5. Jackson Pro Series Monarkh SC

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Jackson Pro Series Monarkh SC

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Playability 80

Sound 74

Build quality 65

Value for money 73

Overall Score 73

What our users think

Tuning stability: Won't stay in tune (1 vote)
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 2021 Pro series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Arched Maple top
Mahogany body
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 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece bridge
Speed Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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From Jackson's 2021 Pro series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Arched Maple top
Mahogany body
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 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece bridge
Speed Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson Pro Series Monarkh SC

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

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6. Harley Benton SC-550SL Gotoh Tribute

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Harley Benton SC-550SL Gotoh Tribute

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Playability 80

Sound 71

Build quality 65

Value for money 82

Overall Score 72

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: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From Harley Benton's 2023 Tribute series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.72"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: Tesla OPUS-1 AlNiCo-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Tesla OPUS-1 AlNiCo-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
DLX Tune-O-Matic bridge
Harley Benton '60s Set neck
22 Medium Stainless Steel frets
Gotoh Kluson tuners
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From Harley Benton's 2023 Tribute series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.72"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: Tesla OPUS-1 AlNiCo-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Tesla OPUS-1 AlNiCo-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
DLX Tune-O-Matic bridge
Harley Benton '60s Set neck
22 Medium Stainless Steel frets
Gotoh Kluson tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton SC-550SL Gotoh Tribute

Stainless Steel Frets
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Weight Relief
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
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
No Strap Lock

7. ESP E-II Eclipse Full Thickness

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ESP E-II Eclipse Full Thickness

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Playability 80

Sound 79

Build quality 77

Value for money 69

Overall Score 79

What our users think

Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (6 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (4 votes)

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From ESP E-II's 2021 Eclipse series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Full Thickness Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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From ESP E-II's 2021 Eclipse series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Full Thickness Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP E-II Eclipse Full Thickness

Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Strap Lock
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

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8. ESP Gary Holt EC

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ESP Gary Holt EC

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Playability 78

Sound 81

Build quality 77

Value for money 64

Overall Score 79

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Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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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
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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
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP 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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9. ESP E-II Eclipse DB

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ESP E-II Eclipse DB

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Playability 80

Sound 79

Build quality 75

Value for money 68

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From ESP E-II's 2021 Eclipse series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 57TW (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 66TW (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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From ESP E-II's 2021 Eclipse series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 57TW (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 66TW (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP E-II Eclipse DB

Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Strap Lock
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

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10. ESP E-II RZK-II Burnt

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ESP E-II RZK-II Burnt

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Playability 80

Sound 78

Build quality 75

Value for money 68

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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From ESP E-II's 2010 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 81 (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 tuners
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From ESP E-II's 2010 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 81 (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 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP E-II RZK-II Burnt

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Tremolo
Retainer Bar
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
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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