Best Les Paul Style Guitars With 1 Tone Knob in 2024

Here you'll find the best Les Paul style guitars with 1 tone knob .

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 Will Adler Warbird Distressed

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ESP Will Adler Warbird Distressed

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Playability 80

Sound 79

Build quality 80

Value for money 65

Overall Score 80

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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
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Will Adler Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Will Adler Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
TOM Bridge & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Neck-Through 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
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Will Adler Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Will Adler Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
TOM Bridge & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP Will Adler Warbird Distressed

Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
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. Chapman ML2 Pro

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Chapman ML2 Pro

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Playability 78

Sound 79

Build quality 81

Value for money 79

Overall Score 79

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Easy (2 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (7 votes)

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From Chapman's 2022 Pro series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer On Maple Carved Top, Satin Finish top
Mahogany body
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
Macassar 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
Chapman String Through hardtail bridge
C Shape Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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From Chapman's 2022 Pro series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer On Maple Carved Top, Satin Finish top
Mahogany body
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
Macassar 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
Chapman String Through hardtail bridge
C Shape Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Chapman ML2 Pro

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

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4. 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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5. Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr

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Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr

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Playability 78

Sound 73

Build quality 78

Value for money 66

Overall Score 76

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)

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From Gretsch's 2020 Professional Collection series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Arched Laminated Maple top
Laminated Maple body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Bigsby B7CP String-Thru bridge
Standard U Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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From Gretsch's 2020 Professional Collection series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Arched Laminated Maple top
Laminated Maple body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Bigsby B7CP String-Thru bridge
Standard U Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr

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

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6. ESP LTD KH-3 Spider

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ESP LTD KH-3 Spider

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Playability 85

Sound 79

Build quality 67

Value for money 77

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (1 vote)
Weight: Heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (10 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2021 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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From ESP LTD's 2021 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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ESP LTD KH-3 Spider

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

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7. 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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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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8. 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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9. 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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10. Schecter Solo-II FR Apocalypse Red Reign

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Schecter Solo-II FR Apocalypse Red Reign

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Playability 78

Sound 82

Build quality 77

Value for money 79

Overall Score 79

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (42 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (37 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From Schecter's 2019 Apocalypse series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Swamp Ash body
Maple/Padauk Multi-ply w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
Thin C Set neck
22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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6 Prices - New from $1,399 >
From Schecter's 2019 Apocalypse series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Swamp Ash body
Maple/Padauk Multi-ply w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
Thin C Set neck
22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Solo-II FR Apocalypse Red Reign

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

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