Best Les Paul Style Guitars With Seymour Duncan Pickups in 2024

Here are the top Les Paul style guitars with Seymour Duncan pickups.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. 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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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 Alex Skolnick FR

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ESP Alex Skolnick FR

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Playability 75

Sound 82

Build quality 77

Value for money 63

Overall Score 78

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From ESP's 2016 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan AS Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan AS Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original bridge
Custom U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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From ESP's 2016 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan AS Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan AS Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original bridge
Custom U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP Alex Skolnick FR

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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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. Schecter Kenny Hickey Solo-6 EX S

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Schecter Kenny Hickey Solo-6 EX S

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Playability 78

Sound 82

Build quality 65

Value for money 70

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (42 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (37 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (4 votes)

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From Schecter's 2022 Artist series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
26.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
Thin C Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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From Schecter's 2022 Artist series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
26.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
Thin C Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Kenny Hickey Solo-6 EX S

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Killswitch, Sustainer Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in South Korea
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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6. Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS

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Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS

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Playability 77

Sound 75

Build quality 72

Value for money 60

Overall Score 75

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1 Prices - Used from $13,068 >
From Gibson's 2020 Custom Shop Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
3-piece Maple top
Solid Mahogany body
3-piece Maple neck
Ebony, with 1-ply White Binding fretboard
Bridge pickup: Custom-Wound Seymour Duncan DDJ (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gibson Custombucker (Reverse-Mounted) (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic bridge
Adam Jones Medium C Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Schaller M6 with Large Buttons tuners
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From Gibson's 2020 Custom Shop Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
3-piece Maple top
Solid Mahogany body
3-piece Maple neck
Ebony, with 1-ply White Binding fretboard
Bridge pickup: Custom-Wound Seymour Duncan DDJ (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gibson Custombucker (Reverse-Mounted) (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic bridge
Adam Jones Medium C Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Schaller M6 with Large Buttons tuners
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Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Bone 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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7. Dean Thoroughbred Select Floyd QM

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Dean Thoroughbred Select Floyd QM

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Playability 75

Sound 80

Build quality 63

Value for money 73

Overall Score 73

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

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From Dean's 2022 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Quilt Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
3 Piece Eastern Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan TB-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) bridge
C Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover 18:1 tuners
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From Dean's 2022 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Quilt Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
3 Piece Eastern Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan TB-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) bridge
C Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover 18:1 tuners
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Dean Thoroughbred Select Floyd QM

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

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8. 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 (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 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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4 Prices - New from $849.99 >
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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9. Kramer Assault Plus

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Kramer Assault Plus

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Playability 73

Sound 79

Build quality 61

Value for money 76

Overall Score 71

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)

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From Kramer's 2018 Modern series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo bridge
K-Speed SlimTaper C Set neck
24 Medium Jumbo frets
Kramer black die cast mini 14:1 tuners
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From Kramer's 2018 Modern series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo bridge
K-Speed SlimTaper C Set neck
24 Medium Jumbo frets
Kramer black die cast mini 14:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Kramer Assault Plus

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

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10. Epiphone Jared James Nichols "Blues Power" Les Paul Custom

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Epiphone Jared James Nichols

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Playability 73

Sound 71

Build quality 60

Value for money 73

Overall Score 68

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4 Prices - New from $999 >
From Epiphone's 2023 Artist series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Silencer JJN P-90B (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
Wraparound Lightning Bar bridge
50s Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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4 Prices - New from $999 >
From Epiphone's 2023 Artist series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Silencer JJN P-90B (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
Wraparound Lightning Bar bridge
50s Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Jared James Nichols "Blues Power" Les Paul Custom

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in China
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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