Best Mahogany Body Explorer Style Guitars in 2026

Here you'll find the best Mahogany body Explorer style guitars. This is the type of wood found in many top-of-the-line guitars, so that's a positive point for the build quality. This red-looking wood Mahogany is found in Africa and Central America and has great sustain and a warm tone due to its high density. The downside about this type of wood is that it's relatively heavy.

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 E-1 FR S Special Edition

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Playability 79
Sound 95
Build quality 86
Value for money 79
Overall Score 87

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (3 votes)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (3 votes)
  • Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (3 votes)
  • Weight: Slightly heavy (3 votes)
  • Neck profile shape: C (67 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (52 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (6 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (6 votes)
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  • From Schecter's 2016 Special Edition series
  • Made in South Korea
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Quilted Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
  • Thin C Set neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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  • From Schecter's 2016 Special Edition series
  • Made in South Korea
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Quilted Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
  • Thin C Set neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition Specifications
Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition
General
Brand: Schecter
Year: 2016
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: South Korea
Series: Special Edition
Colors: Purple Burst
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Quilted Maple
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Grover Rotomatic 18:1
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Decoration: Mother of Pearl Blocks
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Thin C
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.87'' (22.1mm)
Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 41.3mm (1.625'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Speed
Pickup Mods: Sustainer
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Sustainer 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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2. ESP Snakebyte Camo

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Playability 85
Sound 85
Build quality 80
Value for money 62
Overall Score 84

What our users think

  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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  • From ESP's 2022 Signature series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • 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 0 tone Dome 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 2022 Signature series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • 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 0 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
  • Thin U Set neck
  • 22 XL Jumbo frets
  • Sperzel Locking tuners
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ESP Snakebyte Camo Specifications
ESP Snakebyte Camo
General
Brand: ESP
Year: 2022
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: Signature
Colors: White Patterns
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Sperzel Locking
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: 1Pc Mahogany
Decoration: White dots with snake at 12th
Scale Size: 24.75"
Shape: Thin U
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
Frets: 22 XL Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker / Active)
Neck Pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker / Active)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Volume Controls: 2
Tone Controls: 0
Hardware
Strap Lock: Yes
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP Snakebyte Camo
  • 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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3. Solar E1.6FRLB

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Playability 75
Sound 93
Build quality 78
Value for money 80
Overall Score 82

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (16 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (8 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (12 votes)
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  • From Solar's 2020 Type E series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
  • Flame Maple Veneer top
  • Mahogany body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1000, with 34 mm Block bridge
  • Solar C Shape Set neck
  • 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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  • From Solar's 2020 Type E series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
  • Flame Maple Veneer top
  • Mahogany body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1000, with 34 mm Block bridge
  • Solar C Shape Set neck
  • 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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Solar E1.6FRLB Specifications
Solar E1.6FRLB
General
Brand: Solar
Year: 2020
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Indonesia
Series: Type E
Colors: Green Burst Matte
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Flame Maple Veneer
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000, with 34 mm Block
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Solar 18:1 Locking Type
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple
Decoration: Solar Logo on 12th Fret
Scale Size: 24.75"
Shape: Solar C Shape
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
Frets: 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Coil Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
Solar E1.6FRLB
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Coil Split Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Retainer Bar
  • No Strap Lock

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    4. ESP E-II EX NT

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    Playability 85
    Sound 80
    Build quality 79
    Value for money 67
    Overall Score 81

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
    • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
    • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (23 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (15 votes)
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    • From ESP E-II's 2021 EX series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany body
    • Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 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 EX series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany body
    • Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 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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    ESP E-II EX NT Specifications
    ESP E-II EX NT
    General
    Brand: ESP E-II
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: EX
    Colors: White, Black
    Left-Handed Version: Yes
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Gotoh TOM & Tailpiece
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Gotoh Locking
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Mahogany
    Decoration: Dots
    Scale Size: 24.75"
    Shape: Thin U
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
    Frets: 22 XL Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: EMG 81 (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker / Active)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: Yes
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    ESP E-II EX NT
    • 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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    5. Dean Zero Select Evertune Fluence

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    Dean Zero Select Evertune Fluence
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    Playability 71
    Sound 92
    Build quality 77
    Value for money 79
    Overall Score 80

    What our users think

    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (8 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (5 votes)
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    • From Dean's 2021 Select series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Flame Maple top
    • Eastern Mahogany body
    • 3 Piece Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
    • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Evertune bridge
    • Slim C Set neck
    • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Mini Grover 18:1 tuners
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    • From Dean's 2021 Select series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Flame Maple top
    • Eastern Mahogany body
    • 3 Piece Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
    • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Evertune bridge
    • Slim C Set neck
    • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Mini Grover 18:1 tuners
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    Dean Zero Select Evertune Fluence Specifications
    Dean Zero Select Evertune Fluence
    General
    Brand: Dean
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: Select
    Colors: Red Burst
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Flame Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Eastern Mahogany
    Bridge: Evertune
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Mini Grover 18:1
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: 3 Piece Maple
    Decoration: Pearloid Ultra Diamond
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Slim C
    Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: NuBone
    Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker / Active)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
    Volume Controls: 2
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Dean Zero Select Evertune Fluence
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Expensive Wood
    • NuBone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Multi-Voicing Pickups
    • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 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. Epiphone Prophecy Extura

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      Playability 85
      Sound 87
      Build quality 66
      Value for money 83
      Overall Score 79

      What our users think

      • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (4 votes)
      • Fret edges: Smooth (5 votes)
      • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (4 votes)
      • Weight: Slightly heavy (4 votes)
      • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (17 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (12 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (5 votes)
      • Pickups power: Hot (4 votes)
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      • From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • AAA Flame Maple veneer top
      • Mahogany body
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony, Single Ply White binding fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
      • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
      • Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
      • 24 Jumbo frets
      • Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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      • From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • AAA Flame Maple veneer top
      • Mahogany body
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony, Single Ply White binding fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
      • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
      • Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
      • 24 Jumbo frets
      • Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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      Epiphone Prophecy Extura Specifications
      Epiphone Prophecy Extura
      General
      Brand: Epiphone
      Year: 2020
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: China
      Series: Prophecy Collection
      Colors: Black, Purple, Yellow
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: AAA Flame Maple veneer
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Mahogany
      Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Grover Locking Rotomatic
      Fretboard: Ebony, Single Ply White binding
      Neck Material: Mahogany
      Decoration: Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
      Scale Size: 24.75"
      Shape: Asymmetrical Slim Taper
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.9'' (22.9mm)
      Frets: 24 Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: NuBone
      Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker / Active)
      Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker / Active)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Pickup Mods: Coil Split, Multi-Voicing
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Epiphone Prophecy Extura
      • Locking Tuners
      • Expensive Wood
      • NuBone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • Made in China
      • 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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        7. Harley Benton EX-76 Classic

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        Playability 85
        Sound 82
        Build quality 67
        Value for money 89
        Overall Score 78

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: V (2 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (2 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
        • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)
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        • From Harley Benton's 2020 Tribute series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 15" Fretboard Radius
        • Mahogany body
        • Mahogany neck
        • Purpleheart fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Roswell LAF Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Roswell LAF Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Wsc Tune-O-Matic Bridge bridge
        • Harley Benton Slim Taper C Set neck
        • 22 Jumbo frets
        • Grover Locking Machine Heads tuners
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        • From Harley Benton's 2020 Tribute series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 15" Fretboard Radius
        • Mahogany body
        • Mahogany neck
        • Purpleheart fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Roswell LAF Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Roswell LAF Alnico-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Wsc Tune-O-Matic Bridge bridge
        • Harley Benton Slim Taper C Set neck
        • 22 Jumbo frets
        • Grover Locking Machine Heads tuners
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        Harley Benton EX-76 Classic Specifications
        Harley Benton EX-76 Classic
        General
        Brand: Harley Benton
        Year: 2020
        Configuration: HH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: Indonesia
        Series: Tribute
        Colors: Natural
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Mahogany
        Bridge: Wsc Tune-O-Matic Bridge
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Grover Locking Machine Heads
        Fretboard: Purpleheart
        Neck Material: Mahogany
        Decoration: White Dot Fretboard Inlays
        Scale Size: 24.75"
        Shape: Harley Benton Slim Taper C
        Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.886'' (22.5mm) - 12th Fret: 0.984'' (25mm)
        Frets: 22 Jumbo
        Fretboard Radius: 15"
        Nut: Ivory Tusq
        Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: Roswell LAF Alnico-5 (Humbucker / Passive)
        Neck Pickup: Roswell LAF Alnico-5 (Humbucker / Passive)
        Switch: 3
        Knobs: Speed
        Volume Controls: 2
        Tone Controls: 1
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Chrome
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Harley Benton EX-76 Classic
        • Locking Tuners
        • Expensive Wood
        • Ivory Tusq Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 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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        8. Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PD

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        Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PD
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        Playability 79
        Sound 85
        Build quality 69
        Value for money 83
        Overall Score 78

        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)
        • Neck profile shape: D (61 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (60 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (23 votes)
        • Pickups power: Hot (15 votes)
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        • 2 Prices - New from $899.99 >
        • From Jackson's 2019 Artist Signature series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
        • Mahogany body
        • Maple neck
        • Laurel fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
        • Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
        • 2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
        • Speed Neck-Through neck
        • 24 Jumbo frets
        • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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        • From Jackson's 2019 Artist Signature series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
        • Mahogany body
        • Maple neck
        • Laurel fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
        • Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
        • 2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
        • Speed Neck-Through neck
        • 24 Jumbo frets
        • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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        Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PD Specifications
        Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PD
        General
        Brand: Jackson
        Year: 2019
        Configuration: HH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: Indonesia
        Series: Artist Signature
        Colors: Red
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Mahogany
        Bridge: Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed)
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Neck-Through
        Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
        Fretboard: Laurel
        Neck Material: Maple
        Decoration: Pearloid Piranha Tooth (Small Sharkfin)
        Scale Size: 25.5"
        Shape: Speed
        Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm)
        Frets: 24 Jumbo
        Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
        Nut: Locking
        Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: EMG 81 (Humbucker / Active)
        Neck Pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker / Active)
        Switch: 3
        Knobs: Dome
        Volume Controls: 2
        Tone Controls: 0
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: Yes
        Hardware Color: Black
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PD
        • Expensive Wood
        • Locking Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Neck-Through Build
        • Tremolo
        • Compound Radius Fretboard
        • Strap Lock
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • Made in Indonesia
        • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
        • No Weight Relief
        • No Luminescent Inlay
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Retainer Bar

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        9. ESP LTD Snakebyte Camo

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        ESP LTD Snakebyte Camo
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        Playability 85
        Sound 80
        Build quality 63
        Value for money 67
        Overall Score 76

        What our users think

        • Neck access to high frets: Hard (1 vote)
        • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
        • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
        • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
        • Neck profile shape: D (39 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (50 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
        • Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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        • From ESP LTD's 2022 Signature series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
        • Mahogany body
        • 3Pc Mahogany neck
        • Macassar Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
        • Neck pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
        • 2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
        • Thin U Set neck
        • 22 XL Jumbo frets
        • LTD Locking tuners
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        • From ESP LTD's 2022 Signature series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
        • Mahogany body
        • 3Pc Mahogany neck
        • Macassar Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
        • Neck pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
        • 2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
        • Thin U Set neck
        • 22 XL Jumbo frets
        • LTD Locking tuners
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        ESP LTD Snakebyte Camo Specifications
        ESP LTD Snakebyte Camo
        General
        Brand: ESP LTD
        Year: 2022
        Configuration: HH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: Indonesia
        Series: Signature
        Colors: White Pattern
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Mahogany
        Bridge: Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: LTD Locking
        Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
        Neck Material: 3Pc Mahogany
        Decoration: White dots with snake at 12th
        Scale Size: 24.75"
        Shape: Thin U
        Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
        Frets: 22 XL Jumbo
        Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
        Nut: Plastic
        Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker / Active)
        Neck Pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker / Active)
        Switch: 3
        Knobs: Dome
        Volume Controls: 2
        Tone Controls: 0
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Black
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        ESP LTD Snakebyte Camo
        • Locking Tuners
        • Expensive Wood
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • 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 Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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          10. Gibson 80s Explorer

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          Playability 71
          Sound 77
          Build quality 77
          Value for money 62
          Overall Score 75

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: C (16 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (12 votes)
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          • From Gibson's 2023 Original series
          • Made in United States
          • 6 strings
          • 24.75"'' scale
          • 12" Fretboard Radius
          • Mahogany top
          • Solid Mahogany body
          • Mahogany neck
          • Indian Rosewood fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: 80s Tribute (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: 80s Tribute (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
          • Slim Taper Set neck
          • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
          • Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners
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          • 3 Prices - New from $2,499 >
          • From Gibson's 2023 Original series
          • Made in United States
          • 6 strings
          • 24.75"'' scale
          • 12" Fretboard Radius
          • Mahogany top
          • Solid Mahogany body
          • Mahogany neck
          • Indian Rosewood fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: 80s Tribute (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: 80s Tribute (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
          • Slim Taper Set neck
          • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
          • Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners
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          Gibson 80s Explorer Specifications
          Gibson 80s Explorer
          General
          Brand: Gibson
          Year: 2023
          Configuration: HH
          Strings: 6
          Made in: United States
          Series: Original
          Colors:
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Top: Mahogany
          Type: Solid Body
          Body Material: Solid Mahogany
          Bridge: Aluminum Stop Bar
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Set
          Tuners: Grover Mini Rotomatic
          Fretboard: Indian Rosewood
          Neck Material: Mahogany
          Decoration: Acrylic Dot
          Scale Size: 24.75"
          Shape: Slim Taper
          Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.92'' (23.4mm)
          Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
          Fretboard Radius: 12"
          Nut: Ivory Tusq
          Nut Width: 43.1mm (1.695'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: 80s Tribute (Humbucker / Passive)
          Neck Pickup: 80s Tribute (Humbucker / Passive)
          Switch: 3
          Knobs: Speed
          Pickup Mods: Tri-Sound
          Volume Controls: 2
          Tone Controls: 1
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Black
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Gibson 80s Explorer
          • Made in United States
          • Expensive Wood
          • Ivory Tusq Nut
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Tri-Sound Pickups
          • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
          • No Locking Tuners
          • 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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