Best Maple Neck Explorer Style Guitars in 2025

Here you'll find the best Maple neck Explorer style guitars. This is one of the most popular types of wood used in all kinds of guitars. It's heavy, strong and compact, which makes it great for necks. However, it's also used for fretboards, bodies and tops due to its light color, resistance and beautiful patterns. When it comes to tone, it highlights the mid and high frequencies.

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. Jackson USA Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly

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Jackson USA Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly
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Playability 77
Sound 78
Build quality 87
Value for money 66
Overall Score 81

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: D (51 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (50 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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  • From Jackson's 2019 Artist Signature series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Sandblasted Ash top
  • Ash body
  • Quartersawn Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
  • Speed Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Sperzel Die-Cast tuners
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  • From Jackson's 2019 Artist Signature series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Sandblasted Ash top
  • Ash body
  • Quartersawn Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
  • Speed Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Sperzel Die-Cast tuners
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Jackson USA Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly Specifications
Jackson USA Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly
General
Brand: Jackson
Year: 2019
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: Artist Signature
Colors: Black
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Sandblasted Ash
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Ash
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Sperzel Die-Cast
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
Decoration: Mother of Pearl Sharkfin
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Speed
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm)
Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker / Active)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts (Humbucker / Active)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 0
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson USA Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Retainer Bar
  • No Strap Lock

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    2. Schecter E-1 SLS Evil Twin

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    Playability 82
    Sound 77
    Build quality 77
    Value for money 79
    Overall Score 79

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
    • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
    • Tuning stability: Won't stay in tune (1 vote)
    • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: C (25 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (21 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (27 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (26 votes)
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    • From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' 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)
    • 1 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 2018 SLS Elite series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' 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)
    • 1 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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    Schecter E-1 SLS Evil Twin Specifications
    Schecter E-1 SLS Evil Twin
    General
    Brand: Schecter
    Year: 2018
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: South Korea
    Series: SLS Elite
    Colors: Black
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Swamp Ash
    Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Neck-Through
    Tuners: Schecter Locking
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
    Decoration: Roman Numerals
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Ultra Thin C
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.787'' (20mm)
    Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
    Nut: Compensated
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker / Active)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Schecter E-1 SLS 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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    3. Solar E1.6FRLB

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    Playability 75
    Sound 84
    Build quality 73
    Value for money 77
    Overall Score 77

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (15 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (11 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. Dean Zero Select Floyd Fluence

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      Playability 73
      Sound 82
      Build quality 73
      Value for money 71
      Overall Score 76

      What our users think

      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
      • Pickups power: Hot (4 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
      • Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) 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
      • Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) bridge
      • Slim C Set neck
      • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Mini Grover 18:1 tuners
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      Dean Zero Select Floyd Fluence Specifications
      Dean Zero Select Floyd Fluence
      General
      Brand: Dean
      Year: 2021
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Indonesia
      Series: Select
      Colors: Black Burst
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: Flame Maple
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Eastern Mahogany
      Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean)
      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: Locking
      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 Floyd Fluence
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Expensive Wood
      • Locking Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Multi-Voicing Pickups
      • Tremolo
      • 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 Retainer Bar
      • No Strap Lock

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      5. ESP LTD EX Black Metal

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      Playability 80
      Sound 71
      Build quality 65
      Value for money 77
      Overall Score 72

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: D (33 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (45 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (21 votes)
      • Pickups power: Hot (13 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 Maple neck
      • Macassar Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
      • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
      • Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
      • Thin U Set neck
      • 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • LTD Locking 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 Maple neck
      • Macassar Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
      • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
      • Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
      • Thin U Set neck
      • 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • LTD Locking tuners
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      ESP LTD EX Black Metal Specifications
      ESP LTD EX Black Metal
      General
      Brand: ESP LTD
      Year: 2021
      Configuration: H
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Indonesia
      Series: Black Metal
      Colors: Black
      Left-Handed Version: Yes
      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 Maple
      Decoration:
      Scale Size: 24.75"
      Shape: Thin U
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
      Frets: 22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
      Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
      Nut: Plastic
      Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: EMG 81 (Humbucker / Active)
      Switch: 0
      Knobs: Dome
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 0
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Black
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      ESP LTD EX Black Metal
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Tuners
      • Expensive Wood
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Luminescent Inlay
      • Made in Indonesia
      • No High-Quality Nut
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Tremolo
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      6. Schecter E-1 SLS Elite

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      Playability 82
      Sound 77
      Build quality 77
      Value for money 79
      Overall Score 79

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (25 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (21 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (27 votes)
      • Pickups power: Hot (26 votes)
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      • From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series
      • Made in South Korea
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
      • Flamed Maple top
      • 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)
      • 1 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 2018 SLS Elite series
      • Made in South Korea
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
      • Flamed Maple top
      • 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)
      • 1 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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      Schecter E-1 SLS Elite Specifications
      Schecter E-1 SLS Elite
      General
      Brand: Schecter
      Year: 2018
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: South Korea
      Series: SLS Elite
      Colors: Black, Orange
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: Flamed Maple
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Swamp Ash
      Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Neck-Through
      Tuners: Schecter Locking
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
      Decoration: Abalone Offset/Reverse Dots
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Ultra Thin C
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.787'' (20mm)
      Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
      Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
      Nut: Compensated
      Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker / Active)
      Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker / Active)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Black
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Schecter E-1 SLS Elite
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Tuners
      • Expensive Wood
      • Compensated Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Neck-Through Build
      • Multi-Voicing Pickups
      • Compound Radius Fretboard
      • Made in South Korea
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Tremolo
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      7. Jackson Pro Plus XT Kelly KE HT6 Baritone

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      Jackson Pro Plus XT Kelly KE HT6 Baritone
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      Playability 78
      Sound 78
      Build quality 79
      Value for money 78
      Overall Score 78

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: D (51 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (50 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
      • Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)
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      • From Jackson's 2024 Pro Plus series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 27"'' scale
      • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
      • Nyatoh body
      • 3-piece Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 0 tone Speed knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Jackson HT6 String-Through-Body Hardtail bridge
      • Speed Neck-Through neck
      • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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      • From Jackson's 2024 Pro Plus series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 27"'' scale
      • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
      • Nyatoh body
      • 3-piece Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 0 tone Speed knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Jackson HT6 String-Through-Body Hardtail bridge
      • Speed Neck-Through neck
      • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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      Jackson Pro Plus XT Kelly KE HT6 Baritone Specifications
      Jackson Pro Plus XT Kelly KE HT6 Baritone
      General
      Brand: Jackson
      Year: 2024
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Indonesia
      Series: Pro Plus
      Colors: Black
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Nyatoh
      Bridge: Jackson HT6 String-Through-Body Hardtail
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Neck-Through
      Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: 3-piece Maple
      Decoration: Black Sharkfin
      Scale Size: 27"
      Shape: Speed
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm)
      Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
      Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
      Nut: Ivory Tusq
      Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Speed
      Pickup Mods: Killswitch
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 0
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Black
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Jackson Pro Plus XT Kelly KE HT6 Baritone
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Tuners
      • Expensive Wood
      • Ivory Tusq Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Neck-Through Build
      • Killswitch Pickups
      • Luminescent Inlay
      • Compound Radius Fretboard
      • Made in Indonesia
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Tremolo
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      8. Schecter Balsac E-1 FR

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      Schecter Balsac E-1 FR
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      Playability 77
      Sound 84
      Build quality 74
      Value for money 78
      Overall Score 78

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (25 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (21 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (27 votes)
      • Pickups power: Hot (26 votes)
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      • 3 Prices - New from $1,399 >
      • From Schecter's 2020 Artist series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 14" Fretboard Radius
      • Mahogany body
      • Maple 3-pc 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 0 tone Speed knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
      • Ultra Thin C Set neck
      • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Schecter Locking tuners
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      • From Schecter's 2020 Artist series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 14" Fretboard Radius
      • Mahogany body
      • Maple 3-pc 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 0 tone Speed knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
      • Ultra Thin C Set neck
      • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Schecter Locking tuners
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      Schecter Balsac E-1 FR Specifications
      Schecter Balsac E-1 FR
      General
      Brand: Schecter
      Year: 2020
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Indonesia
      Series: Artist
      Colors: Red
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Mahogany
      Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Schecter Locking
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
      Decoration: BälSäc Jaw at 3rd Fret
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Ultra Thin C
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.787'' (20mm)
      Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
      Fretboard Radius: 14"
      Nut: Locking
      Nut Width: 41.3mm (1.625'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker / Active)
      Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker / Active)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Speed
      Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
      Volume Controls: 2
      Tone Controls: 0
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Black
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Schecter Balsac E-1 FR
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Tuners
      • Expensive Wood
      • Locking Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Multi-Voicing Pickups
      • Luminescent Inlay
      • Tremolo
      • Retainer Bar
      • 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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      9. Schecter E-1 Apocalypse Red Reign

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      Playability 78
      Sound 79
      Build quality 75
      Value for money 77
      Overall Score 77

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (62 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (49 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (6 votes)
      • Pickups power: Hot (6 votes)
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      • From Schecter's 2022 Apocalypse series
      • Made in South Korea
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' 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)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
      • Thin C Set neck
      • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Schecter Locking tuners
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      • From Schecter's 2022 Apocalypse series
      • Made in South Korea
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' 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)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
      • Thin C Set neck
      • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Schecter Locking tuners
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      Schecter E-1 Apocalypse Red Reign Specifications
      Schecter E-1 Apocalypse Red Reign
      General
      Brand: Schecter
      Year: 2022
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: South Korea
      Series: Apocalypse
      Colors: Red
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Swamp Ash
      Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Schecter Locking
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: Maple/Padauk Multi-ply w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
      Decoration: Roman Numerals
      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: Black Tusq XL
      Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (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
      Schecter E-1 Apocalypse Red Reign
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Tuners
      • Expensive Wood
      • Black Tusq XL Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Coil Split Pickups
      • Luminescent Inlay
      • Compound Radius Fretboard
      • Made in South Korea
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Tremolo
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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        10. Jackson USA Select Kelly KE2

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        Jackson USA Select Kelly KE2
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        Playability 77
        Sound 79
        Build quality 74
        Value for money 62
        Overall Score 77

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: D (51 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (50 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
        • Pickups power: Hot (9 votes)
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        • From Jackson's 2020 USA Select series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
        • Alder body
        • Quartersawn Maple neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
        • Speed Neck-Through neck
        • 24 Jumbo frets
        • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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        • 3 Prices - New from $4,199.99 >
        • From Jackson's 2020 USA Select series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
        • Alder body
        • Quartersawn Maple neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
        • Speed Neck-Through neck
        • 24 Jumbo frets
        • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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        Jackson USA Select Kelly KE2 Specifications
        Jackson USA Select Kelly KE2
        General
        Brand: Jackson
        Year: 2020
        Configuration: HH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: United States
        Series: USA Select
        Colors: White, Black
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Alder
        Bridge: Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Neck-Through
        Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
        Fretboard: Ebony
        Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
        Decoration: Mother of Pearl 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: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker / Passive)
        Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker / Passive)
        Switch: 3
        Knobs: Dome
        Volume Controls: 1
        Tone Controls: 1
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Black
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Jackson USA Select Kelly KE2
        • Made in United States
        • Expensive Wood
        • Locking Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Neck-Through Build
        • Tremolo
        • Compound Radius Fretboard
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
        • No Weight Relief
        • No Luminescent Inlay
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Retainer Bar
        • No Strap Lock

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