Best Neck-Through Les Paul Style Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Neck-Through Les Paul style guitars. Many people believe a neck-through build delivers the best sustain because some of the vibrations from the neck aren't lost like with other neck joints. However, no one has been able to prove this. What we know is that a neck-through build is usually the most comfortable when playing the upper frets because there's nothing on your way at the neck-body joint.

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 (16 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (13 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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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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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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    • 4 Prices - New from $819.99 >
    • 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 RZK-II Burnt

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    ESP E-II RZK-II Burnt
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    Playability 80
    Sound 78
    Build quality 75
    Value for money 68
    Overall Score 78

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)
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    • From ESP E-II's 2010 Signature series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose Original bridge
    • Thin U Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh tuners
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    • From ESP E-II's 2010 Signature series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose Original bridge
    • Thin U Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    ESP E-II RZK-II Burnt
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Tremolo
    • Retainer Bar
    • Strap Lock
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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    5. 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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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    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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    6. ESP RZK-II Burnt

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    ESP RZK-II Burnt
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    Playability 80
    Sound 78
    Build quality 77
    Value for money 63
    Overall Score 78

    What our users think

    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)
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    • From ESP's 2010 Signature series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose Original bridge
    • Thin U Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh tuners
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    • 2 Prices - New from $7,999 >
    • From ESP's 2010 Signature series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose Original bridge
    • Thin U Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    ESP RZK-II Burnt
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Tremolo
    • Retainer Bar
    • Strap Lock
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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