Best Neck-Through Telecaster Style Guitars in 2026

Here you'll find the best Neck-Through Telecaster 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 PT SLS Evil Twin

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Playability 90
Sound 82
Build quality 86
Value for money 84
Overall Score 86

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: Heavy (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: C (29 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (24 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (30 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (30 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
  • Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body 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
  • Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge
  • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Schecter Locking tuners
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Schecter PT SLS Evil Twin Specifications
Schecter PT SLS Evil Twin
General
Brand: Schecter
Year: 2018
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: South Korea
Series: SLS Elite
Colors: Satin Black
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body
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 PT 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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    2. Chapman ML3 Pro Modern

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    Playability 90
    Sound 82
    Build quality 85
    Value for money 83
    Overall Score 85

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
    • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
    • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
    • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (8 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (8 votes)
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    • From Chapman's 2021 Pro series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Basswood body
    • Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
    • Roasted Maple – Dark Colour fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-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 2021 Pro series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Basswood body
    • Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
    • Roasted Maple – Dark Colour fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-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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    Chapman ML3 Pro Modern Specifications
    Chapman ML3 Pro Modern
    General
    Brand: Chapman
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: South Korea
    Series: Pro
    Colors: White, Black, Blue
    Left-Handed Version: Yes
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Basswood
    Bridge: Chapman String Through hardtail
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Neck-Through
    Tuners: Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing)
    Fretboard: Roasted Maple – Dark Colour
    Neck Material: Roasted Maple – Dark Colour
    Decoration: Glow-in-the-Dark Side Dots with Black Infinity
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: C Shape
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.905'' (23mm) - 12th Fret: 0.944'' (24mm)
    Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
    Nut: Black Tusq XL
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Dome
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: Yes
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Chapman ML3 Pro Modern
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Black Tusq XL Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Strap Lock
    • Made in South Korea
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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    3. ESP Stef-T7B

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    Playability 90
    Sound 82
    Build quality 83
    Value for money 63
    Overall Score 85
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    • From ESP's 2008 Signature series
    • Made in Japan
    • 7 strings
    • 27"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature (Humbucker/Active)
    • Middle pickup: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: (/)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Tonepros Locking TOM bridge
    • Thin U Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo frets
    • Sperzel Locking tuners
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    • From ESP's 2008 Signature series
    • Made in Japan
    • 7 strings
    • 27"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature (Humbucker/Active)
    • Middle pickup: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: (/)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Tonepros Locking TOM bridge
    • Thin U Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo frets
    • Sperzel Locking tuners
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    ESP Stef-T7B Specifications
    ESP Stef-T7B
    General
    Brand: ESP
    Year: 2008
    Configuration: HHX
    Strings: 7
    Made in: Japan
    Series: Signature
    Colors: Black
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Alder
    Bridge: Tonepros Locking TOM
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Neck-Through
    Tuners: Sperzel Locking
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: 3pc Maple
    Decoration:
    Scale Size: 27"
    Shape: Thin U
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
    Frets: 24 XL Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Graphite
    Nut Width: 47mm (1.85'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature (Humbucker / Active)
    Middle Pickup: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature (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
    ESP Stef-T7B
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Multi-Voicing Pickups
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No High-Quality Nut
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    4. ESP LTD Eclipse '87

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    Playability 96
    Sound 88
    Build quality 69
    Value for money 80
    Overall Score 84

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
    • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
    • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
    • Weight: Heavy (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: D (39 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (50 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (4 votes)
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    • From ESP LTD's 2020 '87 Series Guitars series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
    • Thin U Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo frets
    • LTD tuners
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    • From ESP LTD's 2020 '87 Series Guitars series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
    • Thin U Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo frets
    • LTD tuners
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    ESP LTD Eclipse '87 Specifications
    ESP LTD Eclipse '87
    General
    Brand: ESP LTD
    Year: 2020
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: '87 Series Guitars
    Colors: White, Black
    Left-Handed Version: Yes
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Neck-Through
    Tuners: LTD
    Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
    Neck Material: 3pc Maple
    Decoration: Offset Small Blocks
    Scale Size: 24.75"
    Shape: Thin U
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
    Frets: 24 XL Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
    Nut: Locking
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (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
    ESP LTD Eclipse '87
    • Expensive Wood
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Coil Split Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Retainer Bar
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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      5. ESP E-II T-B7 Baritone

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      Playability 81
      Sound 80
      Build quality 85
      Value for money 68
      Overall Score 82

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)
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      • From ESP E-II's 2014 TE series
      • Made in Japan
      • 7 strings
      • 27"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Alder body
      • 3pc Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: EMG 81-7 (Humbucker/Active)
      • Neck pickup: EMG 707 (Humbucker/Active)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru bridge
      • Thin U Neck-Through neck
      • 24 XL Jumbo frets
      • Gotoh Locking tuners
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      • From ESP E-II's 2014 TE series
      • Made in Japan
      • 7 strings
      • 27"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Alder body
      • 3pc Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: EMG 81-7 (Humbucker/Active)
      • Neck pickup: EMG 707 (Humbucker/Active)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru bridge
      • Thin U Neck-Through neck
      • 24 XL Jumbo frets
      • Gotoh Locking tuners
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      ESP E-II T-B7 Baritone Specifications
      ESP E-II T-B7 Baritone
      General
      Brand: ESP E-II
      Year: 2014
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 7
      Made in: Japan
      Series: TE
      Colors: White, Black
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Alder
      Bridge: Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Neck-Through
      Tuners: Gotoh Locking
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: 3pc Maple
      Decoration:
      Scale Size: 27"
      Shape: Thin U
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
      Frets: 24 XL Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 48mm (1.89'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: EMG 81-7 (Humbucker / Active)
      Neck Pickup: EMG 707 (Humbucker / Active)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: Yes
      Hardware Color: Black
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      ESP E-II T-B7 Baritone
      • Locking Tuners
      • Made in Japan
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Neck-Through Build
      • Strap Lock
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • 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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      6. Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster Thinline

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      Playability 79
      Sound 73
      Build quality 69
      Value for money 72
      Overall Score 74

      What our users think

      • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
      • Tuning stability: Not bad (2 votes)
      • Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
      • Neck profile shape: C (52 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (49 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
      • Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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      • From Fender's 2020 Artist series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • Semi-Hollow Ash body
      • Maple neck
      • Indian Laurel fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan SP90-3 Custom P-90 (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Adjusto-Matic with Anchored-Tailpiece bridge
      • Modern C Neck-Through neck
      • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Standard Cast/Sealed tuners
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      • From Fender's 2020 Artist series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 24.75"'' scale
      • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
      • Semi-Hollow Ash body
      • Maple neck
      • Indian Laurel fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan SP90-3 Custom P-90 (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Adjusto-Matic with Anchored-Tailpiece bridge
      • Modern C Neck-Through neck
      • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Standard Cast/Sealed tuners
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      Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster Thinline Specifications
      Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster Thinline
      General
      Brand: Fender
      Year: 2020
      Configuration: P90P90
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Indonesia
      Series: Artist
      Colors: White, Red, Natural
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Semi-Hollow
      Body Material: Semi-Hollow Ash
      Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Adjusto-Matic with Anchored-Tailpiece
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Neck-Through
      Tuners: Standard Cast/Sealed
      Fretboard: Indian Laurel
      Neck Material: Maple
      Decoration: White Pearloid Dot
      Scale Size: 24.75"
      Shape: Modern C
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.87'' (22.1mm)
      Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
      Nut: Synthetic Bone
      Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan SP90-3 Custom P-90 (Single Coil / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan SP90-1N RWRP Vintage P-90 (Single Coil / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Bell
      Volume Controls: 2
      Tone Controls: 2
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Telecaster Thinline
      • Expensive Wood
      • Synthetic Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Neck-Through Build
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in Indonesia
      • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Tremolo
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      7. Schecter PT SLS Elite

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      Playability 90
      Sound 82
      Build quality 86
      Value for money 84
      Overall Score 86

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (29 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (24 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (30 votes)
      • Pickups power: Hot (30 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
      • Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body 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
      • Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge
      • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
      • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Schecter Locking tuners
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      Schecter PT SLS Elite Specifications
      Schecter PT 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: Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body
      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 PT 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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      8. Chapman ML3 Semi-Hollow Pro

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      Chapman ML3 Semi-Hollow Pro
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      Playability 81
      Sound 80
      Build quality 86
      Value for money 82
      Overall Score 82

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
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      • From Chapman's 2022 Pro series
      • Made in South Korea
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
      • Perupok body
      • Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
      • Roasted Maple – Dark Colour fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Vintage P90 (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Chapman String Through hardtail bridge
      • C Shape Neck-Through neck
      • 23 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
      • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
      • Perupok body
      • Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
      • Roasted Maple – Dark Colour fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Vintage P90 (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Chapman String Through hardtail bridge
      • C Shape Neck-Through neck
      • 23 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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      Chapman ML3 Semi-Hollow Pro Specifications
      Chapman ML3 Semi-Hollow Pro
      General
      Brand: Chapman
      Year: 2022
      Configuration: P90P90
      Strings: 6
      Made in: South Korea
      Series: Pro
      Colors: Blue, Green, Orange
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Semi-Hollow
      Body Material: Perupok
      Bridge: Chapman String Through hardtail
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Neck-Through
      Tuners: Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing)
      Fretboard: Roasted Maple – Dark Colour
      Neck Material: Roasted Maple – Dark Colour
      Decoration: Glow-in-the-Dark Side Dots with Pearl Infinity
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: C Shape
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.905'' (23mm) - 12th Fret: 0.944'' (24mm)
      Frets: 23 Jumbo Stainless Steel
      Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
      Nut: Ivory Tusq
      Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Vintage P90 (Single Coil / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Vintage P90 (Single Coil / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: Yes
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Chapman ML3 Semi-Hollow Pro
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Tuners
      • Ivory Tusq Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Neck-Through Build
      • Luminescent Inlay
      • Strap Lock
      • Made in South Korea
      • No Expensive Woods
      • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
      • No Tremolo
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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        9. ESP LTD Eclipse '87 NT

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        ESP LTD Eclipse '87 NT
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        Playability 100
        Sound 80
        Build quality 67
        Value for money 79
        Overall Score 82

        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: D (39 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (50 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
        • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (4 votes)
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        • From ESP LTD's 2020 '87 Series Guitars series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
        • Mahogany body
        • 3pc Maple neck
        • Macassar Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
        • Thin U Neck-Through neck
        • 24 XL Jumbo frets
        • LTD Locking tuners
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        • 2 Prices - New from $1,099 >
        • From ESP LTD's 2020 '87 Series Guitars series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
        • Mahogany body
        • 3pc Maple neck
        • Macassar Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
        • Thin U Neck-Through neck
        • 24 XL Jumbo frets
        • LTD Locking tuners
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        ESP LTD Eclipse '87 NT Specifications
        ESP LTD Eclipse '87 NT
        General
        Brand: ESP LTD
        Year: 2020
        Configuration: HH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: Indonesia
        Series: '87 Series Guitars
        Colors: White, Green
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Mahogany
        Bridge: Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Neck-Through
        Tuners: LTD Locking
        Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
        Neck Material: 3pc Maple
        Decoration: Offset Small Blocks
        Scale Size: 24.75"
        Shape: Thin U
        Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
        Frets: 24 XL Jumbo
        Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
        Nut: Plastic
        Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker / Passive)
        Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker / Passive)
        Switch: 3
        Knobs: Dome
        Pickup Mods: Coil Split
        Volume Controls: 1
        Tone Controls: 1
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Chrome
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        ESP LTD Eclipse '87 NT
        • Locking Tuners
        • Expensive Wood
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Neck-Through Build
        • Coil Split Pickups
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • Made in Indonesia
        • No High-Quality Nut
        • 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. ESP LTD TED-600T

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        ESP LTD TED-600T
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        Playability 100
        Sound 75
        Build quality 67
        Value for money 78
        Overall Score 81

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: D (39 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (50 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (23 votes)
        • Pickups power: Hot (15 votes)
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        • From ESP LTD's 2017 Signature series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
        • Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
        • 3Pc Mahogany neck
        • Pau Ferro fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
        • Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
        • 1 volume and 0 tone Bell knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru bridge
        • Thin U Neck-Through neck
        • 24 XL Jumbo frets
        • LTD Locking tuners
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        • From ESP LTD's 2017 Signature series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
        • Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
        • 3Pc Mahogany neck
        • Pau Ferro fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
        • Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
        • 1 volume and 0 tone Bell knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru bridge
        • Thin U Neck-Through neck
        • 24 XL Jumbo frets
        • LTD Locking tuners
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        ESP LTD TED-600T Specifications
        ESP LTD TED-600T
        General
        Brand: ESP LTD
        Year: 2017
        Configuration: HH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: Indonesia
        Series: Signature
        Colors: White
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Mahogany w/ Maple Cap
        Bridge: Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Neck-Through
        Tuners: LTD Locking
        Fretboard: Pau Ferro
        Neck Material: 3Pc Mahogany
        Decoration: Dots
        Scale Size: 24.75"
        Shape: Thin U
        Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
        Frets: 24 XL Jumbo
        Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
        Nut: Plastic
        Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: EMG 81 (Humbucker / Active)
        Neck Pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker / Active)
        Switch: 3
        Knobs: Bell
        Volume Controls: 1
        Tone Controls: 0
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Chrome
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        ESP LTD TED-600T
        • Locking Tuners
        • Expensive Wood
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Neck-Through Build
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • Made in Indonesia
        • No High-Quality Nut
        • 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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