Best Offset Style Guitars With Speed Knobs in 2024

Here you'll find the best Offset style guitars with Speed knobs.

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. Dean ML Select Multiscale Kahler

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Dean ML Select Multiscale Kahler

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Playability 77

Sound 82

Build quality 70

Value for money 66

Overall Score 76

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From Dean's 2021 Select series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
27" to 25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Burled Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Kahler Multiscale Trem bridge
Slim D Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover 18:1 tuners
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5 Prices - New from $1,999.99 >
From Dean's 2021 Select series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
27" to 25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Burled Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Kahler Multiscale Trem bridge
Slim D Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover 18:1 tuners
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Dean ML Select Multiscale Kahler

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in South Korea
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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2. Jackson USA Signature Gus G. Star

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Jackson USA Signature Gus G. Star

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Playability 82

Sound 68

Build quality 79

Value for money 61

Overall Score 76

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Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)

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From Jackson's 2017 Artist Signature series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Quartersawn Maple neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: Blackfire Pickups Proteus Humbucker (Active) (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Blackfire Pickups Proteus Humbucker (Active) (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
TonePros TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Gotoh Tailpiece bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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From Jackson's 2017 Artist Signature series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Quartersawn Maple neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: Blackfire Pickups Proteus Humbucker (Active) (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Blackfire Pickups Proteus Humbucker (Active) (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
TonePros TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Gotoh Tailpiece bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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Jackson USA Signature Gus G. Star

Locking Tuners
Made in United States
Bone Nut
Neck-Through Build
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Expensive Woods
No Top Brand Pickups
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. Schecter Dan Donegan Ultra

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Schecter Dan Donegan Ultra

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Playability 78

Sound 79

Build quality 67

Value for money 75

Overall Score 75

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Neck profile shape: C (42 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (37 votes)

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From Schecter's 2011 Artist series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Maple 3-pc neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Brimstone-Six (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Schecter USA Brimstone-Six (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
Thin C Neck-Through neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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From Schecter's 2011 Artist series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Maple 3-pc neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Brimstone-Six (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Schecter USA Brimstone-Six (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
Thin C Neck-Through neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Dan Donegan Ultra

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Coil Split Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in South Korea
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. D'Angelico Deluxe Bedford SH

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D'Angelico Deluxe Bedford SH

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Playability 72

Sound 75

Build quality 72

Value for money 68

Overall Score 73

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Easy (2 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Very lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (4 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From D'Angelico's 2021 Deluxe series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan SM-1b Mini-Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan STR52-1 (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan STR52-1 (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
5-way Switch
Wilkinson 6-point Tremolo (Nickel) bridge
C-Shape Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover 509 Super Rotomatic, Locking tuners
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From D'Angelico's 2021 Deluxe series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan SM-1b Mini-Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan STR52-1 (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan STR52-1 (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
5-way Switch
Wilkinson 6-point Tremolo (Nickel) bridge
C-Shape Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover 509 Super Rotomatic, Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
D'Angelico Deluxe Bedford SH

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

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5. EVH Striped Series Shark

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EVH Striped Series Shark

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Playability 77

Sound 72

Build quality 64

Value for money 66

Overall Score 71

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From EVH's 2019 Striped series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Ash body
Maple neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: EVH Wolfgang Shark Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: EVH Wolfgang Shark Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
EVH Chrome-Plated Solid-Brass Harmonica bridge
EVH Modified C Backshape Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
EVH-Branded Custom Gotoh SG381 (Chrome & Gold) tuners
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From EVH's 2019 Striped series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Ash body
Maple neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: EVH Wolfgang Shark Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: EVH Wolfgang Shark Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
EVH Chrome-Plated Solid-Brass Harmonica bridge
EVH Modified C Backshape Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
EVH-Branded Custom Gotoh SG381 (Chrome & Gold) tuners
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EVH Striped Series Shark

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

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6. Dean USA Time Capsule Cadillac

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Dean USA Time Capsule Cadillac

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Playability 80

Sound 75

Build quality 72

Value for money 61

Overall Score 76

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Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)

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From Dean's 2010 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Baker Act (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Nostalgia (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (Hardtail) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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From Dean's 2010 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Baker Act (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Nostalgia (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (Hardtail) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Dean USA Time Capsule Cadillac

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

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7. Dean USA Time Capsule ML

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Dean USA Time Capsule ML

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Playability 80

Sound 74

Build quality 72

Value for money 60

Overall Score 75

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Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)

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From Dean's 2000 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (With V Plate) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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From Dean's 2000 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (With V Plate) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Dean USA Time Capsule ML

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

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8. Dean USA Patents Pending ML

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Dean USA Patents Pending ML

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Playability 80

Sound 74

Build quality 72

Value for money 60

Overall Score 75

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From Dean's 2018 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (With V Plate) bridge
Patent Pending Spec. C Shaped Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Vintage Style Grover tuners
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From Dean's 2018 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (With V Plate) bridge
Patent Pending Spec. C Shaped Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Vintage Style Grover tuners
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Dean USA Patents Pending ML

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

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9. Schecter Jerry Horton Tempest

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Schecter Jerry Horton Tempest

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Playability 80

Sound 79

Build quality 67

Value for money 75

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (42 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (37 votes)

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From Schecter's 2015 Artist series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Solid Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany 3-pc neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Jerry Horton Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Schecter USA Jerry Horton Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
Thin C Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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From Schecter's 2015 Artist series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Solid Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany 3-pc neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Jerry Horton Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Schecter USA Jerry Horton Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
Thin C Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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Schecter Jerry Horton Tempest

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in South Korea
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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10. Schecter Tempest Custom

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Schecter Tempest Custom

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Playability 80

Sound 79

Build quality 64

Value for money 74

Overall Score 74

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From Schecter's 2020 Custom series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
Schecter Medium C Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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4 Prices - New from $819.99 >
From Schecter's 2020 Custom series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
Schecter Medium C Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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Schecter Tempest Custom

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

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