Best Quilted Maple Top Les Paul Style Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Quilted Maple top Les Paul style guitars. This wood has beautiful patterns only found in specific types of maple.

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. ESP E-II Eclipse

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ESP E-II Eclipse

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Playability 80

Sound 77

Build quality 75

Value for money 67

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Not bad (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
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 2021 Eclipse series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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4 Prices - New from $2,499 >
From ESP E-II's 2021 Eclipse series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP E-II Eclipse

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

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2. ESP LTD EC-1000 Evertune

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ESP LTD EC-1000 Evertune

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Playability 82

Sound 82

Build quality 68

Value for money 77

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)

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7 Prices - New from $1,104.15 >
From ESP LTD's 2019 EC series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover tuners
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7 Prices - New from $1,104.15 >
From ESP LTD's 2019 EC series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD EC-1000 Evertune

Stainless Steel Frets
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Stays in Tune (Evertune)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
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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3. ESP Ben Burnley EC Baritone

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ESP Ben Burnley EC Baritone

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Playability 78

Sound 77

Build quality 72

Value for money 71

Overall Score 76

What our users think

Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)

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From ESP's 2017 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
27"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Graph Tech Ghost Loaded Resomax NV Bridge w/ Gotoh Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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1 Prices - New from $1,799 >
From ESP's 2017 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
27"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Graph Tech Ghost Loaded Resomax NV Bridge w/ Gotoh Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP Ben Burnley EC Baritone

Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No High-Quality Nut
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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4. Dean Thoroughbred Select Floyd QM

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Dean Thoroughbred Select Floyd QM

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Playability 75

Sound 80

Build quality 63

Value for money 73

Overall Score 73

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (3 votes)

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4 Prices - New from $879.20 >
From Dean's 2022 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Quilt Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
3 Piece Eastern Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan TB-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) bridge
C Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover 18:1 tuners
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4 Prices - New from $879.20 >
From Dean's 2022 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Quilt Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
3 Piece Eastern Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan TB-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) bridge
C Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean Thoroughbred Select Floyd QM

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
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. Jackson JS Series Monarkh SC JS22Q

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Jackson JS Series Monarkh SC JS22Q

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Playability 77

Sound 65

Build quality 53

Value for money 75

Overall Score 65

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (8 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)

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5 Prices - New from $249.99 >
From Jackson's 2016 JS series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Quilt Maple top
Poplar body
Maple neck
Purpleheart fretboard
Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece bridge
Speed Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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5 Prices - New from $249.99 >
From Jackson's 2016 JS series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Quilt Maple top
Poplar body
Maple neck
Purpleheart fretboard
Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece bridge
Speed Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson JS Series Monarkh SC JS22Q

Compound Radius Fretboard
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Expensive Woods
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
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. Ibanez ART120QA

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Ibanez ART120QA

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Playability 73

Sound 62

Build quality 50

Value for money 72

Overall Score 62

What our users think

Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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2 Prices - New from $279.99 >
From Ibanez's 2020 ART series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple Art Grain top
Poplar body
Maple neck
Purpleheart fretboard
Bridge pickup: Classic Elite (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Classic Elite (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Gibraltar Performer bridge
ART Set neck
22 Medium frets
Ibanez tuners
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2 Prices - New from $279.99 >
From Ibanez's 2020 ART series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple Art Grain top
Poplar body
Maple neck
Purpleheart fretboard
Bridge pickup: Classic Elite (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Classic Elite (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Gibraltar Performer bridge
ART Set neck
22 Medium frets
Ibanez tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez ART120QA

Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Expensive Woods
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
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. ESP LTD EC-1000 Piezo

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ESP LTD EC-1000 Piezo

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Playability 83

Sound 77

Build quality 68

Value for money 76

Overall Score 76

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)

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3 Prices - New from $1,399 >
From ESP LTD's 2017 EC series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Mahogany body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Fishman Powerbridge TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
LTD Locking tuners
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3 Prices - New from $1,399 >
From ESP LTD's 2017 EC series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Mahogany body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Fishman Powerbridge TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
LTD Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD EC-1000 Piezo

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
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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8. ESP LTD BB-600 Baritone

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ESP LTD BB-600 Baritone

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Playability 78

Sound 74

Build quality 63

Value for money 67

Overall Score 72

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2017 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
27"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Mahogany w/ Maple Cap 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)
2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Graph Tech Ghost Loaded Resomax NV Bridge & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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4 Prices - New from $1,599 >
From ESP LTD's 2017 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
27"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Mahogany w/ Maple Cap 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)
2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Graph Tech Ghost Loaded Resomax NV Bridge & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD BB-600 Baritone

Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
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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9. Dean Thoroughbred Select Quilt Top

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Dean Thoroughbred Select Quilt Top

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Playability 77

Sound 72

Build quality 58

Value for money 74

Overall Score 69

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (3 votes)

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2 Prices - New from $949.99 >
From Dean's 2020 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Quilt Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
3 Piece Eastern Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan SH-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic bridge
C Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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2 Prices - New from $949.99 >
From Dean's 2020 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Quilt Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
3 Piece Eastern Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan SH-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic bridge
C Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean Thoroughbred Select Quilt Top

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

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10. Dean Thoroughbred X Quilt Maple

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Dean Thoroughbred X Quilt Maple

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Playability 77

Sound 66

Build quality 50

Value for money 74

Overall Score 64

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (3 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (3 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From Dean's 2021 X series
Made in India
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Quilt Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
Maple neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: DMT Design (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DMT Design (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (Hardtail) bridge
C Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Sealed Die Cast tuners
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5 Prices - New from $429 >
From Dean's 2021 X series
Made in India
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Quilt Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
Maple neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: DMT Design (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DMT Design (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (Hardtail) bridge
C Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Sealed Die Cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean Thoroughbred X Quilt Maple

Expensive Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in India
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
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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