Best Quilted Maple Top Les Paul Style Guitars in 2025

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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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: C (4 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (18 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (10 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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  • 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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ESP E-II Eclipse Specifications
ESP E-II Eclipse
General
Brand: ESP E-II
Year: 2021
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: Eclipse
Colors: White, Blue, See Thru Black Cherry Sunburst
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Quilted Maple
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany w/ Maple Cap
Bridge: Gotoh TOM & Tailpiece
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Gotoh Locking
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Mahogany
Decoration: Flags
Scale Size: 24.75"
Shape: Thin U
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
Frets: 22 XL Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: EMG 81 (Humbucker / Active)
Neck Pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker / Active)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Volume Controls: 2
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: Yes
Hardware Color: Black
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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Playability 82
Sound 82
Build quality 68
Value for money 77
Overall Score 77

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
  • Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (1 vote)
  • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (41 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (4 votes)
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  • 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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  • 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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ESP LTD EC-1000 Evertune Specifications
ESP LTD EC-1000 Evertune
General
Brand: ESP LTD
Year: 2019
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Indonesia
Series: EC
Colors: Black, Dark Brown Sunburst
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Quilted Maple
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany w/ Maple Cap
Bridge: Evertune (F model)
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Grover
Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
Neck Material: 3Pc Mahogany
Decoration: Flag
Scale Size: 24.75"
Shape: Thin U
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
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 Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Coil Split
Volume Controls: 2
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black
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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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 (4 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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  • 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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ESP Ben Burnley EC Baritone Specifications
ESP Ben Burnley EC Baritone
General
Brand: ESP
Year: 2017
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: Signature
Colors: See Thru Black Sunburst Satin
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Quilted Maple
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Graph Tech Ghost Loaded Resomax NV Bridge w/ Gotoh Tailpiece
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Sperzel Locking
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: 3pc Maple
Decoration: Breaking Benjamin symbol
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: 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: Multi-Voicing
Volume Controls: 2
Tone Controls: 0
Hardware
Strap Lock: Yes
Hardware Color: Black
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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Playability 75
Sound 80
Build quality 63
Value for money 73
Overall Score 73

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  • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (4 votes)
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  • 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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  • 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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Dean Thoroughbred Select Floyd QM Specifications
Dean Thoroughbred Select Floyd QM
General
Brand: Dean
Year: 2022
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Indonesia
Series: Select
Colors: Natural Burst
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Quilt Maple
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Eastern Mahogany
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean)
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Grover 18:1
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: 3 Piece Eastern Mahogany
Decoration: Pearloid Block
Scale Size: 24.75"
Shape: C
Frets: 22 Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan TB-5 (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Speed
Volume Controls: 2
Tone Controls: 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black
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. Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom 1-Piece AAA Quilt Maple Top

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Playability 73
Sound 71
Build quality 68
Value for money 56
Overall Score 71

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (2 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Chunky (1 vote)
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  • From Gibson Custom's 2024 Modern series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • 1-Piece AAA Quilt Maple top
  • 1-Piece Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Dark Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Stop Bar bridge
  • 50s Rounded Medium C Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Grover with Kidney Button tuners
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  • From Gibson Custom's 2024 Modern series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • 1-Piece AAA Quilt Maple top
  • 1-Piece Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Dark Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Stop Bar bridge
  • 50s Rounded Medium C Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Grover with Kidney Button tuners
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Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom 1-Piece AAA Quilt Maple Top Specifications
Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom 1-Piece AAA Quilt Maple Top
General
Brand: Gibson Custom
Year: 2024
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: Modern
Colors: Brown
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: 1-Piece AAA Quilt Maple
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: 1-Piece Mahogany
Bridge: Stop Bar
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Grover with Kidney Button
Fretboard: Dark Ebony
Neck Material: Mahogany
Decoration: Mother of Pearl Block
Scale Size: 24.75"
Shape: 50s Rounded Medium C
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Corian
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Speed
Volume Controls: 2
Tone Controls: 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Gold
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom 1-Piece AAA Quilt Maple Top
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • 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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    6. 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 (47 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (47 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (16 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (10 votes)
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    • 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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    • 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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    Jackson JS Series Monarkh SC JS22Q Specifications
    Jackson JS Series Monarkh SC JS22Q
    General
    Brand: Jackson
    Year: 2016
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: China
    Series: JS
    Colors: Purple Burst
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Quilt Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Poplar
    Bridge: Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
    Fretboard: Purpleheart
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: White Dot
    Scale Size: 24.75"
    Shape: Speed
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm)
    Frets: 22 Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
    Nut: Plastic
    Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    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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    7. 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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    • 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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    • 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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    Ibanez ART120QA Specifications
    Ibanez ART120QA
    General
    Brand: Ibanez
    Year: 2020
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: China
    Series: ART
    Colors: Sunburst, Black Burst
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Quilted Maple Art Grain
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Poplar
    Bridge: Gibraltar Performer
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Ibanez
    Fretboard: Purpleheart
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: White block
    Scale Size: 24.75"
    Shape: ART
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.87'' (22.1mm)
    Frets: 22 Medium
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Plastic
    Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Classic Elite (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Classic Elite (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Speed
    Volume Controls: 2
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    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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    8. 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 (30 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (41 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (4 votes)
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    • 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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    • 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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    ESP LTD EC-1000 Piezo Specifications
    ESP LTD EC-1000 Piezo
    General
    Brand: ESP LTD
    Year: 2017
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: EC
    Colors: Black, Blue
    Left-Handed Version: Yes
    Body
    Top: Quilted Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Fishman Powerbridge TOM & Tailpiece
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: LTD Locking
    Fretboard: Pau Ferro
    Neck Material: 3Pc Mahogany
    Decoration: Flag
    Scale Size: 24.75"
    Shape: Thin U
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
    Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
    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: Multi-Voicing
    Volume Controls: 2
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    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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    9. 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 (30 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (41 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (4 votes)
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    • 2 Prices - New from $1,799 >
    • 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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    • 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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    ESP LTD BB-600 Baritone Specifications
    ESP LTD BB-600 Baritone
    General
    Brand: ESP LTD
    Year: 2017
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: Signature
    Colors: See Thru Black Sunburst Satin
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Quilted Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Mahogany w/ Maple Cap
    Bridge: Graph Tech Ghost Loaded Resomax NV Bridge & Tailpiece
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Grover
    Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
    Neck Material: 3pc Maple
    Decoration: Breaking Benjamin symbol
    Scale Size: 27"
    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: Multi-Voicing
    Volume Controls: 2
    Tone Controls: 0
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    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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    10. Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom 1-Piece 5A Quilt Maple Top

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    Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom 1-Piece 5A Quilt Maple Top
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    Playability 73
    Sound 71
    Build quality 68
    Value for money 56
    Overall Score 71

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (2 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Chunky (1 vote)
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    • From Gibson Custom's 2024 Modern series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • 1-Piece 5A Quilt Maple top
    • 1-Piece Mahogany body
    • Mahogany neck
    • Dark Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Stop Bar bridge
    • 50s Rounded Medium C Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Grover with Kidney Button tuners
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    • From Gibson Custom's 2024 Modern series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • 1-Piece 5A Quilt Maple top
    • 1-Piece Mahogany body
    • Mahogany neck
    • Dark Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Stop Bar bridge
    • 50s Rounded Medium C Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Grover with Kidney Button tuners
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    Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom 1-Piece 5A Quilt Maple Top Specifications
    Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom 1-Piece 5A Quilt Maple Top
    General
    Brand: Gibson Custom
    Year: 2024
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: Modern
    Colors: Orange
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: 1-Piece 5A Quilt Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: 1-Piece Mahogany
    Bridge: Stop Bar
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Grover with Kidney Button
    Fretboard: Dark Ebony
    Neck Material: Mahogany
    Decoration: Mother of Pearl Block
    Scale Size: 24.75"
    Shape: 50s Rounded Medium C
    Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Corian
    Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Speed
    Volume Controls: 2
    Tone Controls: 2
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Gold
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom 1-Piece 5A Quilt Maple Top
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • 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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