Best Schecter Guitars With EMG 81 Pickups in 2024

Here you'll find the best Schecter guitars with EMG 81 pickups.

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 DJ Ashba USA SIgnature

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Schecter DJ Ashba USA SIgnature

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Playability 73

Sound 87

Build quality 74

Value for money 63

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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From Schecter's 2018 Artist series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original w/ D-Tuner bridge
Schecter Custom C Bolt-On neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Locking tuners
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From Schecter's 2018 Artist series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original w/ D-Tuner bridge
Schecter Custom C Bolt-On neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Locking tuners
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Schecter DJ Ashba USA SIgnature

Locking Tuners
Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Sustainer Pickups
Tremolo
Retainer Bar
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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2. Schecter Hellraiser C-1 FR S

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Schecter Hellraiser C-1 FR S

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Playability 77

Sound 84

Build quality 67

Value for money 76

Overall Score 76

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (42 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (37 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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From Schecter's 2006 Hellraiser series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany 3-pc neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 Series bridge
Thin C Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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3 Prices - New from $1,299 >
From Schecter's 2006 Hellraiser series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany 3-pc neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 Series bridge
Thin C Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Hellraiser C-1 FR S

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Sustainer Pickups
Tremolo
Retainer Bar
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 Strap Lock

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3. Schecter Jake Pitts E-1 FR S

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Schecter Jake Pitts E-1 FR S

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Playability 77

Sound 84

Build quality 67

Value for money 76

Overall Score 76

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (16 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (13 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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From Schecter's 2017 Artist series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
Ultra Thin C Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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2 Prices - New from $1,649 >
From Schecter's 2017 Artist series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
Ultra Thin C Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Jake Pitts E-1 FR S

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Sustainer Pickups
Tremolo
Retainer Bar
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 Strap Lock

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4. Schecter Damien Platinum-6 FR S

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Schecter Damien Platinum-6 FR S

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Playability 77

Sound 84

Build quality 64

Value for money 80

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (1 vote)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (42 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (37 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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4 Prices - New from $868.24 >
From Schecter's 2015 Damien series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Maple 3-pc neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Special bridge
Thin C Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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4 Prices - New from $868.24 >
From Schecter's 2015 Damien series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Maple 3-pc neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Special bridge
Thin C Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Damien Platinum-6 FR S

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Sustainer Pickups
Tremolo
Retainer Bar
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 Strap Lock

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5. Schecter Banshee GT FR S

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Schecter Banshee GT FR S

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Playability 77

Sound 84

Build quality 63

Value for money 75

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Hard (1 vote)
Fret edges: Very sharp (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Won't stay in tune (2 votes)
Weight: Very lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (4 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (4 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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From Schecter's 2020 Banshee GT series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Special Hot Rod Locking Tremolo (Schecter Exclusive) bridge
Ultra Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Schecter tuners
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2 Prices - New from $1,328.97 >
From Schecter's 2020 Banshee GT series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Special Hot Rod Locking Tremolo (Schecter Exclusive) bridge
Ultra Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Schecter tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Banshee GT FR S

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

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6. Schecter Tommy Victor Devil-FR

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Schecter Tommy Victor Devil-FR

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Playability 77

Sound 79

Build quality 62

Value for money 78

Overall Score 73

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (42 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (37 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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From Schecter's 2011 Artist series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany 3-pc neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
Thin C Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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1 Prices - New from $1,199 >
From Schecter's 2011 Artist series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany 3-pc neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
Thin C Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Schecter Tommy Victor Devil-FR

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
Retainer Bar
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in South Korea
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 Strap Lock

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7. Schecter DJ Ashba

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Schecter DJ Ashba

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Playability 73

Sound 84

Build quality 65

Value for money 74

Overall Score 74

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (42 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (37 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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4 Prices - New from $1,399 >
From Schecter's 2016 Artist series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
Thin C Bolt-On neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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4 Prices - New from $1,399 >
From Schecter's 2016 Artist series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
Thin C Bolt-On neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter DJ Ashba

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Sustainer Pickups
Tremolo
Retainer Bar
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 Strap Lock

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8. Schecter Jake Pitts E-1 FR

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Schecter Jake Pitts E-1 FR

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Playability 77

Sound 79

Build quality 64

Value for money 73

Overall Score 73

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (16 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (13 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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2 Prices - New from $1,649 >
From Schecter's 2017 Artist series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
Ultra Thin C Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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2 Prices - New from $1,649 >
From Schecter's 2017 Artist series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
Ultra Thin C Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
See all specs and compare >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Jake Pitts E-1 FR

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
Retainer Bar
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in South Korea
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 Strap Lock

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9. Schecter Damien Platinum-6 FR

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Schecter Damien Platinum-6 FR

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Playability 77

Sound 79

Build quality 62

Value for money 78

Overall Score 73

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (42 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (37 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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4 Prices - New from $849 >
From Schecter's 2015 Damien series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Maple 3-pc neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Special bridge
Thin C Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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4 Prices - New from $849 >
From Schecter's 2015 Damien series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Maple 3-pc neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Special bridge
Thin C Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Damien Platinum-6 FR

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
Retainer Bar
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in South Korea
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 Strap Lock

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10. Schecter Banshee GT FR

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Schecter Banshee GT FR

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Playability 77

Sound 79

Build quality 62

Value for money 73

Overall Score 73

What our users think

Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (4 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (4 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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5 Prices - New from $784.99 >
From Schecter's 2020 Banshee GT series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Special Hot Rod Locking Tremolo (Schecter Exclusive) bridge
Ultra Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Schecter tuners
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5 Prices - New from $784.99 >
From Schecter's 2020 Banshee GT series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Mahogany body
Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Special Hot Rod Locking Tremolo (Schecter Exclusive) bridge
Ultra Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Schecter tuners
See all specs and compare >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Banshee GT FR

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
Retainer Bar
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 Strap Lock

All Prices