Best Stratocaster Shape Guitars in 2025

Here you'll find the best Stratocaster shape guitars.

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. Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS

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Playability 70
Sound 84
Build quality 82
Value for money 69
Overall Score 79

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  • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (7 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (6 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (5 votes)
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  • From Fender's 2021 American Ultra series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender Ultra Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge
  • Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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  • From Fender's 2021 American Ultra series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender Ultra Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge
  • Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS Specifications
Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS
General
Brand: Fender
Year: 2021
Configuration: HSS
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: American Ultra
Colors: Black, Gray Burst
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Maple
Decoration: White Pearloid Dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Augmented “D”
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.84'' (21.3mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Fender Ultra Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • S-1 Switch Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Retainer Bar
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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2. Fender Custom Artisan Spalted Maple Thinline Stratocaster

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Playability 73
Sound 77
Build quality 75
Value for money 60
Overall Score 75
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  • From Fender Custom's 2020 Artisan series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Spalted Maple top
  • Roasted Ash with Spalted Maple Top body
  • 3A Roasted Birdseye Maple neck
  • Round-Lam Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge
  • '60s Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 21 Narrow Tall frets
  • Vintage Style with Tortoise Shell Buttons tuners
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  • From Fender Custom's 2020 Artisan series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Spalted Maple top
  • Roasted Ash with Spalted Maple Top body
  • 3A Roasted Birdseye Maple neck
  • Round-Lam Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo bridge
  • '60s Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 21 Narrow Tall frets
  • Vintage Style with Tortoise Shell Buttons tuners
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Fender Custom Artisan Spalted Maple Thinline Stratocaster Specifications
Fender Custom Artisan Spalted Maple Thinline Stratocaster
General
Brand: Fender Custom
Year: 2020
Configuration: SSS
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: Artisan
Colors: Natural
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Spalted Maple
Type: Semi-Hollow
Body Material: Roasted Ash with Spalted Maple Top
Bridge: Custom Shop Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Vintage Style with Tortoise Shell Buttons
Fretboard: Round-Lam Ebony
Neck Material: 3A Roasted Birdseye Maple
Decoration: Mother of Pearl dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: '60s Oval C
Frets: 21 Narrow Tall
Fretboard Radius: 9.5" to 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 41.9mm (1.65'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Fat '60s Single-Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender Custom Artisan Spalted Maple Thinline Stratocaster
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    3. Schecter Nick Johnston USA Signature

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    Playability 73
    Sound 79
    Build quality 75
    Value for money 61
    Overall Score 76
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    • From Schecter's 2017 Artist series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Contoured 4-Bolt Wenge neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Nick Johnston Signature Atomic Set (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Schecter USA Nick Johnston Signature Atomic Set (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Schecter USA Nick Johnston Signature Atomic Set (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Schecter Vintage 2-Point Tremolo bridge
    • Nick Johnston Custom C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 XL Jumbo frets
    • Schecter/Hipshot Staggered Locking Tuners tuners
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    • From Schecter's 2017 Artist series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Contoured 4-Bolt Wenge neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Nick Johnston Signature Atomic Set (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Schecter USA Nick Johnston Signature Atomic Set (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Schecter USA Nick Johnston Signature Atomic Set (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Schecter Vintage 2-Point Tremolo bridge
    • Nick Johnston Custom C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 XL Jumbo frets
    • Schecter/Hipshot Staggered Locking Tuners tuners
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    Schecter Nick Johnston USA Signature Specifications
    Schecter Nick Johnston USA Signature
    General
    Brand: Schecter
    Year: 2017
    Configuration: SSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: Artist
    Colors: White, Orange, Blue Nitro
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Alder
    Bridge: Schecter Vintage 2-Point Tremolo
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Schecter/Hipshot Staggered Locking Tuners
    Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
    Neck Material: Contoured 4-Bolt Wenge
    Decoration: Silver Ring
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Nick Johnston Custom C
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.825'' (21mm) - 12th Fret: 0.865'' (22mm)
    Frets: 22 XL Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 14"
    Nut: Black Tusq XL
    Nut Width: 42.4mm (1.67'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Schecter USA Nick Johnston Signature Atomic Set (Single Coil / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Schecter USA Nick Johnston Signature Atomic Set (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Nick Johnston Signature Atomic Set (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Bell
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Schecter Nick Johnston USA Signature
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Black Tusq XL Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • 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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    4. Sire Larry Carlton S10 SSS

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    Playability 70
    Sound 77
    Build quality 77
    Value for money 75
    Overall Score 75

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (18 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
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    • From Sire's 2024 S series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Swamp Ash body
    • Hard Maple neck
    • Hard Maple Edgeless (Rolled Fretboard Edges) fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Gotoh 510TS-SF1 Gold bridge
    • C-Shape Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
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    • From Sire's 2024 S series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Swamp Ash body
    • Hard Maple neck
    • Hard Maple Edgeless (Rolled Fretboard Edges) fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Gotoh 510TS-SF1 Gold bridge
    • C-Shape Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
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    Sire Larry Carlton S10 SSS Specifications
    Sire Larry Carlton S10 SSS
    General
    Brand: Sire
    Year: 2024
    Configuration: SSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: S
    Colors: Sunburst, Natural
    Left-Handed Version: Yes
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Swamp Ash
    Bridge: Gotoh 510TS-SF1 Gold
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Sire Premium Locking Tuner
    Fretboard: Hard Maple Edgeless (Rolled Fretboard Edges)
    Neck Material: Hard Maple
    Decoration: Abalone dot
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: C-Shape
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.9'' (22.9mm) - 12th Fret: 0.94'' (23.9mm)
    Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 12" to 14"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Bell
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 2
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Gold
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Sire Larry Carlton S10 SSS
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    5. Jackson MJ Series Signature Misha Mansoor So-Cal 2PT

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    Playability 70
    Sound 79
    Build quality 77
    Value for money 65
    Overall Score 75

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: D (51 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (50 votes)
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    • From Jackson's 2021 Artist Signature series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 20" Fretboard Radius
    • Basswood body
    • Caramelized Maple neck
    • Caramelized Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Ragnarok (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Bare Knuckle Trilogy Suite Single Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Bare Knuckle Trilogy Suite Single Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo bridge
    • Speed Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Die-Cast Locking tuners
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    • From Jackson's 2021 Artist Signature series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 20" Fretboard Radius
    • Basswood body
    • Caramelized Maple neck
    • Caramelized Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Ragnarok (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Bare Knuckle Trilogy Suite Single Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Bare Knuckle Trilogy Suite Single Coil Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo bridge
    • Speed Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Die-Cast Locking tuners
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    Jackson MJ Series Signature Misha Mansoor So-Cal 2PT Specifications
    Jackson MJ Series Signature Misha Mansoor So-Cal 2PT
    General
    Brand: Jackson
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: HSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: Artist Signature
    Colors: Blue
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Basswood
    Bridge: Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Gotoh Die-Cast Locking
    Fretboard: Caramelized Maple
    Neck Material: Caramelized Maple
    Decoration: White With Black Outer Ring
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Speed
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm)
    Frets: 22 Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 20"
    Nut: Black Tusq XL
    Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Bare Knuckle Ragnarok (Humbucker / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Bare Knuckle Trilogy Suite Single Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Bare Knuckle Trilogy Suite Single Coil Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Bell
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: Yes
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Jackson MJ Series Signature Misha Mansoor So-Cal 2PT
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Black Tusq XL Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Tremolo
    • Strap Lock
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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    6. Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS

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    Playability 70
    Sound 82
    Build quality 67
    Value for money 68
    Overall Score 73

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (8 votes)
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    • From Reverend's 2021 Signature series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Korina body
    • Roasted Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Single-Width (Single Coil/Active)
    • Middle pickup: Fishman Fluence Single-Width (Single Coil/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Single-Width (Single Coil/Active)
    • 1 volume and 3 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Wilkinson WVS50K Tremolo (10.8 mm Spacing) bridge
    • Medium Oval Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo frets
    • Reverend Pin-Lock tuners
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    • From Reverend's 2021 Signature series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Korina body
    • Roasted Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Single-Width (Single Coil/Active)
    • Middle pickup: Fishman Fluence Single-Width (Single Coil/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Single-Width (Single Coil/Active)
    • 1 volume and 3 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Wilkinson WVS50K Tremolo (10.8 mm Spacing) bridge
    • Medium Oval Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo frets
    • Reverend Pin-Lock tuners
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    Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS Specifications
    Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS
    General
    Brand: Reverend
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: SSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: South Korea
    Series: Signature
    Colors: Black
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Korina
    Bridge: Wilkinson WVS50K Tremolo (10.8 mm Spacing)
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Reverend Pin-Lock
    Fretboard: Rosewood
    Neck Material: Roasted Maple
    Decoration: Dots
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Medium Oval
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.85'' (21.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.9'' (22.9mm)
    Frets: 22 Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Boneite
    Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Single-Width (Single Coil / Active)
    Middle Pickup: Fishman Fluence Single-Width (Single Coil / Active)
    Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Single-Width (Single Coil / Active)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Bell
    Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 3
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Reverend Gil Parris Signature GPS
    • Locking Tuners
    • Expensive Wood
    • Boneite Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Multi-Voicing Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • 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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    7. Music Man Cutlass RS HSS

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    Playability 68
    Sound 75
    Build quality 79
    Value for money 64
    Overall Score 74

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    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)
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    • From Music Man's 2017 Cutlass RS series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 10" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Roasted Figured Maple neck
    • Roasted Figured Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Music Man Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Music Man Custom Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Music Man Custom Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Music Man Modern Tremolo bridge
    • Cutlass RS Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Schaller M6-IND locking tuners
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    • From Music Man's 2017 Cutlass RS series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 10" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Roasted Figured Maple neck
    • Roasted Figured Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Music Man Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Music Man Custom Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Music Man Custom Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Music Man Modern Tremolo bridge
    • Cutlass RS Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Schaller M6-IND locking tuners
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    Music Man Cutlass RS HSS Specifications
    Music Man Cutlass RS HSS
    General
    Brand: Music Man
    Year: 2017
    Configuration: HSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: Cutlass RS
    Colors: Blue, Brown
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Alder
    Bridge: Music Man Modern Tremolo
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Schaller M6-IND locking
    Fretboard: Roasted Figured Maple
    Neck Material: Roasted Figured Maple
    Decoration: 1/4 Black Or White Face Dots
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Cutlass RS
    Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 10"
    Nut: Compensated
    Nut Width: 41.3mm (1.625'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Music Man Custom Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Music Man Custom Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Music Man Custom Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Bell
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Music Man Cutlass RS HSS
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Compensated Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • 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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      8. Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus HSS

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      Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus HSS
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      Playability 70
      Sound 78
      Build quality 69
      Value for money 82
      Overall Score 72
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      • From Harley Benton's 2024 Pro series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
      • Alder body
      • Caramelised Canadian Maple neck
      • Laurel fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Tesla VR-Nitro Alnico 5 Humbuckers (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Tesla TV-S1M Alnico 5 Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Tesla TV-S1M Alnico 5 Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • Tremolo bridge
      • Harley Benton D Bolt-On neck
      • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Sung-Il ML-55 locking machine heads with HB logo tuners
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      • From Harley Benton's 2024 Pro series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
      • Alder body
      • Caramelised Canadian Maple neck
      • Laurel fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Tesla VR-Nitro Alnico 5 Humbuckers (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Tesla TV-S1M Alnico 5 Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Tesla TV-S1M Alnico 5 Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • Tremolo bridge
      • Harley Benton D Bolt-On neck
      • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Sung-Il ML-55 locking machine heads with HB logo tuners
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      Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus HSS Specifications
      Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus HSS
      General
      Brand: Harley Benton
      Year: 2024
      Configuration: HSS
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Indonesia
      Series: Pro
      Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Burst
      Left-Handed Version: Yes
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Alder
      Bridge: Tremolo
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Sung-Il ML-55 locking machine heads with HB logo
      Fretboard: Laurel
      Neck Material: Caramelised Canadian Maple
      Decoration: Dot
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Harley Benton D
      Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
      Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
      Nut: Graphite
      Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Tesla VR-Nitro Alnico 5 Humbuckers (Humbucker / Passive)
      Middle Pickup: Tesla TV-S1M Alnico 5 Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Tesla TV-S1M Alnico 5 Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
      Switch: 5
      Knobs: Bell
      Pickup Mods: Coil Split
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus HSS
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Tuners
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Coil Split Pickups
      • Tremolo
      • Compound Radius Fretboard
      • Made in Indonesia
      • No Expensive Woods
      • No High-Quality Nut
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      9. Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS

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      Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS
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      Playability 70
      Sound 79
      Build quality 77
      Value for money 65
      Overall Score 75
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      • From Fender's 2024 American Ultra II series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
      • Select Alder body
      • Quartersawn Maple neck
      • Quartersawn Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Haymaker Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block bridge
      • Modern "D" Bolt-On neck
      • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) tuners
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      • From Fender's 2024 American Ultra II series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
      • Select Alder body
      • Quartersawn Maple neck
      • Quartersawn Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Haymaker Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block bridge
      • Modern "D" Bolt-On neck
      • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) tuners
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      Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS Specifications
      Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS
      General
      Brand: Fender
      Year: 2024
      Configuration: HSS
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: American Ultra II
      Colors: Black, Blue, Orange, Red, Yellow
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Select Alder
      Bridge: 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
      Fretboard: Quartersawn Maple
      Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
      Decoration: Black Pearloid Dot 7 mm
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Modern "D"
      Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
      Nut: Ivory Tusq
      Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Haymaker Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
      Middle Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
      Switch: 5
      Knobs: Bell
      Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 2
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Nickel
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS
      • Locking Tuners
      • Made in United States
      • Ivory Tusq Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • S-1 Switch Pickups
      • Luminescent Inlay
      • Tremolo
      • Compound Radius Fretboard
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Expensive Woods
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Weight Relief
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      10. Fender Juanes Stratocaster

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      Fender Juanes Stratocaster
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      Playability 70
      Sound 79
      Build quality 79
      Value for money 66
      Overall Score 76

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      • Neck profile shape: C (14 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (10 votes)
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      • From Fender's 2023 Artist series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
      • Alder body
      • Maple neck
      • Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Alnico II Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block bridge
      • Deep C Bolt-On neck
      • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Fender Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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      • From Fender's 2023 Artist series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
      • Alder body
      • Maple neck
      • Maple fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Alnico II Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block bridge
      • Deep C Bolt-On neck
      • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Fender Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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      Fender Juanes Stratocaster Specifications
      Fender Juanes Stratocaster
      General
      Brand: Fender
      Year: 2023
      Configuration: HSS
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: Artist
      Colors:
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Alder
      Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, Pop-In Tremolo Arm and Cold-Rolled Steel Block
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Fender Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking
      Fretboard: Maple
      Neck Material: Maple
      Decoration: Black Dot
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Deep C
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.8'' (20.3mm) - 12th Fret: 0.92'' (23.4mm)
      Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Fender Custom Juanes Alnico II Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
      Middle Pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: Fender Custom Juanes Ultra Noiseless Strat (Single Coil / Passive)
      Switch: 5
      Knobs: Bell
      Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Fender Juanes Stratocaster
      • Locking Tuners
      • Made in United States
      • Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • S-1 Switch Pickups
      • Tremolo
      • Compound Radius Fretboard
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Expensive Woods
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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