Best Super Strat Shape Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Super Strat 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. Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG

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Playability 77
Sound 81
Build quality 89
Value for money 72
Overall Score 82

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  • Neck profile shape: D (6 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (13 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)
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  • From Jackson's 2024 American series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Maple 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 Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
  • Jackson Standard Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh MG-T Locking tuners
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  • From Jackson's 2024 American series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Maple 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 Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
  • Jackson Standard Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh MG-T Locking tuners
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Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG Specifications
Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG
General
Brand: Jackson
Year: 2024
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: American
Colors: Black, Green, Red
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Gotoh MG-T Locking
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple
Decoration: Inverted Mother of Pearl Sharkfin
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Jackson Standard
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.85'' (21.6mm)
Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: EMG 81 (Humbucker / Active)
Neck Pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker / Active)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: Yes
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Strap Lock
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Retainer Bar

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2. Schecter Banshee Mach-6 FR S

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Playability 80
Sound 85
Build quality 83
Value for money 78
Overall Score 83

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  • Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (4 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (5 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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  • From Schecter's 2020 Banshee Mach series
  • Made in South Korea
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Flamed Maple top
  • Swamp Ash body
  • Roasted Maple/Purpleheart Multi-ply with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Lundgren M6 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
  • Ultra Thin U Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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  • From Schecter's 2020 Banshee Mach series
  • Made in South Korea
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Flamed Maple top
  • Swamp Ash body
  • Roasted Maple/Purpleheart Multi-ply with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Lundgren M6 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
  • Ultra Thin U Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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Schecter Banshee Mach-6 FR S Specifications
Schecter Banshee Mach-6 FR S
General
Brand: Schecter
Year: 2020
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: South Korea
Series: Banshee Mach
Colors: Black Burst, Natural Burst
Left-Handed Version: Yes
Body
Top: Flamed Maple
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Grover Rotomatic 18:1
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Roasted Maple/Purpleheart Multi-ply with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Decoration: Offset/Reverse Roman Numerals
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Ultra Thin U
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.787'' (20mm)
Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 41.3mm (1.625'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Lundgren M6 (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Sustainer
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black & Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Banshee Mach-6 FR S
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Sustainer Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Retainer Bar
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in South Korea
  • No Weight Relief
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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3. ESP E-II Horizon-III FR

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Playability 80
Sound 84
Build quality 82
Value for money 72
Overall Score 82

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: Heavy (2 votes)
  • Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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  • From ESP E-II's 2021 Horizon-III series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Flamed Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • 3pc Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose Original bridge
  • Thin U Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh Locking tuners
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  • From ESP E-II's 2021 Horizon-III series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Flamed Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • 3pc Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose Original bridge
  • Thin U Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh Locking tuners
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ESP E-II Horizon-III FR Specifications
ESP E-II Horizon-III FR
General
Brand: ESP E-II
Year: 2021
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: Horizon-III
Colors: See Thru Black Sunburst
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Flamed Maple
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Floyd Rose Original
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Gotoh Locking
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: 3pc Maple
Decoration: Offset Blocks
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Thin U
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
Frets: 24 XL Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Custom-5 (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Coil Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: Yes
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP E-II Horizon-III FR
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Coil Split Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Retainer Bar
  • Strap Lock
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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4. Ibanez LM1

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Playability 73
Sound 82
Build quality 87
Value for money 71
Overall Score 81

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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  • From Ibanez's 2022 LM series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1702B bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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  • From Ibanez's 2022 LM series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1702B bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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Ibanez LM1 Specifications
Ibanez LM1
General
Brand: Ibanez
Year: 2022
Configuration: SSS
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: LM
Colors: White
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Gotoh T1702B
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Decoration: Abalone dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: AZ Oval C
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.81'' (20.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
Frets: 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 9" to 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: Coil Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez LM1
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Coil Split Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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5. Charvel Guthrie Govan Signature MJ San Dimas SD24 CM

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Playability 73
Sound 81
Build quality 88
Value for money 71
Overall Score 81

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (17 votes)
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  • From Charvel's 2021 Artist Signature series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Ash top
  • Basswood body
  • Caramelized Maple neck
  • Caramelized Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Charvel Custom Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Charvel Custom Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Charvel Custom Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Recessed Charvel Locking Tremolo Bridge bridge
  • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh Locking tuners
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  • From Charvel's 2021 Artist Signature series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Ash top
  • Basswood body
  • Caramelized Maple neck
  • Caramelized Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Charvel Custom Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Charvel Custom Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Charvel Custom Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Recessed Charvel Locking Tremolo Bridge bridge
  • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh Locking tuners
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Charvel Guthrie Govan Signature MJ San Dimas SD24 CM Specifications
Charvel Guthrie Govan Signature MJ San Dimas SD24 CM
General
Brand: Charvel
Year: 2021
Configuration: HSH
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: Artist Signature
Colors: Sunburst
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Ash
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Basswood
Bridge: Recessed Charvel Locking Tremolo Bridge
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Gotoh Locking
Fretboard: Caramelized Maple
Neck Material: Caramelized Maple
Decoration: Crème Dots
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Charvel Speed
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.77'' (19.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm)
Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Ivory Tusq
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Charvel Custom Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Charvel Custom Single-Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Charvel Custom Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Coil Tap
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Charvel Guthrie Govan Signature MJ San Dimas SD24 CM
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Ivory Tusq Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Coil Tap Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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6. Music Man Majesty 8

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Playability 78
Sound 77
Build quality 85
Value for money 65
Overall Score 80

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Herman Li fast (2 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)
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  • From Music Man's 2021 John Petrucci series
  • Made in United States
  • 8 strings
  • 27" to 25.5"'' scale
  • 17" Fretboard Radius
  • Basswood Wings, Mahogany through neck body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Dreamcatcher (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: DiMarzio Rainmaker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Music Man Custom piezo hardtail bridge
  • John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Schaller M6-IND locking (Chrome) tuners
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  • From Music Man's 2021 John Petrucci series
  • Made in United States
  • 8 strings
  • 27" to 25.5"'' scale
  • 17" Fretboard Radius
  • Basswood Wings, Mahogany through neck body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Dreamcatcher (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: DiMarzio Rainmaker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Music Man Custom piezo hardtail bridge
  • John Petrucci Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Schaller M6-IND locking (Chrome) tuners
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Music Man Majesty 8 Specifications
Music Man Majesty 8
General
Brand: Music Man
Year: 2021
Configuration: HH
Strings: 8
Made in: United States
Series: John Petrucci
Colors: Green
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Basswood Wings, Mahogany through neck
Bridge: Music Man Custom piezo hardtail
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Schaller M6-IND locking (Chrome)
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Mahogany
Decoration: Atlante Majesty Inlays
Scale Size: 27" to 25.5"
Shape: John Petrucci
Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 17"
Nut: Compensated
Nut Width: 57.2mm (2.252'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: DiMarzio Dreamcatcher (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: DiMarzio Rainmaker (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Coil Split, Multi-Voicing
Volume Controls: 2
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Music Man Majesty 8
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Compensated Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • 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 MH-1000

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Playability 80
Sound 81
Build quality 80
Value for money 80
Overall Score 80

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
  • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: C (7 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (23 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (20 votes)
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  • From ESP LTD's 2022 MH series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Quilted Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • 3pc Maple neck
  • Macassar Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge
  • Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Grover tuners
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  • From ESP LTD's 2022 MH series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Quilted Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • 3pc Maple neck
  • Macassar Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1000SE bridge
  • Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Grover tuners
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ESP LTD MH-1000 Specifications
ESP LTD MH-1000
General
Brand: ESP LTD
Year: 2022
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Indonesia
Series: MH
Colors: Blue
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Quilted Maple
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000SE
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Grover
Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
Neck Material: 3pc Maple
Decoration: Offset Blocks
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Extra Thin U
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.827'' (21mm)
Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker / Active)
Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker / Active)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD MH-1000
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Retainer Bar
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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8. Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG HT

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Playability 78
Sound 76
Build quality 89
Value for money 71
Overall Score 81

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  • Neck profile shape: D (6 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (13 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)
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  • From Jackson's 2024 American series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Maple 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
  • Hipshot 6 Fixed .175 bridge
  • Jackson Standard Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh MG-T Locking tuners
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  • 6 Prices - New from $2,338.28 >
  • From Jackson's 2024 American series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Maple 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
  • Hipshot 6 Fixed .175 bridge
  • Jackson Standard Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh MG-T Locking tuners
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Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG HT Specifications
Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG HT
General
Brand: Jackson
Year: 2024
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: American
Colors: Black, Green
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Hipshot 6 Fixed .175
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Gotoh MG-T Locking
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple
Decoration: Inverted Mother of Pearl Sharkfin
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Jackson Standard
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.85'' (21.6mm)
Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Ivory Tusq
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: EMG 81 (Humbucker / Active)
Neck Pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker / Active)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: Yes
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG HT
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Ivory Tusq Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Strap Lock
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Tremolo
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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9. Schecter Reaper-6 FR S Elite

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Playability 80
Sound 85
Build quality 81
Value for money 82
Overall Score 82

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  • Neck profile shape: C (18 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (16 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)
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  • From Schecter's 2023 Reaper Elite series
  • Made in South Korea
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Quilted Maple Veneer top
  • Khaya African Mahogany body
  • Wenge neck
  • Wenge fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Schecter USA San Andreas (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
  • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Grover tuners
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  • From Schecter's 2023 Reaper Elite series
  • Made in South Korea
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Quilted Maple Veneer top
  • Khaya African Mahogany body
  • Wenge neck
  • Wenge fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Schecter USA San Andreas (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
  • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Grover tuners
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Schecter Reaper-6 FR S Elite Specifications
Schecter Reaper-6 FR S Elite
General
Brand: Schecter
Year: 2023
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: South Korea
Series: Reaper Elite
Colors: Blue
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Quilted Maple Veneer
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Khaya African Mahogany
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Grover
Fretboard: Wenge
Neck Material: Wenge
Decoration: Pearloid Lines
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Ultra Thin C
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.787'' (20mm)
Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 41.3mm (1.625'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Schecter USA San Andreas (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Sustainer
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Reaper-6 FR S Elite
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Sustainer Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Retainer Bar
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in South Korea
  • No Weight Relief
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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10. ESP E-II Horizon FR-II

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Playability 80
Sound 84
Build quality 82
Value for money 72
Overall Score 82

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  • Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)
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  • From ESP E-II's 2021 Horizon series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Quilted Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • 3pc Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: EMG 57TW (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: EMG 66TW (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose Original bridge
  • Thin U Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh Locking tuners
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  • From ESP E-II's 2021 Horizon series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Quilted Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • 3pc Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: EMG 57TW (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: EMG 66TW (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose Original bridge
  • Thin U Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh Locking tuners
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ESP E-II Horizon FR-II Specifications
ESP E-II Horizon FR-II
General
Brand: ESP E-II
Year: 2021
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: Horizon
Colors: Tiger Eye Sunburst, See Thru Black Cherry Sunburst
Left-Handed Version: Yes
Body
Top: Quilted Maple
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Floyd Rose Original
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Gotoh Locking
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: 3pc Maple
Decoration: Offset Blocks
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Thin U
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
Frets: 24 XL Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: EMG 57TW (Humbucker / Active)
Neck Pickup: EMG 66TW (Humbucker / Active)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Coil Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: Yes
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP E-II Horizon FR-II
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Coil Split Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Retainer Bar
  • Strap Lock
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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