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Best Telecaster Style Guitars Made In Japan in 2023

Here are the top Telecaster style guitars made in Japan . You should expect a high-quality guitar with excellent quality control. It can be compared to guitars made in the US, which is why they're also expensive.

Out of the more than 2000 guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones. 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. Ibanez TQMS1

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Playability 77

Sound 80

Build quality 88

Value for money 72

Overall Score 82

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Neck profile shape: D (6 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (5 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)

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From Ibanez's 2022 TQM series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
Maple(4mm) top
Alder body
1pc Roasted Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez TQMS1

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Parallel Split Pickups
Tremolo
Luminescent Inlay
Compound Radius Fretboard
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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2. Ibanez LB1

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Playability 77

Sound 82

Build quality 87

Value for money 72

Overall Score 82

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Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (2 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (2 votes)
Weight: Very lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: D (6 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (5 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Ibanez's 2021 LB series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
Ash body
1pc Roasted Birdseye Maple neck
Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Lari Basilio (Humbucker/Passive)
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Lari Basilio (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Lari Basilio (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Lari Basilio (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Gotoh T1702B bridge
AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez LB1

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Series Split Pickups
Tremolo
Luminescent Inlay
Compound Radius Fretboard
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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3. Ibanez AZS2200Q Prestige

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Playability 77

Sound 80

Build quality 85

Value for money 71

Overall Score 81

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Neck profile shape: D (6 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (5 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)

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From Ibanez's 2021 AZS series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple top
Alder body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez AZS2200Q Prestige

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Parallel Split Pickups
Tremolo
Luminescent Inlay
No Expensive Woods
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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4. Ibanez AZS2200F Prestige

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Playability 77

Sound 80

Build quality 85

Value for money 71

Overall Score 81

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Neck profile shape: D (6 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (5 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)

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From Ibanez's 2021 AZS series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Alder body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez AZS2200F Prestige

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Parallel Split Pickups
Tremolo
Luminescent Inlay
No Expensive Woods
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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5. Ibanez AZS2209 Prestige

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Playability 78

Sound 80

Build quality 80

Value for money 74

Overall Score 79

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Neck profile shape: D (6 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (5 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)

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From Ibanez's 2023 AZS series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Ash body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh F1803 bridge
AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez AZS2209 Prestige

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Parallel Split Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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6. Ibanez AZS2209B Prestige

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Playability 78

Sound 80

Build quality 80

Value for money 74

Overall Score 79

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Neck profile shape: D (6 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (5 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)

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From Ibanez's 2023 AZS series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Ash body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh F1803 bridge
AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez AZS2209B Prestige

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Parallel Split Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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7. Ibanez AZS2209H Prestige

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Playability 78

Sound 80

Build quality 80

Value for money 74

Overall Score 79

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Neck profile shape: D (6 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (5 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)

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From Ibanez's 2021 AZS series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Ash body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh F1803 bridge
AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez AZS2209H Prestige

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Parallel Split Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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8. Ibanez AZS2200 Prestige

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Playability 77

Sound 80

Build quality 82

Value for money 75

Overall Score 80

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Neck profile shape: D (6 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (5 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)

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From Ibanez's 2021 AZS series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez AZS2200 Prestige

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Parallel Split Pickups
Tremolo
Luminescent Inlay
No Expensive Woods
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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9. ESP E-II T-B7 Baritone

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Playability 82

Sound 76

Build quality 77

Value for money 68

Overall Score 78

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Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)

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From ESP E-II's 2014 TE series
Made in Japan
7 strings
27"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81-7 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 707 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP E-II T-B7 Baritone

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

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10. ESP Stef-T7B

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Playability 82

Sound 78

Build quality 75

Value for money 63

Overall Score 78

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From ESP's 2008 Signature series
Made in Japan
7 strings
27"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature (Humbucker/Active)
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature (Humbucker/Active)
Middle pickup: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: (/)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP Stef-T7B

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

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