Best Telecaster Style Guitars With 5-Way Switch in 2024

Here you'll find the best Telecaster style guitars with 5-Way switch.

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. Ibanez LB1

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Ibanez LB1

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Playability 73

Sound 81

Build quality 87

Value for money 70

Overall Score 80

What our users think

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: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 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)
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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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)
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
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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2. Chapman ML3 Pro Modern

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Playability 82

Sound 77

Build quality 79

Value for money 79

Overall Score 79

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 (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (7 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (7 votes)

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From Chapman's 2021 Pro series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Basswood body
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Chapman String Through hardtail bridge
C Shape Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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From Chapman's 2021 Pro series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Basswood body
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Chapman String Through hardtail bridge
C Shape Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Chapman ML3 Pro Modern

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Black Tusq XL Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Luminescent Inlay
Strap Lock
Made in South Korea
No Expensive Woods
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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3. Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider Baritone

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Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider Baritone

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Playability 73

Sound 81

Build quality 72

Value for money 70

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)

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From Reverend's 2021 Signature series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
28.625"'' scale
10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
Chambered Korina body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Talnico Bridge (Single Coil/Passive)
Middle pickup: Salnico Middle (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Salnico Neck (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Wilkinson WV6 SB (Steel Block) Tremolo bridge
Medium Oval Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Reverend Pin-Lock tuners
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From Reverend's 2021 Signature series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
28.625"'' scale
10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
Chambered Korina body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Talnico Bridge (Single Coil/Passive)
Middle pickup: Salnico Middle (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Salnico Neck (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Wilkinson WV6 SB (Steel Block) Tremolo bridge
Medium Oval Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Reverend Pin-Lock tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider Baritone

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

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4. Solar T1.6FRBOP

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Solar T1.6FRBOP

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Playability 73

Sound 82

Build quality 70

Value for money 75

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (9 votes)

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From Solar's 2021 Type T series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Swamp Ash body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 with 34 mm Block bridge
Solar C Shape Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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From Solar's 2021 Type T series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Swamp Ash body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 with 34 mm Block bridge
Solar C Shape Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Solar T1.6FRBOP

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Tremolo
Made in Indonesia
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Retainer Bar
No Strap Lock

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5. Charvel USA Select San Dimas Style 2 HH FR

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Charvel USA Select San Dimas Style 2 HH FR

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Playability 70

Sound 80

Build quality 70

Value for money 63

Overall Score 73

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (10 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (14 votes)

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From Charvel's 2016 USA Select series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Quartersawn Maple neck
Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio PAF Pro DP151 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge
Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Charvel-Branded Die-Cast tuners
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From Charvel's 2016 USA Select series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Quartersawn Maple neck
Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio PAF Pro DP151 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge
Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Charvel-Branded Die-Cast tuners
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Charvel USA Select San Dimas Style 2 HH FR

Made in United States
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
Compound Radius Fretboard
Retainer Bar
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Expensive Woods
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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6. Fender Player Plus Nashville Telecaster

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Fender Player Plus Nashville Telecaster

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Playability 72

Sound 79

Build quality 64

Value for money 72

Overall Score 72

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Not bad (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (36 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (35 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Fender's 2021 Player Plus series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Maple neck
Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Player Plus Noiseless Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
Middle pickup: Player Plus Noiseless Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Player Plus Noiseless Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele with Block Steel Saddles bridge
Modern C Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) tuners
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From Fender's 2021 Player Plus series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Maple neck
Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Player Plus Noiseless Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
Middle pickup: Player Plus Noiseless Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Player Plus Noiseless Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
6-Saddle String-Through-Body Tele with Block Steel Saddles bridge
Modern C Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender Player Plus Nashville Telecaster

Locking Tuners
Synthetic Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Series Split Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in Mexico
No Expensive Woods
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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7. Schecter PT Van Nuys

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Playability 73

Sound 78

Build quality 62

Value for money 76

Overall Score 71

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: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (42 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (37 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Schecter's 2021 Retro series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Ash body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Schecter USA SuperRock Vintage (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Schecter USA SuperRock Vintage (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Diamond Vintage Tremolo bridge
Thin C Bolt-On neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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From Schecter's 2021 Retro series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
14" Fretboard Radius
Ash body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Schecter USA SuperRock Vintage (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Schecter USA SuperRock Vintage (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Diamond Vintage Tremolo bridge
Thin C Bolt-On neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter PT Van Nuys

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
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

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8. Sire Larry Carlton T7 FM

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Playability 67

Sound 68

Build quality 63

Value for money 71

Overall Score 66

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Easy (3 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (3 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (5 votes)
Weight: Slightly heavy (4 votes)
Neck profile shape: C (18 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)

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From Sire's 2021 T7 series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
9.5" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Veneer top
North American Alder body
Roasted Hard Maple neck
Roasted Hard Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Sire LC Super-M (Zebra type) Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Sire LC Super-M (Zebra type) Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
T7 2-post Modern Bridge(Steel Block and Stainless Saddle) bridge
C-Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
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2 Prices - New from $705 >
From Sire's 2021 T7 series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
9.5" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Veneer top
North American Alder body
Roasted Hard Maple neck
Roasted Hard Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Sire LC Super-M (Zebra type) Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Sire LC Super-M (Zebra type) Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
T7 2-post Modern Bridge(Steel Block and Stainless Saddle) bridge
C-Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Sire Larry Carlton T7 FM

Locking Tuners
Bone Nut
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in Indonesia
No Expensive Woods
No Top Brand Pickups
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. Chapman ML3 Pro BEA

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Playability 73

Sound 78

Build quality 82

Value for money 68

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (2 votes)
Fret edges: Slightly sharp (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Chapman's 2021 Signature series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mapa Burl Solid Flat Top with Satin Finish top
Alder body
Roasted Birdseye Maple neck
Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Silo Rabea Signature Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan SL59 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Schaller 3802 Vintage Tremolo bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schaller M6 Locking (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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3 Prices - New from $2,099 >
From Chapman's 2021 Signature series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mapa Burl Solid Flat Top with Satin Finish top
Alder body
Roasted Birdseye Maple neck
Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Silo Rabea Signature Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan SL59 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Schaller 3802 Vintage Tremolo bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schaller M6 Locking (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Chapman ML3 Pro BEA

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Tremolo
Strap Lock
Made in South Korea
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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10. Chapman ML3 Pro BEA Baritone

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Chapman ML3 Pro BEA Baritone

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Playability 75

Sound 78

Build quality 78

Value for money 72

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Chapman's 2021 Signature series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
28"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Poplar Burl Solid Flat Top with Satin Finish top
Alder body
Wenge neck
Wenge fretboard
Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Silo Rabea Signature Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan SL59 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Hipshot 41060 Hardtail bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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1 Prices - Used from $2,099.98 >
From Chapman's 2021 Signature series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
28"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Poplar Burl Solid Flat Top with Satin Finish top
Alder body
Wenge neck
Wenge fretboard
Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Silo Rabea Signature Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan SL59 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Hipshot 41060 Hardtail bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Chapman ML3 Pro BEA Baritone

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Black Tusq XL Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Strap Lock
Made in South Korea
No Expensive Woods
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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Used from $2,099.98 >>