Best Telecaster Style Guitars With Active Pickups in 2024

Here are the top Telecaster style guitars with Active pickups.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Schecter PT SLS Evil Twin

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Schecter PT SLS Evil Twin

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Playability 82

Sound 77

Build quality 80

Value for money 80

Overall Score 80

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (15 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (12 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (20 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (17 votes)

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From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Swamp Ash body
Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
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
Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge
Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Swamp Ash body
Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
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
Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge
Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter PT SLS Evil Twin

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Compensated Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Compound Radius Fretboard
Made in South Korea
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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2. ESP Stef-T7B

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ESP Stef-T7B

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Playability 82

Sound 77

Build quality 75

Value for money 63

Overall Score 78

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1 Prices - Used from $3,495 >
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)
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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1 Prices - Used from $3,495 >
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)
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 Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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3. ESP E-II T-B7 Baritone

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ESP E-II T-B7 Baritone

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Playability 78

Sound 76

Build quality 77

Value for money 67

Overall Score 77

What our users think

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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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 Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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4. ESP LTD TE-1000 Evertune

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ESP LTD TE-1000 Evertune

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Playability 77

Sound 81

Build quality 67

Value for money 75

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2021 TE series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 60TW-R (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
LTD Locking tuners
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From ESP LTD's 2021 TE series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 60TW-R (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Thin U Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
LTD Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD TE-1000 Evertune

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Stays in Tune (Evertune)
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
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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5. Harley Benton Fusion-T EMG HT Roasted

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Harley Benton Fusion-T EMG HT Roasted

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Playability 78

Sound 77

Build quality 69

Value for money 85

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (13 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From Harley Benton's 2022 Pro series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Nyatoh body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
WSC Hipshot style hardtail bridge
Harley Benton Modern C Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
WSC staggered locking die-cast tuners
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From Harley Benton's 2022 Pro series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Nyatoh body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
WSC Hipshot style hardtail bridge
Harley Benton Modern C Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
WSC staggered locking die-cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Harley Benton Fusion-T EMG HT Roasted

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

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6. Solar T1.6A-NAT

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Solar T1.6A-NAT

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Playability 73

Sound 81

Build quality 69

Value for money 74

Overall Score 74

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From Solar's 2021 Type T series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Ash body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune F-Type 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
Ash body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune F-Type 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 T1.6A-NAT

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Stays in Tune (Evertune)
Luminescent Inlay
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
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. Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH 2PT CM Ash

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Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH 2PT CM Ash

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Playability 73

Sound 80

Build quality 72

Value for money 80

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Easy (2 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Not bad (1 vote)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: D (10 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (14 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From Charvel's 2020 Pro-Mod series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Ash body
Caramelized Maple neck
Caramelized Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core PRF-COC (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core PRF-COC (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo bridge
Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking tuners
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From Charvel's 2020 Pro-Mod series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Ash body
Caramelized Maple neck
Caramelized Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core PRF-COC (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core PRF-COC (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo bridge
Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH 2PT CM Ash

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

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8. Fender Jim Root Telecaster

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Fender Jim Root Telecaster

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Playability 72

Sound 74

Build quality 64

Value for money 65

Overall Score 70

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (36 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (35 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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7 Prices - New from $1,200 >
From Fender's 2010 Artist series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles bridge
Modern C Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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7 Prices - New from $1,200 >
From Fender's 2010 Artist series
Made in Mexico
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles bridge
Modern C Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender Jim Root Telecaster

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

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9. Schecter PT SLS Elite

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Schecter PT SLS Elite

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Playability 82

Sound 77

Build quality 80

Value for money 80

Overall Score 80

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (15 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (12 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (20 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (17 votes)

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5 Prices - New from $1,259 >
From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Swamp Ash body
Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
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
Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge
Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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5 Prices - New from $1,259 >
From Schecter's 2018 SLS Elite series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Flamed Maple top
Swamp Ash body
Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
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
Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge
Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter PT SLS Elite

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Compensated Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Compound Radius Fretboard
Made in South Korea
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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10. Solar T1.7AC

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Playability 73

Sound 81

Build quality 70

Value for money 70

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From Solar's 2021 Type T series
Made in Indonesia
7 strings
26.5"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune F-Type bridge
Solar C Shape Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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1 Prices - New from €1,499 >
From Solar's 2021 Type T series
Made in Indonesia
7 strings
26.5"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune F-Type 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 T1.7AC

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Stays in Tune (Evertune)
Luminescent Inlay
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
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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