Best Telecaster Style Guitars With Compound Radius Neck in 2025

Here are the top Telecaster style guitars with compound radius neck .

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 TQMS1

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Playability 73
Sound 80
Build quality 88
Value for money 70
Overall Score 80

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  • Neck profile shape: C (10 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (10 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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  • 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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Ibanez TQMS1 Specifications
Ibanez TQMS1
General
Brand: Ibanez
Year: 2022
Configuration: SH
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: TQM
Colors: Blue
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Maple(4mm)
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Gotoh T1802 Tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P.
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: 1pc Roasted Maple
Decoration: Mother of Pearl 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 Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Parallel Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez TQMS1
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Parallel 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. 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 (22 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (18 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (23 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (22 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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Schecter PT SLS Evil Twin Specifications
Schecter PT SLS Evil Twin
General
Brand: Schecter
Year: 2018
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: South Korea
Series: SLS Elite
Colors: Satin Black
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Schecter Locking
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Decoration: Roman Numerals
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: Compensated
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: Black
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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3. Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster Floyd Rose HH

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Playability 70
Sound 82
Build quality 82
Value for money 68
Overall Score 78

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Easy (2 votes)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
  • Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (2 votes)
  • Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
  • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (7 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (3 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
  • Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge
  • Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Deluxe 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
  • Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Fender Custom Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge
  • Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster Floyd Rose HH Specifications
Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster Floyd Rose HH
General
Brand: Fender
Year: 2021
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: American Ultra
Colors: Black
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 Cast/Sealed Locking
Fretboard: Maple
Neck Material: Maple
Decoration: Black Pearloid Dots
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 Custom Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Fender Custom Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster Floyd Rose HH
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in United States
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • S-1 Switch Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Retainer Bar
  • 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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4. Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider Baritone

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Playability 73
Sound 81
Build quality 70
Value for money 75
Overall Score 75

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  • 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
  • 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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Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider Baritone Specifications
Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider Baritone
General
Brand: Reverend
Year: 2021
Configuration: SSS
Strings: 6
Made in: South Korea
Series: Signature
Colors: Black Satin
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Chambered Korina
Bridge: Wilkinson WV6 SB (Steel Block) Tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Reverend Pin-Lock
Fretboard: Roasted Maple
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Decoration: Dots
Scale Size: 28.625"
Shape: Medium Oval
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.85'' (21.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.9'' (22.9mm)
Frets: 24 Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
Nut: Boneite
Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Talnico Bridge (Single Coil / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Salnico Middle (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Salnico Neck (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Series Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Nickel
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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5. 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 (12 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (17 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (4 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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Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH 2PT CM Ash Specifications
Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH 2PT CM Ash
General
Brand: Charvel
Year: 2020
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Mexico
Series: Pro-Mod
Colors: Black, Natural
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Ash
Bridge: Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking
Fretboard: Caramelized Maple
Neck Material: Caramelized Maple
Decoration: 4mm Pearloid Dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Charvel Speed
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.77'' (19.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm)
Frets: 24 Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Ivory Tusq
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Open Core PRF-COC (Humbucker / Active)
Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core PRF-COC (Humbucker / Active)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black
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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6. Cort MBM-2 Sustainiac

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Playability 72
Sound 82
Build quality 64
Value for money 73
Overall Score 73

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: V (2 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (2 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)
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  • From Cort's 2022 META series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 15.75" Fretboard Radius
  • Basswood body
  • Hard Maple neck
  • Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Manson Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Fully Adjustable & Tailpiece bridge
  • Soft V Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium frets
  • Cort Staggered Locking tuners
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  • From Cort's 2022 META series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 15.75" Fretboard Radius
  • Basswood body
  • Hard Maple neck
  • Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Manson Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Fully Adjustable & Tailpiece bridge
  • Soft V Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium frets
  • Cort Staggered Locking tuners
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Cort MBM-2 Sustainiac Specifications
Cort MBM-2 Sustainiac
General
Brand: Cort
Year: 2022
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Indonesia
Series: META
Colors: Blue, Black Satin
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Basswood
Bridge: Fully Adjustable & Tailpiece
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Cort Staggered Locking
Fretboard: Laurel
Neck Material: Hard Maple
Decoration:
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Soft V
Frets: 22 Medium
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 15.75"
Nut: Plastic
Nut Width: 42.1mm (1.656'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Manson Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Sustainiac (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Killswitch, Sustainer
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Cort MBM-2 Sustainiac
  • Locking Tuners
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Killswitch, Sustainer Pickups
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    7. 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 (22 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (18 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (23 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (22 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
    • 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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    • 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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    Schecter PT SLS Elite Specifications
    Schecter PT SLS Elite
    General
    Brand: Schecter
    Year: 2018
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: South Korea
    Series: SLS Elite
    Colors: Black, Orange
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Flamed Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Swamp Ash
    Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Neck-Through
    Tuners: Schecter Locking
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
    Decoration: Abalone Offset/Reverse Dots
    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: Compensated
    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: Black
    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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    8. 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 (10 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (10 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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    Ibanez LB1 Specifications
    Ibanez LB1
    General
    Brand: Ibanez
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: HSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: LB
    Colors: Purple
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Ash
    Bridge: Gotoh T1702B
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P.
    Fretboard: Roasted Birdseye Maple
    Neck Material: 1pc Roasted Birdseye Maple
    Decoration: Mother of Pearl 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 Lari Basilio (Humbucker / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan Lari Basilio (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Lari Basilio (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Series Split
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Gold
    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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    9. Schecter PT Apocalypse

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    Playability 78
    Sound 79
    Build quality 79
    Value for money 79
    Overall Score 79

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (54 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (46 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (5 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (5 votes)
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    • From Schecter's 2020 Apocalypse series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Swamp Ash body
    • Maple/Padauk Multi-ply w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge
    • Thin C Set neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Schecter Locking tuners
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    • From Schecter's 2020 Apocalypse series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Swamp Ash body
    • Maple/Padauk Multi-ply w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge
    • Thin C Set neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Schecter Locking tuners
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    Schecter PT Apocalypse Specifications
    Schecter PT Apocalypse
    General
    Brand: Schecter
    Year: 2020
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: South Korea
    Series: Apocalypse
    Colors: Red Patterns
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Swamp Ash
    Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Schecter Locking
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Maple/Padauk Multi-ply w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
    Decoration: Roman Numerals
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Thin C
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.87'' (22.1mm)
    Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
    Nut: Black Tusq XL
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Coil Split
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Schecter PT Apocalypse
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Expensive Wood
    • Black Tusq XL Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Coil Split Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Made in South Korea
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Tremolo
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    10. Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster

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    Playability 72
    Sound 77
    Build quality 80
    Value for money 66
    Overall Score 76

    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: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (7 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 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
    • Ash body
    • Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • 6-Saddle American Tele with Chromed Brass Saddles bridge
    • Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Deluxe 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
    • Ash body
    • Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • 6-Saddle American Tele with Chromed Brass Saddles bridge
    • Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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    Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster
    General
    Brand: Fender
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: SS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: American Ultra
    Colors: Sunburst, Green
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Ash
    Bridge: 6-Saddle American Tele with Chromed Brass Saddles
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Deluxe 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: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • S-1 Switch Pickups
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Tremolo
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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