Best Telecaster Style Guitars With Reverse Headstock in 2024

Here are the top Telecaster style guitars with Reverse headstock.

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. Chapman ML3 Pro Modern

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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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2. 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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3. 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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4. ESP LTD TED-600T

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ESP LTD TED-600T

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Playability 87

Sound 73

Build quality 62

Value for money 74

Overall Score 74

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 2017 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD Locking tuners
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From ESP LTD's 2017 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Pau Ferro fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD TED-600T

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
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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5. Washburn Nele Deluxe

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Playability 68

Sound 72

Build quality 72

Value for money 56

Overall Score 71

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From Washburn's 2020 Nele series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Figured Maple top
Swamp Ash body
Birdseye Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Bill Lawrence L-250 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Vintage Stack (STK-T1N) (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
6-way Switch
Gotoh GTC201 bridge
Washburn Nele Bolt-On neck
22 Medium frets
Grover Exclusive 18:1 Gold tuners
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From Washburn's 2020 Nele series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Figured Maple top
Swamp Ash body
Birdseye Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Bill Lawrence L-250 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Vintage Stack (STK-T1N) (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
6-way Switch
Gotoh GTC201 bridge
Washburn Nele Bolt-On neck
22 Medium frets
Grover Exclusive 18:1 Gold tuners
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Washburn Nele Deluxe

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
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. Chapman ML3 Pro BEA

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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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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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7. Chapman ML3 Semi-Hollow Pro

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Chapman ML3 Semi-Hollow Pro

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Playability 78

Sound 76

Build quality 80

Value for money 78

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)

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From Chapman's 2022 Pro series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Perupok body
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Vintage P90 (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String Through hardtail bridge
C Shape Neck-Through neck
23 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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1 Prices - Used from $775 >
From Chapman's 2022 Pro series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Perupok body
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Vintage P90 (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String Through hardtail bridge
C Shape Neck-Through neck
23 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Chapman ML3 Semi-Hollow Pro

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Ivory Tusq 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 Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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8. 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 >>

9. Chapman ML3 Pro Traditional

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Chapman ML3 Pro Traditional

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Playability 73

Sound 77

Build quality 74

Value for money 80

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)

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2 Prices - New from $649 >
From Chapman's 2021 Pro series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
10" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String-Through Tele-Style with Brass Saddles bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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2 Prices - New from $649 >
From Chapman's 2021 Pro series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
10" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String-Through Tele-Style with Brass Saddles 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 Traditional

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Ivory Tusq 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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10. 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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