Best Telecaster Style Guitars With Seymour Duncan Pickups in 2024

Here are the top Telecaster style guitars with Seymour Duncan 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. Ibanez TQMS1

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Ibanez TQMS1

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Playability 73

Sound 80

Build quality 88

Value for money 70

Overall Score 80

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 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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4 Prices - New from $2,277.05 >
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

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. 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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4 Prices - New from $1,219 >
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. ESP LTD Eclipse '87

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ESP LTD Eclipse '87

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Playability 85

Sound 81

Build quality 65

Value for money 77

Overall Score 77

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: Heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2020 '87 Series Guitars series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD tuners
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4 Prices - New from $1,099 >
From ESP LTD's 2020 '87 Series Guitars series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD Eclipse '87

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

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4. Fender Brent Mason Telecaster

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Fender Brent Mason Telecaster

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Playability 72

Sound 78

Build quality 75

Value for money 65

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)

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7 Prices - New from $2,909.99 >
From Fender's 2020 Artist series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
7.25" Fretboard Radius
Ash body
Maple neck
Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Vintage Stack Tele STK-T3B (Single Coil/Passive)
Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Stack Strat STK-S2 (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Vintage Mini HB (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
6-Saddle Telecaster Bridge with Glaser Bender System bridge
Late 60s C Bolt-On neck
21 Vintage Tall frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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From Fender's 2020 Artist series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
7.25" Fretboard Radius
Ash body
Maple neck
Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Vintage Stack Tele STK-T3B (Single Coil/Passive)
Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Stack Strat STK-S2 (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Vintage Mini HB (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
6-Saddle Telecaster Bridge with Glaser Bender System bridge
Late 60s C Bolt-On neck
21 Vintage Tall frets
Sperzel Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender Brent Mason Telecaster

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

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5. Fender Custom John 5 Signature Bigsby Telecaster

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Fender Custom John 5 Signature Bigsby Telecaster

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Playability 67

Sound 74

Build quality 75

Value for money 57

Overall Score 72

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From Fender Custom's 2017 Custom Artist series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Select Ash body
Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan STHR-1b (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Twisted Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
6-Saddle Adjustable Bridge with Fender Bigsby Vibrato Tailpiece bridge
Modern C Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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From Fender Custom's 2017 Custom Artist series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Select Ash body
Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan STHR-1b (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Twisted Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
6-Saddle Adjustable Bridge with Fender Bigsby Vibrato Tailpiece bridge
Modern C Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Fender Custom John 5 Signature Bigsby Telecaster

Locking Tuners
Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Synthetic Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
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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6. Dean NashVegas Select Floyd

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Playability 70

Sound 80

Build quality 60

Value for money 75

Overall Score 70

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (3 votes)

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From Dean's 2020 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Basswood body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan TB-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) bridge
C Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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From Dean's 2020 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Basswood body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan TB-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) bridge
C Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Dean NashVegas Select Floyd

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
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 Retainer Bar
No Strap Lock

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7. Yamaha PAC1611MS

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Playability 72

Sound 72

Build quality 67

Value for money 65

Overall Score 70

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From Yamaha's 2014 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
7.25" Fretboard Radius
Light Ash body
Maple neck
One-Piece Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan STHR-1b (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
6-Saddle Hardtail bridge
PAC1611MS Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Gotoh SD91-05M-L tuners
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From Yamaha's 2014 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
7.25" Fretboard Radius
Light Ash body
Maple neck
One-Piece Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan STHR-1b (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
6-Saddle Hardtail bridge
PAC1611MS Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Gotoh SD91-05M-L tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha PAC1611MS

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone 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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8. 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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5 Prices - New from $2,169.90 >
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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9. Ibanez AZS2209 Prestige

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Playability 75

Sound 80

Build quality 80

Value for money 73

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)

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5 Prices - New from $1,759.03 >
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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5 Prices - New from $1,759.03 >
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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10. Ibanez AZS2209B Prestige

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Ibanez AZS2209B Prestige

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Playability 75

Sound 80

Build quality 80

Value for money 73

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)

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5 Prices - New from $1,693.81 >
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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5 Prices - New from $1,693.81 >
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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