Best Telecaster Style Guitars With Stainless Steel Frets in 2026

Here are the top Telecaster style guitars with Stainless Steel frets.

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 71
Sound 87
Build quality 100
Value for money 67
Overall Score 86

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  • Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (13 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 90
Sound 82
Build quality 86
Value for money 84
Overall Score 86

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 (29 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (24 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (30 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (30 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. Chapman ML3 Pro Modern

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    Playability 90
    Sound 82
    Build quality 85
    Value for money 83
    Overall Score 85

    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 (9 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (8 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (8 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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    Chapman ML3 Pro Modern Specifications
    Chapman ML3 Pro Modern
    General
    Brand: Chapman
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: South Korea
    Series: Pro
    Colors: White, Black, Blue
    Left-Handed Version: Yes
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Basswood
    Bridge: Chapman String Through hardtail
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Neck-Through
    Tuners: Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing)
    Fretboard: Roasted Maple – Dark Colour
    Neck Material: Roasted Maple – Dark Colour
    Decoration: Glow-in-the-Dark Side Dots with Black Infinity
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: C Shape
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.905'' (23mm) - 12th Fret: 0.944'' (24mm)
    Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
    Nut: Black Tusq XL
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Pegasus (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Dome
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: Yes
    Hardware Color: Black
    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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    4. Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Telecaster

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    Playability 69
    Sound 82
    Build quality 94
    Value for money 70
    Overall Score 82
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    • From Fender's 2025 American Ultra Luxe Vintage series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Ash body
    • Maple neck
    • Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Pure Vintage 51 Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Pure Vintage 51 Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • 6-Saddle American Tele with Brass Block Saddles bridge
    • Modern "D" Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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    • From Fender's 2025 American Ultra Luxe Vintage series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 10" to 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Ash body
    • Maple neck
    • Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Pure Vintage 51 Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Pure Vintage 51 Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • 6-Saddle American Tele with Brass Block Saddles bridge
    • Modern "D" Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners
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    Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Telecaster Specifications
    Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Telecaster
    General
    Brand: Fender
    Year: 2025
    Configuration: SS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: American Ultra Luxe Vintage
    Colors: White, Yellow
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Ash
    Bridge: 6-Saddle American Tele with Brass Block Saddles
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking
    Fretboard: Maple
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: Black Dot
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Modern "D"
    Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 10" to 14"
    Nut: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Pure Vintage 51 Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage 51 Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: S-1 Switch
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: Yes
    Hardware Color: Nickel
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Telecaster
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • S-1 Switch Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Strap Lock
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Tremolo
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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    5. ESP LTD TE-1000 Evertune KOA

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    Playability 79
    Sound 88
    Build quality 72
    Value for money 78
    Overall Score 80

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: D (39 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (50 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (5 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (7 votes)
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    • From ESP LTD's 2021 TE series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Hawaiian Koa top
    • Mahogany body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: EMG 57 (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: EMG 66TW (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
    • Hawaiian Koa top
    • Mahogany body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: EMG 57 (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: EMG 66TW (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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    ESP LTD TE-1000 Evertune KOA Specifications
    ESP LTD TE-1000 Evertune KOA
    General
    Brand: ESP LTD
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: TE
    Colors: Natural
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Hawaiian Koa
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Evertune (F model)
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: LTD Locking
    Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
    Neck Material: 3pc Maple
    Decoration: Offset Dots
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Thin U
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
    Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
    Nut: Plastic
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: EMG 57 (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: EMG 66TW (Humbucker / Active)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Coil Split
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    ESP LTD TE-1000 Evertune KOA
    • 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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      6. Harley Benton Fusion-T EMG HT Roasted

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      Playability 81
      Sound 82
      Build quality 73
      Value for money 91
      Overall Score 79

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (22 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (12 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (5 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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      Harley Benton Fusion-T EMG HT Roasted Specifications
      Harley Benton Fusion-T EMG HT Roasted
      General
      Brand: Harley Benton
      Year: 2022
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: Indonesia
      Series: Pro
      Colors: Black
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Nyatoh
      Bridge: WSC Hipshot style hardtail
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: WSC staggered locking die-cast
      Fretboard: Roasted Maple
      Neck Material: Roasted Maple
      Decoration: 12 X 6mm black dots
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Harley Benton Modern C
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.807'' (20.5mm) - 12th Fret: 0.886'' (22.5mm)
      Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: Ivory Tusq
      Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker / Active)
      Neck Pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker / Active)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Black
      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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        7. Solar T1.6FRBOP

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        Playability 71
        Sound 90
        Build quality 77
        Value for money 79
        Overall Score 79

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: C (16 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (8 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
        • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (12 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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        Solar T1.6FRBOP Specifications
        Solar T1.6FRBOP
        General
        Brand: Solar
        Year: 2021
        Configuration: HH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: Indonesia
        Series: Type T
        Colors: Black
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Swamp Ash
        Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 with 34 mm Block
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Solar 18:1 Locking Type
        Fretboard: Ebony
        Neck Material: Maple
        Decoration: Solar Logo on 12th Fret
        Scale Size: 25.5"
        Shape: Solar C Shape
        Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
        Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
        Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
        Nut: Locking
        Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker / Passive)
        Neck Pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker / Passive)
        Switch: 5
        Knobs: Dome
        Volume Controls: 1
        Tone Controls: 1
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Black
        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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          8. Schecter PT SLS Elite

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          Playability 90
          Sound 82
          Build quality 86
          Value for money 84
          Overall Score 86

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: C (29 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (24 votes)
          • Pickups noise: Noiseless (30 votes)
          • Pickups power: Hot (30 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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          9. Ibanez LB1

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          Playability 71
          Sound 88
          Build quality 97
          Value for money 66
          Overall Score 85

          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 (12 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (13 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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          10. Schecter PT Apocalypse

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          Playability 81
          Sound 85
          Build quality 85
          Value for money 83
          Overall Score 84

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: C (67 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (52 votes)
          • Pickups noise: Noiseless (6 votes)
          • Pickups power: Hot (6 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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