Best Telecaster Style Guitars With Strap Locks in 2026

Here are the top Telecaster style guitars with Strap locks.

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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Playability 90
Sound 82
Build quality 85
Value for money 89
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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    2. Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '60s Custom Telecaster

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    Playability 69
    Sound 82
    Build quality 94
    Value for money 66
    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
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Pure Vintage 63 Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Pure Vintage 63 Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • 6-Saddle American Tele with Chromed Brass 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
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Pure Vintage 63 Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Pure Vintage 63 Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • 6-Saddle American Tele with Chromed Brass 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 '60s Custom Telecaster Specifications
    Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '60s Custom Telecaster
    General
    Brand: Fender
    Year: 2025
    Configuration: SS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: American Ultra Luxe Vintage
    Colors: Blue, Red
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Alder
    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: Clay 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 63 Single-Coil Tele (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage 63 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 '60s Custom 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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      3. ESP E-II T-B7 Baritone

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      Playability 81
      Sound 80
      Build quality 85
      Value for money 72
      Overall Score 82

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)
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      • From ESP E-II's 2014 TE series
      • Made in Japan
      • 7 strings
      • 27"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Alder body
      • 3pc Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: EMG 81-7 (Humbucker/Active)
      • Neck pickup: EMG 707 (Humbucker/Active)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru bridge
      • Thin U Neck-Through neck
      • 24 XL Jumbo frets
      • Gotoh Locking tuners
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      • From ESP E-II's 2014 TE series
      • Made in Japan
      • 7 strings
      • 27"'' scale
      • 12" Fretboard Radius
      • Alder body
      • 3pc Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: EMG 81-7 (Humbucker/Active)
      • Neck pickup: EMG 707 (Humbucker/Active)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru bridge
      • Thin U Neck-Through neck
      • 24 XL Jumbo frets
      • Gotoh Locking tuners
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      ESP E-II T-B7 Baritone Specifications
      ESP E-II T-B7 Baritone
      General
      Brand: ESP E-II
      Year: 2014
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 7
      Made in: Japan
      Series: TE
      Colors: White, Black
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Alder
      Bridge: Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Neck-Through
      Tuners: Gotoh Locking
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: 3pc Maple
      Decoration:
      Scale Size: 27"
      Shape: Thin U
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
      Frets: 24 XL Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 48mm (1.89'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: EMG 81-7 (Humbucker / Active)
      Neck Pickup: EMG 707 (Humbucker / Active)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: Yes
      Hardware Color: Black
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      ESP E-II T-B7 Baritone
      • Locking Tuners
      • Made in Japan
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Neck-Through Build
      • Strap Lock
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Tremolo
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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        4. Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Telecaster

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        Playability 69
        Sound 82
        Build quality 97
        Value for money 66
        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. Chapman ML3 Semi-Hollow Pro

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          Playability 81
          Sound 80
          Build quality 86
          Value for money 88
          Overall Score 82

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: C (9 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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          • 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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          Chapman ML3 Semi-Hollow Pro Specifications
          Chapman ML3 Semi-Hollow Pro
          General
          Brand: Chapman
          Year: 2022
          Configuration: P90P90
          Strings: 6
          Made in: South Korea
          Series: Pro
          Colors: Blue, Green, Orange
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Type: Semi-Hollow
          Body Material: Perupok
          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 Pearl Infinity
          Scale Size: 25.5"
          Shape: C Shape
          Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.905'' (23mm) - 12th Fret: 0.944'' (24mm)
          Frets: 23 Jumbo Stainless Steel
          Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
          Nut: Ivory Tusq
          Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Vintage P90 (Single Coil / Passive)
          Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Vintage P90 (Single Coil / Passive)
          Switch: 3
          Knobs: Dome
          Volume Controls: 1
          Tone Controls: 1
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: Yes
          Hardware Color: Chrome
          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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            6. Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster Floyd Rose HH

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            Playability 65
            Sound 90
            Build quality 92
            Value for money 73
            Overall Score 82

            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: Yes
            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
            • Strap Lock
            • No Expensive Woods
            • No Neck-Through Build
            • No Weight Relief
            • No Luminescent Inlay
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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              7. Chapman ML3 Pro BEA Baritone

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              Playability 75
              Sound 83
              Build quality 84
              Value for money 78
              Overall Score 81

              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: Lightweight (1 vote)
              • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
              • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
              • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
              • Pickups power: Clean (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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              • 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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              Chapman ML3 Pro BEA Baritone Specifications
              Chapman ML3 Pro BEA Baritone
              General
              Brand: Chapman
              Year: 2021
              Configuration: HH
              Strings: 6
              Made in: South Korea
              Series: Signature
              Colors: Black Burst
              Left-Handed Version: No
              Body
              Top: Poplar Burl Solid Flat Top with Satin Finish
              Type: Solid Body
              Body Material: Alder
              Bridge: Hipshot 41060 Hardtail
              Neck
              Neck Joint: Bolt-On
              Tuners: Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing)
              Fretboard: Wenge
              Neck Material: Wenge
              Decoration: Glow-in-the-Dark Side Dots with Mother-of-Pearl Infinity
              Scale Size: 28"
              Shape: C Shape
              Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.905'' (23mm) - 12th Fret: 0.944'' (24mm)
              Frets: 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
              Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
              Nut: Black Tusq XL
              Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
              Electronics
              Bridge Pickups: Bare Knuckle Silo Rabea Signature Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
              Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan SL59 (Humbucker / Passive)
              Switch: 5
              Knobs: Dome
              Volume Controls: 1
              Tone Controls: 1
              Hardware
              Strap Lock: Yes
              Hardware Color: Black
              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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                8. Chapman ML3 Pro BEA

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                Playability 71
                Sound 83
                Build quality 88
                Value for money 72
                Overall Score 81

                What our users think

                • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (2 votes)
                • Fret edges: Slightly sharp (3 votes)
                • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
                • Weight: Slightly heavy (2 votes)
                • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
                • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
                • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
                • Pickups power: Clean (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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                Chapman ML3 Pro BEA Specifications
                Chapman ML3 Pro BEA
                General
                Brand: Chapman
                Year: 2021
                Configuration: HH
                Strings: 6
                Made in: South Korea
                Series: Signature
                Colors: Black Burst
                Left-Handed Version: No
                Body
                Top: Mapa Burl Solid Flat Top with Satin Finish
                Type: Solid Body
                Body Material: Alder
                Bridge: Schaller 3802 Vintage Tremolo
                Neck
                Neck Joint: Bolt-On
                Tuners: Schaller M6 Locking (18:1 Gearing)
                Fretboard: Roasted Birdseye Maple
                Neck Material: Roasted Birdseye Maple
                Decoration: Glow-in-the-Dark Side Dots with Mother-of-Pearl Infinity
                Scale Size: 25.5"
                Shape: C Shape
                Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.905'' (23mm) - 12th Fret: 0.944'' (24mm)
                Frets: 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
                Fretboard Radius: 13.78"
                Nut: Black Tusq XL
                Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
                Electronics
                Bridge Pickups: Bare Knuckle Silo Rabea Signature Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
                Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan SL59 (Humbucker / Passive)
                Switch: 5
                Knobs: Dome
                Volume Controls: 1
                Tone Controls: 1
                Hardware
                Strap Lock: Yes
                Hardware Color: Gold
                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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                  9. Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster

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                  Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster
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                  Playability 69
                  Sound 82
                  Build quality 88
                  Value for money 70
                  Overall Score 80

                  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 Specifications
                  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: Yes
                  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
                  • Strap Lock
                  • No Neck-Through Build
                  • No Weight Relief
                  • No Luminescent Inlay
                  • No Tremolo
                  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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                    10. Fender Brent Mason Telecaster

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                    Fender Brent Mason Telecaster
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                    Playability 69
                    Sound 83
                    Build quality 83
                    Value for money 61
                    Overall Score 78

                    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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                    • 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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                    Fender Brent Mason Telecaster Specifications
                    Fender Brent Mason Telecaster
                    General
                    Brand: Fender
                    Year: 2020
                    Configuration: SSH
                    Strings: 6
                    Made in: United States
                    Series: Artist
                    Colors: Gray
                    Left-Handed Version: No
                    Body
                    Type: Solid Body
                    Body Material: Ash
                    Bridge: 6-Saddle Telecaster Bridge with Glaser Bender System
                    Neck
                    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
                    Tuners: Sperzel Locking
                    Fretboard: Maple
                    Neck Material: Maple
                    Decoration: Black Pearloid Dot
                    Scale Size: 25.5"
                    Shape: Late 60s C
                    Frets: 21 Vintage Tall
                    Fretboard Radius: 7.25"
                    Nut: Bone
                    Nut Width: 41.3mm (1.625'')
                    Electronics
                    Bridge Pickups: 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)
                    Switch: 3
                    Knobs: Dome
                    Pickup Mods: Coil Split
                    Volume Controls: 1
                    Tone Controls: 1
                    Hardware
                    Strap Lock: Yes
                    Hardware Color: Gold
                    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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