Best V Style Guitars With 1 Tone Knob in 2024

Here you'll find the best V style guitars with 1 tone knob .

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. Schecter V-1 SLS Evil Twin

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Schecter V-1 SLS Evil Twin

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Playability 82

Sound 77

Build quality 77

Value for money 79

Overall Score 79

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (16 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (13 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (20 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (17 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
TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece 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
TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece bridge
Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schecter Locking tuners
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Schecter V-1 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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2. Jackson MJ Series Rhoads RRT

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Jackson MJ Series Rhoads RRT

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Playability 75

Sound 76

Build quality 82

Value for money 68

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)

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From Jackson's 2023 MJ series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Basswood body
3-piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable String-Through-Body bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
22 Jumbo frets
Gotoh MG-T Locking tuners
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6 Prices - New from $2,399.98 >
From Jackson's 2023 MJ series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Basswood body
3-piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable String-Through-Body bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
22 Jumbo frets
Gotoh MG-T Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson MJ Series Rhoads RRT

Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Luminescent Inlay
Compound Radius Fretboard
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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3. Dean Kerry King V

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Dean Kerry King V

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Playability 82

Sound 81

Build quality 65

Value for money 76

Overall Score 76

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Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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From Dean's 2020 Artist series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Kahler Hybrid bridge
Kerry King Spec. C Shaped Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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4 Prices - New from $1,499 >
From Dean's 2020 Artist series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Kahler Hybrid bridge
Kerry King Spec. C Shaped Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean Kerry King V

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Boost Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Neck-Through Build
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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4. Solar V1.6FRLB

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Solar V1.6FRLB

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Playability 73

Sound 84

Build quality 73

Value for money 77

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (9 votes)

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1 Prices - New from $1,613 >
From Solar's 2018 Type V series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany 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
3-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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1 Prices - New from $1,613 >
From Solar's 2018 Type V series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany 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
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000, with 34 mm Block bridge
Solar C Shape Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Solar V1.6FRLB

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Tremolo
Made in Indonesia
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Retainer Bar
No Strap Lock

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5. ESP LTD KH-V

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ESP LTD KH-V

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Playability 82

Sound 74

Build quality 64

Value for money 68

Overall Score 73

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 (6 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (10 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)

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3 Prices - New from $1,298 >
From ESP LTD's 2023 Signature series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Korina body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru bridge
Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD Locking tuners
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3 Prices - New from $1,298 >
From ESP LTD's 2023 Signature series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Korina body
3pc Maple neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG Bone Breaker (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru bridge
Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
LTD Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD KH-V

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in South Korea
No High-Quality Nut
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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6. Washburn V2FR-Michael Sweet USA

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Washburn V2FR-Michael Sweet USA

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Playability 70

Sound 79

Build quality 72

Value for money 59

Overall Score 74

What our users think

Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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1 Prices - Used from $6,150 >
From Washburn's 2018 Parallaxe series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Original Floyd Rose with GraphTech String Saver Saddles bridge
Washburn Parallaxe Set neck
24 Medium frets
Black Grover Exclusive 18:1 tuners
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From Washburn's 2018 Parallaxe series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Original Floyd Rose with GraphTech String Saver Saddles bridge
Washburn Parallaxe Set neck
24 Medium frets
Black Grover Exclusive 18:1 tuners
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Washburn V2FR-Michael Sweet USA

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Neck-Through Build
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. Epiphone Flying V Prophecy

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Epiphone Flying V Prophecy

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Playability 80

Sound 80

Build quality 63

Value for money 79

Overall Score 74

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (14 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
AAA Flame Maple veneer top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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5 Prices - New from $899 >
From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
AAA Flame Maple veneer top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Flying V Prophecy

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in China
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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8. Schecter V-1 FR Apocalypse

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Schecter V-1 FR Apocalypse

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Playability 77

Sound 81

Build quality 77

Value for money 78

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (42 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (37 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From Schecter's 2019 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
Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
Thin C Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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5 Prices - New from $1,259 >
From Schecter's 2019 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
Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge
Thin C Set neck
24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter V-1 FR Apocalypse

Stainless Steel Frets
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Tremolo
Compound Radius Fretboard
Retainer Bar
No Locking Tuners
Made in South Korea
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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9. Jackson Concept Series Rhoads RR24-7

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Jackson Concept Series Rhoads RR24-7

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Playability 77

Sound 79

Build quality 75

Value for money 67

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)

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3 Prices - New from $2,199.98 >
From Jackson's 2022 Concept series
Made in South Korea
7 strings
26.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3-piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Distortion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Distortion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Gotoh Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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3 Prices - New from $2,199.98 >
From Jackson's 2022 Concept series
Made in South Korea
7 strings
26.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3-piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Distortion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Distortion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Gotoh Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson Concept Series Rhoads RR24-7

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Luminescent Inlay
Tremolo
Compound Radius Fretboard
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in South Korea
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Retainer Bar

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10. Jackson Concept Series Rhoads RR24 HS

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Jackson Concept Series Rhoads RR24 HS

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Playability 77

Sound 79

Build quality 74

Value for money 72

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Easy (3 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (3 votes)
Weight: Lightweight (3 votes)
Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (4 votes)

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4 Prices - New from $1,712.20 >
From Jackson's 2022 Concept series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3-piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Strat SHR-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Gotoh Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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4 Prices - New from $1,712.20 >
From Jackson's 2022 Concept series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3-piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Strat SHR-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Gotoh Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson Concept Series Rhoads RR24 HS

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Luminescent Inlay
Tremolo
Compound Radius Fretboard
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in South Korea
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Retainer Bar

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