Best V Style Guitars With Bell Knobs in 2023
Here you'll find the best V style guitars with Bell knobs.
Out of the more than 2000 guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones. 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. ESP LTD MSV-1
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- Neck profile shape: D (16 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (26 votes)
- Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
- From ESP LTD's 2021 Signature series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 13.78" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
- 3Pc Mahogany neck
- Macassar Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
- Bridge pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
- 1 volume and 0 tone Bell knobs
- Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
- Thin U Neck-Through neck
- 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Grover tuners
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ESP LTD MSV-1
ESP LTD MSV-1
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Expensive Wood
- Locking Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Neck-Through Build
- Tremolo
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Indonesia
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
- No Strap Lock
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2. Dean USA Michael Schenker Standard
- From Dean's 2015 Artist series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.6"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: USA DMT Lights Out (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: USA DMT Lights Out (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Tune-O-Matic bridge
- V Set neck
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Grover tuners
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Dean USA Michael Schenker Standard
Dean USA Michael Schenker Standard
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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3. Dean USA Michael Schenker 50th Anniversary
- From Dean's 2021 Artist series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.6"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: USA DMT Lights Out (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: USA DMT Lights Out (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Tune-O-Matic (With V Plate) bridge
- V Set neck
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Grover tuners
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Dean USA Michael Schenker 50th Anniversary
Dean USA Michael Schenker 50th Anniversary
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
4. Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP
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- From Gibson's 2022 Artist Collection series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Dave Mustaine Signature Seymour Duncan Thrash Factor (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
- SlimTaper with Volute Set neck
- 24 Medium Jumbo frets
- Grover Mini Rotomatics with Kidney Buttons tuners
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Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP
Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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5. Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Flying V Reissue
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- Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (1 vote)
- Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (1 vote)
- From Gibson Custom's 2022 Historic Collection series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Korina body
- Korina neck
- Indian Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
- 3-way Switch
- ABR-1 bridge
- 50s Rounded Medium C Set neck
- 22 Medium frets
- Kluson Single Ring tuners
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Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Flying V Reissue
Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Flying V Reissue
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Nylon Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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6. Gibson Flying V
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- Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
- Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
- Tuning stability: Not bad (1 vote)
- Weight: Very lightweight (1 vote)
- Neck profile shape: C (7 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (5 votes)
- Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (4 votes)
- Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)
- From Gibson's 2019 Original Collection series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Gibson BurstBucker 3 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Gibson Burstbucker 2 (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Slim Taper Set neck
- 22 Medium Jumbo frets
- Grover Rotomatics w/ Kidney Buttons tuners
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Gibson Flying V
Gibson Flying V
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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7. Gibson 70s Flying V
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- Neck profile shape: C (7 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (5 votes)
- From Gibson's 2019 Original Collection series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Gibson 70s Tribute (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Gibson 70s Tribute (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Slim Taper Set neck
- 22 Medium Jumbo frets
- Grover Rotomatics w/ Kidney Buttons tuners
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Gibson 70s Flying V
Gibson 70s Flying V
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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8. Dean Michael Schenker Custom Flames
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- Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (2 votes)
- From Dean's 2009 Artist series
- Made in South Korea
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Eastern Mahogany body
- Eastern Mahogany neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: USA DMT Lights Out (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: USA DMT Lights Out (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Tune-O-Matic bridge
- C Set neck
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Grover tuners
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Dean Michael Schenker Custom Flames
Dean Michael Schenker Custom Flames
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in South Korea
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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9. Gibson Jimi Hendrix 1969 Flying V
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- From Gibson's 2020 Artist Collection series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Ebony, with 1-ply White Binding fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Gibson Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Gibson Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
- 3-way Switch
- ABR-1 Maestro Short Vibrola bridge
- Authentic 67 Flying V Set neck
- 22 Vintage frets
- Kluson Single Line, Single Ring Tulip tuners
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Gibson Jimi Hendrix 1969 Flying V
Gibson Jimi Hendrix 1969 Flying V
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Top Brand Pickups
- Tremolo
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No High-Quality Nut
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
10. Dean Michael Schenker Bolt-On Standard
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- Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (2 votes)
- Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
- Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)
- From Dean's 2009 Artist series
- Made in China
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Terentang body
- Maple neck
- Granadillo fretboard
- Bridge pickup: DMT Design (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: DMT Design (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Tune-O-Matic bridge
- C Bolt-On neck
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Grover tuners
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Dean Michael Schenker Bolt-On Standard
Dean Michael Schenker Bolt-On Standard
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in China
- No Expensive Woods
- No High-Quality Nut
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock