Best V Style Guitars With Ivory Tusq Nut in 2023
Here are the top V style guitars with Ivory Tusq nut. This material is made to look, feel and sound like Ivory. It's made of organic polymers and doesn't contain oil or animal products. This is probably the highest quality nut you can get, so you can expect good tune stability and more clear tones when playing open strings. Most people seem to agree that it looks nicer than any plastic and even some bone nuts.
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. Jackson MJ Series Rhoads RRT

Player Feedback
- Neck profile shape: D (23 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (24 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
- 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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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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2. Dean USA Michael Amott Tyrant Burgundy/White
- From Dean's 2019 Artist series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.6"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany body
- 3 Piece Maple neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: USA DMT Amott Tyrant (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Tune-O-Matic (String Thru w/Ferrules) bridge
- Michael Amott Spec. C Shaped Set neck
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Sperzel Locking tuners
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Dean USA Michael Amott Tyrant Burgundy/White
- Locking Tuners
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- 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 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
- 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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4. 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
- 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
5. Dean USA V Standard w/PG Gloss Natural
- From Dean's 2019 USA series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.6"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany top
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 1 tone Speed 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 V Standard w/PG Gloss Natural
- 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
6. Dean USA Time Capsule V
- From Dean's 2020 USA series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.6"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Flame Maple top
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 1 tone Speed 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 Time Capsule 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 Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP
- 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
- 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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8. Kramer Charlie Parra Vanguard

Player Feedback
- Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
- Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
- Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
- Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
- Neck profile shape: D (1 vote)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
- Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)
- From Kramer's 2021 Artist series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 12.6" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany body
- 3 Piece Maple neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: EMG 57 (Humbucker/Active)
- Neck pickup: EMG 66 (Humbucker/Active)
- 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Slim C Bolt-On neck
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Mini Die Cast tuners
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Kramer Charlie Parra Vanguard
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Indonesia
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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9. Gibson Flying V

Player Feedback
- 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
- 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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10. Gibson 70s Flying V

Player Feedback
- 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
- 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