Best V Style Guitars With Strap Locks in 2024

Here are the top V 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. ESP E-II Arrow

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ESP E-II Arrow

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Playability 80

Sound 81

Build quality 79

Value for money 70

Overall Score 80

What our users think

Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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3 Prices - New from $2,299 >
From ESP E-II's 2014 Arrow series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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3 Prices - New from $2,299 >
From ESP E-II's 2014 Arrow series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP E-II Arrow

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

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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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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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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. ESP Vulture

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ESP Vulture

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Playability 80

Sound 79

Build quality 75

Value for money 63

Overall Score 78

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Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)

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2 Prices - New from $1,599 >
From ESP's 2016 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
1Pc Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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2 Prices - New from $1,599 >
From ESP's 2016 Signature series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
1Pc Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG JH James Hetfield (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP Vulture

Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
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

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4. Solar V1.6R Artist LTD

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Solar V1.6R Artist LTD

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Playability 73

Sound 81

Build quality 70

Value for money 75

Overall Score 75

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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From Solar's 2020 Artist series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Swamp Ash body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Duncan Solar Dual Rail (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune F-Type 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 2020 Artist series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Swamp Ash body
Roasted Maple neck
Roasted Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Duncan Solar Dual Rail (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune F-Type 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 V1.6R Artist LTD

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Parallel Split Pickups
Stays in Tune (Evertune)
Luminescent Inlay
Strap Lock
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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5. ESP E-II Arrow NT

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ESP E-II Arrow NT

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Playability 82

Sound 76

Build quality 77

Value for money 68

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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3 Prices - New from $2,099 >
From ESP E-II's 2014 Arrow series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh TOM & String-Thru bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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3 Prices - New from $2,099 >
From ESP E-II's 2014 Arrow series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3pc Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh TOM & String-Thru bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
24 XL Jumbo frets
Gotoh Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP E-II Arrow NT

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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6. Jackson USA Signature Corey Beaulieu King V KV7

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Jackson USA Signature Corey Beaulieu King V KV7

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Playability 80

Sound 78

Build quality 75

Value for money 63

Overall Score 78

What our users think

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

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1 Prices - Used from $844.41 >
From Jackson's 2017 Artist Signature series
Made in United States
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Quartersawn Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1B 7 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1N 7 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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1 Prices - Used from $844.41 >
From Jackson's 2017 Artist Signature series
Made in United States
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Quartersawn Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1B 7 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1N 7 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson USA Signature Corey Beaulieu King V KV7

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

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7. 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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8. 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 $1,712.57 >
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 $1,712.57 >
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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9. Jackson USA Signature Corey Beaulieu King V KV6

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Jackson USA Signature Corey Beaulieu King V KV6

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Playability 77

Sound 78

Build quality 75

Value for money 62

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noisy (1 vote)
Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)

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From Jackson's 2017 Artist Signature series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Quartersawn Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1B (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1N (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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From Jackson's 2017 Artist Signature series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Quartersawn Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1B (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1N (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson USA Signature Corey Beaulieu King V KV6

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

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10. Jackson Pro Series Rhoads RR24Q

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Jackson Pro Series Rhoads RR24Q

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Playability 77

Sound 79

Build quality 68

Value for money 75

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (6 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (4 votes)

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From Jackson's 2020 Pro series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Quilt Maple top
Mahogany body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Distortion TB-6 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Distortion SH-6 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 Series Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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From Jackson's 2020 Pro series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Quilt Maple top
Mahogany body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Distortion TB-6 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Distortion SH-6 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 Series Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson Pro Series Rhoads RR24Q

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

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