This is a roundup of multi-scale electric guitars from the most reputable brands, including Ibanez, Strandberg, Schecter, and more. I added a little more info on multi-scale guitar necks below, but if you just want a roundup, I assume you already know what they are and what they're for. This is just a list that is compiled in one place for easy reference. A lot of these lists are community sourced, so feel free to recommend additions in the comments section below.
- Ernie Ball Music Man Kaizen 6
- Ernie Ball Music Man Kaizen 7 Solidbody
- ESP LTD M-1000 Multi-Scale
- Ibanez Axe Design Lab RGDMS8 Multi-scale 8-string
- Ibanez QX527 7-string
- Ibanez RGMS7 7-string
- Ibanez RGMS8 Multi-scale 8-string
- Jackson Concept Series LE DK Modern MDK HT8 MS
- Jackson Dinky Arch Top DKAF7 MS
- Jackson Pro Plus Series DK Modern HT7 MS 7-string
- Jackson Pro Plus Series DK Modern MS HT6
- Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern HT6 MS
- Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern HT7 MS
- Jackson X Series Dinky Arch Top DKAF8 MS
- Jackson X Series Dinky DKAF7 Multi-Scale
- Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLAT7 Multi-Scale
- Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLAT8
- Schecter C-7 Contrasts Multi-scale Rob Scallon 7-string
- Schecter C-7 Multi-scale Rob Scallon
- Schecter C-8 Contrasts Multi-scale Rob Scallon 8-string
- Schecter C-8 Multi-scale Rob Scallon
- Schecter Damien-7 Multiscale 7-string
- Schecter Damien-7 Multiscale Left-handed 7-string
- Schecter Damien-8 Multiscale 8-string
- Schecter Damien-8 Multiscale Left-handed 8-String
- Schecter Omen Elite-7 Multiscale
- Schecter Omen Elite-7 Multiscale Left-handed 7-string
- Schecter Omen Elite-8 Multiscale 8-string
- Schecter Omen Elite-8 Multiscale Left-handed 8-string
- Schecter PT-7 MS Black Ops
- Schecter PT-7 MS Black Ops Left-handed
- Schecter PT-8 MS Black Ops 8-string
- Schecter PT-8 MS Black Ops 8-string Left-handed
- Schecter Reaper-7 Elite Multi-scale 7-string
- Schecter Reaper-7 Multiscale
- Schecter Reaper-7 Multiscale Left-handed
- Strandberg Boden Metal NX 6
- Strandberg Boden Metal NX 7
- Strandberg Boden Metal NX 8
- Strandberg Boden Prog NX 6
- Strandberg Boden Prog NX 7
- Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6
- Strandberg Limited-edition Salen APS Monochrome
- Strandberg Salen CK
- Strandberg Sälen Jazz NX
Want to have yours listed? Let me know in the comments section!
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Similar Guitars that are Not Multi-Scale
Keep in mind that some of these multi-scale models have a corresponding version with a traditional neck design. Just make sure you can tell the difference. They can be easily identified by the slanted fret design as opposed to the straight up and down fret separators.
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Which brands are the best?
Of the limited builders that make multi-scale electric guitars, my top two are Strandberg and Ibanez. Strandberg in particular specializes in these guitars, so I'd recommend starting your search there.
Adding to this List
If you know of multi-scale electric guitars that are not on this list, especially from boutique guitar builders, drop them in the comments section below and we'll add them. We love highlighting lesser-known brands, so this is a great place to bring attention to them and get some notoriety.
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Written by Bobby Kittleberger on Electrics & Roundups
Written by Bobby Kittleberger on Electrics & Roundups
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