Best Fanfret Guitars 2026
Top-rated fanfret guitars 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026
#1
⭐
4.9/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Solar Guitars A1.6FDPB-FF Flame Purple Burst
Modern Design
Ergonomic Playing
Technical Music
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range guitars
✓ PROS
- • Modern innovative design
- • Great for extended range guitars
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and options
- • More expensive than traditional guitars
Solar Guitars A1.6FDPB-FF Flame Purple BurstElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Flamed mapleSet 3-piece neck: Roasted...
⭐
4.9/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 616764
$1,319
#2
⭐
4.6/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Strandberg Sälen Jazz NX Natural
by
Strandberg
Progressive Metal
Ergonomic Playing
Technical Music
Key Feature:
• Enhanced playability across the neck
✓ PROS
- • Better string tension balance
- • Improved ergonomics and intonation
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and options
- • Not traditional guitar aesthetics
Strandberg Sälen Jazz NX NAMultiscale Electric GuitarStyle: Semi hollowbody with f-holeChambered body: MahoganyTop:...
⭐
4.6/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 527580
$2,749
#3
⭐
5.0/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Strandberg Boden Metal NX 6 Tremolo BK
by
Strandberg
Technical Music
Comfortable Performance
Modern Design
Key Feature:
• Modern innovative design
✓ PROS
- • Better string tension balance
- • Enhanced playability across the neck
✗ CONS
- • Different playing feel requires adjustment
- • Limited availability and options
Strandberg Boden Metal NX 6 Tremolo BKElectric GuitarBody: BasswoodTop and back: Solid mapleBolt-on neck:...
⭐
5.0/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 589061
$2,397
#4
⭐
5.0/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Strandberg Boden Prog NX 7 Charcoal
by
Strandberg
Ergonomic Playing
Progressive Metal
Modern Design
Key Feature:
• Improved ergonomics and intonation
✓ PROS
- • Improved ergonomics and intonation
- • Better string tension balance
✗ CONS
- • Not traditional guitar aesthetics
- • Different playing feel requires adjustment
Strandberg Boden Prog NX 7 Charcoal7-String Electric GuitarChambered body: Swamp ashTop: Maple with flamed maple...
⭐
5.0/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 517285
$2,749
#5
⭐
4.6/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Strandberg Sälen Classic NX TBS
by
Strandberg
Technical Music
Modern Design
Ergonomic Playing
Key Feature:
• Better string tension balance
✓ PROS
- • Great for extended range guitars
- • Better string tension balance
✗ CONS
- • Different playing feel requires adjustment
- • May feel strange initially
Strandberg Sälen Classic NX TBSMultiscale Electric GuitarBody: Swamp AshNeck: Quartersawn maple with carbon fibre...
⭐
4.6/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 527578
$2,386
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Strandberg Boden Metal NX 7 Blood Red
by
Strandberg
Technical Music
Comfortable Performance
Progressive Metal
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range guitars
✓ PROS
- • Improved ergonomics and intonation
- • Enhanced playability across the neck
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and options
- • More expensive than traditional guitars
Strandberg Boden Metal NX 7 Blood Red7-String Electric GuitarBody: BasswoodTop and back: Solid mapleBolt-on neck:...
⭐
4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 589064
$2,199
#7
⭐
4.5/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Legator Ninja N7FX-GLX
by
Legator
Ergonomic Playing
Extended Range
Technical Music
Key Feature:
• Improved ergonomics and intonation
✓ PROS
- • Modern innovative design
- • Improved ergonomics and intonation
✗ CONS
- • Not traditional guitar aesthetics
- • More expensive than traditional guitars
Legator Ninja N7FX-GLX7-String Multi-Scale Electric GuitarBody: AshTop: Buckeye BurlSet neck: Maple / WengeFingerboard:...
⭐
4.5/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 611941
$2,529
#8
⭐
4.8/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Strandberg Sälen Classic 6 Tremolo Black
by
Strandberg
Progressive Metal
Technical Music
Ergonomic Playing
Key Feature:
• Modern innovative design
✓ PROS
- • Better string tension balance
- • Modern innovative design
✗ CONS
- • Different playing feel requires adjustment
- • More expensive than traditional guitars
Strandberg Sälen Classic 6 Tremolo BlackHeadless Multiscale Electric GuitarNew 2023 modelBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck:...
⭐
4.8/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 556021
$2,199
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS Charcoal
by
Schecter
Progressive Metal
Technical Music
Modern Design
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range guitars
✓ PROS
- • Modern innovative design
- • Better string tension balance
✗ CONS
- • Different playing feel requires adjustment
- • May feel strange initially
Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS Charcoal8-String ST-Style Multiscale Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Poplar burlNeck:...
⭐
4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 548328
$1,099
#10
⭐
4.5/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Ibanez RGMS8-BK Multiscale
by
Ibanez
Progressive Metal
Ergonomic Playing
Modern Design
Key Feature:
• Improved ergonomics and intonation
✓ PROS
- • Improved ergonomics and intonation
- • Enhanced playability across the neck
✗ CONS
- • Not traditional guitar aesthetics
- • May feel strange initially
Ibanez RGMS8-BK Multiscale8-String electric guitarBody: Nyatoh5-Stripe neck: Maple / walnutFretboard: JatobaNeck...
⭐
4.5/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 429635
$714
#11
⭐
4.5/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Legator Ghost G6FSS BK
by
Legator
Modern Design
Technical Music
Comfortable Performance
Key Feature:
• Better string tension balance
✓ PROS
- • Better string tension balance
- • Modern innovative design
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than traditional guitars
- • Limited availability and options
Legator Ghost G6FSS BKHeadless Multiscale Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Flamed mapleBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.5/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 597604
$1,187
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Strandberg Boden Prog NX 6 Charcoal
by
Strandberg
Modern Design
Comfortable Performance
Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Enhanced playability across the neck
✓ PROS
- • Great for extended range guitars
- • Modern innovative design
✗ CONS
- • May feel strange initially
- • Different playing feel requires adjustment
Strandberg Boden Prog NX 6 CharcoalElectric GuitarChambered body: Swamp ashTop: Maple with flamed maple veneerNeck:...
⭐
4.8/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 517283
$2,739
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Cort KX307MS Open Pore Black
by
Cort
Progressive Metal
Comfortable Performance
Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Modern innovative design
✓ PROS
- • Great for extended range guitars
- • Modern innovative design
✗ CONS
- • May feel strange initially
- • More expensive than traditional guitars
Cort KX307MS Open Pore Black7-String Multiscale Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: roasted mapleBlack teardrop...
⭐
4.7/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 540117
$472
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Natural
by
Strandberg
Comfortable Performance
Ergonomic Playing
Technical Music
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range guitars
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced playability across the neck
- • Better string tension balance
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and options
- • Not traditional guitar aesthetics
Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Natural7-String Electric GuitarSolid basswood bodyMaple top with maple veneerMaple neck...
⭐
4.5/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 549287
$1,902
#15
⭐
5.0/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Schecter Omen Elite-7 MS Charcoal
by
Schecter
Extended Range
Modern Design
Progressive Metal
Key Feature:
• Modern innovative design
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced playability across the neck
- • Better string tension balance
✗ CONS
- • May feel strange initially
- • Different playing feel requires adjustment
Schecter Omen Elite-7 MS Charcoal7-String ST-Style Multiscale Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Maple burlNeck:...
⭐
5.0/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 548319
$989
How to Choose the Best Fanfret Guitars
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced fanfret guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
