Best Fanfret Guitars 2025

Top-rated fanfret guitars 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Progressive Metal For Extended Range For Ergonomic Playing For Technical Music For Modern Design For Comfortable Performance

BRANDS: Strandberg Schecter Legator

Strandberg Boden Prog NX 6 Natural Flame - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Strandberg Boden Prog NX 6 Natural Flame

by Strandberg

Ergonomic Playing Extended Range Progressive Metal

Key Feature:

• Better string tension balance

✓ PROS

• Modern innovative design
• Better string tension balance

✗ CONS

• More expensive than traditional guitars
• Limited availability and options

Strandberg Boden Prog NX 6 Natural FlameElectric GuitarChambered body made of swamp ashMaple top with flamed maple...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 549290

$2,639

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Strandberg Sälen Classic 6 Tremolo Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS Black Cherry - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS Black Cherry

by Schecter

Extended Range Comfortable Performance Modern Design

Key Feature:

• Enhanced playability across the neck

✓ PROS

• Enhanced playability across the neck
• Better string tension balance

✗ CONS

• Not traditional guitar aesthetics
• Limited availability and options

Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS Black Cherry8-String ST-Style Multiscale Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Poplar burlNeck:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 548324

$1,099

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Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Strandberg Boden Metal NX 7 Tremolo BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Strandberg Boden Metal NX 7 Tremolo BK

by Strandberg

Technical Music Modern Design Ergonomic Playing

Key Feature:

• Improved ergonomics and intonation

✓ PROS

• Great for extended range guitars
• Modern innovative design

✗ CONS

• More expensive than traditional guitars
• Not traditional guitar aesthetics

Strandberg Boden Metal NX 7 Tremolo BK7-String Electric GuitarBody: BasswoodTop and back: Solid mapleBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 589065

$2,639

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Strandberg Sälen Classic NX TBS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Legator Ghost G7FSS BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Legator Ghost G7FSS BK

by Legator

Comfortable Performance Extended Range Progressive Metal

Key Feature:

• Improved ergonomics and intonation

✓ PROS

• Better string tension balance
• Great for extended range guitars

✗ CONS

• Not traditional guitar aesthetics
• Limited availability and options

Legator Ghost G7FSS BK7-String Headless Multiscale Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: FLamed mapleBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 597633

$1,099

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Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS Blue Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS Blue Burst

by Schecter

Extended Range Modern Design Comfortable Performance

Key Feature:

• Enhanced playability across the neck

✓ PROS

• Modern innovative design
• Great for extended range guitars

✗ CONS

• Limited availability and options
• May feel strange initially

Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS Blue Burst8-String ST-Style Multiscale Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Poplar burlNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 548331

$1,099

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Strandberg Sälen Jazz NX Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Cort KX307MS Open Pore Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 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

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Strandberg Boden Original NX 7 Charcoal - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Strandberg Boden Original NX 7 Charcoal

by Strandberg

Technical Music Ergonomic Playing Comfortable Performance

Key Feature:

• Enhanced playability across the neck

✓ PROS

• Improved ergonomics and intonation
• Modern innovative design

✗ CONS

• May feel strange initially
• Limited availability and options

Strandberg Boden Original NX 7 Charcoal7-String Electric GuitarChambered body: Swamp ashTop: Maple with flamed maple...

⭐ 4.7/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 517278

$2,749

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Ibanez RGMS8-BK Multiscale - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 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

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Strandberg Boden Metal NX 6 Tremolo BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 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

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Legator Ninja N7FSS BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 5.0/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Legator Ninja N7FSS BK

by Legator

Progressive Metal Comfortable Performance Ergonomic Playing

Key Feature:

• Improved ergonomics and intonation

✓ PROS

• Modern innovative design
• Better string tension balance

✗ CONS

• Not traditional guitar aesthetics
• More expensive than traditional guitars

Legator Ninja N7FSS BK7-String Multiscale Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Quilted mapleBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 597666

$1,077

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Strandberg Boden Prog NX 7 Charcoal - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 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

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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.

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Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Natural

Strandberg Boden Metal NX 7 Tremolo BK

Strandberg Sälen Classic NX TBS

Legator Ghost G7FSS BK

Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS Blue Burst

Strandberg Sälen Jazz NX Natural

Cort KX307MS Open Pore Black

Strandberg Boden Original NX 7 Charcoal

Ibanez RGMS8-BK Multiscale

Strandberg Boden Metal NX 6 Tremolo BK

Legator Ninja N7FSS BK

Strandberg Boden Prog NX 7 Charcoal

How to Choose the Best Fanfret Guitars

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Key Features

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