Best Fanfret Guitars 2026
Top-rated fanfret guitars 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
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
#2
⭐
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
#3
⭐
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
#4
⭐
4.9/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Strandberg Boden Metal NX 8 Blood Red
by
Strandberg
Extended Range
Comfortable Performance
Progressive Metal
Key Feature:
• Modern innovative design
✓ PROS
- • Modern innovative design
- • Better string tension balance
✗ CONS
- • Different playing feel requires adjustment
- • Not traditional guitar aesthetics
Strandberg Boden Metal NX 8 Blood Red8-String Electric GuitarBody: BasswoodTop and back: Solid mapleBolt-on neck:...
⭐
4.9/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 589067
$2,309
#5
⭐
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
#6
⭐
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
#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
⭐
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
#9
⭐
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
#10
⭐
4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Ibanez RGMS8PB-CBS
by
Ibanez
Comfortable Performance
Extended Range
Technical Music
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range guitars
✓ PROS
- • Better string tension balance
- • Great for extended range guitars
✗ CONS
- • May feel strange initially
- • Different playing feel requires adjustment
Ibanez RGMS8PB-CBS8-String Multi-Scale Electric GuitarBody: NyatohTop: Poplar burl5-piece bolt-on neck: Maple /...
⭐
4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 620955
$824
#11
⭐
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
#12
⭐
4.7/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Strandberg Boden Prog NX 7 Deep Blue
by
Strandberg
Comfortable Performance
Progressive Metal
Technical Music
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range guitars
✓ PROS
- • Improved ergonomics and intonation
- • Enhanced playability across the neck
✗ CONS
- • Not traditional guitar aesthetics
- • May feel strange initially
Strandberg Boden Prog NX 7 Deep Blue7-String Headless Electric GuitarBody: Swamp AshTop and back: Solid maple with...
⭐
4.7/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 605299
$2,914
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Legator Ghost G7FSS PUR
by
Legator
Modern Design
Extended Range
Ergonomic Playing
Key Feature:
• Improved ergonomics and intonation
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced playability across the neck
- • Great for extended range guitars
✗ CONS
- • Different playing feel requires adjustment
- • Limited availability and options
Legator Ghost G7FSS PUR7-String Headless Multiscale Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Flamed mapleBolt-on neck:...
⭐
4.5/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 602687
$1,209
#14
⭐
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
#15
⭐
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
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.
