Best Fanfret Guitars for Intermediate 2025

Perfect fanfret guitars for intermediate - easy to play and learn on

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 Original NX 6 Charcoal - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Strandberg Boden Original NX 6 Charcoal

by Strandberg

Modern Design Extended Range Technical Music

Key Feature:

• Better string tension balance

✓ PROS

• Better string tension balance
• Improved ergonomics and intonation

✗ CONS

• Limited availability and options
• More expensive than traditional guitars

Strandberg Boden Original NX 6 CharcoalElectric GuitarChambered body: Swamp ashTop: Maple with flamed maple veneerNeck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 517274

$2,639

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

⭐ 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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Strandberg Boden Metal NX 7 Blood Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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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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Schecter PT-7 MS Black Ops - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Schecter PT-7 MS Black Ops

by Schecter

Extended Range Progressive Metal Technical Music

Key Feature:

• Great for extended range guitars

✓ PROS

• Modern innovative design
• Great for extended range guitars

✗ CONS

• More expensive than traditional guitars
• Not traditional guitar aesthetics

Schecter PT-7 MS Black Ops7-String Multiscale Electric GuitarBody: Mahogany3-Piece bolt-on neck: Mahoganycarbon...

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 590604

$1,597

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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 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 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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Solar Guitars A1.6FDPB-FF Flame Purple Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Solar Guitars A1.6FDPB-FF Flame Purple Burst

by Solar Guitars

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

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Legator Ghost G7FSS PUR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 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

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

#11

⭐ 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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Ibanez RGMS7-BK Multiscale - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Ibanez RGMS7-BK Multiscale

by Ibanez

Ergonomic Playing Extended Range Technical Music

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

Ibanez RGMS7-BK Multiscale7-String Electric GuitarBody: Nyatoh5-Piece neck: Maple/WalnutFretboard: JatobaNeck profile:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 429633

$589

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Strandberg Boden Prog NX 6 Plini Edition - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Strandberg Boden Prog NX 6 Plini Edition

by Strandberg

Progressive Metal Modern Design Comfortable Performance

Key Feature:

• Improved ergonomics and intonation

✓ PROS

• Modern innovative design
• Enhanced playability across the neck

✗ CONS

• Not traditional guitar aesthetics
• May feel strange initially

Strandberg Boden Prog NX 6 Plini EditionMultiscale Electric GuitarPlini Signature ModelBody: MahoganyTop and back:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 553434

$3,189

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Schecter Omen Elite-7 MS Charcoal - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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

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Legator Ghost G7FSS BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#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

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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 Original NX 6 Charcoal

Strandberg Boden Metal NX 6 Tremolo BK

Strandberg Boden Metal NX 7 Blood Red

Strandberg Boden Metal NX 7 Tremolo BK

Schecter PT-7 MS Black Ops

Strandberg Boden Prog NX 6 Natural Flame

Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Natural

Strandberg Sälen Classic 6 Tremolo Black

Solar Guitars A1.6FDPB-FF Flame Purple Burst

Legator Ghost G7FSS PUR

Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS Black Cherry

Ibanez RGMS7-BK Multiscale

Strandberg Boden Prog NX 6 Plini Edition

Schecter Omen Elite-7 MS Charcoal

Legator Ghost G7FSS BK

How to Choose the Best Fanfret Guitars

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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How much should I spend on fanfret guitars?

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