Best Fanfret Guitars for Progressive Metal 2026
Perfect fanfret guitars for progressive-metal - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
⭐
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
#2
⭐
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
#3
⭐
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
#4
⭐
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
#5
⭐
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
#6
⭐
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
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Legator Ghost G6FSS PUR
by
Legator
Modern Design
Progressive Metal
Technical Music
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range guitars
✓ PROS
- • Better string tension balance
- • Great for extended range guitars
✗ CONS
- • May feel strange initially
- • More expensive than traditional guitars
Legator Ghost G6FSS PURHeadless Multiscale Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Flamed mapleBolt-on neck:...
⭐
4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 597641
$1,187
#8
⭐
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
#9
⭐
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
#10
⭐
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
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Strandberg Boden Metal NX 6 Blood Red
by
Strandberg
Comfortable Performance
Modern Design
Ergonomic Playing
Key Feature:
• Great for extended range guitars
✓ PROS
- • Improved ergonomics and intonation
- • Enhanced playability across the neck
✗ CONS
- • May feel strange initially
- • Different playing feel requires adjustment
Strandberg Boden Metal NX 6 Blood RedElectric GuitarBody: BasswoodTop and back: Solid mapleBolt-on neck:...
⭐
4.9/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 589063
$2,089
#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
#13
⭐
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
#14
⭐
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
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Strandberg Boden Prog NX 6 Deep Blue
by
Strandberg
Comfortable Performance
Ergonomic Playing
Modern Design
Key Feature:
• Enhanced playability across the neck
✓ PROS
- • Modern innovative design
- • Better string tension balance
✗ CONS
- • Different playing feel requires adjustment
- • Limited availability and options
Strandberg Boden Prog NX 6 Deep BlueHeadless Electric GuitarBody: Swamp ashTop and back: Solid maple with flamed maple...
⭐
4.5/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 605298
$2,804
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.
