Best Fanfret Guitars for Progressive Metal 2025

Perfect fanfret guitars for progressive-metal - 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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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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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 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 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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Schecter PT-8 MS Black Ops - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Schecter PT-8 MS Black Ops

by Schecter

Ergonomic Playing Modern Design Extended Range

Key Feature:

• Enhanced playability across the neck

✓ PROS

• Modern innovative design
• Great for extended range guitars

✗ CONS

• Different playing feel requires adjustment
• Limited availability and options

Schecter PT-8 MS Black Ops8-String Multiscale Electric GuitarBody: Mahogany3-Piece bolt-on neck: Mahoganycarbon...

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 590621

$1,847

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Legator Ghost G6FSS BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Legator Ghost G7FX-BM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Legator Ghost G7FX-BM

by Legator

Technical Music Ergonomic Playing Comfortable Performance

Key Feature:

• Better string tension balance

✓ PROS

• Great for extended range guitars
• Better string tension balance

✗ CONS

• Limited availability and options
• Not traditional guitar aesthetics

Legator Ghost G7FX-BM7-String Headless Multiscale Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: BirdseyeSet neck: Maple /...

⭐ 4.5/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 611947

$2,749

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Strandberg Boden Prog NX 7 Deep Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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

#10

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

#11

⭐ 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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Strandberg Boden Prog NX 6 Deep Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 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

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Legator Ninja N7FX-GLX - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 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

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Cort KX307MS Open Pore Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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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Cort KX307MS Open Pore Mahagony - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Cort KX307MS Open Pore Mahagony

by Cort

Extended Range Comfortable Performance Progressive Metal

Key Feature:

• Modern innovative design

✓ PROS

• Great for extended range guitars
• Improved ergonomics and intonation

✗ CONS

• Limited availability and options
• May feel strange initially

Cort KX307MS Open Pore Mahagony7-String Multiscale Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: roasted mapleBlack...

⭐ 4.6/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 540116

$472

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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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Best Fanfret Guitars for Progressive Metal 2025

Strandberg Boden Original NX 6 Charcoal

Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS Black Cherry

Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS Blue Burst

Strandberg Boden Metal NX 7 Tremolo BK

Strandberg Boden Metal NX 6 Tremolo BK

Schecter PT-8 MS Black Ops

Legator Ghost G6FSS BK

Legator Ghost G7FX-BM

Strandberg Boden Prog NX 7 Deep Blue

Solar Guitars A1.6FDPB-FF Flame Purple Burst

Schecter Omen Elite-7 MS Charcoal

Strandberg Boden Prog NX 6 Deep Blue

Legator Ninja N7FX-GLX

Cort KX307MS Open Pore Black

Cort KX307MS Open Pore Mahagony

How to Choose the Best Fanfret Guitars

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Key Features

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