Best Headless Guitars 2026

Top-rated headless guitars 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $800 Under $2,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Modern Rock For Progressive For Travel For Space-Saving For Experimental For Ergonomic Playing

BRANDS: Strandberg Hils Larry Carlton

Strandberg Sälen NX 6 Tremolo Plini Ed BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Strandberg Sälen NX 6 Tremolo Plini Ed BK

by Strandberg

Space-Saving Experimental Travel

Key Feature:

• Compact, travel-friendly design

✓ PROS

• Space-efficient storage
• Unique playing experience

✗ CONS

• May require specialized strings
• Different playing feel

Strandberg Sälen NX 6 Tremolo Plini Ed BKMultiscale Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop and back: MapleBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 556032

$3,134

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Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Trem Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Trem Blue

by Strandberg

Ergonomic Playing Travel Experimental

Key Feature:

• Unique playing experience

✓ PROS

• Perfect weight distribution
• Compact, travel-friendly design

✗ CONS

• Different playing feel
• Can be more expensive

Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Trem BlueElectric GuitarBody: Solid basswoodTop: Solid maple with flamed maple...

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 532623

$1,979

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Strandberg Boden Essential 6 BK Granite - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Strandberg Boden Essential 6 BK Granite

by Strandberg

Experimental Progressive Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Modern, futuristic appearance

✓ PROS

• Compact, travel-friendly design
• Modern, futuristic appearance

✗ CONS

• Limited string choice options
• Different playing feel

Strandberg Boden Essential 6 BK Granite, Headless Electric GuitarThe most affordable .strandberg\* model to date....

⭐ 4.7/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 585559

$1,352

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Larry Carlton X6 Headless 6 Black Satin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Larry Carlton X6 Headless 6 Black Satin

by Larry Carlton

Progressive Modern Rock Space-Saving

Key Feature:

• Compact, travel-friendly design

✓ PROS

• Modern, futuristic appearance
• Space-efficient storage

✗ CONS

• Not traditional guitar aesthetics
• Can be more expensive

Larry Carlton X6 Black SatinHeadless Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 610981

$769

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Hils Next HN5 Met. Emerald Green - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Hils Next HN5 Met. Emerald Green

by Hils

Travel Modern Rock Progressive

Key Feature:

• Compact, travel-friendly design

✓ PROS

• Modern, futuristic appearance
• Perfect weight distribution

✗ CONS

• May require specialized strings
• Can be more expensive

Hils Next HN5 Met. Emerald GreenHeadless Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 608724

$648

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Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Future Dusk - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Future Dusk

by Strandberg

Progressive Space-Saving Experimental

Key Feature:

• Perfect weight distribution

✓ PROS

• Compact, travel-friendly design
• Modern, futuristic appearance

✗ CONS

• Not traditional guitar aesthetics
• May require specialized strings

Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Future Dusk, Headless Electric GuitarThe most affordable .strandberg\* model to date....

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 589051

$1,319

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Hils Next HN3 Metallic Coral Orange - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Hils Next HN3 Metallic Coral Orange

by Hils

Travel Progressive Ergonomic Playing

Key Feature:

• Perfect weight distribution

✓ PROS

• Perfect weight distribution
• Compact, travel-friendly design

✗ CONS

• Different playing feel
• Limited string choice options

Hils Next HN3 Metallic Coral OrangeHeadless Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 608415

$527

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Larry Carlton X6 Headless 7 Black Satin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Larry Carlton X6 Headless 7 Black Satin

by Larry Carlton

Ergonomic Playing Progressive Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Modern, futuristic appearance

✓ PROS

• Modern, futuristic appearance
• Space-efficient storage

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• May require specialized strings

Larry Carlton X6 Black Satin 77-String Headless Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 611011

$879

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Larry Carlton X6 Headless 6 Metallic Green - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Larry Carlton X6 Headless 6 Metallic Green

by Larry Carlton

Progressive Experimental Space-Saving

Key Feature:

• Perfect weight distribution

✓ PROS

• Compact, travel-friendly design
• Modern, futuristic appearance

✗ CONS

• Limited string choice options
• May require specialized strings

Larry Carlton X6 Metallic GreenHeadless Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 610980

$769

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Hils Next HN3 Met. Electric Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Hils Next HN3 Met. Electric Blue

by Hils

Modern Rock Space-Saving Travel

Key Feature:

• Modern, futuristic appearance

✓ PROS

• Space-efficient storage
• Compact, travel-friendly design

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• Not traditional guitar aesthetics

Hils Next HN3 Met. Electric BlueHeadless Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 608414

$527

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Hils Next HN3 Black LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Hils Next HN3 Black LH

by Hils

Space-Saving Experimental Ergonomic Playing

Key Feature:

• Modern, futuristic appearance

✓ PROS

• Modern, futuristic appearance
• Unique playing experience

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• Not traditional guitar aesthetics

Hils Next HN3 Black LHHeadless Electric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 609345

$527

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Hils Next HN3 Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 5.0/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Hils Next HN3 Black

by Hils

Space-Saving Travel Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Compact, travel-friendly design

✓ PROS

• Modern, futuristic appearance
• Space-efficient storage

✗ CONS

• Limited string choice options
• May require specialized strings

Hils Next HN3 BlackHeadless Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: RosewoodWhite dot...

⭐ 5.0/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 608299

$527

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Strandberg Boden Classic NX 6 Trem BK RW - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.4/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Strandberg Boden Classic NX 6 Trem BK RW

by Strandberg

Travel Ergonomic Playing Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Modern, futuristic appearance

✓ PROS

• Compact, travel-friendly design
• Unique playing experience

✗ CONS

• Different playing feel
• May require specialized strings

Strandberg Boden Classic NX 6 Trem BK RWHeadless Multiscale Electric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: Carbon fibre...

⭐ 4.4/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 555994

$2,089

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Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Charcoal - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Charcoal

by Strandberg

Progressive Modern Rock Travel

Key Feature:

• Unique playing experience

✓ PROS

• Unique playing experience
• Compact, travel-friendly design

✗ CONS

• Not traditional guitar aesthetics
• Can be more expensive

Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 CharcoalHeadless Multiscale Electric GuitarBody: BasswoodTop and back: Flamed mapleNeck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 549283

$1,869

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Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.4/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Natural

by Strandberg

Modern Rock Travel Experimental

Key Feature:

• Modern, futuristic appearance

✓ PROS

• Perfect weight distribution
• Compact, travel-friendly design

✗ CONS

• Different playing feel
• Can be more expensive

Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 NaturalElectric guitarSolid basswood bodySolid maple top with figured maple veneerMaple...

⭐ 4.4/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 549278

$1,869

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How to Choose the Best Headless 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 headless 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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Hils Next HN5 Met. Emerald Green

Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Future Dusk

Hils Next HN3 Metallic Coral Orange

Larry Carlton X6 Headless 7 Black Satin

Larry Carlton X6 Headless 6 Metallic Green

Hils Next HN3 Met. Electric Blue

Hils Next HN3 Black LH

Hils Next HN3 Black

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Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Natural

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