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THE SQUEAL BOARD

Ben’s official guitar rankings powered by real YouTube demos

HOW DOES IT WORK?

When Ben demos a guitar on YouTube, he gives it a rating at the end of the video.

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He scores each guitar on a scale of 0–10 for tone, feel, build quality, and value. The scoreboard below automatically sorts the guitars by their overall rating, with the highest-rated guitars at the top and the lowest-rated at the bottom.

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Scores

  • 9.0+ = Certified Squeal Machine

  • 8.0–8.9 = Pro-Ready

  • <8.0 = Great, but niche

⭐ Score
🎸 Model
🗣️ Brand
🖼️ Image
💰 Price
🔗 Product listing
🔗 Review Link
9.8
ERNIE BALL USA Music Man Kaizen 6 "Kryptonite + Ebony" (2026)
ERNIE BALL
3300
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/ernie-ball-usa-music-man-kaizen-6-kryptonite-ebony-2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YoEWRSEno4
9.5
GIBSON USA Custom Shop Slash AFD Aged & Signed #4 "Appetite For Destruction"
GIBSON
40740
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/gibson-usa-custom-shop-slash-afd-aged-signed-4-appetite-for-destruction-les
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg9B6hUg4lw&t=210s
9.5
PRS USA Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 Private Stock #3577 "Laguna Glow" (2011)
PRS
7694.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/prs-usa-paul-reed-smith-custom-24-private-stock-3577-laguna-glow-2011
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FzJAt7kOms
9.5
ERNIE BALL USA Music Man Luke 4 BFR 129# "Green Tide + Ebony" (2025)
ERNIE BALL
3200
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/ernie-ball-usa-music-man-luke-4-bfr-129-green-tide-ebony-2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YoEWRSEno4
9.5
FENDER USA Masterbuilt 59 Reissue Stratocaster Hvy Relic *Dale Wilson "Black"
FENDER
7599.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/fender-usa-masterbuilt-59-reissue-stratocaster-hvy-relic-dale-wilson-black
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3XY6j0GO48
9.4
FENDER USA Custom Shop Masterbuilt 60 Stratocaster Relic *Dale Wilson Daphne
FENDER
8440
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/fender-usa-custom-shop-masterbuilt-60-stratocaster-relic-dale-wilson-daphne
https://youtu.be/ZRszveNa80I
9.4
GIBSON USA Custom Shop Slash No.1 1987 "Jessica" Aged & Signed 009# "Aged Cherry
GIBSON
30070
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/gibson-usa-custom-shop-slash-no-1-1987-jessica-aged-signed-009-aged-cherry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbKMjFNLRZc&t=53s
9.4
GIBSON USA Art & Historic Zakk Wylde Les Paul Custom "Bullseye + Ebony" (2006)
GIBSON
7899.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/gibson-usa-art-historic-zakk-wylde-les-paul-custom-bullseye-ebony-2006
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af-PlqHB8hk
9.3
GIBSON USA Les Paul Custom Norlin Era "Alpine White + Ebony" (1986)
GIBSON
5399.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/gibson-usa-les-paul-custom-norlin-era-alpine-white-ebony-1986
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJaKXtVwc9w
9.2
GIBSON USA Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
GIBSON
8150
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/gibson-usa-custom-shop-1959-les-paul-standard-reissue-murphy-lab-heavy-aged
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZtCPp6IM0M
9.2
GIBSON USA Vintage L-5 CES Archtop Hollow Body "Sunburst + Ebony" (1962)
GIBSON
37000
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/gibson-usa-vintage-l-5-ces-archtop-hollow-body-sunburst-ebony-1962
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NcW3V9XO-E
9.2
ERNIE BALL USA Music Man Axis HH Floyd "Blue Quilt" (1996)
ERNIE BALL
2660
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/ernie-ball-usa-music-man-axis-hh-floyd-blue-quilt-1996
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YoEWRSEno4
9
PRS USA Paul Reed Smith McCarty 594 Ltd Ed. Mango Top #1 of 200 - Black Gold
PRS
3782.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/prs-usa-paul-reed-smith-mccarty-594-ltd-ed-mango-top-1-of-200-black-gold
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnZCm0OtjQw
9
FENDER USA Masterbuilt 61 Reissue Stratocaster Ultra Relic *Dale Wilson "Vintage
FENDER
7599.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/fender-usa-masterbuilt-61-reissue-stratocaster-ultra-relic-dale-wilson-vintage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_bPGRydF5Q
9
PRS USA Paul Reed Smith Special 22 Semi-Hollow Wood Library 10-top "Jade Green"
PRS
4950
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/prs-usa-paul-reed-smith-special-22-semi-hollow-wood-library-10-top-jade-green
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnZCm0OtjQw
9
GIBSON USA Vintage SG Special "Cherry + Rosewood" (1974)
GIBSON
3010
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/gibson-usa-vintage-sg-special-cherry-rosewood-1974
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezqjCLQOdvM
8.9
PRS USA Paul Reed Smith 1st Year McCarty #33 "McCarty Burst + Rosewood"
PRS
4099.99
https://reverb.com/item/101948298-prs-usa-paul-reed-smith-1st-year-mccarty-33-mccarty-burst-rosewood-1994
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMkCm0tFVDk
8.9
ERNIE BALL USA Music Man JP15 "Ultramarine Quilt + Maple" (2026)
ERNIE BALL
3395
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/ernie-ball-usa-music-man-jp15-ultramarine-quilt-maple-2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YoEWRSEno4
8.7
ESP MIJ Original Series Eclipse CTM DB/E Limited Edition "Liquid Metal Pink"
ESP
5034.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/esp-mij-original-series-eclipse-ctm-db-e-limited-edition-liquid-metal-pink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmc810DkV1s
8.6
GIBSON USA Custom Shop 60th Anniversary '59 Les Paul Standard Reissue Cherry
GIBSON
5399.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/gibson-usa-custom-shop-60th-anniversary-59-les-paul-standard-reissue-cherry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z-Aoe5_nqA
8.6
PRS USA Paul Reed Smith Private Stock Custom 22 #1951 - Tiger eye Burst
PRS
6999.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/prs-usa-paul-reed-smith-private-stock-custom-22-1951-tiger-eye-burst
8.5
FENDER USA Custom Shop '69 Reissue Stratocaster Heavy Relic "Grafitti Yellow"
FENDER
3685
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/fender-usa-custom-shop-69-reissue-stratocaster-heavy-relic-grafitti-yellow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qR_OXNiZsE
8.5
GIBSON USA Custom Shop Eric Clapton "Beano" '60 Les Paul Aged & Signed 032# Aged
GIBSON
31040
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/gibson-usa-custom-shop-eric-clapton-beano-60-les-paul-aged-signed-032-aged
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr03pz7Yb3Q
8.5
PRS USA Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 Private Stock #11484 "Beach Cross Fade" (2024)
PRS
12349.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/prs-usa-paul-reed-smith-custom-24-private-stock-11484-beach-cross-fade-2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FzJAt7kOms
8.5
Tom Anderson USA Guitar Works Icon Classic "Surf Green + Maple" (2022)
TOM ANDERSON
3297.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/tom-anderson-usa-guitar-works-icon-classic-surf-green-maple-2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6YJon-w_KE
8.4
ERNIE BALL USA Music Man Limited Ed. Axis 30th Anniversary 34 of 100 "Translucent Blue" (2026)
ERNIE BALL
3699.99
https://reverb.com/uk/item/99051808-ernie-ball-usa-music-man-limited-ed-axis-30th-anniversary-34-of-100-translucent-blue-2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbz3CJweMEI
8.4
PJE UK Patrick James Eggle 96 Vintage "Natural" (2021)
PJE
2799.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/pje-uk-patrick-james-eggle-96-vintage-natural-2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkD8O2HJGIU&t=867s
8.3
SUHR USA Standard Legacy Hardtail "Aged Cherry Burst" (2022)
SUHR
3039.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/suhr-usa-standard-legacy-hardtail-aged-cherry-burst-2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRZQgCjGb9k
8.3
ESP MIJ Original Series Snapper AL/HR Limited Ed. Gitter Storm "Blue Sparkle"
ESP
4170
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/esp-mij-original-series-snapper-al-hr-limited-ed-gitter-storm-blue-sparkle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owkZCEkxb_4
8.3
MAYONES MIP Master Grade Regius 6 Burl Maple Resin "Custom Finish + Ebony" 2025
MAYONES
6695
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/mayones-mip-master-grade-regius-6-burl-maple-resin-custom-finish-ebony-2025
https://youtu.be/ym7V1uq5yg0
8.2
TOM ANDERSON USA Guitar Works Icon Classic "Corvette Yellow + Maple" (2024)
TOM ANDERSON
3588.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/tom-anderson-usa-guitar-works-icon-classic-corvette-yellow-maple-2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6YJon-w_KE
8.2
TOM ANDERSON USA Drop Top Hollow Quilt Wakesurf " Strawberry Shortcake + Ziricote" (2023)
TOM ANDERSON
4267.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/tom-anderson-usa-drop-top-hollow-quilt-wakesurf-strawberry-shortcake-1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6YJon-w_KE
8.1
NIK HUBER DE Krautster II Ltd Redwood "Tiger Eye Burst + Cocobolo" (2019)
NIK HUBER
4560
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/nik-huber-de-krautster-ii-ltd-redwood-tiger-eye-burst-cocobolo-2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF-t0zPzIOg
8.1
PRS USA Paul Reed Smith Private stock P22 Trem #6641 "Tiger Eye Glow + Curly
PRS
6405
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/prs-usa-paul-reed-smith-private-stock-p22-trem-6641-tiger-eye-glow-curly-map
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF9_YXwZDTY
8
GIBSON USA Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Reissue Murphy Lab "Silverburst + Ebony"
GIBSON
5599.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/gibson-usa-custom-shop-les-paul-custom-reissue-murphy-lab-silverburst-ebony-1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIwDbHfUiao
8
ESP USA Custom Shop E-II M-II Neck Through "Blue Rose" (2023)
ESP
3894.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/esp-usa-custom-shop-e-ii-m-ii-neck-through-blue-rose-2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3WKNoyGfUo&t=18s
8
FENDER USA Custom Shop Hank Marvin Signature Stratocaster 58 Of 100 Vintage
FENDER
4755
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/fender-usa-custom-shop-hank-marvin-signature-stratocaster-58-of-100-vintage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNm7GjnvL2Q
8
PRS USA Paul Reed Smith Wood Library Custom 24 Artist Top "Charcoal + Ebony"
PRS
4267.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/prs-usa-paul-reed-smith-wood-library-custom-24-artist-top-charcoal-ebony
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnZCm0OtjQw
8
ERNIE BALL USA Music Man JP Signature Majesty 6 "Majesty's Request + Ebony" 2025
ERNIE BALL
3297
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/ernie-ball-usa-music-man-jp-signature-majesty-6-majesty-s-request-ebony-2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YoEWRSEno4
8
JAMES TYLER USA Studio Elite HD "Alien Guano - Rear Route" (2025)
JAMES TYLER
6399.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/james-tyler-usa-studio-elite-hd-alien-guano-rear-route-2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kTC-cHzhcw
7.9
MAYONES MIP Masterbuilder Edition Regius 6 "Canadian Maple Leaf + Ebony" (2022)
MAYONES
4558.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/mayones-mip-masterbuilder-edition-regius-6-canadian-maple-leaf-ebony-2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTJMdhjk9_c
7.9
GIBSON USA Custom Shop Special Order 7A Les Paul Custom "Rust Burst + Ebony" (2017)
GIBSON
5509.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/gibson-usa-custom-shop-special-order-7a-les-paul-custom-rust-burst-ebony
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJPNsNpWVdA&t=140s
7.9
FENDER USA Masterbuilt 62 Reissue Stratocaster Ultra Relic *Jason Smith "Olympic
FENDER
6070
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/fender-usa-masterbuilt-62-reissue-stratocaster-hvy-relic-jason-smith-olympic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4so1dJYNxHE
7.8
XOTIC USA XSC-1 Medium Relic California Classic "Blue Sparkle + Maple" (2019)
XOTIC
3099.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/xotic-usa-xsc-1-medium-relic-california-classic-blue-sparkle-maple-2019
https://youtu.be/o3wT_7lZmYc
7.8
GIBSON USA Custom Shop Pre-Historic '59 Les Paul Standard Reissue DarkBurst
GIBSON
5599.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/gibson-usa-custom-shop-pre-historic-59-les-paul-standard-reissue-darkburst
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z-Aoe5_nqA
7.8
JACKSON USA Signature Dave Mustaine King V Custom 33 of 150# Black Metal Flake
JACKSON
15999.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/jackson-usa-signature-dave-mustaine-king-v-custom-33-of-150-black-metal-flake
https://youtu.be/xRqqPyfJK2U
7.8
JACKSON USA Custom Shop Dinky HSH Floyd "Neon Pink + Ebony" (2026)
JACKSON
4199.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/jackson-usa-custom-shop-dinky-hsh-floyd-neon-pink-ebony-2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPs4_l-jmf4
7.8
FENDER USA Custom Shop '61 Reissue Stratocaster Super Hvy Relic - Fiesta Red
FENDER
4099.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/fender-usa-custom-shop-61-reissue-stratocaster-super-hvy-relic-fiesta-red
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ju-7P5faVM&t=1392s
7.5
SUHR USA Standard Custom "Aged Cherry Burst + Maple" (2026)
SUHR
3899.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/suhr-usa-standard-custom-aged-cherry-burst-maple-2026
http://youtu.be/av39YWskqGo
7.4
MACMULL MII S-Classic Relic "Aged Black + Rosewood" (2022)
MACMULL
4656
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/macmull-mii-s-classic-relic-aged-black-rosewood-2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BekpYVQwO60&feature=youtu.be
7.3
JAMES TYLER USA Studio Elite HD "Transparent Royal Blue + Maple" (2025)
JAMES TYLER
6401.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/james-tyler-usa-studio-elite-hd-transparent-royal-blue-maple-2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ifqj3Bh0_dw
7.3
GIBSON USA Custom Shop Les Paul Custom M2M "Black Sparkle" (2025)
GIBSON
5099.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/gibson-usa-custom-shop-les-paul-custom-m2m-black-sparkle-2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO2URrREWV0&t=215s
7.2
PRS USA Paul Reed Smith Wood Library Mark Tremonti Signature "Blue Fade Quilt"
PRS
4749.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/prs-usa-paul-reed-smith-wood-library-mark-tremonti-signature-blue-fade-quilt
7
IBANEZ MIJ JCRG2202 J. Custom Burl Maple "Natural + Maple" (2022)
IBANEZ
5431.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/ibanez-mij-jcrg2202-j-custom-burl-maple-natural-maple-2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIrjxyFewPI
7
TOM ANDERSON USA Guitar works Angel Player "Arctic White + Rosewood" (2025)
TOM ANDERSON
3976.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/search?q=tom+anderson&scrollToProduct=tom-anderson-usa-guitar-works-angel-player-arctic-white-rosewood-2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6YJon-w_KE
7
NOVO USA Serus J "Burgundy Sparkle + Rosewood" (2019)
NOVO
4099.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/novo-usa-serus-j-burgundy-sparkle-rosewood-2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3IevIKo-AQ&t=82s
7
PRS USA Paul Reed Smith McCarty 594 Hollowbody II "Faded Purple + Rosewood"
PRS
2274.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/prs-guitars?scrollToProduct=prs-usa-paul-reed-smith-mccarty-594-hollowbody-ii-faded-purple-rosewood&page=2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnZCm0OtjQw
7
TOM ANDERSON USA Carved Top Bobcat "Bora Bora Burst + Rosewood"
TOM ANDERSON
4599.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/tom-anderson-usa-carved-top-bobcat-bora-bora-burst-rosewood-2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6YJon-w_KE
6.9
TEYE LA PERLA USA Emporer Series Custom "Abalone/Mother of Pearl" (Circa 2010's)
TEYE
9404.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/teye-la-perla-usa-emporer-series-custom-abalone-mother-of-pearl-circa-2010-s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVJEdwegRco
6.8
PRS USA Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 Piezo Wood Library "Jade Green" (2025)
PRS
5129.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/prs-usa-paul-reed-smith-custom-24-piezo-wood-library-jade-green-2025
6.6
Strandberg Guitars Boden Prog 6 "Charcoal Black" (2021)
Strandberg
1499.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/strandberg-guitars-boden-prog-6-charcoal-black-2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3ZBccl5VPE&t=164s
6.6
NOVO USA Custom Series Serus J " Your Dress Gold Sparkle + Ebony" (2026)
NOVO
4950
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/novo-usa-custom-series-serus-j-your-dress-gold-sparkle-ebony-2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6zq1dDFREA&feature=youtu.be
6.4
FENDER USA Masterbuilt '61 Reissue Stratocaster Relic *Ron Thorn "Fiesta Red
FENDER
8535
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/fender-usa-masterbuilt-61-reissue-stratocaster-relic-ron-thorn-fiesta-red-r
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-7PhOObnaM
6.3
GIBSON USA Custom Shop Special Order M2M SG Custom "Cranberry + Ebony" (2024)
GIBSON
3999.99
https://reverb.com/uk/item/99051815-gibson-usa-custom-shop-special-order-m2m-sg-custom-cranberry-ebony-2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rXuuPl-FlA
6.1
Caparison Horus-M3 EF
CAPARISON
https://youtu.be/zOgb5d4LxBY?si=P9Z6vTPe_4qt9pWO
6
PRS USA Paul Reed Smith Signature DGT Wood Library "Aquamarine Stain + Cocobolo"
PRS
4946.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/prs-usa-paul-reed-smith-signature-dgt-wood-library-aquamarine-stain-cocobolo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnZCm0OtjQw
5.7
EPIPHONE MIK Inspired By Gibson Custom Les Paul 57 Standard Reissue Goldtop
EPIPHONE
825
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/epiphone-mik-inspired-by-gibson-custom-les-paul-57-standard-reissue-goldtop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1za8gyXFvNk
4
TOM ANDERSON USA Guitar Works Icon Classic "Ferarri Red + Rosewood" (2025)
TOM ANDERSON
3588.99
https://www.squealingpigguitars.co.uk/product-page/tom-anderson-usa-guitar-works-icon-classic-ferarri-red-rosewood-2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6YJon-w_KE

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