AudioFu Chart · November 2026
Best Double Cut Guitars 2026
The top pick is Yamaha Revstar II Standard RSS20 ($795). Gretsch Streamliner Jet Club Bass gives you the most for the money at $312. Gibson SG Standard '61 With Stop Bar Tailpiece leads the high end. Ranked by the AudioFu Index from 146 models across 19 brands, prices checked every night.
Last updated: November 8, 2026
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Yamaha Revstar II Standard RSS20
Revstar RSS20 Flash Green · Yamaha
175 for sale on Reverb7 finishes at Thomann
- Nut width41.9 mm (1.65")
- Scale629 mm (24.76")
- Fingerboard radius305 mm (12.01")
- FingerboardRosewood fingerboard
You get a double cut electric guitar with a chambered mahogany body, a maple top, and two AlNiCo 5 humbuckers. The 5-way switch and push/pull master tone control give you a few ways to shape your sound without much fuss. It suits you if you want a classic-style electric with a Tune-O-Matic bridge and a 24.76-inch scale.
Pros
- Chambered mahogany body with a maple top, built for a lighter feel
- Three-piece mahogany set neck with carbon reinforcement for added neck support
- Two VH5 AlNiCo 5 humbuckers with a 5-way switch for different pickup combinations
Cons
- Master volume and master tone only, with no individual pickup controls
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Index↓ 4.9%since Aug 17 · lowest so far$836 · Aug 17$795 now$795€712 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Gibson SG Standard '61 With Stop Bar Tailpiece
SG 61 Standard VC · Gibson
115 for sale on Reverb7 finishes at Thomann
- Nut width43 mm (1.69")
- Scale628 mm (24.72")
- Frets22 frets
- BodyMahogany body
- FingerboardRosewood fingerboard
This Vintage Cherry double cut guitar has a mahogany body and neck, two 60s Burstbucker humbuckers, and a Tune-o-Matic bridge. The neck has a slim taper and 22 frets, and a case is included. It suits you if you want a classic-style Gibson with a traditional build and the basic controls you need.
Pros
- Mahogany body and mahogany neck give it a classic build
- Two 60s Burstbucker humbuckers for a vintage-style pickup pair
- Two volume and two tone controls for dialing in your sound
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IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$2,009 now$2,009€1,799 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
- Nut width42.9 mm (1.69")
- Scale635 mm (25")
- Frets22 frets
- Fingerboard radius254 mm (10")
- BodyAsh body
You get a Swamp Ash body, a bolt-on maple neck, and three pickups with a 3-way switch and push/pull coil split. This guitar suits you if you want a double cut electric with a tremolo and a wide, thin neck. It comes with a gig bag, so it is ready to take along.
Pros
- Swamp Ash body gives this guitar a lightweight wood base
- Maple bolt-on neck with a maple fingerboard and Birds inlays
- Three pickups with a 3-way toggle switch offer several pickup combinations
Cons
- Comes with a PRS tremolo, so it is not a hardtail for locked-in tuning
- Wide Thin neck with a 42.9 mm nut width may feel large for small hands
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IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$840 now$840€752 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Yamaha Revstar II Standard RSS02T
Revstar RSS02T Fired Red · Yamaha
166 for sale on Reverb7 finishes at Thomann
- Nut width41.9 mm (1.65")
- Scale629 mm (24.76")
- Fingerboard radius305 mm (12.01")
You get a double cut electric with a chambered mahogany body, maple top, and two P90 pickups. It suits you if you want a classic rock or punk style guitar with a 24.76" scale and a 12" fingerboard radius. It comes with a deluxe gig bag, so you can start playing right away.
Pros
- Chambered mahogany body with a maple top adds a lighter build with a carved-top look
- Two P90 Alnico 5 single coil pickups paired with a 5-way pickup switch
- Three-piece mahogany set neck with carbon reinforcement adds stability
Cons
- One master volume and one master tone control cover both pickups
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Index↓ 3.8%since Aug 17 · lowest so far$892 · Aug 17$859 now$859€769 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
- Nut width41.9 mm (1.65")
- Scale629 mm (24.76")
- Frets22 frets
- Fingerboard radius305 mm (12.01")
- BodyMahogany body
You get a double cut electric guitar with a chambered mahogany body and two AlNiCo 5 humbuckers. The push/pull tone knob adds a dry high-pass filter, which gives you a second sound to reach for. It suits you if you want a light electric with a standard 24.76 inch scale and a simple set of controls.
Pros
- Chambered mahogany body keeps the guitar lighter than a solid-body build
- VH3b and VH3n AlNiCo 5 humbuckers give you a bridge and neck pickup pair
- Push/pull master tone control switches in a dry high-pass filter for a second sound
Cons
- The 3-way switch with one master volume and one master tone limits separate pickup control
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IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$535 now$535€479 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
- Nut width42.9 mm (1.69")
- Scale625 mm (24.61")
- Frets22 frets
- Fingerboard radius254 mm (10")
- BodyMahogany body
This is a double cut electric with a mahogany body, a maple top with flamed veneer, and two PRS humbuckers. It suits you if you want a classic vintage look, a 22-fret rosewood neck, and a gig bag included in the box.
Pros
- Mahogany body with a maple top and flamed maple veneer for a classic double cut look
- Two PRS 58/15 LT S humbuckers give you two pickups to choose from
- Mahogany glued-in neck in Pattern Vintage profile with a rosewood fingerboard and bird inlays
Cons
- Only one three-way switch and two tone controls with push/pull function
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Index↓ 1.6%since Aug 17 · lowest so far$972 · Aug 17$957 now$957€857 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
PRS SE Custom 24 Electric Guitar
SE Custom 24 Quilt TB · PRS
221 for sale on Reverb3 finishes at Thomann
- Scale635 mm (25")
- Frets24 frets
- BodyMahogany body
- FingerboardRosewood fingerboard
You get a double cut electric guitar with a mahogany body, a maple top with quilted maple veneer, and a maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard. It has two humbucker pickups, a volume control, a tone control with push/pull, a 3-way switch, and a PRS tremolo. It suits you if you want a versatile electric with a tremolo and a gig bag in the box.
Pros
- Mahogany body with a maple arch top and quilted maple veneer
- 85/15 S Treble and Bass humbucker pickups
- Maple neck with a wide thin profile and rosewood fingerboard
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Index↓ 2.1%since Aug 17 · lowest so far$991 · Aug 17$970 now$970€869 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
- Nut width43 mm (1.69")
- Scale628 mm (24.72")
- BodyMahogany body
- FingerboardRosewood fingerboard
This is a double cut electric guitar with a mahogany body and neck and two humbucker pickups. It suits you if you like a simple setup, with two volume and two tone controls, and a rounded neck with 22 medium frets. It comes with a soft shell case to help you carry it.
Pros
- Mahogany body and mahogany neck make up the wood build
- Two 490 humbucker pickups, 490R at the neck and 490T at the bridge
- Rosewood fingerboard with trapeze inlays and white binding
Cons
- Only two volume and two tone controls for shaping the sound
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Index↓ 1.8%since Aug 17 · lowest so far$1,819 · Aug 17$1,785 now$1,785€1,599 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Gretsch Streamliner Jet Club Bass
Streamliner CVT JBK · Gretsch
106 for sale on Reverb3 finishes at Thomann
- Nut width42.9 mm (1.69")
- Scale632 mm (24.88")
- Frets22 frets
- Fingerboard radius305 mm (12.01")
- BodyMahogany body
This is a double cut electric guitar with a mahogany body and neck and two HotWire humbucker pickups. It has a 24.88-inch scale, 22 medium jumbo frets, and a compensated wraparound bridge. It suits you if you want a classic-looking Gretsch with a simple set of controls and a jet black finish.
Pros
- Mahogany body and bolt-on mahogany neck give it a wood foundation
- Two HotWire High Output Ceramic Humbucker pickups with volume and tone controls
- Dual action truss rod is adjusted with a 4 mm Allen key at the headstock
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Index↓ 3.5%since Aug 17 · lowest so far$323 · Aug 17$312 now$312€279 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
- Nut width42.9 mm (1.69")
- Scale635 mm (25")
- Frets24 frets
- Fingerboard radius254 mm (10")
- BodyMahogany body
This guitar feels great in hand with a comfortable neck and a warm, bright tone from its solid wood body. It suits players who want a premium feel but don't need extra knobs to change sounds. Great for gigs where you just need a clean, reliable voice.
Pros
- Solid mahogany body with flame maple top for warmth
- Wide thin neck profile fits large hands well
- Rosewood fingerboard offers smooth playability
Cons
- Limited to two volume and one tone control
- Coil split switches are small and hard to reach
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IndexStableno change since Sep 17Sep 17$1,060 now$1,060€949 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗
All 146 double cut guitars
Same index, same nightly prices — compact. Colour options of one model share a row. Tap a photo to zoom.
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Gibson Les Paul Junior Double CutLP Junior Double Cut Ebony · Gibson · 3 finishes74Stable$1,612€1,444$1,612€1,444Check ↗
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PRS CE-24 Semi-HollowSE CE 24 BU · PRS72Stable$758€679$758€679Check ↗
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Epiphone SG CustomSG Custom EB · Epiphone · 2 finishes70↓ 9.1%$669€599$669€599Check ↗
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PRS Custom 24 10-TopSE DGT Gold Top · PRS69↓ 1.0%$859€769$859€769Check ↗
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PRS Mark Holcomb SignatureSE Mark Holcomb SVN HL · PRS · 2 finishes69Stable$1,395€1,249$1,395€1,249Check ↗
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PRS Modern Eagle VModern Eagle V BW · PRS · 2 finishes69Stable$6,028€5,399$6,028€5,399Check ↗
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PRS SE Floyd Custom 24SE Custom 24 Floyd Charcoal CB · PRS68↓ 14.5%$1,240€1,111$1,240€1,111Check ↗
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Epiphone SG Tribute PlusSG Tribute Plus CB · Epiphone · 3 finishes65↓ 9.8%$372€333$372€333Check ↗
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PRS Limited Edition McCarty 594 Mango TopMcCarty 594 Mango LTD SF · PRS · 2 finishes65↓ 16.7%$5,581€4,999$5,581€4,999Check ↗
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Gretsch G2622 Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut with V-StoptailG2622T STRML CB ARCTC · Gretsch64Stable$646€579$646€579Check ↗
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PRS CE-24 Standard SatinSE CE 24 Standard Satin VC · PRS · 4 finishes63↓ 2.9%$530€475$530€475Check ↗
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PRS Studio 10-TopStudio 10 Top Charcoal Burst · PRS · 2 finishes63Stable$5,916€5,299$5,916€5,299Check ↗
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Yamaha RS02CB Chris Buck Signature RevstarChris Buck RS02CB Honey Gold · Yamaha62Stable$1,339€1,199$1,339€1,199Check ↗
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Yamaha Revstar II RSP02TRevstar RSP02T Crisp Gold · Yamaha · 2 finishes62↓ 2.6%$2,064€1,849$2,064€1,849Check ↗
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PRS S2 McCarty 594 Thinline SRPRS · 7 finishes62Stable$2,790€2,499$2,790€2,499Check ↗
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Gibson SG ModernSG Modern BBF · Gibson · 2 finishes61Stable$2,344€2,099$2,344€2,099Check ↗
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Larry Carlton Q7 BlackLarry Carlton · 5 finishes60↓ 11.7%$591€529$591€529Check ↗
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Guild Newark St. Collection Kim Thayil Signature PolaraPolara Kim Thayil VWG · Guild · 2 finishes60Stable$1,004€899$1,004€899Check ↗
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Gibson Custom Shop '58 Les Paul Junior Double Cut ReissueLP Junior 58 DC TVY VOS LH · Gibson60Stable$4,017€3,598$4,017€3,598Check ↗
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PRS SE A60E AngelusSE DGT Tobacco Sunburst · PRS59↓ 1.7%$853€764$853€764Check ↗
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Yamaha Revstar II RSP20Revstar RSP20 Moonlight Blue · Yamaha · 2 finishes59Stable$2,009€1,799$2,009€1,799Check ↗
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Gibson Jake Kiszka Signature '61 SG StandardJake Kiszka SG Standard FVC · Gibson59↓ 11.7%$2,345€2,100$2,345€2,100Check ↗
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PRS Studio 10-TopStudio 10 GB · PRS59Stable$5,915€5,298$5,915€5,298Check ↗
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Larry Carlton Q3 Vintage CherryLarry Carlton · 3 finishes58↓ 10.1%$445€399$445€399Check ↗
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Danelectro '59M NOS Double Cutaway59 XT Black · Danelectro · 2 finishes58Stable$814€729$814€729Check ↗
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Gibson Custom Shop '60 Les Paul Special Double Cut ReissueLP Special 60 TV Yellow VOS · Gibson58↓ 6.4%$3,969€3,555$3,969€3,555Check ↗
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Harley Benton DC-580 CH Vintage SeriesHarley Benton · 5 finishes57Stable$155€139$155€139Check ↗
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Epiphone Les Paul Special DC TV YellowEpiphone · 2 finishes57↓ 14.3%$514€460$514€460Check ↗
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Ibanez AR420 ArtistAR420-BMG · Ibanez · 2 finishes57Stable$769€689$769€689Check ↗
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Gibson Custom Shop '58 Les Paul Junior Double Cut ReissueLP Junior 58 Doublecut TVY VOS · Gibson56Stable$4,240€3,798$4,240€3,798Check ↗
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PRS Mark Holcomb Cobalt SmokeburstPRS56↓ 16.1%$5,805€5,199$5,805€5,199Check ↗
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Harley Benton DC-Junior FAT TV YellowHarley Benton · 4 finishes55Stable$278€249$278€249Check ↗
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Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S SustainiacSun Valley Super Shredder BL · Schecter54Stable$1,674€1,499$1,674€1,499Check ↗
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PRS Mark Holcomb Fire SmokeburstPRS54↓ 10.3%$6,207€5,559$6,207€5,559Check ↗
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Gibson SG Standard '61 Faded with Maestro VibrolaSG Standard '61 Faded VCS · Gibson53Stable$1,928€1,727$1,928€1,727Check ↗
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Guild Polara Deluxe KWGGuild · 3 finishes52Stable$859€769$859€769Check ↗
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ESP LTD Viper 1000 Vintage BlackESP52↓ 44.5%$1,115€999$1,115€999Check ↗
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Gibson SG Standard ´64 Maestro PB LAGibson · 5 finishes52Stable$7,479€6,699$7,479€6,699Check ↗
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Epiphone SG Standard EB IBGEpiphone · 2 finishes51Stable$603€540$603€540Check ↗
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Danelectro 59X1259X Black · Danelectro · 2 finishes51↑ 1.6%$725€649$725€649Check ↗
Double Cut Guitars by the numbers
Measured across all 245 models we track, not a sample.
Median $948 — half of all double cut guitars here cost less.
median of 166 models · 41.9 mm (1.65")–43 mm (1.69")
median of 222 models · 625 mm (24.61")–648 mm (25.51")
median of 171 models · 21–24
median of 117 models · 254 mm (10")–350 mm (13.78")
How to choose the best double cut guitars
Neck Profile
This is HUGE. A thin, shred-style neck might feel amazing for fast runs, but it can be a liability for rhythm work. Conversely, a thick, vintage-style neck might feel sluggish if you're trying to play something fluid. Find what feels comfortable for you and the styles you play - no amount of killer pickups will fix a neck you hate.
Body Wood & Construction
Mahogany offers warmth and sustain, alder is a workhorse for a balanced tone, basswood is lighter and often associated with a scooped midrange (can be good or bad depending on your taste). Bolt-on necks generally offer more snap and attack, while set-neck constructions tend to resonate more. The construction method significantly impacts the guitar's overall sustain and responsiveness.
Pickup Voicing
A double cut often lends itself to higher-gain playing, but that doesn't mean you need scorching pickups. Consider the tonal balance - do you want something with a tight, focused high-end, a warm, fat midrange honk, or something more balanced? Think about the amp you'll be using too - a bright amp needs darker pickups to balance it out.
Bridge & Tremolo System (if applicable)
A floating tremolo can add versatility but sacrifices sustain and tuning stability. A hardtail bridge will provide better sustain and tuning, but limits your vibrato options. The quality of the hardware makes a big difference; cheap tremolos are notoriously unreliable and can make the guitar feel cheap.
Upper Fret Access & Playability
A double cut's main selling point is that access to the upper frets is easier, but that doesn't guarantee good playability. Check the neck relief, action, and overall fretwork - a poorly setup guitar will be frustrating to play no matter how many frets it has.
Buying guide
Okay, let's talk double cut guitars. They're not just about aesthetics - that increased access to the higher frets is a legit advantage, especially if you're into shredding, jazz, or just generally playing up the neck. But a double cut is also a design choice that can impact the guitar's resonance and overall feel. We'll break down what to look for, what to avoid, and which double cuts genuinely deliver beyond the visual appeal.
Don't be swayed by the double cut aesthetic alone. Entry-level guitars often cut corners on fretwork and hardware, so be prepared to have a setup done by a pro. Paying a little extra for a guitar with better wood selection and hardware can make a noticeable difference in sustain and resonance.
Ultimately, the best double cut guitar is the one that feels right and inspires you to play.
How the AudioFu Index works
Five measured signals and nothing else — no stars from strangers, no “tested by experts” we didn’t do. The weights are fixed and public. We don’t play these instruments; we measure the market around them.
This chart covers 245 double cut guitars from the Thomann catalogue. Before you buy, read hands-on reviews and, where you can, play it. Full methodology.
AudioFu earns a commission when you buy through our Thomann links. It never changes the order — the index does.
- Demand40%
How many of this exact model are for sale on Reverb right now — what musicians actually buy and resell.
- Lineup20%
How many finishes Thomann stocks — makers expand the models that sell.
- Price15%
Where the price has moved since we started tracking in August.
- Specs15%
How completely the maker documents it.
- Maker10%
How deep the brand’s range is in this category.
Questions
Are double cut guitars inherently better than single cuts?
Absolutely not. The cut of the body is a design choice, not a guarantee of quality or tone. A well-built single cut can sound and feel amazing, and a poorly built double cut will be just as disappointing.
Do double cuts tend to be lighter?
Sometimes. Removing material for the double cut can reduce weight, but it also depends on the body wood and construction. A mahogany double cut can still be hefty.
What kind of music are double cut guitars best suited for?
They're versatile, but often favored for styles requiring access to the higher frets like shred, jazz fusion, and progressive rock. However, a double cut can be fantastic for blues, rock, and even country - it's about the overall instrument, not just the body shape.
I'm on a budget. Are there any decent double cut guitars under $500?
You can find playable options, but expect compromises. Fretwork might be rough, pickups might be muddy, and the hardware might feel cheap. A good setup and maybe a pickup upgrade down the line will be essential.
My double cut guitar's upper frets are buzzing. Is this a common problem?
It can be. It's usually due to improper setup - relief, action, and intonation. A professional setup is almost always necessary on a new guitar, especially if you're playing up the neck.
