Best Double Cut Guitars 2026

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

Last updated: February 11, 2026 • Next update: February 18, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Metal For Jazz For Fusion For Lead Guitar For Technical Playing

BRANDS: PRS Gibson Epiphone Harley Benton Yamaha Larry Carlton Gretsch Guild Danelectro ESP Hagstrom Maybach

Larry Carlton Q3 Midnight Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Larry Carlton Q3 Midnight Blue

by Larry Carlton

Metal Fusion Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar work

✓ PROS

• Excellent upper fret access
• Great for lead guitar work

✗ CONS

• May lack some single-cut warmth
• Complex electronics in some models

Larry Carlton Q3 BlueElectric GuitarBody: MahoganySet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodWhite Pearloid/Abalone...

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 610935

$516

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Larry Carlton Q3 Vintage Cherry - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Larry Carlton Q3 Vintage Cherry

by Larry Carlton

Technical Playing Metal Jazz

Key Feature:

• Excellent upper fret access

✓ PROS

• Balanced tone and sustain
• Excellent upper fret access

✗ CONS

• Weight distribution varies
• Can be more expensive

Larry Carlton Q3 Vintage CherryElectric GuitarBody: MahoganySet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodWhite pearloid /...

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 610934

$516

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Larry Carlton Q7 Red Sparkle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Larry Carlton Q7 Red Sparkle

by Larry Carlton

Jazz Technical Playing Rock

Key Feature:

• Balanced tone and sustain

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup configurations
• Excellent upper fret access

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Weight distribution varies

Larry Carlton Q7 Red SparkleElectric GuitarBody: MahoganySet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard: EbonyWhite pearloid /...

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 610945

$824

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Larry Carlton Q7 Metallic Green - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Larry Carlton Q7 Metallic Green

by Larry Carlton

Technical Playing Fusion Jazz

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar work

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup configurations
• Balanced tone and sustain

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• May not suit all musical styles

Larry Carlton Q7 Metallic GreenElectric GuitarBody: MahoganySet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard: EbonyWhite pearloid /...

⭐ 5.0/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 610940

$758

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Larry Carlton Q3 Tobacco Sunburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Larry Carlton Q3 Tobacco Sunburst

by Larry Carlton

Jazz Fusion Technical Playing

Key Feature:

• Versatile pickup configurations

✓ PROS

• Balanced tone and sustain
• Excellent upper fret access

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• Complex electronics in some models

Larry Carlton Q3 Tobacco SunburstElectric GuitarBody: MahoganySet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodWhite pearloid...

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 610933

$516

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Danelectro Fifty Niner Jade Top - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Danelectro Fifty Niner Jade Top

by Danelectro

Fusion Jazz Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent upper fret access

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing position
• Great for lead guitar work

✗ CONS

• May lack some single-cut warmth
• Complex electronics in some models

Danelectro Fifty Niner Jade TopElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-hollow with double cutawayPoplar body frame and centre...

⭐ 4.8/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 587653

$769

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Danelectro 59X12 Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Danelectro 59X12 Black

by Danelectro

Fusion Metal Technical Playing

Key Feature:

• Excellent upper fret access

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup configurations
• Excellent upper fret access

✗ CONS

• May lack some single-cut warmth
• Complex electronics in some models

Danelectro 59X12 Black12-String Electric GuitarBody design: Double cutawayFrame and centre block: PoplarTop and back:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 470181

$758

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Epiphone SG Prophecy ABTB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Epiphone SG Prophecy ABTB

by Epiphone

Rock Lead Guitar Fusion

Key Feature:

• Balanced tone and sustain

✓ PROS

• Excellent upper fret access
• Comfortable playing position

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• May lack some single-cut warmth

Epiphone SG Prophecy ABTBElectric GuitarInspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern CollectionBody: MahoganyTop: flamed...

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 588494

$1,077

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Epiphone SG Modern Figured Purple Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Epiphone SG Modern Figured Purple Burst

by Epiphone

Technical Playing Lead Guitar Rock

Key Feature:

• Balanced tone and sustain

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup configurations
• Great for lead guitar work

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Weight distribution varies

Epiphone SG Modern Figured Purple BurstElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyTop: MapleFingerboard: EbonyTrapeze...

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 569641

$802

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Epiphone SG Standard Ebony IBG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Epiphone SG Standard Ebony IBG

by Epiphone

Fusion Metal Technical Playing

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing position

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup configurations
• Excellent upper fret access

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Weight distribution varies

Epiphone SG Standard Ebony IBGElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: Indian laurelTrapezoid...

⭐ 4.9/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 609221

$611

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Gibson SG Modern TBF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Gibson SG Modern TBF

by Gibson

Technical Playing Fusion Lead Guitar

Key Feature:

• Balanced tone and sustain

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar work
• Comfortable playing position

✗ CONS

• Complex electronics in some models
• Can be more expensive

Gibson SG Modern TBFElectric GuitarBody: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla - origin: India/ Indonesia)Top: AA Flamed...

⭐ 4.9/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 462528

$2,353

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Gibson SG ´61 Standard TT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Gibson SG ´61 Standard TT

by Gibson

Rock Jazz Fusion

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing position

✓ PROS

• Balanced tone and sustain
• Comfortable playing position

✗ CONS

• Complex electronics in some models
• Weight distribution varies

Gibson SG ´61 Standard TTElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodTrapeze fingerboard...

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 583959

$2,010

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Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder BL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder BL

by Schecter

Technical Playing Rock Lead Guitar

Key Feature:

• Excellent upper fret access

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup configurations
• Great for lead guitar work

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Weight distribution varies

Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder BLElectric guitarBody: Black LimbaNeck: Wenge with carbon reinforcementFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 529013

$1,759

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Gibson SG Standard HC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 5.0/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Gibson SG Standard HC

by Gibson

Metal Fusion Technical Playing

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar work

✓ PROS

• Excellent upper fret access
• Balanced tone and sustain

✗ CONS

• May lack some single-cut warmth
• Complex electronics in some models

Gibson SG Standard HCElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)Neck profile:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 462538

$1,627

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Danelectro 59X12 vintage cream - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Danelectro 59X12 vintage cream

by Danelectro

Rock Jazz Technical Playing

Key Feature:

• Balanced tone and sustain

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing position
• Versatile pickup configurations

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• Complex electronics in some models

Danelectro 59X12 vintage cream12-String Electric GuitarBody shape: Double cutawayFrame and centre block made of...

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 470184

$769

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How to Choose the Best Double Cut 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 double cut 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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Larry Carlton Q3 Midnight Blue

Larry Carlton Q3 Vintage Cherry

Larry Carlton Q7 Red Sparkle

Larry Carlton Q7 Metallic Green

Larry Carlton Q3 Tobacco Sunburst

Danelectro Fifty Niner Jade Top

Danelectro 59X12 Black

Epiphone SG Prophecy ABTB

Epiphone SG Modern Figured Purple Burst

Epiphone SG Standard Ebony IBG

Gibson SG Modern TBF

Gibson SG ´61 Standard TT

Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder BL

Gibson SG Standard HC

Danelectro 59X12 vintage cream

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