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Best Double Cut Guitars 2026

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

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 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 Q7 Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Larry Carlton Q7 Black

by Larry Carlton
Fusion Lead Guitar Metal
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing position
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced tone and sustain
  • • Great for lead guitar work
✗ CONS
  • • Can be more expensive
  • • May lack some single-cut warmth

Larry Carlton Q7 BlackElectric GuitarBody: MahoganySet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard: EbonyWhite pearloid / abalone...

⭐ 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610944
$824
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Larry Carlton Q7 Metallic Gold - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Larry Carlton Q7 Metallic Gold

by Larry Carlton
Rock Jazz Metal
Key Feature:
• Great for lead guitar work
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Great for lead guitar work
✗ CONS
  • • May lack some single-cut warmth
  • • Can be more expensive

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

⭐ 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 610939
$758
Buy at Thomann View Details
Danelectro 59X12 Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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 Custom EB LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Epiphone SG Custom EB LH

by Epiphone
Rock Fusion Metal
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup configurations
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Balanced tone and sustain
✗ CONS
  • • Weight distribution varies
  • • Can be more expensive

Epiphone SG Custom EB LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelInspired by Gibson CollectionBody: MahoganyNeck:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 608305
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Epiphone SG Custom Ebony - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Epiphone SG Custom Ebony

by Epiphone
Technical Playing Fusion Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for lead guitar work
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Comfortable playing position
✗ CONS
  • • May lack some single-cut warmth
  • • Complex electronics in some models

Epiphone SG Custom EbonyElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFretboard: EbonyPearloid Block fretboard inlaysSplit...

⭐ 4.9/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 482489
$611
Buy at Thomann View Details
Epiphone SG Special P-90 Sparkling Burg - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Epiphone SG Special P-90 Sparkling Burg

by Epiphone
Fusion Metal Lead Guitar
Key Feature:
• Excellent upper fret access
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Versatile pickup configurations
✗ CONS
  • • Can be more expensive
  • • Complex electronics in some models

Epiphone SG Special P-90 Sparkling BurgElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFretboard: Indian LaurelNeck profile:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 483480
$459
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Maybach Albatroz 65 Aged Dark Winered - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Maybach Albatroz 65 Aged Dark Winered

by Maybach
Rock Metal Fusion
Key Feature:
• Great for lead guitar work
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile pickup configurations
  • • Comfortable playing position
✗ CONS
  • • May lack some single-cut warmth
  • • May not suit all musical styles

Maybach Albatroz 65 Aged Dark Wine RedElectric GuitarBody: One-piece mahoganyNeck: MahoganyLong tenon neckFretboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 367147
$1,979
Buy at Thomann View Details
DAngelico Deluxe Brighton VSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

DAngelico Deluxe Brighton VSB

by DAngelico
Jazz Fusion Rock
Key Feature:
• Balanced tone and sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Balanced tone and sustain
✗ CONS
  • • May not suit all musical styles
  • • Complex electronics in some models

DAngelico Deluxe Brighton VSBElectric guitarAlder bodyFlamed maple top3-ply maple/walnut/maple neckEbony fingerboard...

⭐ 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 514816
$1,429
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Epiphone SG Prophecy AJBM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Epiphone SG Prophecy AJBM

by Epiphone
Fusion Lead Guitar Jazz
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup configurations
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable playing position
  • • Versatile pickup configurations
✗ CONS
  • • Complex electronics in some models
  • • May not suit all musical styles

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

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 588498
$967
Buy at Thomann View Details
Hagstrom Megin Creme - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Hagstrom Megin Creme

by Hagstrom
Rock Jazz Technical Playing
Key Feature:
• Excellent upper fret access
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced tone and sustain
  • • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
  • • Complex electronics in some models
  • • May not suit all musical styles

Hagstrom Megin CremeElectric GuitarBody: MahoganySet-in neck: MahoganyMortise Tenon JointFingerboard: ResinatorNeck...

⭐ 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 600959
$703
Buy at Thomann View Details
Larry Carlton Q3 Midnight Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gibson SG Custom EB GH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Gibson SG Custom EB GH

by Gibson
Lead Guitar Fusion Jazz
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing position
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Great for lead guitar work
✗ CONS
  • • Can be more expensive
  • • May not suit all musical styles

Gibson SG Custom EB GHElectric GuitarCustom ShopBody: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)Neck: Mahogany (Swietenia...

⭐ 4.7/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 459716
$4,728
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gibson LP Junior 58 Doublecut CR VOS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Gibson LP Junior 58 Doublecut CR VOS

by Gibson
Technical Playing Jazz Lead Guitar
Key Feature:
• Balanced tone and sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable playing position
  • • Great for lead guitar work
✗ CONS
  • • Complex electronics in some models
  • • Weight distribution varies

Gibson LP Junior 58 Doublecut CR VOSElectric GuitarModel: Custom ShopBody: mahoganyNeck: mahoganyFretboard:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 459247
$4,069
Buy at Thomann View Details
Maybach Albatroz 65-2 PAF Wine Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Maybach Albatroz 65-2 PAF Wine Red

by Maybach
Jazz Metal Fusion
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing position
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile pickup configurations
  • • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
  • • Weight distribution varies
  • • May not suit all musical styles

Maybach Albatroz 65-2 PAF Wine RedElectric GuitarMahogany bodyMahogany neckRosewood fretboard22 Frets2 Amber Spirit of...

⭐ 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 433157
$2,199
Buy at Thomann View Details
Epiphone SG Modern Figured Purple Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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
Buy at Thomann View Details

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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