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Best Epiphone Double Cut Guitars 2026

Premium Epiphone double cut guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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
Epiphone SG Custom EB LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
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Epiphone SG Special P-90 Sparkling Burg - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Epiphone SG Custom Ebony - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
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Epiphone SG Prophecy AJBM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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
Epiphone SG Modern Figured Purple Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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
Epiphone SG Standard Cherry - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Epiphone SG Standard Cherry

by Epiphone
Lead Guitar Metal Fusion
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup configurations
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable playing position
  • • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
  • • Complex electronics in some models
  • • Weight distribution varies

Epiphone SG Standard CherryElectric GuitarInspired by Gibson CollectionBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: Indian...

⭐ 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 608307
$659
Buy at Thomann View Details
Epiphone SG Special P-90 Faded Pelham - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Epiphone SG Special P-90 Faded Pelham

by Epiphone
Technical Playing Rock Fusion
Key Feature:
• Great for lead guitar work
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile pickup configurations
  • • Comfortable playing position
✗ CONS
  • • Complex electronics in some models
  • • Weight distribution varies

Epiphone SG Special P-90 Faded PelhamElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFretboard: Indian LaurelNeck profile:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 483482
$439
Buy at Thomann View Details
Epiphone SG Standard TV Yellow - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Epiphone SG Standard TV Yellow

by Epiphone
Lead Guitar Technical Playing Fusion
Key Feature:
• Balanced tone and sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Great for lead guitar work
  • • Versatile pickup configurations
✗ CONS
  • • May lack some single-cut warmth
  • • Complex electronics in some models

Epiphone SG Standard TV YellowElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: Indian laurelTrapezoid...

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 609222
$604
Buy at Thomann View Details
Epiphone SG Custom AW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Epiphone SG Custom AW

by Epiphone
Rock Technical Playing Fusion
Key Feature:
• Great for lead guitar work
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile pickup configurations
  • • Balanced tone and sustain
✗ CONS
  • • May not suit all musical styles
  • • Complex electronics in some models

Epiphone SG Custom AWElectric GuitarInspired by Gibson CollectionBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: EbonyPearloid...

⭐ 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 608303
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Epiphone SG Prophecy ABTB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Epiphone SG Standard Cherry LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Epiphone SG Standard Cherry LH

by Epiphone
Metal Jazz Technical Playing
Key Feature:
• Great for lead guitar work
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced tone and sustain
  • • Comfortable playing position
✗ CONS
  • • Weight distribution varies
  • • Can be more expensive

Epiphone SG Standard Cherry LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: Indian...

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 609220
$659
Buy at Thomann View Details
Epiphone SG Custom EB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Epiphone SG Custom EB

by Epiphone
Lead Guitar Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing position
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable playing position
  • • Balanced tone and sustain
✗ CONS
  • • Complex electronics in some models
  • • Can be more expensive

Epiphone SG Custom EBElectric GuitarInspired by Gibson CollectionBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: EbonyPearloid...

⭐ 4.4/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 608300
$725
Buy at Thomann View Details
Epiphone 1964 SG Standard Vibrola CR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Epiphone 1964 SG Standard Vibrola CR

by Epiphone
Metal Jazz Technical Playing
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing position
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable playing position
  • • Balanced tone and sustain
✗ CONS
  • • May not suit all musical styles
  • • Can be more expensive

Epiphone 1964 SG Standard Vibrola CRElectric GuitarInspired by Gibson Custom Collection (2025)Body: MahoganySet-in...

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 614964
$1,495
Buy at Thomann View Details
Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG Standard CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG Standard CH

by Epiphone
Technical Playing Fusion Lead Guitar
Key Feature:
• Balanced tone and sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable playing position
  • • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
  • • Complex electronics in some models
  • • May not suit all musical styles

Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG Standard CHElectric GuitarBody: MahoganySet-in neck: MahoganyFretboard: LaurelPearloid...

⭐ 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 525231
$999
Buy at Thomann View Details
Epiphone SG Prophecy AJBM LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Epiphone SG Prophecy AJBM LH

by Epiphone
Rock Technical Playing Metal
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup configurations
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile pickup configurations
  • • Comfortable playing position
✗ CONS
  • • Can be more expensive
  • • May not suit all musical styles

Epiphone SG Prophecy AJBM LHElectric GuitarLefthand/left-handed modelInspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern...

⭐ 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 588499
$1,099
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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