Best Gibson Double Cut Guitars 2026

Premium Gibson double cut guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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

Gibson SG Standard HC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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Gibson SG Modern TBF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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 Standard EB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Gibson SG Standard EB

by Gibson

Technical Playing Metal Lead Guitar

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing position

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing position
• Great for lead guitar work

✗ CONS

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

Gibson SG Standard EBElectric GuitarBody: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)Neck: Mahogany (Swietenia...

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 462537

$1,649

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Gibson SG 61 Standard Ch Red VOS LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Gibson SG 61 Standard Ch Red VOS LH

by Gibson

Fusion Lead Guitar Metal

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar work

✓ PROS

• Excellent upper fret access
• Balanced tone and sustain

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Complex electronics in some models

Gibson SG 61 Standard Ch Red VOS LHElectric GuitarLefthand modelCustom Shop ModelVOS - Vintage Original...

⭐ 4.9/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 549967

$4,399

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Gibson SG Standard 64 Maestro SF VOS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Gibson SG Standard 64 Maestro SF VOS

by Gibson

Metal Rock Fusion

Key Feature:

• Excellent upper fret access

✓ PROS

• Excellent upper fret access
• Balanced tone and sustain

✗ CONS

• Complex electronics in some models
• May not suit all musical styles

Gibson SG Standard 64 Maestro SF VOSElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelVOS - Vintage Original specifcationsOne-piece body:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 617062

$5,829

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Gibson SG Special Ebony - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Gibson SG Special Ebony

by Gibson

Fusion Lead Guitar Metal

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar work

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar work
• Comfortable playing position

✗ CONS

• May lack some single-cut warmth
• Weight distribution varies

Gibson SG Special EbonyElectric guitarMahogany body (Swietenia Macrophylla)Mahogany neck (Swietenia...

⭐ 4.8/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 523548

$1,588

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Gibson SG Standard ´64 Maestro VOS LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Gibson SG Standard ´64 Maestro VOS LH

by Gibson

Lead Guitar Metal Jazz

Key Feature:

• Excellent upper fret access

✓ PROS

• Balanced tone and sustain
• Versatile pickup configurations

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Complex electronics in some models

Gibson SG Standard ´64 Maestro VOS LHElectric GuitarLefthand / left-handed modelCustom Shop ModelVOS - Vintage...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 549968

$5,278

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Gibson 64 SG Std Maestro Metalic Plum - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Gibson 64 SG Std Maestro Metalic Plum

by Gibson

Technical Playing Lead Guitar Metal

Key Feature:

• Versatile pickup configurations

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar work
• Balanced tone and sustain

✗ CONS

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

Gibson 64 SG Std Maestro Metalic PlumElectric GuitarDealer Select Run for Europe - limited to 10 piecesBody:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 620718

$5,939

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Gibson SG 61 Standard SM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Gibson SG 61 Standard SM

by Gibson

Rock Jazz Metal

Key Feature:

• Balanced tone and sustain

✓ PROS

• Excellent upper fret access
• Comfortable playing position

✗ CONS

• May lack some single-cut warmth
• Can be more expensive

Gibson SG 61 Standard SMElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodTrapeze fingerboard inlaysCream...

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 570124

$2,074

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Gibson Theodore Ebony - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Gibson Theodore Ebony

by Gibson

Fusion Lead Guitar Technical Playing

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar work

✓ PROS

• Excellent upper fret access
• Comfortable playing position

✗ CONS

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

Gibson Theodore EbonyElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodPearloid trapezoid fingerboard...

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 569767

$1,979

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Gibson SG Standard ´64 Maestro CH HA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Gibson SG Standard ´64 Maestro CH HA

by Gibson

Rock Jazz Fusion

Key Feature:

• Versatile pickup configurations

✓ PROS

• Excellent upper fret access
• Balanced tone and sustain

✗ CONS

• May lack some single-cut warmth
• Weight distribution varies

Gibson SG Standard ´64 Maestro CH HAElectric GuitarMurphy Lab modelCustom ShopOne piece body: mahoganyNeck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 523499

$6,379

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Gibson Theodore Vintage Cherry - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Gibson Theodore Vintage Cherry

by Gibson

Technical Playing Jazz Metal

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar work

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup configurations
• Balanced tone and sustain

✗ CONS

• Weight distribution varies
• May lack some single-cut warmth

Gibson Theodore Vintage CherryElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodNeck profile: 57...

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 569763

$1,869

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Gibson SG 61 Custom 60th Anniv. CW - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Gibson SG 61 Custom 60th Anniv. CW

by Gibson

Rock Fusion Lead Guitar

Key Feature:

• Excellent upper fret access

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup configurations
• Excellent upper fret access

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• Weight distribution varies

Gibson SG 61 Custom 60th Anniv. CWElectric GuitarCustom Shop ModelVOS - Vintage Original SpecificationsMahogany...

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 509530

$6,599

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Gibson SG 61 Standard VC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Gibson SG 61 Standard VC

by Gibson

Metal Technical Playing Lead Guitar

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing position

✓ PROS

• Excellent upper fret access
• Great for lead guitar work

✗ CONS

• Weight distribution varies
• May lack some single-cut warmth

Gibson SG 61 Standard VCElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodFingerboard inlays: TrapezeNeck...

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 462531

$2,001

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Gibson SG Standard Pelham Blue B. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 5.0/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Gibson SG Standard Pelham Blue B.

by Gibson

Jazz Technical Playing Metal

Key Feature:

• Balanced tone and sustain

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing position
• Versatile pickup configurations

✗ CONS

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

Gibson SG Standard Pelham Blue B.Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodFingerboard inlays:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 589531

$1,539

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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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Gibson SG Standard ´64 Maestro VOS LH

Gibson 64 SG Std Maestro Metalic Plum

Gibson SG 61 Standard SM

Gibson Theodore Ebony

Gibson SG Standard ´64 Maestro CH HA

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Gibson SG 61 Custom 60th Anniv. CW

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