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Best Double Cut Guitars Under $2,000 2025

Affordable double cut guitars under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

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 Guild Gretsch Danelectro Hagstrom ESP Maybach
DAngelico Deluxe Brighton VSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gibson SG Standard Trans. Teal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Gibson SG Standard Trans. Teal

by Gibson
Technical Playing Lead Guitar Rock
Key Feature:
• Balanced tone and sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile pickup configurations
  • • Comfortable playing position
✗ CONS
  • • May lack some single-cut warmth
  • • Weight distribution varies

Gibson SG Standard Trans. TealElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodFingerboard inlays:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 589524
$1,539
Buy at Thomann View Details
Epiphone 1964 SG Standard Vibrola CR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
Gibson SG ´61 Standard CRB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Gibson SG ´61 Standard CRB

by Gibson
Rock Lead Guitar Fusion
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup configurations
✓ PROS
  • • Great for lead guitar work
  • • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
  • • Weight distribution varies
  • • Complex electronics in some models

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

⭐ 4.4/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 583954
$1,979
Buy at Thomann View Details
DAngelico Deluxe Brighton Desert Gold - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

DAngelico Deluxe Brighton Desert Gold

by DAngelico
Metal Rock Jazz
Key Feature:
• Balanced tone and sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Comfortable playing position
✗ CONS
  • • Weight distribution varies
  • • Can be more expensive

DAngelico Deluxe Brighton Desert GoldElectric GuitarAlder bodyAlder topMaple/walnut/maple neck with satin finishEbony...

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 514812
$1,396
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha Revstar RSP20 Moonlight Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Yamaha Revstar RSP20 Moonlight Blue

by Yamaha
Metal Fusion Technical Playing
Key Feature:
• Balanced tone and sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Versatile pickup configurations
✗ CONS
  • • May lack some single-cut warmth
  • • Can be more expensive

Yamaha Revstar RSE20 Swift BlueElectric guitarProfessional SeriesChambered mahogany body with carbon fibre...

⭐ 4.7/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 539377
$1,979
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gibson SG Standard EB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Gibson SG Special Vintage Cherry - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Gibson SG Special Vintage Cherry

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

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

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 523547
$1,539
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS SE Custom 24 Charcoal Cherry B - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

PRS SE Custom 24 Charcoal Cherry B

by PRS
Technical Playing Rock Metal
Key Feature:
• Great for lead guitar work
✓ PROS
  • • Great for lead guitar work
  • • Versatile pickup configurations
✗ CONS
  • • May lack some single-cut warmth
  • • Can be more expensive

PRS SE Custom 24 Charcoal Cherry BElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyArchtop: Maple with flamed maple veneerNeck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 613718
$1,099
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
Gibson Theodore Vintage Cherry - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike Roy FG - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike Roy FG

by Reverend
Metal Lead Guitar Jazz
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing position
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile pickup configurations
  • • Balanced tone and sustain
✗ CONS
  • • May lack some single-cut warmth
  • • Complex electronics in some models

Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike Roy FGElectric GuitarBody: KorinaSet-in neck: KorinaFingerboard: EbonyWhite dot...

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 614340
$1,319
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FRS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FRS

by Schecter
Metal Rock Lead Guitar
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing position
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Versatile pickup configurations
✗ CONS
  • • May lack some single-cut warmth
  • • May not suit all musical styles

Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S GlossElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: Rosewood24...

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 442683
$1,209
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS SE Custom 24 Quilt BG - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

PRS SE Custom 24 Quilt BG

by PRS
Jazz Rock Metal
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup configurations
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Versatile pickup configurations
✗ CONS
  • • Complex electronics in some models
  • • May not suit all musical styles

PRS SE Custom 24 Quilt BGElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyArched top: quilted maple with flamed maple veneerNeck: MapleNeck...

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 577375
$1,044
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS SE Mark Holcomb HL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

PRS SE Mark Holcomb HL

by PRS
Fusion Technical Playing Rock
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup configurations
✓ PROS
  • • Great for lead guitar work
  • • Comfortable playing position
✗ CONS
  • • Weight distribution varies
  • • May not suit all musical styles

PRS SE Mark Holcomb HLElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Maple with flamed maple veneerGlued-in neck: MapleNeck profile:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 559261
$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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