Best Double Cut Guitars Under $2,000 2026
Alright, so you're after a double cut guitar that doesn't require selling a kidney? Smart move. The double cut design offers better access to the upper frets, crucial for lead work and those soaring solos, and thankfully, you don't have to break the bank to get one. We're focusing on guitars under $2000 that actually deliver playable feel, decent tone, and can handle the rigors of gigging or serious practice sessions - no plastic-y feel or weak pickups here.
Last updated: September 1, 2026
Harley Benton DC-580 CH Vintage Serie Bundle
- • Basswood body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Vintage-style humbuckers deliver a thick, warm sound ideal for rock and blues.
- • Canadian maple neck provides stability and a comfortable, familiar 'C' profile.
- • The included HB-40R amp is a decent starting point for practice and small gigs.
- • Basswood, while versatile, lacks the sustain and clarity of mahogany or alder.
- • Hardware, while functional, is basic and might benefit from upgrades later.
- • The thermally treated roseacer fingerboard can feel a bit 'slick' to some players.
Harley Benton DC-580 CH Vintage Serie Bundle
- • Basswood body delivers a warm, resonant tone suitable for vintage styles.
- • Canadian maple neck provides comfortable playability and good sustain.
- • Vintage-style humbuckers offer a thick, crunchy sound perfect for rock and blues.
- • The included HB-20R amp is a surprisingly capable practice amp.
- • Basswood body can lack the clarity and complexity of more premium woods.
- • Thermally treated roseacer fingerboard might feel slightly different than traditional rosewood.
- • The HB-20R amp's TEC circuit is a gimmick; don't expect tube amp tones.
Harley Benton DC-580 CH Vintage Serie Bundle
- • Basswood body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Vintage-style humbuckers deliver a thick, warm tone ideal for classic rock.
- • Canadian maple neck offers comfortable playability with a familiar 'C' profile.
- • The included HB-10G amp is a decent starter, offering usable clean and overdrive.
- • Basswood, while versatile, can lack the sustain of mahogany or ash.
- • Hardware, while functional, feels a bit budget-oriented and may benefit from upgrades.
- • The thermally treated roseacer fingerboard may feel a little slick to some players.
Larry Carlton Q7 Tobacco Sunburst
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant sustain and excellent tonal depth.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience with crisp articulation.
- • LC Q humbuckers offer a versatile range, from bluesy warmth to searing rock tones.
- • Wilkinson tremolo provides reliable performance and tuning stability.
- • Mahogany body can contribute to a heavier feel, potentially fatiguing for some players.
- • Tobacco Sunburst finish, while attractive, might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
- • While versatile, the pickup voicing leans towards a specific vintage rock/blues profile.
Larry Carlton Q7 Red Sparkle
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant foundation for a classic tone.
- • LC Q humbuckers provide a surprisingly articulate and dynamic range.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers a slick, fast playing experience and excellent note definition.
- • Wilkinson tremolo provides reliable performance and tuning stability for vibrato effects.
- • Mahogany body contributes to a relatively heavier feel, potentially tiring for some players.
- • 5-way pickup switch limits tonal flexibility compared to coil-splitting options.
- • Red Sparkle finish, while eye-catching, might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
Larry Carlton Q7 Metallic Gold
- • Mahogany body delivers warmth and sustain, a Carlton hallmark.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers exceptional clarity and speed.
- • LC Q humbuckers provide a balanced, articulate, vintage-inspired tone.
- • Wilkinson tremolo provides smooth, reliable vibrato functionality.
- • Mahogany body can contribute to a heavier feel compared to lighter woods.
- • Metallic gold finish might be polarizing for some players’ aesthetic preferences.
- • 5-way switch limits tonal flexibility compared to coil-splitting options.
Larry Carlton Q7 Metallic Green
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant sustain and a pleasing heft.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides exceptional clarity and note definition.
- • LC Q humbuckers offer a surprisingly articulate and versatile tone.
- • Wilkinson tremolo provides smooth, reliable vibrato without excessive tuning instability.
- • Metallic Green finish, while striking, may not appeal to all tastes.
- • Mahogany body can contribute to a slightly heavier overall feel.
- • Limited pickup options restrict ultimate tonal flexibility compared to higher-end models.
Larry Carlton Q7 Black
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant foundation for a classic tone.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers exceptional clarity and a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • LC Q humbuckers deliver a focused, articulate sound ideal for blues and jazz.
- • Wilkinson tremolo provides smooth vibrato without excessive tuning instability.
- • Mahogany body can make it a bit heavier than some players prefer.
- • Limited pickup versatility may not suit all genres beyond blues and rock.
- • Die-cast tuners are functional, but higher-end locking tuners would improve stability.
Larry Carlton Q3 Tobacco Sunburst
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant sustain and a pleasing heft.
- • LC Standard humbuckers offer a surprisingly articulate and vintage-voiced tone.
- • Comfortable C-neck profile promotes effortless playability and fast runs.
- • Rosewood fingerboard provides a smooth, familiar feel under the fingers.
- • Mahogany body can make it feel a bit heavier than some players prefer.
- • Limited pickup options restrict versatility for extreme genres.
- • Die-cast tuners are functional, but not high-end for precise locking.
Larry Carlton Q3 Antique White
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant sustain and a pleasing weight.
- • LC Standard humbuckers offer a surprisingly articulate and balanced tone.
- • Comfortable C-neck profile and 10in radius enhance playability for various styles.
- • Push/pull coil split adds versatility, covering blues, rock, and more.
- • Mahogany body can make it a bit heavier than some players prefer.
- • Rosewood fingerboard may require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness.
- • Sire bridge, while functional, isn't a premium component.
Larry Carlton Q3 Vintage Cherry
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant sustain and a vintage tone.
- • LC Standard humbuckers offer a surprisingly articulate and powerful sound.
- • Comfortable C-neck profile suits a wide range of playing styles and hand sizes.
- • Push/pull coil split adds versatility for brighter, single-coil tones.
- • Mahogany body can make it a bit heavier than guitars with lighter woods.
- • Rosewood fretboard might feel a little dry for some players – conditioning recommended.
- • Sire bridge, while functional, isn't quite as refined as higher-end options.
PRS SE Mark Holcomb SVN HL
- • Mahogany body delivers warmth and sustain; excellent resonance.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a fast, smooth playing experience.
- • Seymour Duncan Holcomb pickups offer high-output, versatile tones.
- • PRS-designed machine heads ensure precise and stable tuning.
- • The wide thin neck may not suit players preferring a slimmer profile.
- • The 7-string scale can be a learning curve for those unfamiliar.
- • Holcomb Blue Burst finish, while attractive, can show fingerprints.
Yamaha Chris Buck RS02CB Honey Gold
- • Solid mahogany chambered body keeps weight down for long playing
- • Carbon reinforced set neck ensures stable tuning over time
- • Alnico III single coils deliver a warm, mid-focused tone
- • Honey Gold finish adds a unique vintage aesthetic to the guitar
- • Plastic nut may wear down faster than a metal alternative
- • Lack of a dedicated pickup selector switch limits tone options
- • No specific weight rating provided for this particular model
PRS SE Custom 24-08 Quilt CG
- • Quilted maple top delivers stunning visuals and enhanced resonance.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a slick, fast playing experience and note clarity.
- • TCI 'S' humbuckers offer a balanced, articulate, and versatile tonal palette.
- • Wide Thin neck profile caters to players preferring comfort and broader string spacing.
- • Mahogany body can contribute to a slightly heavier feel compared to alder alternatives.
- • Coil-split functionality is somewhat limited, not ideal for extreme single-coil tones.
- • While well-made, hardware quality doesn't quite match higher-end PRS models.
PRS SE Custom 24-08 Quilt LB
- • Quilted maple top adds visual pop and structural strength.
- • Only one volume and one tone control limit tone shaping options.
Every double cut guitars that matches
170 models match this page. The 15 above are covered in detail; the rest are listed here with their published specifications.
| # | Model | Specifications | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Special DC TVY | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,158 |
| 17 | PRS SE Custom 24-08 CG | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 254 mm (10") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,100 |
| 18 | PRS SE McCarty 594 Vintage SB | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 625 mm (24.61") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 254 mm (10") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $994 |
| 19 | PRS SE McCarty 594 CH | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 625 mm (24.61") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 254 mm (10") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $985 |
| 20 | PRS SE Swamp Ash Special IB | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 254 mm (10") · Body Ash body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $950 |
| 21 | Guild Polara Deluxe KWG | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 318 mm (12.52") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $892 |
| 22 | PRS SE Swamp Ash Special CH | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 254 mm (10") · Body Ash body · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $872 |
| 23 | PRS SE CE 24 BU | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 254 mm (10") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $787 |
| 24 | PRS SE CE 24 Slate Blue | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 254 mm (10") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $787 |
| 25 | Epiphone Fatoumata Diawara SG | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $753 |
| 26 | Gretsch G5232T EMTC Double Jet CGRN | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 625 mm (24.61") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $693 |
| 27 | Epiphone SG Standard Cherry IBG | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $660 |
| 28 | Epiphone Les Paul Special DC Fig OceanW | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $660 |
| 29 | Epiphone Les Paul Special DC Fig BB | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $648 |
| 30 | Epiphone SG Standard EB IBG | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $626 |
| 31 | Epiphone Les Paul Special DC TV Yellow | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $623 |
| 32 | Gretsch EMTC CVT WYCHWD GRN | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 625 mm (24.61") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $590 |
| 33 | PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin IN | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 254 mm (10") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $579 |
| 34 | Gretsch EMTC CVT HVNA BRST | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 625 mm (24.61") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $574 |
| 35 | PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin MD | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 254 mm (10") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $567 |
| 36 | PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin VC | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 254 mm (10") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $567 |
| 37 | PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin CH | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 254 mm (10") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $555 |
| 38 | Yamaha Revstar RSE20 Red Copper | Nut width 41.9 mm (1.65") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $555 |
| 39 | Gretsch EMTC CVT VWT | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 625 mm (24.61") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $522 |
| 40 | Larry Carlton Q3 Black | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 254 mm (10") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $463 |
| 41 | Gretsch Streamliner CVT JBK | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 632 mm (24.88") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $335 |
| 42 | Gretsch Streamliner CVT SFMG | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 632 mm (24.88") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $335 |
| 43 | Gretsch Streamliner CVT OLV DRB | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 632 mm (24.88") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $335 |
| 44 | Harley Benton DC-580 CH Vintage Serie Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Poplar body | $335 |
| 45 | Harley Benton DC-Junior FAT Faded Che w/Bag | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Nyatoh body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard | $300 |
| 46 | Harley Benton DC-Junior FAT TV Yellow Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Nyatoh body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard | $300 |
| 47 | Harley Benton DC-Junior FAT Faded Cherry | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Nyatoh body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard | $289 |
| 48 | Harley Benton DC-Junior FAT TV Yellow | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Nyatoh body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard | $289 |
| 49 | Harley Benton DC-200CH DNAFX AmP20 Set | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Poplar body · Weight 6 kg | $266 |
| 50 | Harley Benton DC-580 CH Vintage Series | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 24 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Poplar body | $161 |
| 51 | Larry Carlton Q3 Midnight Blue | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 635 mm (25") · Fingerboard radius 254 mm (10") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $486 |
| 52 | Harley Benton DC-Custom II White | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Meranti body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $347 |
| 53 | Harley Benton DC-Custom II Cherry | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Meranti body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $312 |
| 54 | Yamaha Revstar RSE20 Neon Yellow | Nut width 41.9 mm (1.65") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Mahogany body | $544 |
| 55 | Yamaha Revstar RSE20 Swift Blue | Nut width 41.9 mm (1.65") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Mahogany body | $544 |
| 56 | Harley Benton DC-Junior TV Yellow w/Bag | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Nyatoh body | $266 |
| 57 | Harley Benton DC-Junior Pelham Blue w/Bag | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Nyatoh body | $266 |
| 58 | Harley Benton DC-Junior TV Yellow | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Nyatoh body | $254 |
| 59 | Harley Benton DC-Junior Faded Cherry | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Nyatoh body | $254 |
| 60 | Harley Benton DC-Junior Pelham Blue | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Nyatoh body | $254 |
| 61 | Gibson LP Junior Double Cut VC | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,680 |
| 62 | Gibson LP Junior Double Cut Ebony | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,674 |
| 63 | ESP LTD Viper-1000ET Charcoal Met | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard | $1,622 |
| 64 | Gibson LP Junior Double Cut TV Yellow | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,506 |
| 65 | PRS SE Mark Holcomb HL | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 24 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard | $1,506 |
| 66 | Epiphone IGC 1960 LP Special DC R TVW | Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,216 |
| 67 | Epiphone IGC 1960 LP Special DC R CR | Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,216 |
| 68 | Guild Polara Kim Thayil | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,042 |
| 69 | Guild Polara Kim Thayil VWG | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,042 |
| 70 | PRS SE McCarty 594 BG | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 625 mm (24.61") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,008 |
| 71 | Epiphone SG Prophecy AJBM | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 24 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard | $985 |
| 72 | Ibanez AR625FMSP-CML | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Okoume body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard | $950 |
| 73 | PRS SE DGT Tobacco Sunburst | Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 254 mm (10") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $901 |
| 74 | Guild Polara Deluxe Vintage Sunburst | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $869 |
| 75 | Guild Polara Deluxe Cherry Red | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $857 |
| 76 | Ibanez AR420-BMG | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Okoume body · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard | $799 |
| 77 | Guild Polara Limited Vintage Walnut | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard | $695 |
| 78 | Epiphone SG Custom AW | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard | $674 |
| 79 | Gretsch G2622T Strml Cb ARCTC | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Maple body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $671 |
| 80 | Ibanez AR320-MBM | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Okoume body · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard | $667 |
| 81 | Guild Polara Phantom Green | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $660 |
| 82 | Guild Polara Blue Steel | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $640 |
| 83 | Gretsch G2622T Strml Cb Dc VWT | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Maple body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $637 |
| 84 | Danelectro Fifty Niner Red Top | Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 355.6 mm (14") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $613 |
| 85 | Höfner HCT-Leader Bundle w/ Gig Bag | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Maple body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $597 |
| 86 | Danelectro Fifty Niner Jade Top | Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard radius 355.6 mm (14") · Neck profile C-shape neck · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $590 |
| 87 | Höfner HCT-Leader | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Maple body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $577 |
| 88 | Epiphone SG Tribute Plus EB | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $428 |
| 89 | Epiphone SG Tribute Plus CB | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $428 |
| 90 | Epiphone SG Tribute Plus VS | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $423 |
| 91 | Harley Benton DC-600 VI Vintage Serie Bundle | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 24 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Okoume body | $242 |
| 92 | Harley Benton DC-600 VI Vintage Series | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 24 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck · Body Okoume body | $231 |
| 93 | Reverend Bob Balch FR High Tide Blue | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,854 |
| 94 | Reverend Robin Finck Midnight Black | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard | $1,448 |
| 95 | Reverend Sensei 290 MBR | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard | $1,288 |
| 96 | Reverend Sensei H90 MCH | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard | $1,288 |
| 97 | Reverend Bob Balch Violin Brown | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,274 |
| 98 | Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Flash Green | Nut width 41.9 mm (1.65") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $869 |
| 99 | Guild Polara Deluxe Canyon Dusk | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body | $845 |
| 100 | Hagstrom Adina Purple Burst | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body | $845 |
| 101 | Hagstrom Megin Grey Burst | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body | $741 |
| 102 | Hagstrom Megin Creme | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body | $741 |
| 103 | Hagstrom Megin Black Gloss | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body | $741 |
| 104 | Hagstrom Megin Aged Sky Blue | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body | $729 |
| 105 | Gretsch G5222 EMTC D. Jet BT V-St. NAT | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 625 mm (24.61") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body | $612 |
| 106 | Yamaha Revstar RSE20 Black | Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Mahogany body | $544 |
| 107 | Harley Benton Electric Guitar Kit DC Style | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard | $115 |
| 108 | Gibson LP Special Double Cut TV Yello | Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,993 |
| 109 | Gibson LP Special Double Cut VC | Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,969 |
| 110 | Gibson SG Standard TV Yellow | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,889 |
| 111 | Gibson SG Standard Trans. Teal | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,854 |
| 112 | Gibson SG Standard Pelham Blue B. | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,622 |
| 113 | PRS SE Pauls Guitar Teal Black | Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,274 |
| 114 | PRS SE Pauls Guitar Slate Blue | Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,251 |
| 115 | Epiphone SG Custom Futura Nitro Shift | Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Fingerboard radius 254 mm (10") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard | $1,100 |
| 116 | PRS SE Custom 24 Charcoal Cherry B | Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 24 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,100 |
| 117 | Epiphone SG Custom Futura M Ember Shift | Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Fingerboard radius 254 mm (10") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard | $1,042 |
| 118 | PRS SE Custom 24 Slate Blue | Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 24 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,042 |
| 119 | PRS SE Custom 24 Quilt TB | Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 24 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $1,030 |
| 120 | PRS SE Custom 24 Blue Matteo | Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 24 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $927 |
| 121 | PRS SE DGT Gold Top | Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 22 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $901 |
| 122 | ESP LTD Volsung 200 Black Satin | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard | $811 |
| 123 | Epiphone SG Modern Figured Purple Burst | Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 24 frets · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard | $714 |
| 124 | Guild Polara Night Edition Tungsten | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $668 |
| 125 | Epiphone Les Paul Special DC Cherry Red | Frets 22 frets · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") · Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $579 |
| 126 | DAngelico Deluxe Brighton Matte Walnut | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets | $1,506 |
| 127 | DAngelico Deluxe Brighton VSB | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets | $1,506 |
| 128 | DAngelico Deluxe Brighton Desert Gold | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Frets 22 frets | $1,472 |
| 129 | Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Mist Green | Nut width 41.9 mm (1.65") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") | $927 |
| 130 | Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Vintage White | Nut width 41.9 mm (1.65") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") | $927 |
| 131 | Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Sonic Blue | Nut width 41.9 mm (1.65") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") | $927 |
| 132 | Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Fired Red | Nut width 41.9 mm (1.65") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") | $915 |
| 133 | Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Swift Blue | Nut width 41.9 mm (1.65") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") | $903 |
| 134 | Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Sunset Burst | Nut width 41.9 mm (1.65") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") | $899 |
| 135 | Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Hot Merlot | Nut width 41.9 mm (1.65") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") | $877 |
| 136 | Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Sunset Burst | Nut width 41.9 mm (1.65") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") | $869 |
| 137 | Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Black | Nut width 41.9 mm (1.65") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") | $833 |
| 138 | Danelectro 59X12 vintage cream | Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 21 frets · Strings 12-string | $811 |
| 139 | Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder BL | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 648 mm (25.51") · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard | $1,738 |
| 140 | Gibson SG Standard HC | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Body Mahogany body | $1,715 |
| 141 | PRS SE Custom 24 BG | Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 24 frets · Body Mahogany body | $927 |
| 142 | Danelectro Dan O. Cool Aqua | Scale 533 mm (20.98") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $776 |
| 143 | Danelectro Dan O. Cool Blue | Scale 533 mm (20.98") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $776 |
| 144 | Danelectro Dan O. Cool Green | Scale 533 mm (20.98") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $776 |
| 145 | Danelectro Dan O. Cool Maroon | Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $776 |
| 146 | Danelectro Dan O. Mano Maroon | Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $776 |
| 147 | Danelectro Dan O. Mano Silver | Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $753 |
| 148 | Danelectro Dan O. Mano Black | Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard | $753 |
| 149 | Ibanez AR420-VLS | Scale 628 mm (24.72") · Frets 22 frets · Body Okoume body | $695 |
| 150 | Gretsch G5232T Emtc DBL Jet FT MNS | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Scale 625 mm (24.61") · Body Mahogany body | $693 |
| 151 | Gibson SG Standard EB | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") | $1,738 |
| 152 | Gibson SG Special Ebony | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") | $1,674 |
| 153 | ESP LTD Viper-1000 Black Cherry | Nut width 42 mm (1.65") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") | $1,622 |
| 154 | Gibson SG Special Vintage Cherry | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Scale 628 mm (24.72") | $1,622 |
| 155 | Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Black | Nut width 41.9 mm (1.65") · Scale 629 mm (24.76") | $901 |
| 156 | Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Vintage White | Nut width 41.9 mm (1.65") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") | $869 |
| 157 | Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Sonic Blue | Scale 629 mm (24.76") · Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") | $869 |
| 158 | Danelectro 59X12 Black | Scale 635 mm (25") · Strings 12-string | $799 |
| 159 | Danelectro 59X Black | Scale 635 mm (25") · Frets 21 frets | $741 |
| 160 | Gretsch G5222 EMTC D.Jet BT BLK | Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") · Frets 22 frets | $635 |
| 161 | Hagstrom Adina Dark Storm | Nut width 43 mm (1.69") · Body Mahogany body | $845 |
| 162 | Danelectro Dan O. Cool Black | Frets 21 frets · Fingerboard Maple fingerboard | $776 |
| 163 | Danelectro Classic 59 Maroon Silver Glitt | Frets 21 frets · Neck profile C-shape neck | $613 |
| 164 | Epiphone SG 1963 Custom Maestro CW VOS | Body Mahogany body · Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard | $1,352 |
| 165 | Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Swift Blue | Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") | $869 |
| 166 | Danelectro 59 XT Silver | Frets 21 frets | $845 |
| 167 | Danelectro 59 XT Black | Frets 21 frets | $845 |
| 168 | Danelectro 59M NOS+ Orange Metalflake | Frets 21 frets | $753 |
| 169 | Danelectro 59M NOS+ DC White | Frets 21 frets | $683 |
| 170 | ESP LTD Viper-10 BLK | Frets 24 frets | $300 |
Double Cut Guitars by the numbers
Measured across all 170 models in this category, so «wide», «short» or «expensive» mean something you can check.
How to Choose the Best Double Cut Guitars
Neck Profile
A comfortable neck is everything. Whether you prefer a slim C, a thicker D, or something in between, the neck needs to feel good in your hand for hours on end. A neck that's too thick will fight you, a neck that's too thin feels lifeless.
Pickup Voicing
This is huge. Do you want a searing high-gain tone for metal? A warm, bluesy growl? Or something more versatile? Cheap guitars often skimp on pickups, resulting in muddy lows, harsh highs, and a general lack of character. Listen closely for that 'fat midrange honk' or that glassy clarity you're after.
Hardware Quality
Tuners, bridge, and nut - these are the unsung heroes. Cheap tuners will have you retuning every other song. A poorly designed bridge can kill sustain and make intonation a nightmare. A plastic nut will buzz and choke your tone.
Construction and Finish
Solid wood bodies are ideal, but at this price point, expect a blend of woods or a mahogany/basswood combination. The finish needs to be durable enough to withstand gigging; thin, flaking finishes are a sign of corners cut.
Overall Ergonomics
Beyond the neck profile, consider the body shape, weight, and balance. A guitar that's uncomfortable to play will limit your creativity and tire you out quickly. This is especially important for longer gigs or extended practice sessions.
Buying Guide
At this price point, you're trading off somewhere. Expect compromises in things like binding, figured tops, or exotic wood choices. Don't get hung up on aesthetics; focus on the feel, the tone, and the hardware. A well-built guitar with basic appointments will always outperform a flashy one with cheap components. Always check the action and intonation before you buy - a quick setup can make a world of difference.
How This List Is Built
We don't play these instruments — we're a catalog, not a review desk, and we'd rather say so than pretend otherwise. This page covers 170 double cut guitars from the Thomann catalogue, which is the largest single source of specification data in this category: 15 in detail, the rest listed with their specifications.
Position is computed, not curated. We parse the manufacturer's own description into actual values — nut width, scale, fret count, fingerboard radius, size, alloy — and rank on them: how many specifications a model has published, how many of them are measurable numbers, and how precisely it meets this page's criterion. A product image adds a little. Price is not a ranking signal: it tells you nothing about whether a neck fits your hand. The same inputs always produce the same order, so nothing here is shuffled to look fresh.
What this list is good for: narrowing a category down to a shortlist by spec and budget. What it isn't: a substitute for hearing an instrument. Before you buy, read hands-on reviews and, where you can, play it. Full methodology.