Best Double Cut Guitars Under $800 2025

Affordable double cut guitars under $800 - 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

Larry Carlton Q7 Metallic Gold - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Larry Carlton Q3 Antique White - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Larry Carlton Q3 Antique White

by Larry Carlton

Metal Rock Lead Guitar

Key Feature:

• Balanced tone and sustain

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup configurations
• Excellent upper fret access

✗ CONS

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

Larry Carlton Q3 Antique WhiteElectric GuitarBody: MahoganySet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodWhite pearloid /...

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 610930

$516

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Hagstrom Megin Black Gloss - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Hagstrom Megin Black Gloss

by Hagstrom

Lead Guitar Technical Playing Jazz

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar work

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing position
• Great for lead guitar work

✗ CONS

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

Hagstrom Megin Black GlossElectric GuitarBody: MahoganySet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard: ResinatorPearloid Hagstrom...

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 600944

$703

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Larry Carlton Q3 Midnight Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

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Epiphone SG Standard Cherry LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Larry Carlton Q3 Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Larry Carlton Q3 Black

by Larry Carlton

Metal Rock Technical Playing

Key Feature:

• Excellent upper fret access

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar work
• Balanced tone and sustain

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• May not suit all musical styles

Larry Carlton Q3 BlackElectric GuitarBody: MahoganySet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodWhite pearloid / abalone...

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 610932

$516

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Epiphone SG Standard Ebony IBG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Epiphone SG Standard Ebony IBG

by Epiphone

Fusion Metal Technical Playing

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing position

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup configurations
• Excellent upper fret access

✗ CONS

• May not suit all musical styles
• Weight distribution varies

Epiphone SG Standard Ebony IBGElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: Indian laurelTrapezoid...

⭐ 4.9/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 609221

$611

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Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Vintage White - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Vintage White

by Yamaha

Rock Lead Guitar Jazz

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing position

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup configurations
• Excellent upper fret access

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• Weight distribution varies

Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Vintage WhiteElectric GuitarStandard seriesChambered mahogany bodyMaple topGlued-in 3-piece...

⭐ 5.0/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 539402

$781

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Gretsch EMTC CVT VWT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Gretsch EMTC CVT VWT

by Gretsch

Technical Playing Jazz Metal

Key Feature:

• Balanced tone and sustain

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar work
• Balanced tone and sustain

✗ CONS

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

Gretsch EMTC CVT VWTElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MahoganyFingerboard: LaurelPearloid Neo-Classic...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 619947

$648

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PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.4/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin CH

by PRS

Lead Guitar Technical Playing Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent upper fret access

✓ PROS

• Balanced tone and sustain
• Comfortable playing position

✗ CONS

• Complex electronics in some models
• Weight distribution varies

PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin CHElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodBirds fingerboard...

⭐ 4.4/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 585616

$527

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Gretsch EMTC CVT HVNA BRST - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Gretsch EMTC CVT HVNA BRST

by Gretsch

Fusion Metal Jazz

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing position

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar work
• Comfortable playing position

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• Complex electronics in some models

Gretsch EMTC CVT HVNA BRSTElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MahoganyFingerboard: LaurelFingerboard inlays:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 619944

$648

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Guild Polara Phantom Green - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 5.0/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Guild Polara Phantom Green

by Guild

Lead Guitar Rock Metal

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing position

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup configurations
• Excellent upper fret access

✗ CONS

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

Guild Polara Phantom GreenElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyMahogany neckFingerboard: RosewoodNickel Guild Peak LogoScale:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 580231

$637

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Gretsch G5222 EMTC D.Jet BT BLK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 5.0/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Gretsch G5222 EMTC D.Jet BT BLK

by Gretsch

Technical Playing Rock Lead Guitar

Key Feature:

• Excellent upper fret access

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup configurations
• Comfortable playing position

✗ CONS

• Weight distribution varies
• Can be more expensive

Gretsch G5222 EMTC D.Jet BT BLKElectric GuitarElectromatic seriesMahogany bodyArched maple topMahogany neckLaurel...

⭐ 5.0/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 545737

$560

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PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin TU - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin TU

by PRS

Lead Guitar Rock Metal

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing position

✓ PROS

• Balanced tone and sustain
• Excellent upper fret access

✗ CONS

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

PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin TUElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodBirds fingerboard...

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 585629

$502

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PRS SE CE 24 BR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.4/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

PRS SE CE 24 BR

by PRS

Technical Playing Lead Guitar Jazz

Key Feature:

• Versatile pickup configurations

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing position
• Balanced tone and sustain

✗ CONS

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

PRS SE CE 24 BRElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck: Bolt-on mapleFingerboard: RosewoodNeck profile: Wide Thin - thickness...

⭐ 4.4/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 577384

$692

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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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Best Double Cut Guitars Under $800 2025

Larry Carlton Q7 Metallic Gold

Larry Carlton Q3 Antique White

Hagstrom Megin Black Gloss

Larry Carlton Q3 Midnight Blue

Epiphone SG Standard Cherry LH

Larry Carlton Q3 Black

Epiphone SG Standard Ebony IBG

Yamaha Revstar RSS20 Vintage White

Gretsch EMTC CVT VWT

PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin CH

Gretsch EMTC CVT HVNA BRST

Guild Polara Phantom Green

Gretsch G5222 EMTC D.Jet BT BLK

PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin TU

PRS SE CE 24 BR

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