Best Gibson Premium Guitars 2026

Premium Gibson premium guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

Gibson 59 LP Standard HPT Amber Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Gibson 59 LP Standard HPT Amber Burst

High-End Collection Studio Recording Master Craftsmanship
Key Feature:
• Superior tone and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Superior tone and playability
  • • Professional appointments and features
✗ CONS
  • • Requires careful maintenance
  • • May be intimidating to casual players

Gibson 59 LP Standard HPT Amber BurstElectric GuitarLes Paul 1959Custom Shop modelTwo-piece ‘hide glued’ top:...

4.7/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson Les Paul 59 ULA HPT SF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Gibson Les Paul 59 ULA HPT SF

Professional Performance Studio Recording Master Craftsmanship
Key Feature:
• Superior tone and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Superior tone and playability
  • • Professional appointments and features
✗ CONS
  • • Requires careful maintenance
  • • May be intimidating to casual players

Gibson Les Paul 59 ULA HPT SFElectric GuitarLes Paul 1959Aged in Murphy LabBody: Solid mahogany"Hide glued"...

4.7/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Gibson Les Paul BOTB Page 74 HPT LA#1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Gibson Les Paul BOTB Page 74 HPT LA#1

Serious Players Investment Grade High-End Collection
Key Feature:
• Master luthier craftsmanship
✓ PROS
  • • Professional appointments and features
  • • Superior tone and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Overkill for beginners
  • • Requires careful maintenance

Gibson Les Paul BOTB Page 74 HPT LA#1Electric GuitarWith woods hand-selected on site by our experts in Nashville...

4.6/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Gibson 1964 ES-335 Brunswick Haw Bl - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Gibson 1964 ES-335 Brunswick Haw Bl

Studio Recording Professional Performance Master Craftsmanship
Key Feature:
• Highest quality materials and construction
✓ PROS
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
  • • Professional appointments and features
✗ CONS
  • • Very high price point
  • • May be intimidating to casual players

Gibson 1964 ES-335 Brunswick Haw BlElectric GuitarCustom Shop ModelBody: Maple/poplar/mapleBinding: RoyaliteHeadstock...

4.4/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Gibson Les Paul C Bigsby HPT TOB #2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Gibson Les Paul C Bigsby HPT TOB #2

Investment Grade Master Craftsmanship Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Superior tone and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
  • • Investment-grade instruments
✗ CONS
  • • Insurance considerations
  • • Overkill for beginners

Gibson Les Paul C Bigsby HPT TOB #2Electric GuitarBuilt according to the specifications of our experts and woods...

4.6/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson 59 Les Paul HPT TWR ULA #1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Gibson 59 Les Paul HPT TWR ULA #1

High-End Collection Professional Performance Serious Players
Key Feature:
• Highest quality materials and construction
✓ PROS
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
  • • Investment-grade instruments
✗ CONS
  • • Requires careful maintenance
  • • May be intimidating to casual players

Gibson 59 Les Paul HPT TWR ULA #1Electric GuitarLes Paul 1959 Standard modelAccording to the specifications of our...

4.8/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson 59 Les Paul FactoryB HPT LA #2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Gibson 59 Les Paul FactoryB HPT LA #2

Master Craftsmanship High-End Collection Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Professional appointments and features
✓ PROS
  • • Investment-grade instruments
  • • Superior tone and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Requires careful maintenance
  • • Insurance considerations

Gibson 59 Les Paul FactoryB HPT LA #2Electric GuitarBuilt according to the specifications of our experts and woods...

4.6/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Gibson ES-335 Figured BBB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Gibson ES-335 Figured BBB

Professional Performance High-End Collection Investment Grade
Key Feature:
• Superior tone and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Investment-grade instruments
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
✗ CONS
  • • May be intimidating to casual players
  • • Requires careful maintenance

Gibson ES-335 Figured BBBElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-HollowBody and top: AAA flamed maple / poplar / flamed mapleNeck:...

4.5/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson 1959 Les Paul DL HPT ULA #3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Gibson 1959 Les Paul DL HPT ULA #3

Serious Players Master Craftsmanship Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Professional appointments and features
✓ PROS
  • • Superior tone and playability
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
✗ CONS
  • • May be intimidating to casual players
  • • Overkill for beginners

Gibson 1959 Les Paul DL HPT ULA #3Electric GuitarBuilt according to the specifications of our experts and woods...

4.6/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Gibson Les Paul 59 Kindred B UHA HPT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Gibson Les Paul 59 Kindred B UHA HPT

Studio Recording Professional Performance Master Craftsmanship
Key Feature:
• Investment-grade instruments
✓ PROS
  • • Investment-grade instruments
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
✗ CONS
  • • Insurance considerations
  • • Overkill for beginners

Gibson Les Paul 59 Kindred B UHA HPTElectric GuitarLes Paul 1959 Custom Shop Murphy Lab ModellHand-picked topTop:...

4.6/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Gibson 59 ES-335 Stained Sparkle GH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Gibson 59 ES-335 Stained Sparkle GH

Investment Grade Master Craftsmanship Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Superior tone and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Superior tone and playability
  • • Investment-grade instruments
✗ CONS
  • • Requires careful maintenance
  • • May be intimidating to casual players

Gibson 59 ES-335 Stained Sparkle GHElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelBody: Maple/poplar/mapleBinding: RoyaliteHeadstock...

4.7/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson 59 LP Standard ULA HPT FB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Gibson 59 LP Standard ULA HPT FB

High-End Collection Professional Performance Master Craftsmanship
Key Feature:
• Professional appointments and features
✓ PROS
  • • Investment-grade instruments
  • • Superior tone and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Overkill for beginners
  • • Very high price point

Gibson 59 LP Standard ULA HPT FBElectric GuitarBody: Mahogany2-Piece top: Figured maple hide glueSet-in neck:...

5.0/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson Les Paul C Bigsby HPT TR #2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Gibson Les Paul C Bigsby HPT TR #2

Master Craftsmanship Studio Recording High-End Collection
Key Feature:
• Professional appointments and features
✓ PROS
  • • Investment-grade instruments
  • • Professional appointments and features
✗ CONS
  • • Insurance considerations
  • • Requires careful maintenance

Gibson Les Paul C Bigsby HPT TR #2Electric GuitarLes Paul CustomAccording to the specifications of our experts and...

4.9/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Gibson Les Paul 59 Cherry Teaburst LA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Gibson Les Paul 59 Cherry Teaburst LA

Investment Grade High-End Collection Master Craftsmanship
Key Feature:
• Professional appointments and features
✓ PROS
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
  • • Superior tone and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Overkill for beginners
  • • Requires careful maintenance

Gibson Les Paul 59 Cherry Teaburst LAElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelLes Paul 1959Top: Flamed maple (hide glued)Body:...

4.7/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Gibson Les Paul Custom LH HPT CobraB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Gibson Les Paul Custom LH HPT CobraB

Professional Performance Master Craftsmanship High-End Collection
Key Feature:
• Professional appointments and features
✓ PROS
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
  • • Investment-grade instruments
✗ CONS
  • • Insurance considerations
  • • Overkill for beginners

Gibson Les Paul Custom LH HPT CobraBElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelLes Paul CustomAccording to the specifications of...

4.5/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10

How to Choose the Best Premium 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 premium 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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