Best Epiphone Single Cut Guitars 2026
Premium Epiphone single cut guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
⭐
4.4/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s GT
by
Epiphone
Metal
Rock
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✓ PROS
- • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
- • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
- • May lack brightness for some styles
- • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s GTElectric GuitarInspired by Gibson collectionBody: MahoganyTop: MapleCream bindingNeck:...
⭐
4.4/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 613899
$746
#2
⭐
4.9/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Epiphone Les Paul Custom EB
by
Epiphone
Hard Rock
Jazz
Blues
Key Feature:
• Excellent upper fret access
✓ PROS
- • Classic rock sound and feel
- • Rich midrange presence
✗ CONS
- • May lack brightness for some styles
- • Neck dive possible with light bodies
Epiphone Les Paul Custom EBElectric GuitarInspired by Gibson CollectionBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...
⭐
4.9/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 608061
$824
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s WCS LH
by
Epiphone
Rock
Blues
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✓ PROS
- • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
- • Rich midrange presence
✗ CONS
- • Higher price point typically
- • May lack brightness for some styles
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s WCS LHElectric BassLeft-handed modelInspired by Gibson CollectionBody: MahoganyTop:...
⭐
4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 607134
$769
#4
⭐
4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Epiphone Jared James Nichols BluesPower
by
Epiphone
Rock
Hard Rock
Metal
Key Feature:
• Rich midrange presence
✓ PROS
- • Rich midrange presence
- • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
- • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
- • Neck dive possible with light bodies
Epiphone Jared James Nichols BluesPowerElectric GuitarJared James Nichols Signature ModelBody: MahoganyNeck:...
⭐
4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 569637
$1,044
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Epiphone 1957 Les Paul Goldtop DG
by
Epiphone
Rock
Jazz
Classic Rock
Key Feature:
• Rich midrange presence
✓ PROS
- • Excellent upper fret access
- • Classic rock sound and feel
✗ CONS
- • May lack brightness for some styles
- • Heavier than other guitar types
Epiphone 1957 Les Paul Goldtop DGElectric GuitarInspired by Gibson Custom Collection (2025)Body: MahoganyTop:...
⭐
4.7/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 614960
$1,506
#6
⭐
4.7/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard DCS
by
Epiphone
Metal
Jazz
Classic Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for overdriven tones
✓ PROS
- • Classic rock sound and feel
- • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
- • May lack brightness for some styles
- • Heavier than other guitar types
Epiphone Les Paul 59 Deep Cherry Sunb.Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleSet neck: MahoganyFingerboard:...
⭐
4.7/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 608488
$1,418
#7
⭐
5.0/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s ITB
by
Epiphone
Hard Rock
Rock
Classic Rock
Key Feature:
• Rich midrange presence
✓ PROS
- • Great for overdriven tones
- • Rich midrange presence
✗ CONS
- • Heavier than other guitar types
- • Neck dive possible with light bodies
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s ITBElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: AA flamed mapleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: Indian...
⭐
5.0/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 607649
$697
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Epiphone 1959 Les Paul TobaccoBurst VOS
by
Epiphone
Hard Rock
Rock
Classic Rock
Key Feature:
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✓ PROS
- • Rich midrange presence
- • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
- • Neck dive possible with light bodies
- • Higher price point typically
Epiphone Les Paul 59 Tobacco Burst VOSElectric GuitarInspired by Gibson CustomTop: Flamed mapleBody: Solid...
⭐
4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 588243
$1,274
#9
⭐
5.0/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" LP Std.
by
Epiphone
Blues
Classic Rock
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent upper fret access
✓ PROS
- • Great for overdriven tones
- • Rich midrange presence
✗ CONS
- • Neck dive possible with light bodies
- • Higher price point typically
Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" LP Std.Electric GuitarKirk Hammett (Metallica) "Greeny" Signature...
⭐
5.0/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 569561
$1,418
#10
⭐
4.6/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Epiphone Les Paul Custom Alpine w/Bag
by
Epiphone
Rock
Metal
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Rich midrange presence
✓ PROS
- • Classic rock sound and feel
- • Rich midrange presence
✗ CONS
- • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
- • May lack brightness for some styles
Epiphone Les Paul Custom Alpine w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Epiphone Les Paul Custom AW*Electric Guitar*Inspired by...
⭐
4.6/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 538645
$791
#11
⭐
4.4/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Epiphone Les Paul Custom Alpine WH
by
Epiphone
Metal
Classic Rock
Blues
Key Feature:
• Great for overdriven tones
✓ PROS
- • Classic rock sound and feel
- • Great for overdriven tones
✗ CONS
- • Higher price point typically
- • Heavier than other guitar types
Epiphone Les Paul Custom Alpine WHElectric GuitarInspired by Gibson CollectionBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...
⭐
4.4/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 608060
$824
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Epiphone 1959 Les Paul IceTea Burst VOS
by
Epiphone
Classic Rock
Jazz
Rock
Key Feature:
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✓ PROS
- • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
- • Rich midrange presence
✗ CONS
- • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
- • Neck dive possible with light bodies
Epiphone Les Paul 59 Ice Tea Burst VOSElectric GuitarInspired by Gibson CustomTop: flamed mapleBody: solid...
⭐
4.6/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 588242
$1,429
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s BB
by
Epiphone
Rock
Blues
Classic Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent upper fret access
✓ PROS
- • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
- • Great for overdriven tones
✗ CONS
- • Neck dive possible with light bodies
- • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s BBElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: Indian laurelNeck...
⭐
4.6/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 607026
$659
#14
⭐
4.8/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard WCS
by
Epiphone
Rock
Blues
Metal
Key Feature:
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✓ PROS
- • Excellent upper fret access
- • Rich midrange presence
✗ CONS
- • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
- • May lack brightness for some styles
Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard WCSElectric GuitarInspired by Gibson Custom Collection (2025)Body: MahoganyTop: AAA...
⭐
4.8/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 614953
$1,495
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy AJBM
by
Epiphone
Blues
Metal
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Classic rock sound and feel
✓ PROS
- • Excellent upper fret access
- • Rich midrange presence
✗ CONS
- • Heavier than other guitar types
- • Neck dive possible with light bodies
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy AJBMElectric GuitarInspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern CollectionBody:...
⭐
4.6/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 588457
$1,099
How to Choose the Best Single 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 single 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.
