Best Single Cut Guitars for Professional 2025

Perfect single cut guitars for professional - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: November 12, 2025 • Next update: November 19, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 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 Blues For Jazz For Metal For Classic Rock For Hard Rock

BRANDS: Gibson Harley Benton ESP Epiphone Gretsch Larry Carlton Maybach Hagstrom PRS DAngelico Stanford Heritage Guitar Kramer Guitars

Heritage Guitar H-150 P90 OSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Heritage Guitar H-150 P90 OSB

by Heritage Guitar

Jazz Blues Metal

Key Feature:

• Great for overdriven tones

✓ PROS

• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
• Classic rock sound and feel

✗ CONS

• Higher price point typically
• Neck dive possible with light bodies

Heritage Guitar H-150 P90 OSBElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Flamed mapleBolt-on neck: MapleCream bindingFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 619385

$2,749

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Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard WCS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Gibson Les Paul Custom Rootbeer/Walnu - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Gibson Les Paul Custom Rootbeer/Walnu

by Gibson

Classic Rock Rock Metal

Key Feature:

• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone

✓ PROS

• Excellent upper fret access
• Rich midrange presence

✗ CONS

• Higher price point typically
• Less twangy than single-coil guitars

Gibson Les Paul Custom Rootbeer/WalnuElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelArchtop: MapleBody: MahoganySet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 617057

$6,599

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Maybach Lester Bullion Gold Mini HB 60 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Maybach Lester Bullion Gold Mini HB 60

by Maybach

Jazz Blues Metal

Key Feature:

• Excellent upper fret access

✓ PROS

• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
• Great for overdriven tones

✗ CONS

• Higher price point typically
• Heavier than other guitar types

Maybach Lester Bullion Gold Mini HB 60Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleSet-in neck: Solid mahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 618601

$3,025

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Gibson Les Paul 58 BOTB page 153 HA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Gibson Les Paul 58 BOTB page 153 HA

by Gibson

Classic Rock Rock Jazz

Key Feature:

• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone

✓ PROS

• Rich midrange presence
• Excellent upper fret access

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for some styles
• Higher price point typically

Gibson Les Paul 58 BOTB page 153 HAElectric GuitarLes Paul 1958 Custom Shop model"Beauty of the Burst Page...

⭐ 4.9/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 617060

$8,469

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Gretsch G5230T EMTC JET FT VWT/GRY - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Gretsch G5230T EMTC JET FT VWT/GRY

by Gretsch

Blues Jazz Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent upper fret access

✓ PROS

• Rich midrange presence
• Classic rock sound and feel

✗ CONS

• Higher price point typically
• May lack brightness for some styles

Gretsch G5230T EMTC JET FT VWT/GRYElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: LaurelFingerboard...

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 619989

$725

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ESP Eclipse USA Raspberry - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

ESP Eclipse USA Raspberry

by ESP

Jazz Rock Metal

Key Feature:

• Classic rock sound and feel

✓ PROS

• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
• Great for overdriven tones

✗ CONS

• Neck dive possible with light bodies
• Higher price point typically

ESP Eclipse USA RaspberryElectric GuitarESP Custom Shop USABody: MahoganyTop: MapleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 614987

$7,149

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ESP Eclipse USA ST Black SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

ESP Eclipse USA ST Black SB

by ESP

Blues Hard Rock Rock

Key Feature:

• Rich midrange presence

✓ PROS

• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
• Classic rock sound and feel

✗ CONS

• Higher price point typically
• Less twangy than single-coil guitars

ESP Eclipse USA ST Black SBElectric GuitarESP Custom Shop USABody: MahoganyTop: MapleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 614983

$6,599

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ESP Eclipse USA Black Cherry SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

ESP Eclipse USA Black Cherry SB

by ESP

Blues Rock Metal

Key Feature:

• Classic rock sound and feel

✓ PROS

• Classic rock sound and feel
• Great for overdriven tones

✗ CONS

• Higher price point typically
• Heavier than other guitar types

ESP Eclipse USA Black Cherry SBElectric GuitarESP Custom Shop USABody: MahoganyTop: MapleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 614982

$5,279

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Gibson Les Paul Studio Goldtop - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.4/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Gibson Les Paul Studio Goldtop

by Gibson

Rock Classic Rock Jazz

Key Feature:

• Rich midrange presence

✓ PROS

• Classic rock sound and feel
• Excellent upper fret access

✗ CONS

• Neck dive possible with light bodies
• Heavier than other guitar types

Gibson Les Paul Studio GoldtopElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyUltra Modern Weight Relief - weight-reduced bodyTop:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 620944

$1,869

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Gretsch G5230 T EMTC JET FT ORG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Gretsch G5230 T EMTC JET FT ORG

by Gretsch

Metal Rock Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Classic rock sound and feel

✓ PROS

• Great for overdriven tones
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for some styles
• Less twangy than single-coil guitars

Gretsch G5230 T EMTC JET FT ORGElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: LaurelFingerboard...

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 619963

$725

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Gibson Les Paul Studio Figured IT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Gibson Les Paul Studio Figured IT

by Gibson

Classic Rock Rock Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Rich midrange presence

✓ PROS

• Rich midrange presence
• Classic rock sound and feel

✗ CONS

• Higher price point typically
• Neck dive possible with light bodies

Gibson Les Paul Studio Figured ITElectric GuitarBody: Mahogany"Ultra Modern Weight Relief" - weight-reduced...

⭐ 4.5/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 620939

$1,979

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Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #3

by Gibson

Metal Hard Rock Blues

Key Feature:

• Rich midrange presence

✓ PROS

• Great for overdriven tones
• Excellent upper fret access

✗ CONS

• May lack brightness for some styles
• Higher price point typically

Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #3Electric GuitarBuilt according to the specifications of our experts and woods...

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 619778

$7,699

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Epiphone 1957 Les Paul Goldtop DG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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

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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s GT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 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

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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.

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Heritage Guitar H-150 P90 OSB

Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard WCS

Gibson Les Paul Custom Rootbeer/Walnu

Maybach Lester Bullion Gold Mini HB 60

Gibson Les Paul 58 BOTB page 153 HA

Gretsch G5230T EMTC JET FT VWT/GRY

ESP Eclipse USA Raspberry

ESP Eclipse USA ST Black SB

ESP Eclipse USA Black Cherry SB

Gibson Les Paul Studio Goldtop

Gretsch G5230 T EMTC JET FT ORG

Gibson Les Paul Studio Figured IT

Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #3

Epiphone 1957 Les Paul Goldtop DG

Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s GT

How to Choose the Best Single Cut Guitars

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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