Best Gibson Single Cut Guitars 2026

Premium Gibson single cut guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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

Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s OB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s OB

Jazz Hard Rock Metal
Key Feature:
• Excellent upper fret access
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✗ CONS
  • • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
  • • Heavier than other guitar types

Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s OBElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: AA flamed mapleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

4.9/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Gibson Les Paul Studio Figured Ant Na - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Gibson Les Paul Studio Figured Ant Na

Metal Jazz Blues
Key Feature:
• Classic rock sound and feel
✓ PROS
  • • Rich midrange presence
  • • Classic rock sound and feel
✗ CONS
  • • May lack brightness for some styles
  • • Higher price point typically

Gibson Les Paul Studio Figured Ant NaElectric GuitarBody with Ultra Modern Weight relief: MahoganyTop: MapleSet-in...

4.8/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson Les Paul Custom Rootbeer/Walnu - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Gibson Les Paul Custom Rootbeer/Walnu

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
Gibson Les Paul 58 Lemon Burst HA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Gibson Les Paul 58 Lemon Burst HA

Hard Rock Metal Classic Rock
Key Feature:
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✓ PROS
  • • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
  • • Rich midrange presence
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier than other guitar types
  • • Higher price point typically

Gibson Les Paul 58 Lemon Burst HAElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelLes Paul 1958Arched maple topBody: MahoganyOne-piece...

4.9/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s DT VCS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s DT VCS

Classic Rock Hard Rock Metal
Key Feature:
• Classic rock sound and feel
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent upper fret access
  • • Classic rock sound and feel
✗ CONS
  • • Higher price point typically
  • • Neck dive possible with light bodies

Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s DT VCSElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleSet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

4.4/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Gibson 57 LP Special SC FB BBG NH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Gibson 57 LP Special SC FB BBG NH

Blues Hard Rock Classic Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent upper fret access
✓ PROS
  • • Rich midrange presence
  • • Great for overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Neck dive possible with light bodies
  • • May lack brightness for some styles

Gibson 57 LP Special SC FB BBG NHElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelLes Paul Special 1957Body: MahoganyNeck:...

4.9/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Gibson Les Paul Studio Tobacco Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Gibson Les Paul Studio Tobacco Burst

Classic Rock Jazz Blues
Key Feature:
• Rich midrange presence
✓ PROS
  • • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
  • • Great for overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier than other guitar types
  • • Less twangy than single-coil guitars

Gibson Les Paul Studio Tobacco BurstElectric GuitarBody: Mahogany"Ultra modern weight relief" -...

4.7/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Gibson Les Paul 60 TangerineB VOS HPT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Gibson Les Paul 60 TangerineB VOS HPT

Metal Classic Rock Blues
Key Feature:
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✓ PROS
  • • Classic rock sound and feel
  • • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✗ CONS
  • • Neck dive possible with light bodies
  • • Heavier than other guitar types

Gibson Les Paul 60 TangerineB VOS HPTElectric GuitarLes Paul 1960 Custom Shop ModelHand-picked topBody: MahoganyTop:...

4.4/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson Les Paul 57 Goldtop DB LA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Gibson Les Paul 57 Goldtop DB LA

Metal Jazz Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Rich midrange presence
  • • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
  • • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
  • • Heavier than other guitar types

Gibson Les Paul 57 Goldtop DB LAElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelLes Paul 1957Arched maple topBody: MahoganyOne-piece...

4.9/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Gibson Les Paul 58 Bourb.Burst VOS LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Gibson Les Paul 58 Bourb.Burst VOS LH

Jazz Hard Rock Metal
Key Feature:
• Classic rock sound and feel
✓ PROS
  • • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
  • • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
  • • Higher price point typically
  • • May lack brightness for some styles

Gibson Les Paul 58 Bourb.Burst VOS LHElectric GuitarLeft-hand modelLes Paul 1958 - custom shop modelVOS - vintage...

4.9/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Gibson Les Paul 58 Lemon Burst LA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Gibson Les Paul 58 Lemon Burst LA

Rock Jazz Metal
Key Feature:
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✓ PROS
  • • Great for overdriven tones
  • • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✗ CONS
  • • May lack brightness for some styles
  • • Higher price point typically

Gibson Les Paul 58 Lemon Burst LAElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelLes Paul 1958Archtop: MapleBody: MahoganyOne-piece...

4.5/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson Les Paul 57 Goldtop DB VOS LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Gibson Les Paul 57 Goldtop DB VOS LH

Rock Classic Rock Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Classic rock sound and feel
✓ PROS
  • • Rich midrange presence
  • • Great for overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
  • • Neck dive possible with light bodies

Gibson Les Paul 57 Goldtop DB VOS LHElectric GuitarLeft-hand modelLes Paul 1957 - Custom Shop ModelVOS - Vintage...

4.7/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson Les Paul Studio Figured HoneyB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Gibson Les Paul Studio Figured HoneyB

Classic Rock Metal Blues
Key Feature:
• Great for overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
  • • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
  • • Higher price point typically
  • • Heavier than other guitar types

Gibson Les Paul Studio Figured HoneyBElectric GuitarBody with ultra modern weight relief: MahoganyTop: MapleSet-in...

4.9/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #3

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
Gibson Les Paul 58 BOTB page 153 HA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Gibson Les Paul 58 BOTB page 153 HA

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

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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