Best Gibson Single Cut Guitars 2026
Premium Gibson single cut guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
Gibson Les Paul Studio Silver Burst
- • Excellent upper fret access
- • Great for overdriven tones
- • May lack brightness for some styles
- • Higher price point typically
Gibson Les Paul Studio Silver BurstElectric GuitarBody: Mahogany‘Ultra Modern Weight Relief’ - weight-reduced...
Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #2
- • Great for overdriven tones
- • Rich midrange presence
- • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
- • Heavier than other guitar types
Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #2Electric GuitarBuilt according to the specifications of our experts and woods...
Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #4
- • Excellent upper fret access
- • Rich midrange presence
- • Heavier than other guitar types
- • Higher price point typically
Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #4Electric GuitarBuilt according to the specifications of our experts and woods...
Gibson Les Paul Custom Rootbeer/Walnu
- • Excellent upper fret access
- • Rich midrange presence
- • Higher price point typically
- • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
Gibson Les Paul Custom Rootbeer/WalnuElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelArchtop: MapleBody: MahoganySet-in neck:...
Gibson Les Paul 57 Goldtop DB VOS LH
- • Rich midrange presence
- • Great for overdriven tones
- • 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...
Gibson Les Paul 58 Bourb.Burst VOS LH
- • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
- • Excellent upper fret access
- • 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...
Gibson LP Standard 50s AAA HCS 57 PU
- • Great for overdriven tones
- • Excellent upper fret access
- • Higher price point typically
- • Heavier than other guitar types
Gibson LP Standard 50s AAA HCS 57 PUElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: AAA mapleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...
Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic Blast
- • Excellent upper fret access
- • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
- • Higher price point typically
- • Heavier than other guitar types
Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic BlastElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelBody: MahoganyArched top: MapleNeck:...
Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s DT VCS
- • Excellent upper fret access
- • Rich midrange presence
- • May lack brightness for some styles
- • Neck dive possible with light bodies
Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s DT VCSElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleSet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard:...
Gibson Les Paul Studio Figured IT
- • Rich midrange presence
- • Classic rock sound and feel
- • Higher price point typically
- • Neck dive possible with light bodies
Gibson Les Paul Studio Figured ITElectric GuitarBody: Mahogany"Ultra Modern Weight Relief" - weight-reduced...
Gibson Les Paul 58 Lemon Burst HA
- • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
- • Rich midrange presence
- • 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...
Gibson Les Paul 58 BOTB page 153 HA
- • Rich midrange presence
- • Excellent upper fret access
- • 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...
Gibson Les Paul 60 TangerineB VOS HPT
- • Classic rock sound and feel
- • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
- • 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:...
Gibson Les Paul Music City Sp. EB
- • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
- • Excellent upper fret access
- • May lack brightness for some styles
- • Heavier than other guitar types
Gibson Les Paul Music City Sp. EBElectric Guitarlimited edition - limited to 650 units per colour worldwideBody:...
Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst CH
- • Great for overdriven tones
- • Classic rock sound and feel
- • Higher price point typically
- • May lack brightness for some styles
Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst CHElectric GuitarTop: MapleBody: MahoganySet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard:...
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