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
#1
⭐
4.4/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson Les Paul Studio Silver Burst
by
Gibson
Rock
Jazz
Blues
Key Feature:
• Classic rock sound and feel
✓ PROS
- • Excellent upper fret access
- • Great for overdriven tones
✗ CONS
- • May lack brightness for some styles
- • Higher price point typically
Gibson Les Paul Studio Silver BurstElectric GuitarBody: Mahogany‘Ultra Modern Weight Relief’ - weight-reduced...
⭐
4.4/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 620942
$1,869
#2
⭐
4.5/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #2
by
Gibson
Rock
Jazz
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Rich midrange presence
✓ PROS
- • Great for overdriven tones
- • Rich midrange presence
✗ CONS
- • 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...
⭐
4.5/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 619777
$7,699
#3
⭐
5.0/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #4
by
Gibson
Rock
Hard Rock
Metal
Key Feature:
• Excellent upper fret access
✓ PROS
- • Excellent upper fret access
- • Rich midrange presence
✗ CONS
- • 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...
⭐
5.0/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 619782
$7,699
#4
⭐
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
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson Les Paul 57 Goldtop DB VOS LH
by
Gibson
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
Art. 612136
$5,081
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Gibson Les Paul 58 Bourb.Burst VOS LH
by
Gibson
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
Art. 612149
$5,334
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Gibson LP Standard 50s AAA HCS 57 PU
by
Gibson
Jazz
Rock
Blues
Key Feature:
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✓ PROS
- • Great for overdriven tones
- • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
- • Higher price point typically
- • Heavier than other guitar types
Gibson LP Standard 50s AAA HCS 57 PUElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: AAA mapleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...
⭐
4.9/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 612099
$3,055
#8
⭐
4.9/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic Blast
by
Gibson
Metal
Classic Rock
Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for overdriven tones
✓ PROS
- • Excellent upper fret access
- • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✗ CONS
- • Higher price point typically
- • Heavier than other guitar types
Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic BlastElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelBody: MahoganyArched top: MapleNeck:...
⭐
4.9/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 621045
$6,379
#9
⭐
4.4/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s DT VCS
by
Gibson
Blues
Metal
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for overdriven tones
✓ PROS
- • Excellent upper fret access
- • Rich midrange presence
✗ CONS
- • 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:...
⭐
4.4/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 608494
$2,748
#10
⭐
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
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson Les Paul 58 Lemon Burst HA
by
Gibson
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
Art. 612138
$7,699
#12
⭐
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
#13
⭐
4.4/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson Les Paul 60 TangerineB VOS HPT
by
Gibson
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
Art. 608031
$7,369
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Gibson Les Paul Music City Sp. EB
by
Gibson
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
Metal
Key Feature:
• Classic rock sound and feel
✓ PROS
- • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
- • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
- • 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:...
⭐
4.5/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 620161
$1,869
#15
⭐
4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst CH
by
Gibson
Blues
Jazz
Classic Rock
Key Feature:
• Rich midrange presence
✓ PROS
- • Great for overdriven tones
- • Classic rock sound and feel
✗ CONS
- • Higher price point typically
- • May lack brightness for some styles
Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst CHElectric GuitarTop: MapleBody: MahoganySet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard:...
⭐
4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 619888
$6,599
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.
