Best Gibson Single Cut Guitars 2025

Premium Gibson single cut guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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

Gibson 1955 NAMM Show Les Paul Nug.Go - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Gibson 1955 NAMM Show Les Paul Nug.Go

by Gibson

Classic Rock Rock Metal

Key Feature:

• Excellent upper fret access

✓ PROS

• Great for overdriven tones
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone

✗ CONS

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

Gibson 1955 NAMM Show Les Paul Nug.GoElectric Guitar1955 NAMM Show Commemorative EditionLimited to 70 pieces...

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 610284

$6,929

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Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #1

by Gibson

Rock Hard Rock Metal

Key Feature:

• Classic rock sound and feel

✓ PROS

• Rich midrange presence
• Classic rock sound and feel

✗ CONS

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

Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #1Electric GuitarBuilt according to the specifications of our experts and woods...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 611393

$7,699

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Gibson Les Paul Studio Goldtop - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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Gibson Les Paul 57 Goldtop DB VOS LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Gibson Les Paul 58 Lemon Burst LA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Gibson Les Paul 58 Lemon Burst LA

by Gibson

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

Art. 612148

$6,599

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Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic Blast - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Gibson Les Paul Music City Sp. EB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Gibson Les Paul 58 Bourb.Burst VOS LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Gibson Les Paul Studio Figured IT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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 Studio Figured Ant Na - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Gibson Les Paul Studio Figured Ant Na

by Gibson

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

Art. 609001

$1,979

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

#11

⭐ 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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Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s DT VCS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 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

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Gibson Les Paul Studio Silver Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 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

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Gibson Les Paul 60 TangerineB VOS HPT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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

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Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 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

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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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Best Gibson Single Cut Guitars 2025

Gibson 1955 NAMM Show Les Paul Nug.Go

Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #1

Gibson Les Paul Studio Goldtop

Gibson Les Paul 57 Goldtop DB VOS LH

Gibson Les Paul 58 Lemon Burst LA

Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic Blast

Gibson Les Paul Music City Sp. EB

Gibson Les Paul 58 Bourb.Burst VOS LH

Gibson Les Paul Studio Figured IT

Gibson Les Paul Studio Figured Ant Na

Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #3

Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s DT VCS

Gibson Les Paul Studio Silver Burst

Gibson Les Paul 60 TangerineB VOS HPT

Gibson Les Paul Custom HPT Cobra B #4

How to Choose the Best Single Cut Guitars

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