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Best Ebony Fretboard Gibson Custom Electric Guitars in 2024
Here you'll find the best Ebony fretboard Gibson Custom electric guitars. This is one of the most expensive woods there is, which is why it's mostly used for fretboards. It is dense, heavy, highly resistant and comes in a really dark color that gives any guitar a classy touch. Tone wise, it helps the high side of the spectrum and provides good sustain. After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.
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4 Prices - New from $6,999 > From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius Solid Mahogany top Mahogany body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive) Middle pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs 3-way Switch Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor bridge Peter Frampton Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
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4 Prices - New from $6,999 > From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius Solid Mahogany top Mahogany body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive) Middle pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs 3-way Switch Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor bridge Peter Frampton Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover Kidney tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Custom Peter Frampton Phenix Inspired Les Paul Custom
Made in United States Expensive Wood Bone Nut Top Brand Pickups Weight Relief Strap Lock Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Neck-Through Build No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
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From Gibson Custom's 2019 Artist series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius 2-Piece Figured Maple top Weight-relieved Mahogany, Axcess Contours body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: '57 Classic Plus (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: '57 Classic Plus (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Floyd Rose bridge Dave Amato Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
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From Gibson Custom's 2019 Artist series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius 2-Piece Figured Maple top Weight-relieved Mahogany, Axcess Contours body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: '57 Classic Plus (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: '57 Classic Plus (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Floyd Rose bridge Dave Amato Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Gibson Deluxe Tulip tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Custom Dave Amato Les Paul Axcess Standard
Made in United States Expensive Wood Locking Nut Top Brand Pickups Weight Relief Tremolo Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Neck-Through Build No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option No Luminescent Inlay No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Retainer Bar No Strap Lock
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1 Prices - New from $5,499 > From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius 1-Piece Solid Mahogany body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs 3-way Switch Floyd Rose bridge SlimTaper C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Keystone tuners See all specs and compare >
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1 Prices - New from $5,499 > From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius 1-Piece Solid Mahogany body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs 3-way Switch Floyd Rose bridge SlimTaper C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Keystone tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Custom w/ Ebony Fingerboard Floyd Rose Gloss
Made in United States Expensive Wood Locking Nut Top Brand Pickups Coil Split Pickups Weight Relief Tremolo Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Neck-Through Build No Luminescent Inlay No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Retainer Bar No Strap Lock
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3 Prices - New from $8,699 > From Gibson Custom's 2022 Murphy Lab series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius Solid Mahogany body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive) Middle pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Bigsby bridge 50s Rounded Medium C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Waffleback w/ Pearloid Tips tuners See all specs and compare >
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3 Prices - New from $8,699 > From Gibson Custom's 2022 Murphy Lab series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius Solid Mahogany body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive) Middle pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Bigsby bridge 50s Rounded Medium C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Waffleback w/ Pearloid Tips tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom 3-Pickup With Bigsby Vibrato Light Aged
Made in United States Expensive Wood Nylon Nut Top Brand Pickups Tremolo Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Neck-Through Build No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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5 Prices - New from $7,299 > From Gibson Custom's 2022 Murphy Lab series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar bridge 50s Rounded Medium C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips tuners See all specs and compare >
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5 Prices - New from $7,299 > From Gibson Custom's 2022 Murphy Lab series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar bridge 50s Rounded Medium C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Light Aged
Made in United States Expensive Wood Nylon Nut Top Brand Pickups Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Neck-Through Build No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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3 Prices - New from $7,299 > From Gibson Custom's 2022 Murphy Lab series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar bridge 50s Rounded Medium C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips tuners See all specs and compare >
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3 Prices - New from $7,299 > From Gibson Custom's 2022 Murphy Lab series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar bridge 50s Rounded Medium C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Ultra Light Aged
Made in United States Expensive Wood Nylon Nut Top Brand Pickups Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Neck-Through Build No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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1 Prices - New from $7,199 > From Gibson Custom's 2022 Murphy Lab series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius Solid Mahogany body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive) Middle pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch ABR-1 Maestro Short Vibrola bridge 60s SlimTaper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Kidney tuners See all specs and compare >
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1 Prices - New from $7,199 > From Gibson Custom's 2022 Murphy Lab series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius Solid Mahogany body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive) Middle pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch ABR-1 Maestro Short Vibrola bridge 60s SlimTaper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Kidney tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged
Made in United States Expensive Wood Nylon Nut Top Brand Pickups Tremolo Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Neck-Through Build No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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3 Prices - New from $6,771.75 > From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius Figured Maple top 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch TP-6 with Fine Tuners bridge Slim Taper Set neck
22 Vintage frets
Grover Tulip tuners See all specs and compare >
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3 Prices - New from $6,771.75 > From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius Figured Maple top 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch TP-6 with Fine Tuners bridge Slim Taper Set neck
22 Vintage frets
Grover Tulip tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Custom B.B. King Lucille Legacy
Made in United States Expensive Wood Top Brand Pickups Varitone Pickups Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No High-Quality Nut No Neck-Through Build No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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1 Prices - New from $5,499 > From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius 2-Piece Figured Maple top Solid Mahogany body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs 3-way Switch Stop Bar bridge SlimTaper C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Keystone tuners See all specs and compare >
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1 Prices - New from $5,499 > From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius 2-Piece Figured Maple top Solid Mahogany body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs 3-way Switch Stop Bar bridge SlimTaper C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Keystone tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Custom Figured Top w/ Ebony Fingerboard Gloss
Made in United States Expensive Wood Top Brand Pickups Coil Split Pickups Weight Relief Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No High-Quality Nut No Neck-Through Build No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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5 Prices - New from $6,019 > From Gibson Custom's 2022 Historic Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar bridge 50s Rounded Medium C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips tuners See all specs and compare >
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5 Prices - New from $6,019 > From Gibson Custom's 2022 Historic Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar bridge 50s Rounded Medium C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Custom 1959 ES-355 Reissue
Made in United States Expensive Wood Nylon Nut Top Brand Pickups Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Neck-Through Build No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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