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            Best Ebony Fretboard Gibson Electric Guitars in 2023

            Here you'll find the best Ebony fretboard Gibson 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.

            Out of the more than 2000 guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones. 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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            1. Gibson Les Paul Modern

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            Gibson Les Paul Modern
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            Playability 75
            Sound 79
            Build quality 80
            Value for money 68
            Overall Score 78

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            • Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
            • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
            • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
            • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
            • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (2 votes)
            • Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (2 votes)
            • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
            • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)
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            • From Gibson's 2019 Modern Collection series
            • Made in United States
            • 6 strings
            • 24.75"'' scale
            • 10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
            • Maple top
            • Mahogany body
            • Mahogany neck
            • Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
            • Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
            • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
            • Grover Locking Rotomatics w/Keystone buttons tuners
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            Gibson Les Paul Modern
            • Locking Tuners
            • Made in United States
            • Expensive Wood
            • Ivory Tusq Nut
            • Top Brand Pickups
            • Coil Tap, Phase Out Pickups
            • Weight Relief
            • Compound Radius Fretboard
            • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
            • No Neck-Through Build
            • No Tremolo
            • No Luminescent Inlay
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
            • No Strap Lock

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            2. Gibson SG Modern

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            Gibson SG Modern
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            Playability 78
            Sound 75
            Build quality 75
            Value for money 66
            Overall Score 76

            Player Feedback

            • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
            • Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
            • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
            • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
            • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (2 votes)
            • Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (2 votes)
            • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
            • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)
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            • From Gibson's 2019 Modern Collection series
            • Made in United States
            • 6 strings
            • 24.75"'' scale
            • 10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
            • AA Figured Maple top
            • Mahogany body
            • Mahogany neck
            • Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
            • Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
            • 24 Medium Jumbo frets
            • Grover Mini Rotomatics tuners
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            Gibson SG Modern
            • Made in United States
            • Expensive Wood
            • Ivory Tusq Nut
            • Top Brand Pickups
            • Coil Tap Pickups
            • Compound Radius Fretboard
            • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
            • No Locking Tuners
            • No Neck-Through Build
            • No Weight Relief
            • No Tremolo
            • No Luminescent Inlay
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
            • No Strap Lock

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            3. Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS

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            Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS
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            Playability 78
            Sound 75
            Build quality 72
            Value for money 60
            Overall Score 75
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            • From Gibson's 2020 Custom Shop Collection series
            • Made in United States
            • 6 strings
            • 24.75"'' scale
            • 12" Fretboard Radius
            • 3-piece Maple top
            • Solid Mahogany body
            • 3-piece Maple neck
            • Ebony, with 1-ply White Binding fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Custom-Wound Seymour Duncan DDJ (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: Gibson Custombucker (Reverse-Mounted) (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • Tune-O-Matic bridge
            • Adam Jones Medium C Set neck
            • 22 Jumbo frets
            • Schaller M6 with Large Buttons tuners
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            Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS
            • Made in United States
            • Expensive Wood
            • Bone Nut
            • Top Brand Pickups
            • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
            • No Locking Tuners
            • No Neck-Through Build
            • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
            • No Weight Relief
            • No Tremolo
            • No Luminescent Inlay
            • No Compound Radius Fretboard
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
            • No Strap Lock

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            4. Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP

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            Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP
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            Playability 78
            Sound 72
            Build quality 72
            Value for money 64
            Overall Score 74
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            • From Gibson's 2022 Artist Collection series
            • Made in United States
            • 6 strings
            • 25.5"'' scale
            • 10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
            • Mahogany body
            • Mahogany neck
            • Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Dave Mustaine Signature Seymour Duncan Thrash Factor (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 2 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
            • SlimTaper with Volute Set neck
            • 24 Medium Jumbo frets
            • Grover Mini Rotomatics with Kidney Buttons tuners
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            Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP
            • Made in United States
            • Expensive Wood
            • Ivory Tusq Nut
            • Top Brand Pickups
            • Compound Radius Fretboard
            • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
            • No Locking Tuners
            • No Neck-Through Build
            • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
            • No Weight Relief
            • No Tremolo
            • No Luminescent Inlay
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
            • No Strap Lock

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            5. Gibson Jimi Hendrix 1967 SG Custom

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            Playability 73
            Sound 73
            Build quality 72
            Value for money 58
            Overall Score 73
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            • From Gibson's 2020 Artist Collection series
            • Made in United States
            • 6 strings
            • 24.75"'' scale
            • 12" Fretboard Radius
            • Mahogany body
            • Mahogany neck
            • Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Gibson 68 Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Bridge pickup: Gibson 68 Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Middle pickup: Gibson 68 Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: Gibson 68 Custom Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • ABR-1 Maestro Short Vibrola bridge
            • 60s Slim Taper Set neck
            • 22 Vintage frets
            • Kluson Waffle Back, Metal Tulip Buttons tuners
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            Gibson Jimi Hendrix 1967 SG Custom
            • 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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            6. Gibson Jimi Hendrix 1969 Flying V

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            Playability 73
            Sound 71
            Build quality 69
            Value for money 56
            Overall Score 71
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            • From Gibson's 2020 Artist Collection series
            • Made in United States
            • 6 strings
            • 24.75"'' scale
            • 12" Fretboard Radius
            • Mahogany body
            • Mahogany neck
            • Ebony, with 1-ply White Binding fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Gibson Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: Gibson Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
            • 3-way Switch
            • ABR-1 Maestro Short Vibrola bridge
            • Authentic 67 Flying V Set neck
            • 22 Vintage frets
            • Kluson Single Line, Single Ring Tulip tuners
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            Gibson Jimi Hendrix 1969 Flying V
            • Made in United States
            • Expensive Wood
            • Top Brand Pickups
            • Tremolo
            • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
            • No Locking Tuners
            • No High-Quality Nut
            • 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