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Best Ebony Fretboard Gibson Electric Guitars in 2024
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. 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 $3,499 > From Gibson's 2024 Modern series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
10" to 16" Fretboard Radius AAA Figured Maple (Plain Maple on the Gibson Exclusive 3-pickup Model) top Mahogany body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Burstbucker Lead Pro + (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro (Humbucker/Passive) 3 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Aluminum Stop Bar bridge Slim Taper Set neck
24 Medium Jumbo frets
Locking Grover with Keystone Button tuners See all specs and compare >
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4 Prices - New from $3,499 > From Gibson's 2024 Modern series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
10" to 16" Fretboard Radius AAA Figured Maple (Plain Maple on the Gibson Exclusive 3-pickup Model) top Mahogany body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Burstbucker Lead Pro + (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro (Humbucker/Passive) 3 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Aluminum Stop Bar bridge Slim Taper Set neck
24 Medium Jumbo frets
Locking Grover with Keystone Button tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson SG Supreme
Locking Tuners Made in United States Expensive Wood Ivory Tusq Nut Top Brand Pickups Coil Tap Pickups Compound Radius Fretboard Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Neck-Through Build No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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3 Prices - New from $2,830 > 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 See all specs and compare >
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3 Prices - New from $2,830 > 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 See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson 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 Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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1 Prices - New from $3,999 > From Gibson's 2023 Modern 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: Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker/Passive) Middle pickup: Burstbucker Pro Mid (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive) 3 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Aluminum Stop Bar bridge Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Locking Grover Keystone tuners See all specs and compare >
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1 Prices - New from $3,999 > From Gibson's 2023 Modern 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: Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker/Passive) Middle pickup: Burstbucker Pro Mid (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive) 3 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Aluminum Stop Bar bridge Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Locking Grover Keystone tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Les Paul Supreme Exclusive
Made in United States Expensive Wood Ivory Tusq Nut Top Brand Pickups Coil Tap Pickups Weight Relief Compound Radius Fretboard Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Neck-Through Build No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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4 Prices - New from $3,499 > From Gibson's 2023 Modern series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
10" to 16" Fretboard Radius AAA Figured Maple top Mahogany body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Burstbucker Pro + (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Aluminum Stop Bar bridge Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Locking Grover Keystone tuners See all specs and compare >
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4 Prices - New from $3,499 > From Gibson's 2023 Modern series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
10" to 16" Fretboard Radius AAA Figured Maple top Mahogany body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Burstbucker Pro + (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Aluminum Stop Bar bridge Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Locking Grover Keystone tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Les Paul Supreme
Made in United States Expensive Wood Ivory Tusq Nut Top Brand Pickups Coil Tap Pickups Weight Relief Compound Radius Fretboard Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Neck-Through Build No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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5 Prices - New from $2,231.12 > 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 See all specs and compare >
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5 Prices - New from $2,231.12 > 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 See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson 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 Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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4 Prices - New from $1,999 > From Gibson's 2024 Modern 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: 498T (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: 490R (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs 3-way Switch Aluminum Stop Bar bridge SlimTaper with Modern Contoured Heel Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Rotomatic with Keystone Button tuners See all specs and compare >
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4 Prices - New from $1,999 > From Gibson's 2024 Modern 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: 498T (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: 490R (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs 3-way Switch Aluminum Stop Bar bridge SlimTaper with Modern Contoured Heel Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Rotomatic with Keystone Button tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Les Paul Modern Studio
Made in United States Expensive Wood Ivory Tusq Nut Top Brand Pickups Coil Split, Phase Out Pickups Weight Relief Compound Radius Fretboard Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Neck-Through Build No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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4 Prices - New from $2,999 > From Gibson's 2023 Modern series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius AAA Figured Maple top Mahogany body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Burstbucker Pro + (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Aluminum Stop Bar bridge SlimTaper with Modern Contoured Heel Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic with Keystone Buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
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4 Prices - New from $2,999 > From Gibson's 2023 Modern series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius AAA Figured Maple top Mahogany body Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Burstbucker Pro + (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Burstbucker Pro (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Aluminum Stop Bar bridge SlimTaper with Modern Contoured Heel Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic with Keystone Buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Les Paul Modern Figured
Made in United States Expensive Wood Ivory Tusq Nut Top Brand Pickups Coil Tap Pickups Weight Relief Compound Radius Fretboard Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Neck-Through Build No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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1 Prices - Used from $13,068 > 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 See all specs and compare >
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1 Prices - Used from $13,068 > 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 See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson 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 Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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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) 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 See all specs and compare >
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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) 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 See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson 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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5 Prices - New from $2,799 > 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 See all specs and compare >
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5 Prices - New from $2,799 > 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 See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson 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 Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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