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    Best ES Shape Guitars in 2023

    Here you'll find the best ES shape guitars.

    Out of the more than 2000 guitars in our database, these are the best ones with these features, according to our algorithm. You can use our filters to the left to see only the exact types of guitar you want. You can also click on "Compare" to get a deep spec comparison between two guitars of your choice. This list is updated daily automatically as we add new guitars to our database. We'll show you first the best ones according to our automated scoring system, which takes into account dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money and more.

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    1. Gretsch G6122TG Players Edition Country Gentleman

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    Gretsch G6122TG Players Edition Country Gentleman
    Had it
    Have it
    Want it
    Playability 73
    Sound 74
    Build quality 82
    Value for money 61
    Overall Score 76

    Player Feedback

    • Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (5 votes)
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    • From Gretsch's 2022 Professional Collection series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Arched Laminated Maple top
    • Laminated Maple body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Gretsch FT-67 Filter’Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Gretsch FT-67 Filter’Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Bigsby B6GP String-Thru bridge
    • Standard U Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Grover Imperial Locking tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Gretsch G6122TG Players Edition Country Gentleman
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Strap Lock
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

    2. Gretsch G6636TSL Players Edition Silver Falcon

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    Gretsch G6636TSL Players Edition Silver Falcon
    Had it
    Have it
    Want it
    Playability 75
    Sound 74
    Build quality 80
    Value for money 61
    Overall Score 76

    Player Feedback

    • Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (5 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
    • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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    • From Gretsch's 2021 Professional Collection series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 24.6"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Arched Laminated Maple top
    • Laminated Maple body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Gretsch High Sensitive Filter'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Gretsch High Sensitive Filter'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Bigsby B7CP String-Thru bridge
    • Standard U Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Gretsch G6636TSL Players Edition Silver Falcon
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Strap Lock
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

    3. Gretsch G6620TFM Players Edition Nashville

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    Gretsch G6620TFM Players Edition Nashville
    Had it
    Have it
    Want it
    Playability 75
    Sound 74
    Build quality 78
    Value for money 66
    Overall Score 76

    Player Feedback

    • Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (5 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
    • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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    • From Gretsch's 2017 Professional Collection series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 24.6"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Arched Laminated Flame Maple top
    • Laminated Flame Maple body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Gretsch High Sensitive Filter'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Gretsch High Sensitive Filter'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Bigsby B7GP String-Thru bridge
    • Standard U Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Gretsch G6620TFM Players Edition Nashville
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Strap Lock
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

    4. Gretsch G6636T Players Edition Falcon

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    Gretsch G6636T Players Edition Falcon
    Had it
    Have it
    Want it
    Playability 75
    Sound 74
    Build quality 79
    Value for money 61
    Overall Score 76

    Player Feedback

    • Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (5 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
    • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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    • From Gretsch's 2019 Professional Collection series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 24.6"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Laminated Maple body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Gretsch High Sensitive Filter'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Gretsch High Sensitive Filter'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Bigsby B7CP String-Thru bridge
    • Standard U Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Gretsch G6636T Players Edition Falcon
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Strap Lock
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

    5. Gretsch G6122-6212 Vintage Select Edition '62 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman

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    Gretsch G6122-6212 Vintage Select Edition '62 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman
    Had it
    Have it
    Want it
    Playability 77
    Sound 74
    Build quality 73
    Value for money 65
    Overall Score 75

    Player Feedback

    • Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (5 votes)
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    • From Gretsch's 2016 Professional Collection series
    • Made in Japan
    • 12 strings
    • 24.6"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • 3-Ply Laminated Maple top
    • Laminated Maple body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 3 volume and 0 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Gretsch G-Cutout Tailpiece bridge
    • Standard U Set neck
    • 22 Vintage frets
    • Grover Die-Cast tuners
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    Gretsch G6122-6212 Vintage Select Edition '62 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Multi-Voicing Pickups
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Tremolo
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

    6. Gretsch G6620T Players Edition Nashville

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    Gretsch G6620T Players Edition Nashville
    Had it
    Have it
    Want it
    Playability 75
    Sound 74
    Build quality 75
    Value for money 65
    Overall Score 75

    Player Feedback

    • Tuning stability: Won't stay in tune (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (5 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
    • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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    • From Gretsch's 2019 Professional Collection series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 24.6"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Laminated Maple body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Gretsch High Sensitive Filter'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Gretsch High Sensitive Filter'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Bigsby B7CP String-Thru bridge
    • Standard U Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Gretsch G6620T Players Edition Nashville
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

    7. Gretsch G6636-RF Richard Fortus Signature Falcon

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    Gretsch G6636-RF Richard Fortus Signature Falcon
    Had it
    Have it
    Want it
    Playability 77
    Sound 71
    Build quality 75
    Value for money 59
    Overall Score 74

    Player Feedback

    • Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (5 votes)
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    • From Gretsch's 2022 Artist Signature Edition series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 24.6"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Arched Laminated Maple top
    • Laminated Maple body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Gretsch Custom Wound Filter'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Gretsch Custom Wound Filter'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • V-Stoptail bridge
    • Standard U Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Grover Rotomatic Die-Cast tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Gretsch G6636-RF Richard Fortus Signature Falcon
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Strap Lock
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Tremolo
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

    8. Gibson ES-339 Figured

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    Gibson ES-339 Figured
    Had it
    Have it
    Want it
    Playability 75
    Sound 75
    Build quality 73
    Value for money 59
    Overall Score 74

    Player Feedback

    • Neck profile shape: D (2 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
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    • From Gibson's 2019 Modern Collection series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 24.75"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Figured Maple top
    • Maple and Poplar body
    • Mahogany neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Gibson 57 Classic Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Gibson 57 Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge
    • Rounded C Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Grover Rotomatics w/ Kidney Buttons tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Gibson ES-339 Figured
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Tremolo
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

    9. Gibson Custom 1964 ES-335 Ultra Light Aged

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    Gibson Custom 1964 ES-335 Ultra Light Aged
    Had it
    Have it
    Want it
    Playability 75
    Sound 72
    Build quality 72
    Value for money 58
    Overall Score 73

    Player Feedback

    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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    • 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
    • Indian Rosewood 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
    • SlimTaper 60s C Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Kluson Single Line, Double Ring tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Gibson Custom 1964 ES-335 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 Tremolo
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

    10. Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Heavy Aged

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    Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Heavy Aged
    Had it
    Have it
    Want it
    Playability 75
    Sound 72
    Build quality 72
    Value for money 58
    Overall Score 73

    Player Feedback

    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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    • 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
    • Indian Rosewood 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
    • SlimTaper 60s C Set neck
    • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
    • Kluson Single Line, Double Ring tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Heavy 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 Tremolo
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock