Best ES Style Guitars With 1 11/16" (42.9mm) Nut Width in 2024
Here are the top ES style guitars with 1 11/16" (42.9mm) nut width.
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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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.
There are affiliate links on this page that may earn us a commission if you purchase after clicking. We are members of the Amazon Associates Program, and many others. However, we compare each guitar against each other under the same parameters, so this doesn't influence our scoring.
1. Gretsch G6636TSL Players Edition Silver Falcon
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G6636TSL Players Edition Silver Falcon
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
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2. Gibson Custom 1964 ES-335 Ultra Light Aged
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What our users think
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
- Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom 1964 ES-335 Ultra Light Aged
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 Luminescent Inlay
- No Tremolo
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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3. Gretsch G6122-6212 Vintage Select Edition '62 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G6122-6212 Vintage Select Edition '62 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman
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 Luminescent Inlay
- No Tremolo
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
4. Gretsch G6620TFM Players Edition Nashville
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G6620TFM Players Edition Nashville
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
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5. Gretsch G6636T Players Edition Falcon
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G6636T Players Edition Falcon
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
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6. Gretsch G6620T Players Edition Nashville
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What our users think
- Tuning stability: Won't stay in tune (1 vote)
- Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G6620T Players Edition Nashville
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
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7. Gretsch G6636-RF Richard Fortus Signature Falcon
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G6636-RF Richard Fortus Signature Falcon
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 Luminescent Inlay
- No Tremolo
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
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8. Gretsch G6122TG Players Edition Country Gentleman
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G6122TG Players Edition Country Gentleman
Gretsch G6122TG Players Edition Country Gentleman
- Locking Tuners
- Made in Japan
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Luminescent Inlay
- Tremolo
- 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
All Prices
9. Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Heavy Aged
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What our users think
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
- Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Heavy Aged
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 Luminescent Inlay
- No Tremolo
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
All Prices
10. Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Ultra Light Aged
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What our users think
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
- Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Ultra Light Aged
Gibson Custom 1961 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 Luminescent Inlay
- No Tremolo
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock