Best Figured Maple Top Electric Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Figured Maple top electric guitars. This wood has beautiful patterns only found in specific types of maple.

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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1. Music Man JP15 7

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Music Man JP15 7

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Playability 70

Sound 78

Build quality 83

Value for money 62

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Herman Li fast (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)

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From Music Man's 2016 John Petrucci series
Made in United States
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius
Figured Maple top
Okoume with maple top (roasted maple top on Sahara Burst) body
Figured roasted maple neck neck
Figured roasted maple neck fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Custom John Petrucci Music Man Piezo floating tremolo bridge
John Petrucci Bolt-On neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schaller M6-IND locking with pearl buttons tuners
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4 Prices - New from $3,499 >
From Music Man's 2016 John Petrucci series
Made in United States
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius
Figured Maple top
Okoume with maple top (roasted maple top on Sahara Burst) body
Figured roasted maple neck neck
Figured roasted maple neck fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Custom John Petrucci Music Man Piezo floating tremolo bridge
John Petrucci Bolt-On neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schaller M6-IND locking with pearl buttons tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Music Man JP15 7

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Compensated Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
Tremolo
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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2. Charvel MJ DK24 HSH 2PT E Mahogany with Figured Walnut

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Charvel MJ DK24 HSH 2PT E Mahogany with Figured Walnut

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Playability 73

Sound 79

Build quality 80

Value for money 67

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (10 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (14 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (5 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (8 votes)

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From Charvel's 2021 MJ series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Figured Walnut top
Mahogany body
Wenge neck
Streaky Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Full Shred SH-10B (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo bridge
Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Gotoh Die-Cast Locking tuners
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From Charvel's 2021 MJ series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Figured Walnut top
Mahogany body
Wenge neck
Streaky Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Full Shred SH-10B (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo bridge
Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Gotoh Die-Cast Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Charvel MJ DK24 HSH 2PT E Mahogany with Figured Walnut

Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
Compound Radius Fretboard
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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3. PRS Santana Retro

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Playability 83

Sound 75

Build quality 72

Value for money 62

Overall Score 77

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2 Prices - New from $4,580 >
From PRS's 2018 Core series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.5"'' scale
11.5" Fretboard Radius
Carved Figured Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: PRS Santana (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: PRS Santana (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III bridge
Santana Retro Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
PRS Phase III Locking tuners
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From PRS's 2018 Core series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.5"'' scale
11.5" Fretboard Radius
Carved Figured Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: PRS Santana (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: PRS Santana (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III bridge
Santana Retro Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
PRS Phase III Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
PRS Santana Retro

Locking Tuners
Made in United States
Expensive Wood
PRS Propietary Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
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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4. Gibson Les Paul Supreme

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Gibson Les Paul Supreme

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Playability 73

Sound 75

Build quality 78

Value for money 60

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (6 votes)

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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
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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
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson 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. Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Standard Figured Floyd Rose Gloss

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Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Standard Figured Floyd Rose Gloss

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Playability 72

Sound 80

Build quality 75

Value for money 61

Overall Score 76

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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
1-Piece Solid Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose bridge
SlimTaper C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Kidney tuners
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1 Prices - New from $4,999 >
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
1-Piece Solid Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose bridge
SlimTaper C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Kidney tuners
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Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Standard Figured 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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6. Sterling JP150 DiMarzio

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Sterling JP150 DiMarzio

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Playability 73

Sound 76

Build quality 72

Value for money 74

Overall Score 74

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Not bad (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (5 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)

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From Sterling's 2020 John Petrucci series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Figured Maple top
Mahogany body
Roasted Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Crunch Lab (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio LiquiFire (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Modern Tremolo bridge
John Petrucci Bolt-On neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Locking tuners
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4 Prices - New from $1,299.99 >
From Sterling's 2020 John Petrucci series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Figured Maple top
Mahogany body
Roasted Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Crunch Lab (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio LiquiFire (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Modern Tremolo bridge
John Petrucci Bolt-On neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Sterling JP150 DiMarzio

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Compensated Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Boost Pickups
Tremolo
Made in Indonesia
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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7. Jackson Pro Series Signature Mark Morton Dominion with Figured Walnut

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Jackson Pro Series Signature Mark Morton Dominion with Figured Walnut

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Playability 77

Sound 75

Build quality 70

Value for money 74

Overall Score 74

What our users think

Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)

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From Jackson's 2014 Artist Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Figured Walnut top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Mark Morton Signature Dominion (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Mark Morton Signature Dominion (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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From Jackson's 2014 Artist Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Figured Walnut top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Mark Morton Signature Dominion (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Mark Morton Signature Dominion (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson Pro Series Signature Mark Morton Dominion with Figured Walnut

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Coil Split Pickups
Compound Radius Fretboard
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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8. Music Man JP15 6

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Playability 70

Sound 78

Build quality 83

Value for money 62

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Herman Li fast (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)

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From Music Man's 2016 John Petrucci series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius
Figured Maple top
Okoume with maple top (roasted maple top on Sahara Burst) body
Figured roasted maple neck neck
Figured roasted maple neck fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Custom John Petrucci Music Man Piezo floating tremolo bridge
John Petrucci Bolt-On neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schaller M6-IND locking with pearl buttons tuners
See all specs and compare >

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2 Prices - New from $3,200 >
From Music Man's 2016 John Petrucci series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
17" Fretboard Radius
Figured Maple top
Okoume with maple top (roasted maple top on Sahara Burst) body
Figured roasted maple neck neck
Figured roasted maple neck fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Illuminator (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Custom John Petrucci Music Man Piezo floating tremolo bridge
John Petrucci Bolt-On neck
24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schaller M6-IND locking with pearl buttons tuners
See all specs and compare >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Music Man JP15 6

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Compensated Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
Tremolo
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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9. Gibson SG Modern

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Playability 77

Sound 75

Build quality 75

Value for money 66

Overall Score 76

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (2 votes)
Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (2 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)

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5 Prices - New from $2,232.23 >
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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5 Prices - New from $2,232.23 >
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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Strengths & Weaknesses
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 Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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10. Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured

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Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured

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Playability 73

Sound 75

Build quality 77

Value for money 65

Overall Score 75

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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
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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
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson 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

All Prices