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        Best Gibson Electric Guitars With Ivory Tusq Nut in 2023

        Here are the top Gibson electric guitars with Ivory Tusq nut. This material is made to look, feel and sound like Ivory. It's made of organic polymers and doesn't contain oil or animal products. This is probably the highest quality nut you can get, so you can expect good tune stability and more clear tones when playing open strings. Most people seem to agree that it looks nicer than any plastic and even some bone nuts.

        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

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        • 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 Les Paul Classic

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        Gibson Les Paul Classic
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        Playability 75
        Sound 76
        Build quality 73
        Value for money 65
        Overall Score 75

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        • Neck profile shape: C (7 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (5 votes)
        • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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        • From Gibson's 2019 Modern Collection series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Maple top
        • Mahogany body
        • Mahogany neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Gibson Burstbucker 61T (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Gibson Burstbucker 61R (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge
        • Slim Taper Set neck
        • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
        • Grover Rotomatics w/ Kidney Buttons tuners
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        Gibson Les Paul Classic
        • Made in United States
        • Expensive Wood
        • Ivory Tusq Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Coil Tap, Phase Out Pickups
        • Weight Relief
        • 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

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        4. Gibson ES-339 Figured

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

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        • Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (4 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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        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

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        5. 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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        6. Gibson Firebird

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        Playability 78
        Sound 72
        Build quality 70
        Value for money 68
        Overall Score 73

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        • Neck profile shape: C (7 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (5 votes)
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        • From Gibson's 2019 Original Collection series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Mahogany body
        • 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Gibson Firebird Alnico V, Lead (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Gibson Firebird Alnico V, Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
        • Slim Taper Neck-Through neck
        • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
        • Grover Mini Rotomatics tuners
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        Gibson Firebird
        • Made in United States
        • Expensive Wood
        • Ivory Tusq Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Neck-Through Build
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • 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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        7. Gibson ES-339

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        Playability 75
        Sound 75
        Build quality 70
        Value for money 63
        Overall Score 73

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        • Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (4 votes)
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        • From Gibson's 2019 Modern Collection series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • 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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        Gibson ES-339
        • 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

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        8. Gibson Les Paul Studio

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        Gibson Les Paul Studio
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        Playability 75
        Sound 75
        Build quality 68
        Value for money 68
        Overall Score 73

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        • Neck profile shape: C (7 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (5 votes)
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        • From Gibson's 2019 Modern Collection series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Maple top
        • Mahogany body
        • Mahogany neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Gibson 498T (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Gibson 490R (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
        • Slim Taper Set neck
        • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
        • Regular Tuners tuners
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        Gibson Les Paul Studio
        • Made in United States
        • Expensive Wood
        • Ivory Tusq Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Coil Tap Pickups
        • Weight Relief
        • 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

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        9. Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s

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        Playability 75
        Sound 72
        Build quality 70
        Value for money 62
        Overall Score 72

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        • Neck profile shape: C (7 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (5 votes)
        • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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        • From Gibson's 2019 Original Collection series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 24.75"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • AA Figured Maple top
        • Mahogany body
        • Mahogany neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Gibson Burstbucker 61T (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Gibson Burstbucker 61R (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge
        • Slim Taper Set neck
        • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
        • Grover Rotomatics w/ Kidney Buttons tuners
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        Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s
        • 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 Weight Relief
        • No Tremolo
        • No Luminescent Inlay
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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        10. Gibson Kirk Douglas Signature SG

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        Gibson Kirk Douglas Signature SG
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        Playability 73
        Sound 76
        Build quality 69
        Value for money 63
        Overall Score 73

        Player Feedback

        • Neck profile shape: C (7 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (5 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (4 votes)
        • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)
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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
        • Rosewood with White binding fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Gibson BurstBucker 3 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Bridge pickup: Gibson BurstBucker 3 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Middle pickup: Gibson Burstbucker 2 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Gibson Burstbucker 1 (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 3 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Tremolo bridge
        • Slim Taper Set neck
        • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
        • Keystone tuners
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        Gibson Kirk Douglas Signature SG
        • Made in United States
        • Expensive Wood
        • Ivory Tusq Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Coil Split Pickups
        • Tremolo
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • 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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