Best Gibson Electric Guitars in 2024

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1. Gibson ES Supreme

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Playability 73
Sound 77
Build quality 82
Value for money 62
Overall Score 77
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  • From Gibson's 2024 Modern series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • 3-ply AAA Maple/Poplar/Maple top
  • 3-ply AAA Maple/Poplar/Maple body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Burstbucker Lead Pro (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Burstbucker Rhythm Pro (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
  • Rounded "C" Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Grover Locking Keystone tuners
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  • 3 Prices - New from $4,299 >
  • From Gibson's 2024 Modern series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 10" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • 3-ply AAA Maple/Poplar/Maple top
  • 3-ply AAA Maple/Poplar/Maple body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Burstbucker Lead Pro (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Burstbucker Rhythm Pro (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
  • Rounded "C" Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Grover Locking Keystone tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Gibson ES Supreme Specifications
Gibson ES Supreme
General
Brand: Gibson
Year: 2024
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: Modern
Colors: Sunburst, Blue
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: 3-ply AAA Maple/Poplar/Maple
Type: Semi-Hollow
Body Material: 3-ply AAA Maple/Poplar/Maple
Bridge: Aluminum Stop Bar
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Grover Locking Keystone
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Mahogany
Decoration: Mother of Pearl Super Split Block
Scale Size: 24.75"
Shape: Rounded "C"
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 10" to 16"
Nut: Ivory Tusq
Nut Width: 43.1mm (1.695'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Burstbucker Lead Pro (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: Coil Tap
Volume Controls: 2
Tone Controls: 2
Neck Pickup: Burstbucker Rhythm Pro (Humbucker / Passive)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Gold
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson ES 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 Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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2. Gibson SG Supreme

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Playability 77
Sound 77
Build quality 80
Value for money 63
Overall Score 78

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  • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
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  • 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
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  • 2 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
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Gibson SG Supreme Specifications
Gibson SG Supreme
General
Brand: Gibson
Year: 2024
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: Modern
Colors: Black, Red, Yellow
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: AAA Figured Maple (Plain Maple on the Gibson Exclusive 3-pickup Model)
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Aluminum Stop Bar
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Locking Grover with Keystone Button
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Mahogany
Decoration: Mother of Pearl Super Split Block
Scale Size: 24.75"
Shape: Slim Taper
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.92'' (23.4mm)
Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 10" to 16"
Nut: Ivory Tusq
Nut Width: 43.1mm (1.695'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Burstbucker Lead Pro + (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: Coil Tap
Volume Controls: 3
Tone Controls: 1
Neck Pickup: Burstbucker Pro (Humbucker / Passive)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Gold
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson 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. Gibson Les Paul Modern

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Playability 73
Sound 78
Build quality 80
Value for money 67
Overall Score 77

What our users think

  • 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 (3 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (2 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (4 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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  • 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
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Gibson Les Paul Modern Specifications
Gibson Les Paul Modern
General
Brand: Gibson
Year: 2019
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: Modern Collection
Colors: Black, Blue, Red
Left-Handed Version: Yes
Body
Top: Maple
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Grover Locking Rotomatics w/Keystone buttons
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Mahogany
Decoration: Mother of Pearl Trapezoids
Scale Size: 24.75"
Shape: Asymmetrical Slim Taper
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.9'' (22.9mm)
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 10" to 16"
Nut: Ivory Tusq
Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Gibson Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: Coil Tap, Phase Out
Volume Controls: 2
Tone Controls: 2
Neck Pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker / Passive)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
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 Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    4. Gibson Les Paul Supreme Exclusive

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    Gibson Les Paul Supreme Exclusive
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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 (9 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 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
    • 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
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    • 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
    • Side-By-Side Comparison
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    Gibson Les Paul Supreme Exclusive Specifications
    Gibson Les Paul Supreme Exclusive
    General
    Brand: Gibson
    Year: 2023
    Configuration: HHH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: Modern
    Colors: Black
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: Aluminum Stop Bar
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Locking Grover Keystone
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Mahogany
    Decoration: Mother of Pearl Super Split Block
    Scale Size: 24.75"
    Shape: Slim Taper
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.92'' (23.4mm)
    Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 10" to 16"
    Nut: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 43.1mm (1.695'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Bell
    Pickup Mods: Coil Tap
    Volume Controls: 3
    Tone Controls: 1
    Middle Pickup: Burstbucker Pro Mid (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker / Passive)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Gold
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Gibson 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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      5. 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 (9 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
      • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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      • 2 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
      • 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
      • Side-By-Side Comparison
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      • 2 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
      • 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
      • Side-By-Side Comparison
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      Gibson Les Paul Supreme Specifications
      Gibson Les Paul Supreme
      General
      Brand: Gibson
      Year: 2023
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: Modern
      Colors: Sunburst, Black, Red
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: AAA Figured Maple
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Mahogany
      Bridge: Aluminum Stop Bar
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Locking Grover Keystone
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: Mahogany
      Decoration: Mother of Pearl Super Split Block
      Scale Size: 24.75"
      Shape: Slim Taper
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.92'' (23.4mm)
      Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 10" to 16"
      Nut: Ivory Tusq
      Nut Width: 43.1mm (1.695'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Burstbucker Pro + (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Bell
      Pickup Mods: Coil Tap
      Volume Controls: 2
      Tone Controls: 2
      Neck Pickup: Burstbucker Pro (Humbucker / Passive)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Gold
      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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      6. Gibson SG Modern

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      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 (3 votes)
      • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
      • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
      • Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
      • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (3 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (2 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
      • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (4 votes)
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      • 3 Prices - New from $2,499 >
      • 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
      • Side-By-Side Comparison
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      • 3 Prices - New from $2,499 >
      • 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
      • Side-By-Side Comparison
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      Gibson SG Modern Specifications
      Gibson SG Modern
      General
      Brand: Gibson
      Year: 2019
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: Modern Collection
      Colors: Black, Blue
      Left-Handed Version: Yes
      Body
      Top: AA Figured Maple
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Mahogany
      Bridge: Nashville Tune-O-Matic
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Grover Mini Rotomatics
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: Mahogany
      Decoration: Mother of Pearl Trapezoids
      Scale Size: 24.75"
      Shape: Asymmetrical Slim Taper
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.9'' (22.9mm)
      Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 10" to 16"
      Nut: Ivory Tusq
      Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Gibson Burstbucker Pro + Lead (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Bell
      Pickup Mods: Coil Tap
      Volume Controls: 2
      Tone Controls: 2
      Neck Pickup: Gibson Burstbucker Pro Rhythm (Humbucker / Passive)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      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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      7. Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio

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      Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio
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      Playability 73
      Sound 76
      Build quality 75
      Value for money 70
      Overall Score 75

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
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      • 2 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
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      • 2 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
      • Side-By-Side Comparison
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      Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio Specifications
      Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio
      General
      Brand: Gibson
      Year: 2024
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: Modern
      Colors: White, Blue, Brown, Red
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: Maple
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Mahogany
      Bridge: Aluminum Stop Bar
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with Keystone Button
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: Mahogany
      Decoration: Acrylic Trapezoid
      Scale Size: 24.75"
      Shape: SlimTaper with Modern Contoured Heel
      Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 10" to 16"
      Nut: Ivory Tusq
      Nut Width: 43.1mm (1.695'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: 498T (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Speed
      Pickup Mods: Coil Split, Phase Out
      Volume Controls: 2
      Tone Controls: 2
      Neck Pickup: 490R (Humbucker / Passive)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Nickel
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Gibson 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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      8. 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

      What our users think

      • 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: C (1 vote)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
      • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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      • 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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      • 2 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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      Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured Specifications
      Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured
      General
      Brand: Gibson
      Year: 2023
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: Modern
      Colors: Blue, Green, Red
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: AAA Figured Maple
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Mahogany
      Bridge: Aluminum Stop Bar
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Grover Locking Rotomatic with Keystone Buttons
      Fretboard: Ebony
      Neck Material: Mahogany
      Decoration: Mother of Pearl Trapezoid
      Scale Size: 24.75"
      Shape: SlimTaper with Modern Contoured Heel
      Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
      Nut: Ivory Tusq
      Nut Width: 43.1mm (1.695'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Burstbucker Pro + (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Bell
      Pickup Mods: Coil Tap
      Volume Controls: 2
      Tone Controls: 2
      Neck Pickup: Burstbucker Pro (Humbucker / Passive)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      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

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      9. Gibson Les Paul Classic

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      Gibson Les Paul Classic
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      Playability 73
      Sound 76
      Build quality 73
      Value for money 64
      Overall Score 74

      What our users think

      • Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
      • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
      • Tuning stability: Sightly unstable (1 vote)
      • Weight: Heavy (1 vote)
      • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (8 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
      • Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)
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      • 2 Prices - New from $2,199 >
      • 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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      • 2 Prices - New from $2,199 >
      • 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 Specifications
      Gibson Les Paul Classic
      General
      Brand: Gibson
      Year: 2019
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: Modern Collection
      Colors: Sunburst, Black, Red, Cherry Sunburst
      Left-Handed Version: Yes
      Body
      Top: Maple
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Mahogany
      Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Grover Rotomatics w/ Kidney Buttons
      Fretboard: Rosewood
      Neck Material: Mahogany
      Decoration: Acrylic Trapezoids
      Scale Size: 24.75"
      Shape: Slim Taper
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.92'' (23.4mm)
      Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: Ivory Tusq
      Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Gibson Burstbucker 61T (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Bell
      Pickup Mods: Coil Tap, Phase Out
      Volume Controls: 2
      Tone Controls: 2
      Neck Pickup: Gibson Burstbucker 61R (Humbucker / Passive)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Nickel
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      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 Luminescent Inlay
      • No Tremolo
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      10. Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS

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      Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS
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      Playability 77
      Sound 75
      Build quality 72
      Value for money 60
      Overall Score 75
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      • 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
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      • 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
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      Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS Specifications
      Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS
      General
      Brand: Gibson
      Year: 2020
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: Custom Shop Collection
      Colors: Gray
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Top: 3-piece Maple
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Solid Mahogany
      Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Schaller M6 with Large Buttons
      Fretboard: Ebony, with 1-ply White Binding
      Neck Material: 3-piece Maple
      Decoration: Mother of Pearl Block
      Scale Size: 24.75"
      Shape: Adam Jones Medium C
      Frets: 22 Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 12"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 43mm (1.693'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Custom-Wound Seymour Duncan DDJ (Humbucker / Passive)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Speed
      Volume Controls: 2
      Tone Controls: 2
      Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker (Reverse-Mounted) (Humbucker / Passive)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Gibson 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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