Best Gibson Electric Guitars in 2023
Here you'll find the best Gibson electric 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. Gibson Les Paul Modern
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- Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (1 vote)
- Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (1 vote)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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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
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
2. Gibson SG Modern
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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 (1 vote)
- Neck speed (thickness): Slightly chunky (1 vote)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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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
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
3. Gibson Les Paul Classic
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Player Feedback
- Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 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
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
4. Gibson ES-339 Figured
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- 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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Gibson ES-339 Figured
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
5. Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS
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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
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 Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
6. Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP
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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
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
7. Gibson Lee Roy Parnell 59 Les Paul Standard
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- From Gibson's 2019 Artist Collection series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit top
- Mahogany body
- 1 Piece Mahogany neck
- Indian Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Gibson 57 Classic Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Gibson 57 Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
- 3-way Switch
- No-Wire ABR-1 bridge
- Lee Roy Parnell Custom 59 Profile Set neck
- 22 Medium Jumbo frets
- Kluson Single Line, Single Ring tuners
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Gibson Lee Roy Parnell 59 Les Paul Standard
Gibson Lee Roy Parnell 59 Les Paul Standard
- 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 Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
8. Gibson Firebird
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Player Feedback
- Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 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
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
9. Gibson ES-339
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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
- 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
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
10. Gibson Brian Ray 62 SG Junior
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- From Gibson's 2019 Artist Collection series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Solid Mahogany body
- Solid Mahogany, Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit neck
- Indian Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Gibson Custom Dog-Ear P90 w/ Switchable Induction Coil Circuit (Humbucker/Passive)
- Bridge pickup: Gibson Custom Dog-Ear P90 w/ Switchable Induction Coil Circuit (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
- ABR-1 with convertible options bridge
- Custom 1962 Slim Taper Set neck
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Vintage tuners
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Gibson Brian Ray 62 SG Junior
Gibson Brian Ray 62 SG Junior
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Nylon Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Multi-Voicing 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