Best Les Paul Shape Jackson Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Les Paul shape Jackson guitars.

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. Jackson USA Signature Marty Friedman MF-1

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Playability 73
Sound 75
Build quality 77
Value for money 60
Overall Score 75

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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  • 4 Prices - New from $4,599.99 >
  • From Jackson's 2017 Artist Signature series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • 3/4 Plain Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: EMG MF Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: EMG MF Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • TonePros Adjustable Tune-O-Matic Style with Gotoh Stop Tailpiece bridge
  • Speed Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Schaller Locking tuners
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  • 4 Prices - New from $4,599.99 >
  • From Jackson's 2017 Artist Signature series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • 3/4 Plain Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: EMG MF Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: EMG MF Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • TonePros Adjustable Tune-O-Matic Style with Gotoh Stop Tailpiece bridge
  • Speed Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Schaller Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson USA Signature Marty Friedman MF-1
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Strap Lock
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • 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

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2. Jackson Pro Series Monarkh SC

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Playability 80
Sound 74
Build quality 65
Value for money 73
Overall Score 73

What our users think

  • Tuning stability: Won't stay in tune (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)
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  • From Jackson's 2021 Pro series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Arched Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece bridge
  • Speed Set neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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  • 4 Prices - New from $849.99 >
  • From Jackson's 2021 Pro series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Arched Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece bridge
  • Speed Set neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson Pro Series Monarkh SC
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Strap Lock
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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3. Jackson Pro Series Monarkh SCP

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Playability 80
Sound 74
Build quality 63
Value for money 77
Overall Score 72

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)
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  • From Jackson's 2021 Pro series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Poplar Burl top
  • Mahogany body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece bridge
  • Speed Set neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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  • 1 Prices - Used from $650 >
  • From Jackson's 2021 Pro series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Poplar Burl top
  • Mahogany body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece bridge
  • Speed Set neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson Pro Series Monarkh SCP
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Strap Lock
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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4. Jackson X Series Signature Marty Friedman MF-1

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Playability 77
Sound 75
Build quality 58
Value for money 75
Overall Score 70

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)
  • Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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  • 4 Prices - New from $799.99 >
  • From Jackson's 2017 Artist Signature series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • 3/4 Plain Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: EMG MF Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: EMG MF Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece bridge
  • Speed Set neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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  • 4 Prices - New from $799.99 >
  • From Jackson's 2017 Artist Signature series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • 3/4 Plain Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: EMG MF Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: EMG MF Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece bridge
  • Speed Set neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson X Series Signature Marty Friedman MF-1
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • 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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5. Jackson Pro Series Signature Marty Friedman MF-1

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Jackson Pro Series Signature Marty Friedman MF-1
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Playability 77
Sound 75
Build quality 57
Value for money 70
Overall Score 70

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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  • 7 Prices - New from $1,349.99 >
  • From Jackson's 2021 Artist Signature series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Cracked Mirror top
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: EMG MF Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: EMG MF Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece bridge
  • Speed Set neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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  • 7 Prices - New from $1,349.99 >
  • From Jackson's 2021 Artist Signature series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Cracked Mirror top
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: EMG MF Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: EMG MF Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece bridge
  • Speed Set neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson Pro Series Signature Marty Friedman MF-1
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in China
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • 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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6. Jackson JS Series Monarkh SC JS22

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Jackson JS Series Monarkh SC JS22
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Playability 80
Sound 65
Build quality 52
Value for money 76
Overall Score 66

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
  • Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
  • Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (8 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)
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  • 6 Prices - New from $249.99 >
  • From Jackson's 2015 JS series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Mahogany body
  • Maple neck
  • Purpleheart fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece bridge
  • Speed Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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  • 6 Prices - New from $249.99 >
  • From Jackson's 2015 JS series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Mahogany body
  • Maple neck
  • Purpleheart fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece bridge
  • Speed Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson JS Series Monarkh SC JS22
  • Expensive Wood
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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7. Jackson JS Series Monarkh SC JS22Q

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Playability 77
Sound 65
Build quality 53
Value for money 75
Overall Score 65

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: D (30 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (33 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (8 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (6 votes)
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  • 5 Prices - New from $249.99 >
  • From Jackson's 2016 JS series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Quilt Maple top
  • Poplar body
  • Maple neck
  • Purpleheart fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece bridge
  • Speed Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
  • See all specs and compare >
Show all Specs
  • 5 Prices - New from $249.99 >
  • From Jackson's 2016 JS series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Quilt Maple top
  • Poplar body
  • Maple neck
  • Purpleheart fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece bridge
  • Speed Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
  • See all specs and compare >
Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson JS Series Monarkh SC JS22Q
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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