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Best Les Paul Style Guitars Made In China in 2023

Here are the top Les Paul style guitars made in China . So you can expect lower build quality when compared to others made in Korea, Japan or the United States. Guitars made in this country are meant for mass production, which translates into less attention to detail and quality control. This doesn't mean the product is made poorly at all. Chinese products have a bad reputation since long ago, but they've definitely improved a lot the last few years.

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. Epiphone Jerry Cantrell Les Paul Custom Prophecy

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Epiphone Jerry Cantrell Les Paul Custom Prophecy

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Playability 82

Sound 81

Build quality 67

Value for money 77

Overall Score 77

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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 speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2022 Artist Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Maple Cap top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Jerry Cantrell Prophecy Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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Epiphone Jerry Cantrell Les Paul Custom Prophecy

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
Weight Relief
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in China
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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2. Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy

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Playability 82

Sound 81

Build quality 64

Value for money 81

Overall Score 76

Player Feedback

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (3 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Won't stay in tune (2 votes)
Weight: Heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
Weight Relief
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in China
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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3. Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins

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Playability 75

Sound 79

Build quality 67

Value for money 74

Overall Score 74

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From Epiphone's 2022 Artist Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman MKH Fluence Ceramic (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Fishman MKH Fluence Alnico (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Slim Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic with Tulip Buttons tuners
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Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins

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

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4. Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String

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Playability 72

Sound 79

Build quality 67

Value for money 73

Overall Score 73

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From Epiphone's 2022 Artist Collection series
Made in China
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman MKH Fluence Ceramic (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Fishman MKH Fluence Alnico (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
SpeedTaper D Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Mini Rotomatic with Tulip Buttons tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String

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

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5. Epiphone Les Paul Modern

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Epiphone Les Paul Modern

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Playability 75

Sound 71

Build quality 65

Value for money 75

Overall Score 70

Player Feedback

Neck access to high frets: Very Hard (1 vote)
Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Modern Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Plain Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: ProBucker 3 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: ProBucker 2 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone ABR bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic with Tulip Buttons 18:1 ratio tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Les Paul Modern

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Coil Tap, Phase Out Pickups
Weight Relief
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in China
No Top Brand Pickups
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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6. Epiphone Les Paul Modern Figured

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Playability 75

Sound 71

Build quality 65

Value for money 75

Overall Score 70

Player Feedback

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Epiphone Inspired by Gibson series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: ProBucker 3 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: ProBucker 2 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners with Tulip Buttons and 18:1 ratio tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Les Paul Modern Figured

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Coil Split, Phase Out Pickups
Weight Relief
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in China
No Top Brand Pickups
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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7. 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 78

Sound 75

Build quality 57

Value for money 70

Overall Score 70

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: D (19 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (19 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)

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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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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 Tremolo
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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8. Gretsch G5210-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90

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Playability 77

Sound 72

Build quality 57

Value for money 74

Overall Score 69

Player Feedback

Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Gretsch's 2023 Electromatic series
Made in China
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Arched Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Laurel fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gretsch P-90E Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
Bridge pickup: Gretsch P-90E Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Adjustable Wrap-Around bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Die-Cast Sealed tuners
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Gretsch G5210-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90

Expensive Wood
Synthetic Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Weight Relief
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
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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9. Gretsch G5210T-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90

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Playability 75

Sound 71

Build quality 60

Value for money 74

Overall Score 69

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Gretsch's 2023 Electromatic series
Made in China
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Arched Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Laurel fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gretsch P-90E Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
Bridge pickup: Gretsch P-90E Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Bigsby B50 bridge
Thin U Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Die-Cast Sealed tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G5210T-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90

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

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10. Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Classic

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Playability 75

Sound 71

Build quality 58

Value for money 73

Overall Score 68

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From Gretsch's 2022 Electromatic series
Made in China
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Arched Laminated Maple top
Laminated Maple body
Maple neck
Laurel fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gretsch FT-5E Filter’Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gretsch FT-5E Filter’Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Bigsby B60 bridge
Classic C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Vintage-Style Open-Back tuners
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Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Classic

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

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