Best Les Paul Style Guitars With Weight Relief in 2023
Here are the top Les Paul style guitars with weight relief.
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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- 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)
- 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
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2. Gibson Custom Peter Frampton Phenix Inspired Les Paul Custom
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- From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Solid Mahogany top
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- Bridge pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- Middle pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Custombucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor bridge
- Peter Frampton Set neck
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Grover Kidney tuners
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Gibson Custom Peter Frampton Phenix Inspired Les Paul Custom
Gibson Custom Peter Frampton Phenix Inspired Les Paul Custom
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Bone Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Weight Relief
- Strap Lock
- 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
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3. Epiphone Jerry Cantrell Les Paul Custom Prophecy
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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)
- 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
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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4. Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Jet BT
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- Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
- From Gretsch's 2019 Professional Collection series
- Made in Japan
- 6 strings
- 24.6"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Laminated Flame Maple top
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker/Passive)
- 3 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Gretsch V Stoptail bridge
- Standard U Set neck
- 22 Medium Jumbo frets
- Gotoh Locking tuners
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Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Jet BT
Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Jet BT
- Locking Tuners
- Made in Japan
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Weight Relief
- Strap Lock
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- 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
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5. Gretsch G6228 Players Edition Jet BT
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Player Feedback
- Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
- From Gretsch's 2019 Professional Collection series
- Made in Japan
- 6 strings
- 24.6"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Laminated Maple top
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker/Passive)
- 3 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Gretsch V Stoptail bridge
- Standard U Set neck
- 22 Medium Jumbo frets
- Gotoh Locking tuners
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Gretsch G6228 Players Edition Jet BT
Gretsch G6228 Players Edition Jet BT
- Locking Tuners
- Made in Japan
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Weight Relief
- Strap Lock
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- 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
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6. Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Standard Figured Floyd Rose Gloss
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- From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- 2-Piece Figured Maple top
- 1-Piece Solid Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Indian Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Floyd Rose bridge
- SlimTaper C Set neck
- 22 Medium Jumbo frets
- Grover Kidney tuners
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Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Standard Figured Floyd Rose Gloss
Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Standard Figured Floyd Rose Gloss
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Locking Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Coil Split Pickups
- Weight Relief
- Tremolo
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
- No Strap Lock
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7. Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Custom w/ Ebony Fingerboard Floyd Rose Gloss
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- From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- 1-Piece Solid Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Floyd Rose bridge
- SlimTaper C Set neck
- 22 Medium Jumbo frets
- Grover Keystone tuners
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Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Custom w/ Ebony Fingerboard Floyd Rose Gloss
Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Custom w/ Ebony Fingerboard Floyd Rose Gloss
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Locking Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Coil Split Pickups
- Weight Relief
- Tremolo
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Retainer Bar
- No Strap Lock
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8. Gretsch G6659TFM Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
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Player Feedback
- Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
- From Gretsch's 2019 Professional Collection series
- Made in Japan
- 6 strings
- 24.6"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Flame Maple top
- Laminated Maple body
- Maple neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
- 3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Bigsby B7CP String-Thru bridge
- Standard U Set neck
- 22 Medium Jumbo frets
- Gotoh Locking tuners
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Gretsch G6659TFM Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
Gretsch G6659TFM Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
- Locking Tuners
- Made in Japan
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Tremolo
- Strap Lock
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- 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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9. Gretsch G6659TG Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
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Player Feedback
- Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
- From Gretsch's 2017 Professional Collection series
- Made in Japan
- 6 strings
- 24.6"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Laminated Maple body
- Maple neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
- 3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Bigsby B7GP String-Thru bridge
- Standard U Set neck
- 22 Medium Jumbo frets
- Gotoh Locking tuners
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Gretsch G6659TG Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
Gretsch G6659TG Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
- Locking Tuners
- Made in Japan
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Tremolo
- Strap Lock
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- 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 G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
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Player Feedback
- Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
- Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
- Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
- Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
- Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
- From Gretsch's 2020 Professional Collection series
- Made in Japan
- 6 strings
- 24.6"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Arched Laminated Maple top
- Laminated Maple body
- Maple neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker/Passive)
- 3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Bigsby B7CP String-Thru bridge
- Standard U Set neck
- 22 Medium Jumbo frets
- Gotoh Locking tuners
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Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
- Locking Tuners
- Made in Japan
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Tremolo
- Strap Lock
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio