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Best Maple Top Gibson Electric Guitars in 2024
Here you'll find the best Maple top Gibson electric guitars. This is one of the most popular types of wood used in all kinds of guitars. It's heavy, strong and compact, which makes it great for necks. However, it's also used for fretboards, bodies and tops due to its light color, resistance and beautiful patterns. When it comes to tone, it highlights the mid and high frequencies. 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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3 Prices - New from $2,850.38 > 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 See all specs and compare >
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3 Prices - New from $2,850.38 > 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 See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson 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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1 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 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 See all specs and compare >
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1 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 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 See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson 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 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 See all specs and compare >
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5 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 See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson 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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4 Prices - New from $1,999 > 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 See all specs and compare >
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4 Prices - New from $1,999 > 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 See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson 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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1 Prices - Used from $13,068 > 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 See all specs and compare >
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1 Prices - Used from $13,068 > 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 See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson 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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3 Prices - New from $1,699 > 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 498T (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Gibson 490R (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs 3-way Switch Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Regular Tuners tuners See all specs and compare >
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3 Prices - New from $1,699 > 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 498T (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Gibson 490R (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs 3-way Switch Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Regular Tuners tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Les Paul Studio
Made in United States Expensive Wood Ivory Tusq Nut Top Brand Pickups Coil Tap 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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2 Prices - New from $2,850.69 > From Gibson's 2020 Artist Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius Maple top Mahogany body Mahogany neck
Rosewood with Cream binding fretboard Bridge pickup: Gibson Custom BurstBucker Alnico 2 (Double Black exposed coils) (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Gibson Custom BurstBucker Alnico 2 (Double Black exposed coils) (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge 50s Vintage Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Vintage Keystone tuners See all specs and compare >
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2 Prices - New from $2,850.69 > From Gibson's 2020 Artist Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius Maple top Mahogany body Mahogany neck
Rosewood with Cream binding fretboard Bridge pickup: Gibson Custom BurstBucker Alnico 2 (Double Black exposed coils) (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Gibson Custom BurstBucker Alnico 2 (Double Black exposed coils) (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge 50s Vintage Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Vintage Keystone tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Slash Victoria Les Paul Standard Goldtop
Made in United States Expensive Wood Ivory Tusq Nut Top Brand Pickups Strap Lock 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
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3 Prices - New from $2,411.69 > From Gibson's 2019 Original 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 2 (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Gibson Burstbucker 1 (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge Vintage 50s Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Vintage Deluxe w/ Keystone Buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
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3 Prices - New from $2,411.69 > From Gibson's 2019 Original 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 2 (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Gibson Burstbucker 1 (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge Vintage 50s Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Vintage Deluxe w/ Keystone Buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Les Paul Standard 50s
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 Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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4 Prices - New from $1,117.24 > From Gibson's 2019 Modern Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius Maple top Mahogany body Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: Gibson 490T (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Gibson 490R (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge Rounded Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Vintage Deluxe w/ Keystone Buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
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4 Prices - New from $1,117.24 > From Gibson's 2019 Modern Collection series Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius Maple top Mahogany body Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: Gibson 490T (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Gibson 490R (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge Rounded Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Vintage Deluxe w/ Keystone Buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Les Paul Tribute
Made in United States Expensive Wood Ivory Tusq Nut Top Brand Pickups Weight Relief Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Neck-Through Build No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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5 Prices - New from $2,599 > From Gibson's 2019 Original 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 P-90 (P90/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge Vintage 50s Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Vintage Deluxe w/ Keystone Buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
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5 Prices - New from $2,599 > From Gibson's 2019 Original 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 P-90 (P90/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge Vintage 50s Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Vintage Deluxe w/ Keystone Buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson Les Paul Standard 50s P-90
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 Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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