Best Rosewood Fretboard Gibson Electric Guitars in 2023
Here you'll find the best Rosewood fretboard Gibson electric guitars. Since the ban of Brazillian Rosewood, this has become a rare and expensive wood. It's not usually used for guitar bodies because of this, and also because it's heavy. Instead, it's used mainly for fretboards. Sometimes it's also used for necks because it's an extremely hard wood (even harder than maple). Its tonality tends to favor warm tones.
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 Classic

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- Neck profile shape: C (7 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (5 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
- 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
- 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
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2. Gibson ES-339 Figured

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- Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (4 votes)
- 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
- 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
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3. Gibson Lee Roy Parnell 59 Les Paul Standard
- 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
- 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
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4. Gibson Firebird

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- Neck profile shape: C (7 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (5 votes)
- 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
- 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
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5. Gibson ES-339

Player Feedback
- Neck profile shape: C (3 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (4 votes)
- 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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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
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6. Gibson Brian Ray 62 SG Junior
- 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
- 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
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7. Gibson 1964 Trini Lopez Standard Ebony Ultra Light Aged
- From Gibson's 2020 Gibson Murphy Lab Collection series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple body
- Solid Mahogany neck
- Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Gibson Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Gibson Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
- 3-way Switch
- ABR-1 bridge
- Authentic 64 Medium C-Shape Set neck
- 22 Medium Jumbo frets
- Kluson Single Line Strip with Metal Buttons tuners
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Gibson 1964 Trini Lopez Standard Ebony Ultra Light Aged
- 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 Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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8. Gibson Les Paul Studio

Player Feedback
- Neck profile shape: C (7 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (5 votes)
- 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
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Gibson 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 Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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9. Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s

Player Feedback
- Neck profile shape: C (7 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (5 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
- From Gibson's 2019 Original Collection series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- AA Figured 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 Standard 60s
- 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 Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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10. Gibson Kirk Douglas Signature SG

Player Feedback
- Neck profile shape: C (7 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (5 votes)
- Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (4 votes)
- Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)
- From Gibson's 2020 Artist Collection series
- Made in United States
- 6 strings
- 24.75"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Rosewood with White binding fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Gibson BurstBucker 3 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Bridge pickup: Gibson BurstBucker 3 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Middle pickup: Gibson Burstbucker 2 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Gibson Burstbucker 1 (Humbucker/Passive)
- 3 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Tremolo bridge
- Slim Taper Set neck
- 22 Medium Jumbo frets
- Keystone tuners
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Gibson Kirk Douglas Signature SG
- Made in United States
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Coil Split 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