Best Spruce Top Electric Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Spruce top electric guitars. This wood has a light color with tight grain patterns. It's very stiff but relatively light. It's known for producing a well-rounded tone with a broad dynamic range.

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. Gretsch G6136T-MGC Michael Guy Chislett Signature Falcon

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Gretsch G6136T-MGC Michael Guy Chislett Signature Falcon

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Playability 67

Sound 73

Build quality 80

Value for money 58

Overall Score 73

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Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)

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From Gretsch's 2021 Artist Signature Edition series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Laminated Maple body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones TV Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gretsch TV Jones TV Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
String-Thru Bigsby B6GP bridge
Standard U Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Imperial Locking tuners
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4 Prices - New from $4,199.99 >
From Gretsch's 2021 Artist Signature Edition series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Laminated Maple body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones TV Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gretsch TV Jones TV Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
String-Thru Bigsby B6GP bridge
Standard U Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Imperial Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G6136T-MGC Michael Guy Chislett Signature Falcon

Locking Tuners
Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone 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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2. D'Angelico Excel Mini DC

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D'Angelico Excel Mini DC

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Playability 73

Sound 75

Build quality 70

Value for money 68

Overall Score 73

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Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (4 votes)

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5 Prices - New from $699.99 >
From D'Angelico's 2021 Excel series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Laminated Spruce top
Laminated Flame Maple body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Gold Tune-O-Matic bridge
C-Shape Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover 109 Super Rotomatic tuners
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5 Prices - New from $699.99 >
From D'Angelico's 2021 Excel series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Laminated Spruce top
Laminated Flame Maple body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Gold Tune-O-Matic bridge
C-Shape Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover 109 Super Rotomatic tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
D'Angelico Excel Mini DC

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

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3. Cort Yorktown

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Playability 77

Sound 62

Build quality 57

Value for money 70

Overall Score 65

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Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)

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From Cort's 2015 Hollow Body series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Spruce top
Spruce body
Maple neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Voiced Tone VTH-59 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Voiced Tone VTH-59 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic & C-Harp Tailpiece bridge
C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Vintage Style tuners
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1 Prices - Used from $500 >
From Cort's 2015 Hollow Body series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Spruce top
Spruce body
Maple neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Voiced Tone VTH-59 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Voiced Tone VTH-59 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic & C-Harp Tailpiece bridge
C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Vintage Style tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Cort Yorktown

Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Expensive Woods
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
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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4. D'Angelico Excel SS

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Playability 72

Sound 75

Build quality 70

Value for money 67

Overall Score 72

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Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (4 votes)

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5 Prices - New from $899.99 >
From D'Angelico's 2021 Excel series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Laminated Spruce top
Laminated Flame Maple body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Gold Tune-O-Matic bridge
C-Shape Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover 150 Imperial tuners
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5 Prices - New from $899.99 >
From D'Angelico's 2021 Excel series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Laminated Spruce top
Laminated Flame Maple body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Gold Tune-O-Matic bridge
C-Shape Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover 150 Imperial tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
D'Angelico Excel SS

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

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5. Gretsch G6136T-CSTRR Custom Shop Rich Robinson Magpie

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Playability 70

Sound 71

Build quality 75

Value for money 57

Overall Score 72

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From Gretsch's 2019 Artist Signature Edition series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Laminated Maple with Solid Spruce Top body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones TV Classic Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker/Passive)
3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Bigsby B6CBST with String-Thru Shaft bridge
C Shape Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Imperial tuners
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From Gretsch's 2019 Artist Signature Edition series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Laminated Maple with Solid Spruce Top body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones TV Classic Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker/Passive)
3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Bigsby B6CBST with String-Thru Shaft bridge
C Shape Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Imperial tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G6136T-CSTRR Custom Shop Rich Robinson Magpie

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
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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6. Gretsch G6136T-RR Rich Robinson Signature Magpie

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Gretsch G6136T-RR Rich Robinson Signature Magpie

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Playability 70

Sound 71

Build quality 77

Value for money 58

Overall Score 73

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)

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3 Prices - New from $4,199.99 >
From Gretsch's 2021 Artist Signature Edition series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Maple Back and Sides body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker/Passive)
3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Bigsby B6CBRR String-Thru bridge
Standard U Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Imperial tuners
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3 Prices - New from $4,199.99 >
From Gretsch's 2021 Artist Signature Edition series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Maple Back and Sides body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gretsch Broad'Tron BT-65 (Humbucker/Passive)
3 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Bigsby B6CBRR String-Thru bridge
Standard U Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Imperial tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G6136T-RR Rich Robinson Signature Magpie

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
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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7. Gretsch G6136-55 Vintage Select Edition '55 Falcon

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Gretsch G6136-55 Vintage Select Edition '55 Falcon

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Playability 68

Sound 72

Build quality 73

Value for money 56

Overall Score 71

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Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)

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3 Prices - New from $3,999.99 >
From Gretsch's 2016 Professional Collection series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Laminated Maple with Solid Spruce Top body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones T-Armond (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gretsch TV Jones T-Armond (Single Coil/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Gretsch G Cadillac Tailpiece bridge
Standard U Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Imperial Die-Cast tuners
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3 Prices - New from $3,999.99 >
From Gretsch's 2016 Professional Collection series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Laminated Maple with Solid Spruce Top body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones T-Armond (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gretsch TV Jones T-Armond (Single Coil/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Gretsch G Cadillac Tailpiece bridge
Standard U Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Imperial Die-Cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G6136-55 Vintage Select Edition '55 Falcon

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

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8. Cort Yorktown-BV

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Cort Yorktown-BV

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Playability 75

Sound 61

Build quality 58

Value for money 70

Overall Score 65

What our users think

Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)

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From Cort's 2013 Hollow Body series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Spruce top
Spruce body
Canadian Hard Maple neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Voiced Tone VTH-59 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Voiced Tone VTH-59 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic & Bigsby B60 Vibrato bridge
C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Vintage Style tuners
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1 Prices - Used from $500 >
From Cort's 2013 Hollow Body series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Spruce top
Spruce body
Canadian Hard Maple neck
Ovangkol fretboard
Bridge pickup: Voiced Tone VTH-59 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Voiced Tone VTH-59 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic & Bigsby B60 Vibrato bridge
C Set neck
20 Medium frets
Vintage Style tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Cort Yorktown-BV

Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Expensive Woods
No High-Quality Nut
No Top Brand Pickups
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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9. Gretsch G100BKCE Synchromatic Archtop

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Gretsch G100BKCE Synchromatic Archtop

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Playability 68

Sound 70

Build quality 57

Value for money 70

Overall Score 65

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Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)

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1 Prices - Used from $799 >
From Gretsch's 2016 Electromatic series
Made in China
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Arched Laminated Spruce top
Laminated Maple body
Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: (/)
Middle pickup: (/)
Neck pickup: Gretsch Mini Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
Chromatic bridge
Standard U Set neck
20 Medium Jumbo frets
Die-Cast tuners
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1 Prices - Used from $799 >
From Gretsch's 2016 Electromatic series
Made in China
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Arched Laminated Spruce top
Laminated Maple body
Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: (/)
Middle pickup: (/)
Neck pickup: Gretsch Mini Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
Chromatic bridge
Standard U Set neck
20 Medium Jumbo frets
Die-Cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G100BKCE Synchromatic Archtop

Expensive Wood
Synthetic Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
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 Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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Used from $799 >>