Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s
Overview
The Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s delivers the slimmer, faster-playing experience of the early 1960s Les Paul while retaining the full-bodied humbucker tone the model is known for. It features a mahogany body with a carved maple top, a SlimTaper mahogany neck profile that is noticeably thinner than the '50s version, and a rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets on a 12-inch radius. Two Burstbucker 61 pickups with period-correct wiring produce a slightly brighter, more articulate voice than the '50s variant, with excellent clarity in clean settings and aggressive snarl when pushed into overdrive. The combination of the slim neck and lighter touch makes it well-suited for lead playing and faster passages. Build quality is consistent with current Gibson standards, featuring nitrocellulose lacquer finishing, quality hardware including Grover Rotomatic tuners, and careful attention to fret leveling and nut shaping. This model is best suited for players who love the Les Paul sound but prefer a more modern, speed-friendly neck profile. Like all Les Paul Standards, the weight can be considerable, and no weight relief is applied to maintain traditional tonal character.
Electric Guitars
A Les Paul with slimmer SlimTaper neck and Burstbucker 61 pickups delivering a slightly brighter, more articulate voice suited for lead playing and faster passages while retaining full-bodied humbucker warmth.
Instrument Details
$2,499
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Brand
Gibson
Type
Solid Body Electric
Made In
USA
Year
2019
