Gibson Original Series Les Paul Standard '60s - Bourbon Burst with Hard Shell Case
Gibson Original Series Les Paul Standard '60s - Bourbon Burst with Hard Shell Case
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Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s - Bourbon Burst with Hard Shell Case
The Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s – Timeless Tone and Unmatched Playability
Classic '60s Les Paul Construction for Legendary Sound
The Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s in Bourbon Burst is a tribute to the golden era of Gibson innovation, bringing back the authentic design and craftsmanship that made this model a rock ‘n’ roll icon. Built with a solid mahogany body and an AA figured maple top, this guitar offers the perfect balance of warmth, sustain, and articulation. Without any weight relief, it provides the full-bodied resonance that players have cherished for decades.
Fast and Comfortable SlimTaper Neck
The mahogany neck features a SlimTaper profile, designed for effortless playability and speed. Whether you're riffing in the lower register or bending notes high on the fretboard, the 12” radius rosewood fingerboard with medium jumbo frets provides the smooth and familiar feel that made '60s Les Pauls legendary. Acrylic trapezoid inlays complete the vintage aesthetic, while the Graph Tech nut enhances tuning stability and sustain.
60s Burstbucker Pickups for Iconic PAF Tone
Equipped with 60s Burstbucker humbuckers, this Les Paul Standard delivers vintage-accurate tones with enhanced clarity and output. These Alnico 5 magnet pickups provide a balanced blend of warmth, punchy midrange, and crisp articulation. The hand-wired electronics, featuring Orange Drop capacitors, offer smooth and dynamic tone control, while the 3-way pickup selector allows you to shape your sound with precision.
Premium Hardware for Rock-Solid Performance
The Les Paul Standard '60s is built for reliability with a nickel-finished ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and an aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece, ensuring exceptional intonation and sustain. The Grover Rotomatic tuners with Kidney buttons provide rock-solid tuning stability, while the Gold Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors complete the classic look. Every detail, from the cream pickguard to the amber switch tip, enhances the guitar’s vintage aesthetic while ensuring modern durability.
A Timeless Classic with a Modern Edge
From blues and jazz to hard rock and beyond, the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s delivers the versatile and powerful tones that have made it one of the most celebrated electric guitars in history. Whether you're playing in the studio or on stage, this instrument provides unmatched sustain, resonance, and playability—true to the original Les Paul legacy.
Specifications
Body
- Body Style: Les Paul
- Body Shape: Les Paul
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top: AA Figured Maple
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Weight Relief: None
Neck
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: SlimTaper
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Nut Material: Graph Tech
- Nut Width: 1.694"
- End of Board Width: 2.259"
- Inlays: Acrylic Trapezoid
- Neck Joint: Glued-In, Set Neck
Hardware
- Finish: Nickel
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
- Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Buttons
- Pickguard: Cream
- Truss Rod: Adjustable
- Control Knobs: Gold Top Hat with Silver Reflector & Dial Pointer
- Switch Tip: Amber
- Switch Washer: Cream
- Jack Plate Cover: Cream
- Strap Buttons: 2
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: 60s Burstbucker
- Bridge Pickup: 60s Burstbucker
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
- Pickup Selector: 3-way Toggle
- Output Jack: 1/4"
Additional Information
- String Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case: Hardshell Included
- Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
This electric guitar ships fully insured with signature required.