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The Gibson 60s Les Paul Standard in Lemon Burst sits right in that sweet spot between classic attitude and modern precision. This is a guitar that leans hard into late-’60s Les Paul DNA - slimmer, faster and a little sharper around the edges than its ’50s counterpart - while still delivering the weight, authority and sustain that define the model.
Finished in Lemon Burst, the top has a bright, open look that feels unmistakably vintage without being muted or dark. It’s a colour that suits the 60s Standard perfectly, highlighting the carve and giving the guitar a sense of energy and movement under light. Paired with cream plastics and classic trapezoid inlays on a rosewood fingerboard, the aesthetic is timeless and unapologetically Gibson.
The neck profile is a key part of this guitar’s appeal. The slim 60s-style carve makes it quick and agile in the hand, ideal for players who like to move effortlessly up and down the board without sacrificing substance. It feels fast without being insubstantial, and the balance across the neck encourages fluid lead work as well as confident chord playing.
Tonally, the Burstbucker 61 Rhythm and Lead pickups are a standout. They deliver a clear, articulate take on classic PAF-style tones, with tight low end, open mids and a top end that cuts without becoming brittle. Clean tones are warm and detailed, while driven sounds bloom with harmonic content and sustain, making this a guitar that thrives at stage volume as much as it does in the studio.
Grover Rotomatic tuners add a reassuring sense of stability, keeping tuning solid even with aggressive playing. Overall, the guitar feels responsive, alive and very much built for real-world use rather than nostalgia alone.
Presented in excellent condition and supplied with its original hard shell case and case candy, this 60s Les Paul Standard is a confident, characterful example of a modern Gibson that stays true to the spirit of the era it represents.
Features:
Action at 1st Fret: 0.5mm
Action at 12th Fret: 2.0mm
Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 20.45mm
Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 23.23mm
Nut Width: 42.92mm
Width at 12th Fret: 52.98mm
Weight: 4.05kg
Model: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s
Finish: Lemon Burst
Body: Mahogany with maple top
Neck: Mahogany, slim 60s profile
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Trapezoid
Pickups: Burstbucker 61 Rhythm and Burstbucker 61 Lead
Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way selector
Tuners: Grover Rotomatics
Bridge: Tune-o-matic
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Case: Original hard shell case with case candy
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