Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS, Iced Tea Burst #04330

Full Description

Vintage-accurate construction

The Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue is built with an unwavering dedication to historical accuracy. Every detail, from the 2-piece figured maple top to the lightweight, one-piece mahogany back, is designed to match the iconic models of 1960. Hide-glue construction is used throughout, ensuring a bond between the tonewoods that enhances resonance and sustain. The nitrocellulose VOS finish adds a subtle aged patina, giving this guitar the look and feel of a well-preserved vintage instrument straight from the golden era of Gibson craftsmanship.

Fast-playing '60s SlimTaper neck

The defining feature of the 1960 Les Paul Standard was its fast-playing neck profile, and this reissue captures that feel with precision. The '60s SlimTaper neck is crafted from solid mahogany, providing a comfortable yet sturdy grip that makes rapid playing effortless. The long tenon construction, set with hide glue, ensures maximum energy transfer between the neck and body, contributing to the guitar’s legendary sustain. With an Indian rosewood fretboard and medium-jumbo frets, this guitar offers a silky-smooth playing experience suited for rhythm and lead work alike.

Custombucker Alnico III pickups

Delivering the unmistakable voice of a vintage Les Paul, the Custombucker Alnico III pickups are wound to recreate the legendary PAF tone. These pickups are unpotted, just like the originals, allowing them to breathe and respond dynamically to your playing. The result is a rich, articulate sound with warm lows, singing mids, and crisp highs that cut through the mix. From searing rock leads to smooth blues tones, these pickups handle it all with stunning clarity and vintage character. Paired with CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors, they offer a truly authentic tonal response.

Period-correct hardware and aesthetics

Everything about this reissue is designed to transport you back to 1960, from the nickel hardware to the historically accurate plastics. The no-wire ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminium stop bar tailpiece ensure tuning stability and precise intonation while keeping the weight balanced. Gold top hat knobs with silver reflector inserts, aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays, and Kluson single-line tuners with double-ring tips all contribute to the unmistakable vintage look. Even the truss rod, with its authentic 1950s no-tube design, is crafted to match the original models in every way.

Uncompromising attention to detail

Gibson Custom Shop’s commitment to authenticity is evident in every aspect of this reissue. The chemically re-engineered plastics, including the pickguard, switch washer, and jack plate, are painstakingly recreated to match the aging process of original components. The neck joint, featuring a long tenon and hide-glue fit, ensures a rock-solid connection for maximum sustain. Even the amber Catalin switch tip is carefully designed to resemble those used in the late '50s and early '60s. Every element of this guitar has been built with expert craftsmanship, delivering a truly vintage ownership experience that honours the legacy of the original 1960 Les Paul Standard.

Specifications

• Product Name: Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS, Iced Tea Burst
• Product Code: LPR60VOITNH1 #04330

Body

• Body Style: Les Paul
• Top: 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit
• Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
• Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
• Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
• Weight Relief: None

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Profile: '60s SlimTaper
• Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)
• Fret Count: 22
• Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85 mm)
• Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
• Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware & Electronics

• Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
• Saddle Material: Nickel-Plated Brass
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminium Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Double Ring
• Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
• Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
• Control Knobs: Gold Top Hats w/ Silver Reflector Inserts
• Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
• Switch Washer: Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Jack Plate Cover: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Control Covers: Black Royalite
• Strap Buttons: Aluminium
• Mounting Rings: M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
• Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
• Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
• Output Jack: Switchcraft
• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
• Accessories: Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (with Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags