Gibson Custom, 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS, Washed Cherry Sunburst

Name: Gibson Custom, 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Brand: Gibson Custom Shop
Price: 7077 USD
Availability: Discontinued

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Key Features

Authentic 1960s design and construction for a true vintage ownership experience
SlimTaper neck profile offers fast, classically comfortable playability
Custombucker Alnico III pickups deliver rich, warm, vintage tones
Nitrocellulose VOS finish provides a stunning aged patina and superior resonance

Gibson Custom, 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS, Washed Cherry Sunburst Overview

The Gibson Custom, 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS is a stunning recreation of the original. This reissue perfectly portrays and replicates one of the most iconic guitars in music history. With its lightweight one-piece mahogany body and beautifully figured two-piece maple top, this beauty exudes vintage charm while delivering superior resonance and sustain. The slim 60s neck profile offers effortless playability, paired with an Indian rosewood fingerboard featuring aged trapezoid inlays for a timeless aesthetic.

Equipped with Custombucker Alnico III pickups, this Les Paul produces rich, dynamic tones that are perfect for classic rock, blues, and much more. The power of these pickups ensures that they pack a punch and deliver a classic 60s sound, producing a deep vintage tone that is rarely recreated. This stunner is finished with a nitrocellulose VOS patina, culminating in a crafted beauty that not only sounds like the 60s, but also recaptures the aesthetic of the era with ease. Complete with a hard case and meticulous craftsmanship, this guitar will take you to a time that every guitarist can only dream of experiencing.

Product Ref: 271416

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Crafted for vintage tone

The 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS is built to deliver the warm, rich tones that made the original Les Paul a legend. Featuring unpotted Custombucker Alnico III pickups, this guitar offers dynamic sound with incredible clarity and response. Each individual wind of these pickups adds an extra layer of individuality and care into this guitar, making your sound and connection with this custom Gibson all the more special.

The sound of the 60s is reanimated, letting you unleash tones that defined the era. Combined with the lightweight mahogany body and hide-glue construction, it resonates with authenticity and depth, perfectly capturing classic vintage tones. As a direct result of Gibson Custom shop's periodically accurate construction methods, this guitar perfectly exhibits what a Gibson Les Paul Standard from that time would've looked and sounded like. This guitar will transport you back to an era of guitar history greatness. It's a carefully crafted conduit that can channel vintage tones like no other.

Iconic SlimTaper neck

Renowned for its comfort and speed, the 60s SlimTaper neck profile ensures a swift and smooth playing experience. Its slim, ergonomic shape is perfect for fast fretwork while maintaining a solid feel. Navigate the neck like never before, gliding to your desired note destination with fluidity. Paired with an Indian rosewood fingerboard and aged trapezoid inlays, it not only plays beautifully but also pays homage to the original design of the 1960 Les Paul Standard. You will be laying down licks and reverberating riffs like the legends of the past with this beauty.

Attention to detail

This reissue exemplifies Gibson's commitment to accuracy and expert craftsmanship. From the no-wire ABR-1 bridge to the double-ring Kluson tuners and chemically re-engineered plastics, every component mirrors the 1960 original. These fine details ensure a historically accurate look and feel, offering you an instrument of unmatched authenticity. This Gibson is a real one-of-a-kind masterpiece, crafted from Gibson Custom shop's deep love and care for guitars.

Timeless aesthetics

Finished with a nitrocellulose VOS patina, the Washed Cherry Sunburst top showcases a beautifully figured maple design that exudes vintage character. The aged nickel hardware and reflector knobs complete the look, creating an instrument that is an outstanding and unbelievable work of the finest craftmanship in the industry. It will almost certainly inspire you to pick up and play it at every glance. Its timeless appeal ensures that it will remain a treasured addition to any collection. The Washed Cherry Sunburst finish is quite literally the cherry on top of this masterpiece, giving the Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Standard a vintage vibrancy that complements its powerful and expressive sound potential.

Protect the prize

This beauty comes with a hard case to comfortably fit the Gibson, letting you transport your prized possession anywhere in a stylishly safe fashion.

The ultimate collector's piece

As part of Gibson's Custom Shop, this reissue represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship and authenticity. Each guitar comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, a historic reissue hang tag, and a deluxe hard case, making it a valuable addition to any collection. Built with care and reverence, it's an instrument that honours Gibson's legacy. Every minute detail of this instrument is carefully curated, giving you a regal rarity that stands out in the world of guitars. It truly is the pinnacle of reissues, giving you both aesthetic and tonal authenticity in one outstanding model.