Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded '60s, Vintage Cherry Sunburst

Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded '60s, Vintage Cherry Sunburst Overview

The Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded '60s, Vintage Cherry Sunburst is a modern revival of the iconic 1960s Les Paul, blending the classic elements that made it legendary with a satin finish for a beautifully aged look and feel. This guitar captures the authentic feel of a treasured vintage instrument while delivering the performance and playability that modern players expect.

Key Features:

• Body and Top:

  • Body Material: Solid Mahogany
  • Top Material: AA Figured Maple
  • The mahogany body provides a warm, resonant tone, while the AA figured maple top adds clarity and a stunning visual aesthetic.

• Neck and Fingerboard:

  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Neck Profile: SlimTaper '60s-style
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
  • Nut Width: 1.695" (43.05 mm)
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Inlays: Trapezoid
  • The SlimTaper neck profile is fast and comfortable, perfect for players who prefer a more streamlined neck for fast playing and intricate fretwork.

• Electronics:

  • Neck Pickup: BurstBucker 1
  • Bridge Pickup: BurstBucker 2
  • Magnet Type: Alnico 5
  • Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors), 3-way toggle switch
  • These pickups deliver a faithful recreation of the iconic PAF sound from the 1960s, with the BurstBucker 2 in the bridge offering slightly hotter output for aggressive leads, while the BurstBucker 1 in the neck provides smooth, balanced tones for rhythm and solo work.

• Hardware:

  • Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
  • Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
  • Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with Kidney buttons
  • Knobs: Gold Top Hat with dial pointers
  • The combination of the ABR-1 bridge, aluminum Stop Bar, and Grover tuners ensures solid tuning stability, sustain, and precise intonation.

• Finish:

  • Finish Type: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Color: Vintage Cherry Sunburst
  • The satin nitrocellulose finish not only looks and feels great but also allows the wood to resonate freely, improving tonal depth and overall sound as the guitar ages.

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