Gibson Custom Les Paul Standard 1960 Reissue VOS Iced Tea Burst CSHR

Essential Information About the Gibson Custom Shop 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue Guitar

• 1960 Slim Taper Neck Profile fast and comfortable for modern, precise playing.


• Two non-paraffinated Alnico III Custombuckers for thick, organic "Burst" tones.


• Solid mahogany body + flamed maple top, nitro VOS finish for vintage resonance.


• Historic construction: long tenon, animal glue, reconstituted plastics, and premium electronics.

1960, the Ultimate Evolution of the Les Paul Standard

The final production year of the original Les Paul Standard, 1960 marks the introduction of the thin "Slim Taper" neck and distinctive aesthetic details. This Custom Shop reissue faithfully captures the spirit of the legendary "Burst 60s" prized by iconic guitarists, featuring a VOS patina and carefully selected materials to meet historical specifications.

For Which Musicians and Styles?

Designed for intermediate to expert guitarists, this Les Paul excels in blues, classic rock, hard rock, and pop. The 12" radius promotes smooth bends and full chords, while the 24.75" / 628 mm scale length offers a supple feel under the fingers. Whether on stage or in the studio, it delivers a rich tonal palette responsive to playing nuances.

The Sound

The non-paraffinated Alnico III Custombuckers reproduce the PAF character: tight lows, creamy mids, and silky highs, with natural "bloom" and excellent dynamics. The aluminum ABR-1/Stop Bar combo and long tenon maximize sustain and stability. CTS 500k potentiometers and Paper-in-Oil capacitors ensure smooth volume/tone response, ideal for sculpting vintage crunch, bright cleans in the middle position, or biting leads at the bridge. The mahogany/maple combination provides projection and density, making this guitar both expressive and versatile.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve the nitrocellulose finish, use a nitro-compatible stand (non-reactive coatings). Fit nickel 10-46 strings to maintain original tension and feel. Add a quality leather strap with sturdy ends for standard strap buttons, and a curved capo suited to the 12" radius.

Technical specifications

Shape	Les Paul	Neck/body joint	long tenon, glued with animal glue
Top	two-piece flamed maple, glued with animal glue	Hardware	nickel
Back	lightweight solid mahogany, one piece	Tuners	Kluson "Single Line", double-ring buttons
Binding	single-ply Royalite	Bridge	ABR-1 without retaining wire
Weight relief	none (solid body)	Saddles	nickel-plated brass
Finish	nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Original Spec, aged patina)	Tailpiece	lightweight aluminum Stop Bar
Material	solid mahogany	Pickguard	laminated cellulose acetate butyrate
Profile	1960 Slim Taper (thin, tapered profile)	Truss rod	authentic 1950s style, without tube
Scale length	24.75" / 628 mm	Truss rod cover	two-ply stepped vintage model
Fingerboard	Indian rosewood, glued with animal glue	Control knobs	gold "Top Hat" with silver "Reflector" inserts
Fingerboard radius	12" / 305 mm	Selector tip	amber Catalin
Number of frets	22	Selector plate	screen-printed cellulose acetate butyrate
Frets	authentic Medium-Jumbo	Jack plate	laminated cellulose acetate butyrate
Nut	nylon	Control plates	black Royalite
Nut width	1.687" / 42.8 mm	Strap buttons	aluminum
Width at fingerboard end	2.24" / 56.9 mm	Pickup rings	M69, cellulose acetate butyrate
Inlays	trapezoids in aged cellulose nitrate	Pickup covers	nickel-silver, authentic profile