Gibson Electric Les Paul Standard 60s Figured Top Blueberry Burst Original
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Premium vintage look: AA-grade figured maple top under a glossy translucent nitrocellulose lacquer finishing, for striking visual depth and a genuine “golden age” vibe.
- 60s comfort: mahogany neck with a SlimTaper profile and rosewood key with a 12" / 304.8 mm radius, designed for fast, modern playing.
- Big Les Paul sound: two Alnico 5 Burstbucker 60s pickups, punchy and open, wired with Orange Drop capacitors for a rich, dynamic response.
- Proven hardware: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic, aluminum Stop Bar and Grover Rotomatic tuners, with a hardshell case included.
Manufacturer Information
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Essential Information About the Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Figured Top Guitar
- Premium vintage look: AA figured maple top under a glossy translucent nitrocellulose lacquer finish, for pronounced visual relief and a true "golden age" vibe.
- 60s comfort: mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile and rosewood fingerboard with a 12" / 304.8 mm radius, designed for fast and modern playing.
- Big Les Paul sound: two Burstbucker 60s Alnico 5 pickups, lively and open, wired with Orange Drop capacitors for a rich and dynamic response.
- Proven hardware: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic, aluminum Stop Bar, and Grover Rotomatic tuners, with hard case included.
A 60s Classic Revived
The Les Paul Standard 60s Figured Top embodies the spirit of early sixties Gibson models: a balance between tradition and faster neck feel. With its mahogany body and AA figured maple top, it embraces the fundamentals that made the Les Paul famous, while highlighting a glossy nitrocellulose finish that allows the wood to breathe and showcases the maple grain.
Who It's For and Suitable Styles
This electric guitar is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a true characterful Les Paul, equally comfortable with powerful rhythm playing and singing leads. Rock, hard rock, blues, classic rock, ambitious pop, or even stoner: the Burstbucker 60s offer a wide palette, with enough definition for clear tones and sufficient density to drive a tube amp.
Sound
The mahogany + maple duo remains the quintessential Les Paul recipe: mahogany provides full low-mids, sustain, and a "dense" feel, while the maple top adds attack and clarity in the upper spectrum. On the electronics side, the Burstbucker 60s (Alnico 5 magnets) deliver a powerful vintage sound, with present but not harsh highs and expressive mids, perfect for solos. The wiring with 2 volumes and 2 tones allows fine sculpting of the tone, from bright cleans to thick crunch, and the 3-position toggle switch ensures immediate transitions between neck, blend, and bridge pickups.
Technical specifications
| Body shape | Les Paul | Neck width | 2.259" / 57.4 mm |
| Body material | mahogany | Inlays | acrylic trapezoid |
| Top | AA figured maple | Finish | nickel |
| Binding | single-ply on top and fingerboard | Bridge | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic |
| Body finish | glossy nitrocellulose lacquer | Tailpiece | aluminum Stop Bar |
| Profile | SlimTaper | Tuners | Grover Rotomatic with kidney-shaped buttons |
| Scale length | 24.75" / 628.65 mm | Pickguard | cream |
| Fingerboard material | Indian rosewood | Truss rod | adjustable |
| Radius | 12" / 304.8 mm | Control knobs | gold Top Hat with silver reflector and dial pointer |
| Number of frets | 22 | Switch tip | amber |
| Fret size | Medium Jumbo | Switch washer | cream |
| Nut material | Graph Tech | Jack plate cover | cream |
| Nut width | 1.694" / 43.05 mm | Strap buttons | 2 |
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Questions frequently asked
What sound do the Burstbucker 60s pickups offer?
The two Alnico 5 magnet Burstbucker 60s deliver a powerful vintage output level, expressive mids, and present highs. The neck pickup favors singing leads, while the bridge pickup adds bite to the crunch.
Is the SlimTaper neck suitable for fast playing?
The SlimTaper profile is associated with the fast playing feel sought after on 1960s-inspired Les Pauls. Its 24.75-inch (628.65 mm) scale length, 1.695-inch (43.05 mm) nut width, and 12-inch radius provide a grip oriented towards bends and lead playing.
What woods compose this Les Paul Standard 60s Figured Top Blueberry Burst?
The body is made of mahogany and the top is crafted from AA figured maple. This combination provides dense low-mids and sustain, while the maple enhances the attack. The glossy nitrocellulose finish highlights the figuring of the top.
What electronics and controls are present?
Four controls, meaning two volumes and two tones, are hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors. A three-position toggle switch allows access to the neck pickup, both pickups, or the bridge pickup.
Is the guitar delivered with a case?
A hard case and a Gibson accessory kit are included. The original setup features .010 to .046 gauge strings, an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, and an aluminum stopbar tailpiece.
