Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded 60s - Vintage Cherryburst
Details
• Body: Mahogany
• Top: AA Figured Maple
• Weight Relief : N/A
• Binding: Single Ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Slim Taper
• Nut width: 1.69" | 143mm
• Fingerboard scale length: 24.75" | 1628.65mm
• Number of frets: 22
• Nut: Graph Tech
• Inlay: Acrylic Trapezoid
• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Buttons
• Plating: Nickel
• Neck pickup: 60s Burstbucker
• Bridge pickup: 60s Burstbucker
• Controls: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch, Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors
• Case: Gibson Hardshell Case
Q & A
Reviews
Oh man… where to start? This is one of the best guitars I’ve ever owned, and I’ve owned many over the years. Don’t make the mistake I made. Don’t buy a guitar because of its looks. You may be terribly disappointed down the line. In 2008, I purchased a brand new Les Paul Standard 50s. It was very pretty, but during the 12 years of owning it, I never connected with it. I did not like its sound; it was pretty dark and dull sounding. In addition, I could not stand its sticky glossy nitro finish. As a result, it spent a lot more time in its case than any of my other guitars. I finally gave up and sold it concluding that the Gibson Les Paul was not for me, even though I’ve always loved its design. Then I found this 2022 Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded 60s. I was not attracted to it initially, but a few minutes of playing convinced me. These 60s Burstbucker pickups sound amazing; I now understand what people mean when they say a Les Paul is like a Telecaster on steroids; whether you are on the neck or bridge pickup, or both, it sounds fantastic and has lots of power which can be tamed by simply using the volume and/or tone knobs. And this satin neck! Wow! Such a pleasure to play. I think every Gibson guitars should be offered with a satin neck option. So anyway, do yourself a favor, play the guitars before buying and trust your ears and your fingers, not your eyes. As far as I am concerned, I finally found the guitar I had been looking for.
Oh man… par où commencer? Cette guitare est l'une des meilleures que j'ai eues, et j'en ai eu plusieurs au fil des ans. Ne faites pas la même erreur que moi. N'achetez pas une guitare pour son apparence. Vous pourriez être terriblement déçu. En 2008, j'ai acheté une Les Paul Standard 50s toute neuve. Elle était magnifique, mais pendant nos 12 années de « vie commune », je ne m'y suis jamais attaché. Je n'en aimais pas le son qui était plutôt sombre et terne. De plus, son fini nitro brillant, qui était demeuré collant pendant tout ce temps, me déplaisait énormément. Elle a donc passé beaucoup plus de temps dans son étui que n'importe laquelle de mes autres guitares. J'ai finalement abandonné et je l'ai vendue en pensant que la Gibson Les Paul n'était pas pour moi, même si j'ai toujours aimé son design. Puis j'ai trouvé cette Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded 60s en 2022. Elle ne n'a pas attiré au début, mais un essai de quelques minutes m'a convaincu. Ces micros « 60s Burstbucker » sont excellents; je comprends maintenant la signification de l'expression « une Les Paul est comme une Telecaster sous stéroïdes »; que vous utilisiez le micro du manche ou du chevalet, ou les deux, cette guitare a un son extraordinaire et offre beaucoup de puissance qui peut être contrôlée en utilisant simplement les boutons de volume et/ou de tonalité. Et ce manche fini satin! C’est tellement agréable à jouer. Personnellement, je pense que toutes les guitares Gibson devraient être offertes avec un manche fini satin, en option. Pour conclure, n'hésitez pas à essayer plusieurs guitares avant d'acheter, et faites confiance à vos oreilles et à vos doigts, non à vos yeux. En ce qui me concerne, j’ai enfin trouvé la guitare que je cherchais.
Well, this one is a LOT more. I don’t think I could justify the Custom Shop jump vs this new 60s Standard, especially with the faded nitro finish. No lightening - this guitar is HEAVY and it feels great. The neck is classic 60s, and with the satin finish, is like an old friend.
Pickups are in the “hot zone”, especially with the body - sustain is beautiful. It looks pretty, and has a dark side of evil that I love.
Bonuses: case candy includes the ‘baby photo’ on the bench; booklet; a pickguard if you want that look (I prefer none); and a first that I’ve seen, a super cool Gibson branded multi-tool (sort of like a compact cycling tool, with fold out allen keys, drivers, socket end - very handy!).
Gibson is BACK. Make no mistake about it.
Only thing I’m changing are the strings from 9-42 to heavier 10-46. This one’s a keeper.
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