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The Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s AAA flame top limited-edition electric guitar takes you back to the "Golden Era" that made the Les Paul an icon. This meticulous recreation captures all the essential vintage tone and feel that allowed the Les Paul to shape the sounds of generations of players across every genre. Whether you're a purist searching for that elusive ’60s magic or a modern guitarist looking to tap into a classic, the Les Paul Standard '60s is an inspiring instrument.

Les Paul Standard ’60s AAA Flame Top Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Body

Vintage-Accurate Tonewood Construction

At the core of this ’60s-spec Les Paul is a foundation of tonewoods that helped define the revered PAF era. The mahogany body imparts warmth and richness to every note, while the AAA figured maple top adds bite and clarity. Together, these woods produce the complex, three-dimensional tones that have made the Les Paul a studio staple for decades. The slim, lightweight build feels effortless whether playing seated or standing.

Les Paul Standard ’60s AAA Flame Top Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Neck

Sculpted ’60s Neck and Fingerboard

Holding true to vintage form, this Les Paul Standard features a SlimTaper ’60s-style mahogany neck carve. The familiar and comfortable profile makes navigating the rosewood fingerboard a breeze, whether you're burning through riffs, or wrapping your hand around chord shapes. The 24.75" scale length and 22 frets give you ample real estate for melodic leads, while trapezoid inlays hark back to the Les Paul's ’60s era.

Les Paul Standard ’60s AAA Flame Top Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Hardware

Burstbucker Pickups Unleash Vintage Mojo

The key to this guitar's authentic vintage voice lies in the Burstbucker 61R and 61T pickups. Meticulously re-created from PAF-era examples, these Alnico V pickups deliver all the warmth, growl and singing sustain that made original ’Bursts legendary. From chimey cleans to snarling overdrive, the Burstbuckers capture every nuance of your playing.

Les Paul Standard ’60s AAA Flame Top Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Hardware

Classic Appointments Enhance Sustain

This Les Paul comes loaded with period-correct hardware that enhances resonance and sustain. The ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge transfers string energy efficiently, while the aluminum stopbar increases mass and vibrational transfer. Grover Rotomatic "kidney" tuners offer smooth and accurate tuning, while gold top hat knobs with silver reflectors complete the vintage aesthetic.

For players who crave the magic of a ’60s ’Burst, the Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s AAA flame top limited edition is a dream come true. With construction mirroring the original PAF-era Les Pauls down to the last detail, this guitar channels the iconic tone and feel that made ’60s Les Paul models legendary.

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  • Mahogany body with AAA figured maple top
  • Mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile, rosewood fretboard
  • Dual Gibson Burstbucker 61 pickups, 3-way switch
  • ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, Grover Rotomatic tuners

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Body
  • Body Type: Single Cutaway Solid Body
  • Top wood: AAA Figured
  • Body wood: Solid Mahogany
Neck
  • Neck shape: Slim
  • Neck wood: Solid Mahogany
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 24.75"
Fingerboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Trapezoid
  • Nut width/material: 1.695 in. (43.053 mm) GraphTech
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Proprietary Alnico Humbucker
  • Bridge: Proprietary Alnico Humbucker
  • Pickup switch: 3-Way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed Bridge
  • Bridge design: Tune-o-matic
  • Tuning machines: Locking
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 String
  • Case: Hardshell Case
  • Orientation: Right Handed
  • Country of Origin: United States

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