Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s - Faded Vintage Bourbon Burst

Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Faded – classic design with satin finish

The Les Paul Standard 60s Faded in Vintage Bourbon Burst revives the classic 60s design that made the model iconic. The guitar combines a solid mahogany body with an AA figured maple top and a Slim Taper TV 60s-style mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and trapezoid inlays. The satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish provides a natural appearance and comfortable feel during play.

Overview and features

The Les Paul Standard 60s Faded is equipped with hand-wound 60s Burstbucker pickups in the neck and bridge positions, connected to audio taper potentiometers and Orange Drop capacitors. The ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece ensure stable intonation, while Grover Rotomatic 'Kidney' tuners and Gold Top Hat knobs with silver reflectors provide precise tuning and classic aesthetics.

Construction and materials/components

Body: Solid mahogany with AA figured maple top. Neck: Mahogany, Slim Taper TV 60s profile, rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays. Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic, tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar. Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with Kidney buttons. Knobs: Gold Top Hat with silver reflectors and dial pointers.

Connections and integration

Not specified

Controls and workflow

Two volume and two tone controls, hand-wound pickups wired to audio taper potentiometers with Orange Drop capacitors.

Deep dive – format, standards and compatibility

Format/standards

Not specified

Power supply and requirements

Not applicable (passive electronics)

Environment and usage

Recommended for stage and studio use. Durable construction suitable for long-term use and versatile musical expression.

Specifications

• Type/category: Electric guitar
• Format/dimensions/weight: Standard Les Paul
• Materials/components: Mahogany body, AA figured maple top, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, aluminum tailpiece, Grover Rotomatic tuners
• Frequency range/latency/resolution: Not specified
• Inputs/outputs: 1 x 6.3 mm output jack
• Protocols/standards: Not specified
• Power supply: Passive (no power required)
• Compatibility (OS/software/format): Not specified
• Included accessories: Hardshell case
• Other: Satin nitrocellulose lacquer, Slim Taper TV 60s neck profile, trapezoid inlays