Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard WCS
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Epiphone
1960 Les Paul Standard WCS
Product Info
Article Number:
614953
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
1960 Les Paul Standard WCS
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$1,494.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard WCS is a seriously impressive instrument. It nails the vintage aesthetic and feel, with those Custombuckers providing a powerful, warm voice perfect for classic rock, blues, and beyond. It’s a fantastic option for players seeking a premium-priced Les Paul experience without the Gibson price tag.
Product Description
- Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard WCS
- Electric Guitar
- Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection (2025)
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: AAA flamed maple veneer
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 42.9 mm (1.69")
- Graph Tech nut
- Neck profile: '60s Slim Taper
- Binding at the top of the body and neck
- 22 frets
- Pickups: Two Custombucker humbuckers
- Two volume and two tone controls
- 3-way switch
- Cream-coloured pickguard
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
- Nickel hardware
- Epiphone Deluxe machine heads
- Colour: Washed Cherry Sunburst
- Includes case
PROS
- • AAA flame maple top provides stunning aesthetics and improved resonance.
- • Custombucker pickups deliver a thick, vintage-voiced, high-output tone.
- • Slim taper neck profile offers comfortable playability for a wide range of players.
- • ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Mahogany body construction can make it feel a bit heavy for some players.
- • Rosewood fretboard may require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness.
- • While versatile, excels most in rock/blues; modern high-gain genres might feel limited.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with AAA flamed maple veneer
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Trapezoid inlays
Pickups
Two Custombucker humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
22
Bridge
ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Custombuckers have a slightly higher output and a more aggressive edge, offering more growl and sustain than the 57 Classics, but still retain a vintage character.
The binding is relatively thin and well-executed, so it shouldn't impede playability significantly; it primarily adds to the vintage aesthetic and perceived value.
Epiphone's '60s Slim Taper is a comfortable, modern interpretation; it's thinner than many vintage 60s necks, but captures the essence of that era's feel.
