Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Cardinal
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Gibson
Les Paul Standard 60s Cardinal
Product Info
Article Number:
601386
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul Standard 60s Cardinal
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$2,418.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 60s Standard Cardinal is a seriously good-looking and playing Les Paul. The Burstbucker pickups really nail that warm, creamy vintage tone, perfect for rock, blues, and even some heavier stuff. It’s a premium-priced instrument aimed at players who appreciate a classic feel and a distinctive aesthetic.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Cardinal
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Trapez fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Slim Taper
- Cream-coloured body and fingerboard binding
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Graph Tech nut
- 22 Frets with cryogenic fret treatment
- Pickups: 1 Burstbucker 61T (bridge) and 1 Burstbucker 61R (neck) humbucker
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- Hand-wired with Orange Drops capacitors
- Colour: Cardinal Red
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Burstbucker 61 pickups deliver authentic vintage Les Paul tone and sustain.
- • Slim Taper neck profile offers exceptional playability and comfort for most players.
- • Cryogenically treated frets enhance clarity and reduce friction for smoother playing.
- • Hand-wired Orange Drop caps improve signal flow, boosting clarity and dynamics.
CONS
- • Mahogany body construction results in a fairly substantial and potentially unwieldy weight.
- • Rosewood fingerboard may not appeal to players preferring maple or other alternatives.
- • Cardinal Red finish, while striking, can be prone to showcasing minor imperfections.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Burstbucker 61T (Bridge), Burstbucker 61R (Neck)
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75 inches)
Frets
22, Cryogenically Treated
Bridge
Lockton
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're voiced to mimic early PAF humbuckers, offering a slightly smoother, less overwound character with a more open high-end.
It's definitely a Slim Taper – noticeably thinner and flatter than a '50s neck, offering faster action and easier access to higher frets.
Like any nitrocellulose finish, it's susceptible to checking over time, but proper care and a quality case will minimize this. It's a beautiful finish, but requires a bit of attention.
