Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Honey Am
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Gibson
Les Paul Standard 60s Honey Am
Product Info
Article Number:
578074
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul Standard 60s Honey Am
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$2,935.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Honey Amber Les Paul is a seriously sweet deal for players chasing that classic '60s Gibson vibe. The Burstbucker pickups nail that warm, creamy tone perfect for rock, blues, and even some jazzy stuff. It's a premium-priced instrument built to last, offering a fantastic blend of vintage character and modern playability.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Honey Am
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Maple
- Mahogany neck
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Trapeze fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Cream-coloured binding
- 22 Medium frets with cryogenic fret treatment
- Pickups: Burstbucker 61T (bridge) and Burstbucker 61R (neck) humbucker
- Hand-wired with Orange Drops capacitors
- 2 Volume and 2 tone control
- Colour: Honey Amber
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Burstbucker 61 pickups deliver thick, vintage-voiced humbucker tones.
- • Mahogany body and neck provide excellent sustain and warm resonance.
- • Cryogenically treated frets offer smoother playability and enhanced clarity.
- • Hand-wired Orange Drop caps improve signal flow and tonal response.
CONS
- • The weight will be a factor for extended playing sessions.
- • Rosewood fingerboard might not appeal to players preferring maple.
- • The '60s neck profile can feel thick for those accustomed to slimmer profiles.
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")
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
Trapeze
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 61s have a slightly more aggressive edge and higher output than the '57 Classics, offering a more modern rock tone while retaining vintage warmth.
The '60s neck profile is a medium-thick shape; while generally comfortable, players with smaller hands might find it a little substantial compared to slimmer profiles.
The trapeze tailpiece offers a slightly different vibrational response than a stopbar, potentially contributing to a more resonant and sustained tone, though the difference is subtle.
