Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s UB
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Gibson
Les Paul Standard 60s UB
Product Info
Article Number:
462511
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul Standard 60s UB
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$2,748.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Les Paul 60s UB is a seriously refined instrument. The Burstbucker pickups give you that classic Gibson warmth and bite, and the Slim Taper neck makes it a joy to play. It's perfect for players who want that vintage vibe without the vintage headaches – think classic rock, blues, and even some heavier tones, all with excellent build quality.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s UB
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
- Cream-coloured body binding
- Top: AA flamed maple
- Neck: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
- Neck profile: Slim Taper
- Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Trapezoidal fretboard inlays
- Cream fretboard binding
- Graphtech nut
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale: 628 mm
- 22 Cryogenically treated medium frets
- Pickups: Burstbucker 61T (bridge) and Burstbucker 61R (neck) humbucker
- 2 x Volume and 2 x tone controls
- Handwired with Orange Drops capacitors
- Aluminium Tuneomatic bridge
- Aluminium stop bar
- Colour: Unburst
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Burstbucker pickups deliver thick, vintage-voiced tones with clarity.
- • Slim Taper neck profile provides comfortable, fast playability.
- • Mahogany body and flamed maple top create a resonant, balanced tone.
- • Cream binding adds a touch of elegance and enhances the classic aesthetic.
CONS
- • The weight, typical of Les Pauls, can be fatiguing for extended playing sessions.
- • The 'Unburst' finish, while unique, may not appeal to all players seeking traditional aesthetics.
- • While versatile, it leans towards rock and blues; extreme metal genres might feel constrained.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Swietenia macrophylla
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Dalbergia latifolia
Pickups
Burstbucker 61T (bridge), Burstbucker 61R (neck)
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22 medium, cryogenically treated
Bridge
Aluminium Tuneomatic
Weight
Approximately 10-12 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
They offer a slightly more open and dynamic response, with a touch more clarity and articulation while retaining that classic Gibson warmth and output.
Like any gloss finish, it's susceptible to scratches, but the cream binding helps disguise minor imperfections and adds to its character.
The rosewood does add warmth, but the Burstbucker pickups and flamed maple top balance that out, providing a versatile tonal range; it's not overly dark.
