An Heir to the Legendary "Burst":

This Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Ice Tea Burst carries on the legacy of the legendary Les Paul Sunburst models produced between 1958 and 1960, now regarded as some of the most prestigious and sought-after electric guitars in the world. Part of Gibson's Original Collection, this version faithfully recreates the specifications of the final 1960 examples while benefiting from the modern craftsmanship of Gibson's Nashville factory.

Its Ice Tea Burst finish is inspired by the natural aging of original Sunburst models, whose red pigments gradually faded over the decades to reveal the warm amber hue that has become so highly prized among collectors.

Faithful to the Gibson Tradition:

Built around a solid mahogany body with no weight relief, a carved AA figured maple top, and a set mahogany neck, the Les Paul Standard 60s retains the architecture that has defined the model for more than seventy years. Its SlimTaperneck profile, inspired by the late 1960 necks, provides a faster, more fluid playing experience than the 50s profile while preserving the rich harmonic content and exceptional sustain that have become synonymous with great Les Pauls.

The electronics remain true to the historic specifications, featuring a pair of Burstbucker 61 pickups with Alnico Vmagnets, traditional wiring fitted with Orange Drop capacitors, an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, and an aluminum stopbar tailpiece. The entire instrument is finished in nitrocellulose lacquer, renowned for its natural feel and its ability to develop a beautiful patina over time.

Timeless Elegance:
The aesthetics faithfully reflect the styling of late-1950s Les Paul Standards. A single-ply cream binding elegantly frames both the figured maple top and the Indian rosewood fingerboard, which is adorned with acrylic trapezoid inlays. The headstock features the traditional mother-of-pearl Gibson logo alongside the iconic acrylic "Holly" inlay, while the gold Top Hat control knobs with silver inserts complete an instantly recognizable silhouette.

A Guitar at the Heart of Rock History:

Although this 2024 edition is a contemporary production, it faithfully captures the characteristics of the 1960 Les Paul Standard, an instrument forever associated with some of the greatest guitarists in history.

In 1966, Eric Clapton played a pivotal role in the Les Paul's revival with his legendary "Beano Burst", famously used on the album Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton. Its remarkable sustain, harmonic richness, and powerful humbucking pickups left a lasting mark on the sound of British blues.

A few years later, Mike Bloomfield established the 1959 Les Paul Standard as a benchmark for electric blues through his recordings with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, while Jimmy Page ultimately brought the Les Paul into the mainstream through his recordings and performances with Led Zeppelin.

In the decades that followed, Joe Perry, Slash, Billy Gibbons, Joe Bonamassa, and Gary Moore all helped preserve the prestige of the legendary Les Paul "Burst," making its design one of the most iconic in the history of the electric guitar.

Today's Les Paul Standard 60s continues this rich tonal and aesthetic heritage, offering modern players the spirit of the historic originals without the limitations associated with vintage collector's instruments.

A Tone That Has Become the Benchmark:

The combination of a solid mahogany body and a carved maple top delivers the highly sought-after balance of warmth, clarity, and projection. The low end remains deep without becoming overpowering, the midrange provides the rich harmonic complexity that defines the Les Paul, while the highs retain exceptional clarity and articulation.

The Burstbucker 61 pickups offer greater clarity and attack than pickups modeled after the original 1957 PAFs while maintaining outstanding dynamic response. Clean tones remain exceptionally articulate, with every string clearly defined, while overdriven sounds reveal generous sustain, natural compression, and the singing voice that has shaped the sound of blues, rock, and hard rock for more than half a century.

A Contemporary Interpretation of an Iconic Guitar:

With this Les Paul Standard 60s Ice Tea Burst, Gibson does not seek to recreate a museum-piece collectible but rather to extend the spirit of the final historic Les Pauls produced before the model evolved into the SG in 1961. It combines everything that made the legendary "Burst" famous: traditional construction, exceptional craftsmanship, timeless aesthetics, and an instantly recognizable tonal personality.

Today, it remains one of the finest interpretations of the classic Les Paul, offering remarkable appeal to players seeking an instrument inspired by the greatest icons in the history of the electric guitar.

Technical Specifications:

• Top: AA Figured Maple
• Body: Solid Mahogany (No Weight Relief)
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
• Nut Width: 43 mm (1.69")
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
• Scale Length: 24.75" (628 mm)
• Neck Profile: SlimTaper 60s
• Pickguard: Cream
• Hardware: Chrome
• Pickups: 2× Burstbucker 61 (Alnico V)
• Controls: 2 Volume / 2 Tone / 3-Way Toggle Switch
• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Year: 2024
• Finish: Ice Tea Burst
• Appointments: Single-ply Cream Top Binding / Acrylic Trapezoid Fingerboard Inlays / Mother-of-Pearl Gibson Logo with Acrylic "Holly" Headstock Inlay
• Condition: Excellent / As New / Supplied with its Original Hardshell Case

Like all of our instruments, this guitar has been meticulously set up with the utmost care.

As a result, it offers outstanding playing comfort, a low and highly comfortable action, and exceptional responsiveness.

This Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s delivers a full-bodied, deep, warm, and remarkably balanced voice, driven by rich singing midrange frequencies, dense lows, articulate highs, and generous sustain that gives every note exceptional presence.

Responsive, expressive, and highly dynamic, it offers precise attack, outstanding harmonic complexity, and a tone that is simultaneously smooth, powerful, and cutting, effortlessly covering everything from the most nuanced blues to the most commanding rock performances.