Gibson Custom Shop 1960 Les Paul Standard R0 – 50th Anniversary Version III (2010) – Limited Edition

£4,250

For sale is my beautiful 2010 Gibson Custom Shop 50th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue (R0), Version III, finished in stunning ’60s Cherry Burst.

This is a particularly special and collectible Les Paul, produced as part of Gibson’s limited 50th Anniversary celebration of the original 1960 Les Paul Standard. Just 500 instruments were produced across the three anniversary versions, each recreating a different period of the original 1960 specification.

This example is the desirable Version III, featuring the slimmer late-1960 neck profile, vibrant Cherry Burst finish, beautifully figured flame maple top, reflector control knobs and vintage-style Kluson tuners.

Serial number: 0 0482

Condition

The guitar is in exceptional, mint condition, having been carefully looked after and preserved.

It comes complete with:

• Original Gibson Custom Shop hard case
• Original Gibson Custom Shop Gold Book Certificate of Authenticity, individually numbered to match the guitar
• All-original specification, with no modifications

The Gold Book specifically identifies this instrument as a Version III 50th Anniversary model and confirms its place within the limited production run.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Gibson Custom Shop, Nashville, USA
• Model: 50th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue (R0)
• Year: 2010
• Edition: Version III – limited 50th Anniversary production
• Finish: ’60s Cherry Burst
• Body: Solid mahogany with figured maple top
• Neck: Mahogany, late-1960 slim profile
• Fingerboard: Rosewood with trapezoid inlays
• Pickups: Vintage-style Gibson BurstBucker humbuckers
• Hardware: Nickel, vintage-style Tune-o-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
• Tuners: Vintage-style Kluson
• Certificate: Original matching Gibson Custom Shop Gold Book COA

A special Les Paul

This is not a standard production Les Paul or even an ordinary Historic R0. It is a limited 50th Anniversary instrument, faithfully recreating the distinctive appearance and feel of a late-1960 Les Paul Standard.

The combination of its beautifully figured maple top, excellent condition, original Custom Shop case and matching Gold Book makes this a particularly attractive example for both players and collectors.

A wonderful opportunity to acquire a limited-edition Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul that has been carefully preserved.