Gibson USA Custom Shop Historic 1960 Les Paul Standard PSL "Candy Green + Rosewood" (2019)

Specifications

• Model: Historic 1960 Les Paul Standard PSL (Pre-Sold Limited)
• Year: 2019
• Finish: Candy Green (Nitrocellulose Lacquer)
• Body: Solid Mahogany with Carved Maple Top
• Neck: Mahogany, Slim Taper 60s Profile
• Fingerboard: Rosewood with Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid Inlays
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Pickups: Custombucker Alnico III Humbuckers (Neck and Bridge)
• Electronics: Hand-Wired with CTS Pots and Bumblebee Capacitors
• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar Tailpiece
• Tuners: Kluson Single-Line Deluxe
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Nut: Nylon
• Hardware: Nickel

Personal Thoughts

This Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1960 Les Paul Standard PSL is an extraordinary and rare guitar. Finished in a striking Candy Green, it was pre-sold as part of a limited run and showcased at a Gibson California special event—a testament to its exclusivity. The guitar adheres to the Historic Reissue 1960 Les Paul specs, delivering both vintage accuracy and modern Custom Shop craftsmanship.

The Custombucker Alnico III pickups provide authentic, vintage-inspired tones, from smooth, creamy cleans to the punchy, articulate overdrive that defines the Les Paul legacy. The Slim Taper 60s neck profile offers fast, comfortable playability, while the Candy Green finish makes this guitar a visually captivating collector’s piece.

For players or collectors looking for a rare and flawless example of a Custom Shop Les Paul, this guitar is as good as it gets.

Condition Report

This guitar is in mint condition, appearing untouched and showroom fresh. The Candy Green finish is flawless, with no marks, dings, or signs of wear. The frets and rosewood fingerboard are pristine, and the hardware is immaculate, with no tarnish or patina. As a display piece from a Gibson special event, it has been meticulously cared for and presents as new. This is a unique opportunity to own a rare, collector-grade Les Paul with an exceptional pedigree.