1960 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty – Factory Bigsby – 3 Original PAFs

Bay Area Vintage Guitars is proud to offer this outstanding 1960 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty, featuring a factory Bigsby vibrato and three original PAF humbuckers.

This guitar carries a very early 1960 serial number (0 0707), resulting in a neck profile that feels much closer to a late-1959 carve—substantial, comfortable, and extremely playable. The original “Fretless Wonder” frets remain intact, providing the smooth, fast feel these Customs are famous for.

Condition is every good, vintage, with honest, light playwear throughout. The only changes are replaced POTs, with the originals with wiring harness included in the case. All other key components remain original.

Details

  • Pickups: Three original PAF humbuckers
  • Vibrato: Factory Bigsby
  • Tuners: Grover
  • Frets: Original
  • Neck Profile: Early ’60 with ’59-style feel
    Neck thickness measurements: 1st fret: .85" | 5th fret: .90" | 12th fret: .99"
  • Case: 1970s reproduction hardshell case
  • Weight: 9.5 lbs

Why Buy From Bay Area Vintage Guitars?

We specialize in exceptional vintage guitars and take pride in accurate descriptions, careful inspection, and clear communication. Every instrument is photographed honestly and shipped with care.

Important Notes

Inventory & Availability:
This instrument is listed on multiple platforms and may sell elsewhere before this listing is updated. Please message us to confirm availability prior to purchase.

Condition & Photos:
The photos shown are of the actual instrument and are considered part of the description. Please review them carefully. This instrument is sold as-is.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions prior to purchase.

A Note About Instrument Setup 

Guitars and basses are sensitive to changes in temperature, humidity, and movement during shipping. An instrument that is properly set up when it leaves us may arrive with slight changes to the action, neck relief, tuning, or intonation.

These changes are normal as wood adjusts to a new environment. We recommend allowing the instrument to acclimate after delivery before making any adjustments.

Because setup preferences vary by player, minor adjustments or a personal setup may be desired after arrival. If needed, we recommend having the instrument set up by a qualified local guitar technician. Any post-delivery setup or adjustment costs are the responsibility of the buyer.

Shipping

All instruments are professionally packed and fully insured.

Ships to the Continental U.S.

This item is sold As-Described

This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.

Listed7 months ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Les Paul Custom 3-Pickup "Black Beauty"
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 1960
Made In
  • United States
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Pickup Configuration
  • HHH
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Shape
  • Single Cutaway
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Model Family
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Model Sub-Family
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Color Family
  • Black
Number of Frets
  • 22

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