The Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s Faded brings timeless Les Paul feel and vintage-inspired tone together with a satin, road-worn aesthetic that feels broken-in from the first chord. Featuring the classic 1960 slim-taper neck profile, AA figured maple top, solid mahogany body, and a pair of 60s Burstbuckers, this model delivers all the punch, clarity, and sustain players expect from a true Les Paul—now with a smooth, ultra-comfortable faded finish. It’s the perfect blend of vintage character, modern playability, and iconic Gibson craftsmanship.

Highlights

• Classic Les Paul Standard ’60s features with a vintage-inspired satin “Faded” finish

• AA figured maple top with solid mahogany body for iconic LP tone and sustain

• 1960 Slim Taper neck profile for fast, comfortable playability

• 60s Burstbucker pickups deliver bright, articulate PAF-style tone

• Hand-wired electronics with Orange Drop capacitors

• Vintage Bourbon Burst finish enhances the natural grain with a subtly worn look

• Nickel hardware and keystone tuners complete the vintage aesthetic

• Includes Gibson hard shell case

Specs

Body:

• Top: AA Figured Maple

• Back: Solid Mahogany

• Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose, Vintage Bourbon Burst

Neck:

• Material: Mahogany

• Profile: 60s Slim Taper

• Scale Length: 24.75"

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Radius: 12"

• Inlays: Acrylic Trapezoid

• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo

• Nut: Graph Tech

Hardware:

• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic

• Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar

• Tuners: Vintage Keystone

• Hardware Finish: Nickel

Electronics:

• Pickups: 60s Burstbucker (Neck), 60s Burstbucker (Bridge)

• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (Hand-Wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)

• Switch: 3-Way Toggle

• Output Jack: Standard 1/4"

Other:

• Case: Gibson Hard Shell Case Included

• Strings: .010–.046

What Makes It Cool

The Faded version of the Les Paul Standard ’60s feels like a guitar that’s been lovingly played for years—smooth to the touch, resonant, and responsive. The satin finish gives it a worn-in vibe without sacrificing the classic beauty of the AA figured top. Paired with Burstbuckers and the slim 60s neck, it delivers fast playability, punchy mids, and that unmistakable Gibson sustain. It’s everything players love about a ’60s Les Paul, wrapped in a finish that feels stage-ready right out of the case.