Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s IT

Electric Guitar

Body: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
Cream-coloured body binding
Top: AA flamed maple
Neck: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
Neck profile: Slim Taper
Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Trapezoidal fretboard inlays
Cream-coloured fretboard binding
Graphtech nut
Nut width: 43 mm
Scale: 628 mm
22 Cryogenically treated medium frets
Pickups: Burstbucker 61T (bridge) and Burstbucker 61R (neck) humbucker
2 x Volume and 2 x tone controls
Handwired with Orange Drops capacitors
Aluminium Tuneomatic bridge
Aluminium stop bar
Colour: Iced Tea
Includes case
Made in USA

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Available since May 2019

Item number 462509

Sales Unit 1 piece(s)

Colour Iced Tea

Body Mahogany

Top Maple

Neck Mahogany

Fretboard Rosewood

Frets 22

Scale 628 mm

Pickups HH

Tremolo None

Incl. Case Yes

Incl. Gigbag No

£2,099

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As classic as it gets

Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s IT Electric Guitar

There are only a few guitar designs that have decisively influenced generations of players and shaped the course of music history, and there is no question that Gibson's Les Paul is one of those few. Of course, this model has gone through numerous variations in the 70-odd years since it was first introduced, but most players ultimately still want instruments that are as close as possible to those from the late 1950s and early 1960s. That is exactly what they get with this guitar - which of course is manufactured to the highest standards of quality in the USA and is just waiting to continue the Les Paul's illustrious legacy. A fitting guitar case is included, which offers the best protection possible at home or on the way to the rehearsal room.

Closeup body of the Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s IT Electric Guitar

Perfect for Rock and beyond

Explaining the Gibson Les Paul to a guitarist is pretty much like bringing sand to the beach - after all, anyone who is even remotely familiar with the history of the electric guitar or takes an interest in the instruments played by prominent musicians will have heard of this classic model. Rock musicians like Slash and Peter Frampton as well as more modern bands like In Flames are often among the first names to crop up in conjunction with the Les Paul, so many are quick to overlook how flexible it can be and how well it can handle other styles. Thanks to its excellent combination of woods, ingenious and now-legendary design, and top-quality hardware, the Les Paul Standard is quite simply a fantastic guitar. End of story.

Closeup body backside of the Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s IT Electric Guitar

For guitarists who want to keep growing, year after year

In these times of constant technological change, it is easy to forget that there is an essential, down-to-earth craftsmanship that goes into to playing the guitar. So if you are looking for an instrument that will both challenge you and boost your development while letting you find your very own style, you have come to the right place. There is a very good reason why the Gibson Les Paul has become a classic that is loved by millions of musicians around the world. Quite apart from its tonal characteristics, this guitar also looks stunning. The Iced Tea finish shown here, for example, brings out the grain of the guitar's maple top beautifully with its striking colour transition. The case is solid and can also be locked. With the case handle it can be carried to its next destination.

Headstock of the Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s IT Electric Guitar

About Gibson

The Gibson Guitar Corporation was founded in 1902 by Orville Gibson and has its headquarters in Nashville, USA. Gibson is world famous and is loved by many musicians for its cult-status instruments. Gibson was responsible for building the world’s first mass-produced electric guitar, the ES-150, in 1936. The “Les Paul”, one of the first solid-body electric guitars, followed in 1952 and remains hugely popular to this day, in great part thanks to the “humbucker” pickups installed from 1957 onwards. The range has expanded over the years to include such well-known guitar models as the SG, the Flying V, and the ES-335, as well as bass guitars and acoustic guitars including the Thunderbird bass and the Hummingbird dreadnought. Well-known artists such as Pete Townshend, Slash, Angus Young, Tony Iommi, B.B. King, Michael Patrick Kelly, and Nikki Sixx, swear by Gibson guitars.

Develop your own unique sound

If you want to improve your guitar playing and find a sound and a style of your very own, you will need a partner that gives you all the necessary tools as well as plenty of flexibility to use them - and the Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s BB gives you both. It is of course also perfect for those who "only" want to unleash rocking riffs and creamy lead tones on the audience, but it is well worth studying this high-quality instrument in greater depth and fully exploring the sounds and possibilities offered by the two Burstbuckers, which are equipped with a dedicated volume and tone control each and governed by a three-way toggle switch. This combination puts the full range of sounds - from Funk and Jazz all the way to Metal - at the player's fingertips, so guitar and player together will form an unbeatable partnership.

In the spotlight

Burstbuckers

Gibson's Burstbucker pickups are essentially classic humbuckers, read: Extremely classic humbuckers. The idea that Gibson had when designing these models was to produce pickups that would recreate the sound of the company's legendary late-1950s PAF humbuckers as accurately as possible. Consequently, the Burstbuckers also feature unmatched numbers of bobbin windings, a feature that - albeit unintentionally - was characteristic of the originals. What is more, none of the pickups are wax-potted, which makes them more susceptible to feedback but also has a marked influence on their sound and gives the guitar a more "singing" tone. The Burstbucker series also features special magnets that come very close to those used in the late '50s. Incidentally, the name "Burstbucker" is derived from Gibson's legendary "burst-finish" Les Pauls, which are now the most sought-after models of their kind and sell for hefty six-figure sums.

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Simply beautiful!

Shai-Hulud 03.11.2021

What a beauty. The sound and the looks are amazing. Gibson did a great job and managed to exceed my expectations!

After months of browsing the internet, watching YouTube movies and playing a Gibson LP custom that I borowed from my neighbor, I decided to go for this guitar standard 60s in the Iced Tea finish.

I ordered the guitar in July knowing that it would take some time before I would get it and the wait has most definitely paid off though I got bit anxious hearing stories from people about bad finishes and imperfections up to the point where some people are advising against buying a Gibson... Nothing of the sorts for my guitar. It's got an assembly date of 1 Sep 2021 and the only negative thing is that fretboard has a little bit of glue residue here and there and that it's completely dry. Nothing that a good clean and conditioning can't handle while replacing the strings. Finish and paint are excellent there's not even a ding under the scratch plate! Action out of the box is great, exactly to Gibson's specifications, I may lower it a little, but it plays very smooth and fast and damn the sound is hot, even hotter than my neighbor's custom. One of the reasons why I picked the standard 60s over the standard 50s.

Overall I'm very happy with my new guitar and I plan to enjoy it for the rest of my life!

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holy cow!

pazzer 16.05.2020

As some would put it:
Writing about music is like dancing about architecture.

There is little to say about this guitar, it just sounds frigging uber!

If you want a daily 'come to jesus' moment with your guitar, buy one of these and plug into a valve-amp. You will never go back.

For those looking at this guitar as a 'financial challenge', don't turn away. There is a reason you started looking at this guitar. The word 'pedigree' doesn't even start to cover it....

After buying a genuine LP, you'll realise the tonal quality, playing comfort, and amazing versatility is what makes this guitar a legendary instrument.

This thicker 60s neck is super comfortable, good for bigger-handed-folks who sometimes struggle with thin necks. Build quality is top-spec, and the included tools and documentation are bob-on.

Looking forward to getting it down the guitar-shop for a full setup, but out-of-the-box, it sounds great and is 99% there in terms of readiness and tonal accuracy up the neck.

Get it!

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Exactly what I wanted

Diatonico 06.07.2020

This instrument is permeated with history and class. The inimitable tone, the legendary sustain, the iconic look.

This is a Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s. You know what that means: a hefty solid body (mine weighs 4.3kg = 9lbs 8oz), thinner 60s style neck, 2 burstbuckers, 2 tone and 2 volume knobs,... Everything you expect.

The Iced Tea finish is gorgeous. It goes from cherry & honey to wine red and deep amber depending on the light. The flame is more subtle & natural (don't expect gaudy tiger stripes) and dances as you play it. But if you like a more obvious flamed maple the Unburst is your best bet.

As this is a handmade instrument, so you will find some very minor flaws that only you will ever notice. That said a little more care could go into these instruments — I don't mind oiling the fretboard, fine-tuning the already great setup and getting rid of the last bit of paint on the binding. But at this price range I shouldn't have to.

I traded in a Gibson Les Paul Classic for this beauty (Thomann was super awesome about that by the way). The Classic sounds and plays nearly just as well. But if you're going to invest in a piece of craftsmanship, you might as wel get EXACTLY what your heart desires.

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Three is... ....still a charm!

Zigguitarius 30.12.2022

About 15 - 20 years ago I visited a local guitar-shop in my hometown to check out if there was anything interesting to test or maybe buy... There it was: the most gorgeous-looking ice tea sunburst LP I've ever seen. I asked my better half if there was any chance that I might get this one, but she said "No, you can't spend $2k on another toy, just like that..."

Time went by, and the image of this particular guitar haunted me through all those years. This is probably the guitar I've spoken most of, despite the fact that I never actually had it in my collection...

FFWD to 2022: Earlier this year I turned 50, and the idea that a new premium guitar might be something to celebrate with..?

A quick visit on the Thomann webshop, and there it was: Ice Tea 60's Standard! This is it, the perfect gift for my anniversary!

About the instrument:
- Looks, and sounds amazing
- Premium feeling to play
- Fills the gap between my LP Trad (50's) and my heavy sounding LP Studio
- Perfect for playing "AC/DC-like" hard rock live!

The spec's on this guitar is just perfect for my use: 60's neck, IT-finish and BB 61's with a little more bite...

I really dig this guitar, and so do the people attending our live shows!

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