The Les Paul Standard Faded 60s is here to take you back to Gibsons golden era. A time when the Les Paul had grown into a wondrous riff machine and began laying down some of rock n rolls best known sounds. The Standard Faded 60s offers the authentic refinements looks and blazing hot sixties sounds in a guitar built for the modern performer. And it all starts with a pair of raucous BurstBucker pickups. Equipped with alnico V magnets and in an open coil design theyre high in output and ready for rocking tones. Theyre bedded into a gorgeous cherry sunburst body with an AA figured maple top thats had a satin nitrocellulose lacquer applied – so itll feel just like an original from decades past. Complete with genuine components like the Grover Rotomatic tuners with Kidney Buttons gold Top Hat controls with Silver Reflectors and a 60s style SlimTape shaped neck this has the vibe verve and exceptional playability of Gibons finest Les Pauls.
Vintage vibes Its Gibson so you know theres going to be the attention to detail thatll bring the past to life. And if you need convincing then look no further than the premium sets of appointments that decorate this Faded 60s. Starting with its accurate Grover Rotomatic Kidney tuning buttons and gold Top Hat knobs with Silver Reflectors its got the period correct charm to win you over. Add to that its gorgeous vintage cherry sunburst finish and satin nitrocellulose lacquer and its hard to keep your eyes away! But isnt just about its looks because Gibson have made sure it feels correct. An unchambered purely solid mahogany body provides the heft and weight youd expect from a vintage LP while the 60s neck profile ensures youll be chording and riffing like the players of old. Authenticity at its finest. Timeless tones Sizzling sixties sonics. The Standard Faded ‘60s hosts a pair of BurstBucker pickups that are voiced for the times. An era where the Les Paul had a bit of extra bite in its tone and growl on the stage. As such they’re fitted with alnico V magnets for a weighty output that’s rich in sustain. Crank them with some overdrive and distortion to enjoy crisp and articulate crunch tones. Tones that have a bright and clear top end to let your leads stand our through a mix. Built in an open coil style for that extra output edge these pickups are ready to rule the stage. Even better they’re hand wired to audio taper pots with orange drop capacitors so that you’ll have exact control on your sound. Each level on the tone and volume knob will have a noticeable difference where at the lower end the sound cleans up considerably but crank them to the maximum to unleash that unbridled Les Paul tone. Les Paul level playability One of the finest playing experiences youll find on a guitar. Presenting an accurate 60s style SlimTaper neck the Standard Faded 60s has the period feel and sleek fast playing action thats great for chord work and solos alike. On top of that is a gloriously smooth rosewood fretboard that allows for seamless transitions over the scales. And these are backed up by the classic Gibson features that make the Les Paul an instrument like no other. Grover tuning machines pair with an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge with an aluminium stop bar to award you with rock solid stability while youre playing. And that TOM bridge makes intonation easy to adjust and set to your liking. With these working in tandem you can forget about the faff and focus on the fun. Hardshell case included With such a beautiful guitar in your possession youre going to want to keep it in a pristine condition for years to come. Luckily its included with a quality Gibson hardshell case thats bespoke to the Les Paul shape so you can safely stow away your treasured guitar whenever youre on the road. And thats good because a guitar this good looking and this good sounding needs to be out and about so it can be witnessed by as many people as possible! Specifications Product Name: Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded 560s Vintage Honey Burst Product Code: LPS6F002HNH1Body Shape: Les Paul Material: Mahogany Top: AA Figured Maple Binding: Single Ply Cream Top and Fretboard Weight Relief: None Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Neck & Fingerboard Neck Material: Mahogany Neck Profile: SlimTaper Fretboard Material: Rosewood No of Frets: 22 Scale Length: 24.75″ / 628.65 mm Nut: Graph Tech Nut Width: 1.69″ / 43 mm Position Inlays: Acrylic Trapezoid Hardware Bridge ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic Tailpiece Aluminium Stop Bar Tuners Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Buttons Plating Nickel Electronics Neck Pickup: BurstBucker 61R Bridge Pickup: BurstBucker 61T Switching: 3-Way Switching Controls: 2 Volume 2 Tone & Toggle Switch (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors) Miscellaneous Case Included: Hardshell Case
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