Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul VOS Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul VOS Electric Guitar (with Case), Washed Cherry
Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul VOS Electric Guitar (with Case), Washed Cherry
This reissue recreates every detail of the 1960 Les Paul, like a slimmer neck and brighter sunburst -- and throws in a pair of Gibson Custom Bucker pickups.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Period-accurate appointments Fingerboard & body binding matches original colors
Gibson Custombucker pickups Gibson's modern recreation of classic PAF pickups
Kluson Deluxe Green Keys tuners Vintage appeal with solid tuning stability
Aniline wood dye Superior wood grain presentation & depth of color

The Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul VOS Electric Guitar is an impeccable reissue of one of the most revered and desired guitars ever produced. The Gibson Custom Shop diligently studied vintage instruments, construction methods and materials used to get this reissue right. The end result is nothing less than one of the finest guitars they've ever produced. The Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul VOS is for the player or collector who wants to make a statement.

Features:

- Accurate vintage color fingerboard and body binding is a darker cream color to match the original
- Custom Bucker Pickups are Gibson's most accurate recreation of the original '50s PAF pickups
- Hide Glue neck fit which many argue has a different tone than synthetic glue
- Kluson Deluxe Green Keys are as near a replica of the original Kluson tuners as is available
- Aniline dye results in superior wood grain presentation and depth of color

Body
- Top: Carved Maple Top
- Back: Solid, Non-Weight Relieved Mahogany Back
- Binding: Single-ply Cream Binding on Top

Neck
- Species: 1-piece Mahogany Neck with Long Neck Tenon
- Profile: 1960 Slim taper
- Truss Rod: Historic Truss Rod Assembly (No Tubing)
- Joint Angle: 4* (+/- 15 seconds)

Neck Fit
- Joint: Mortise & Tenon
- Adhesive: Hot Hide Glue
- Joint Angle Tolerance: +/- .005"

Fingerboard
- Species: One-piece Rosewood
- Radius: 12"
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Binding:: Single-ply Cream
- Inlays: Cellulose Trapezoid
- Nut/E.O.B: 1.687/2.062

Nut
- Material: Nylon
- Width: 1.687
- Slots: Gibson PLEK System

Headstock
- Inlay: Holly Headstock Veneer w/ Pearl logo
- Truss Rod Cover: Vintage Black and White
- Angle: 17 Degrees

Tuners
- Model: Kluson Deluxe (double band)
- Tuning Ratio: 12:01
- Plating: Nickel

Bridge
- Type: ABR-1 bridge
- Plating: Nickel

Tailpiece
- Type: Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar Tailpiece
- Plating: Nickel

Hardware
- Knobs: Gold Top Hats with Silver Inserts and Dial Pointers
- Toggle Switch Washer: Cream with Gold Silkscreen
- Pickguard: Cream
- Pickup Mounting Rings: Cream
- Control Plate Cover: Black
- Strings: .010 - .046
- Strap Buttons: Aluminum

Pickups
- Neck Position: Custom Bucker
- Bridge Position: Custom Bucker

Electronics
- Potentiometers: 2 Volume Controls, 2 Tone Controls
- Capacitors: Bumblebee
- Toggle Switch: hree-Way with Amber Toggle Cap
- Output Jack: Traditional 1/4"

Finish
- Sealer: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Treatment: Aniline Dye

Case
- Type: Custom Shop Hardshell

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

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