Gibson Exclusive Les Paul Standard '60s AAA Top Electric Guitar (with Case)
Perfect for players who love the sultry look of immaculately figured tops, this exclusive Les Paul Standard '60s model features gorgeous AAA flame maple.
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Submitted October 22, 2025 by Mike Y in Los Angeles, CA
"First Les Paul since the mid 80's, and I'm glad I pulled the trigger"
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As a survivor of the rock scene in Southern California in the 80's and 90's, my guitar universe was full of Ibanez, Frankenstrats, and Charvels until two months ago. Something pulled me towards a Les Paul for the first time, and now, I can't put it down. The build quality is dead on, the tones are amazing, now that the neck has some hours on it, it's smooth as butter, and the feel is perfect. I am totally in love with this guitar, and feel bad for my other guitars for not playing them much in the last two months. I would highly suggest the new Les Paul Standards, they are everything that made the Les Paul the icon it rightfully is. All of the issues with Les Pauls 10 years ago are gone, this think was perfect and setup like a gem right out of the box.I played the 50's and 60's models before buying from zZounds, and coming from compound radius and relatively fast necks on my other guitars, I went with the 60's version. The slimmer version neck is fast, easy to bend the hell out of, and even with my large hands offers enough meat to feel really solid. This thing is a beast, can't recommend it any higher.
Sound
This is a Swiss Army Knife of a guitar, playing anything from slow Blues to Zeppelin can all be dialed in with the volume and tone knobs, it's just an amazing guitar.
Quality
The build quality issues I'd heard about just aren't there. This guitar was perfect out of the box. My tech went to set it up, and literally tuned it and was done. The confidence that this guitar could pull off anything is there.
Value
I'd say it's a bit expensive, but definitely worth it.
The Wow Factor
This is a beautiful instrument. I can't even hang it on my wall with my other guitars, it is on a stand right next to my amp jso I can grab it instantly. It's so beautiful it makes me smile just looking at it.
Musical Background:
Been playing since 1979, played in bands through the 80's and 90's, survived the Hollywood rock scene, and would do it all again
Musical Style:
Rock and Blues. Firmly believe that volume makes most things better.
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Submitted May 8, 2025 by BRIAN F in New Milford, NJ
"A Fantastic Guitar"
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I'be been waiting for a long time to purchase my first Les Paul Standard, and this one was well worth the wait. We know the quality of Gibson guitars and this one was absolutely ready to play right out of the case. I chose a Dirty Lemon finish and it has a beautiful flame top.The Grover tuners are really precise and hold tuning very well.I was looking forward to the first time playing to hear what the '61 PAF Burstbuckers sounded like. I was not disappointed. The rhythm pickup is warm and full, the lead pickup is bright and punchy, and both pickups together sound great. Add a little overdrive/gain and you have the classic rock and roll machine. The slim taper neck plays fast and seems comfortable for all players. The Rosewood fretboard looks and feels terrific.My guitar weighs in at just under 10 lbs., which is exactly what I was looking for in my first Standard. All in all, I was not disappointed in the least with my '60s Standard. Gibson certainly lived up to their reputation with this one.
Musical Background:
Amateur guitarist for 50 years
Musical Style:
Rock, Blues, Country
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Submitted October 6, 2024 by Justin P in Fort Bragg, CA
"No remorse, no regret! Couldn’t be more beautiful!"
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We’re still on our honeymoon, but I’m checking her out with the magnifying glass. It came from Mississippi i think and I am in Mendocino, California so Coast to Coast I was expecting some sort of problems and luckily I was wrong. The book and flame top almost matches in the middle perfectlyIt is stunning. It would appear that I got one of the better cases very solid but no baby picture. Bummer. And I thought it had an extra truss rod cover, but there isn’t . Besides that I had to completely go through and redo the intunation And flip a few saddles around there seems to be no more than five high Fretz, but not bad enough to cause buzz.I’ll have those fixed by morning and leveled I can’t speak for every guitar or every YouTube video, but don’t be scared. Everything bad that was said about the newer Gibson‘s was not the case with this Gibson. Now I can go knowing that even though my custom is on the bucket list I can do without this is just as good.
Sound
I like the 61 neck, especially but there’s a wide range a possibilities with just a turn of an knob or a flick of the switch. The volume and sustain that present before you even plug it in is amazing and unstable Gibson.I do not see myself modifying anything besides the strap locks and that’s unheard of if you know me.
Features
It would have been nice to have an ebony fingerboard with some mother of pearl trapezoid inlay instead of the acrylic because mother pearl is not that costly the inlet process is, but I knew what it had beforehand, but if I could wish for something, that’s what it would be a little Ebony and mother of pearl . Oh, and my baby picture that I was looking forward to would have been cool.
Ease of Use
As far as the sound and versatility, it’s endless I’ve only had it for one day but with the Marshal half stack and the invader distortion pedal, they threw in turn it up to 11 for Randy Rhodes or George Jones, your nail it.
Quality
It’s very well built as this is the first brand new Gibson I’ve owned that wasn’t from a pawnshop or Craigslist. I’ve been repairing guitars for 15 years or so there’s nothing that can happen to this that can’t be fixed, except possibly a fire but with extreme caution, my grandkids kids should be able to enjoy this.But I will be taking it with me lol
Musical Background:
Self taught at around eight years old Playing 38 years.
Musical Style:
Eclectic as you could possibly get. Main influences James Taylor, Randy Rhodes, Jim Croce All the studio musicians with Steely D
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Submitted February 20, 2026 by a customer from gmail.com
"Incredible"
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Amazing guitar beautiful top Gibson quality control came through clutch zZounds was amazing to work with fast quick shipping. The guitar is simply a beautiful instrument acoustically sings plugged in can do it all. I’ve had prs custom 24’s and they are great instruments in their own right but this is the guitar I’ve wanted for many years and haven’t put it down. It’s the best guitar I’ve owned and I couldn’t be happier if your on the fence pull the trigger neck is quick and fast your only limited by your own capabilities nothing else it’s an eye catcher and conversation piece. I got lucky with an amazing flame top.
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Submitted December 13, 2023 by P.J. W in Los Angeles, CA
"Sorry y’all, I got the best one!"
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This guitar in Dirty Lemon is the most gorgeous Les Paul I’ve ever had the privilege of owning. If you browse through the serial numbers you’ll see how drastically different each flame maple top is. I will proudly say I snagged the most gorgeous one! I just wish I could upload a photo!! This guitar sounds so amazing and is just strikingly beautiful!
Musical Background:
Working musician
Musical Style:
Hard Rock, Metal , Blues
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Submitted December 15, 2024 by B.C, Steele
"Leave it to Gibson"
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For a nearly $3000 instrument that the manufacturer claims in factory pleked... I couldn't be less happy. Out of the box the frets were gritty and hard to bend on, upon further inspection there were 3 high frets. The intonation wasn't even in a parking garage two miles from the ballpark. Suffice to say I took the guitar to a trusted tech and he leveled the frets and polished them to a high shine. He also set the action for the thicker gauge string I use meaning it only had to come down 0.8 to be in the optimal range of my comfortability the goldilocks zone if you will, just right. The A, G, and B strings intonation set give me a strong suspision that the QC team responsible for fret leveling are the same that signed off on this neglect that was fret dressing.The best analogy that comes to mind is buying a new Ferrari directly off the factory floor and immediately having it towed to the mechanic for an oil change and a complete tune up. That said, after I parted with an additional amount of money to get the instrument up to the standard it should have been out of the box. I am currently beyond happy with my purchase and unexpectedly surprised at how versatile it is and how amazing it sounds. Knocking a star off for the QC incompetence and having to instantly invest more for things that should never need to be done out of the box to an instrument in this price bracket.
Sound
Burstbuckers are amazing from throaty midrange gritty blues to harsher metal tones that rely on the punching high end to cut through in the mix or on a stage
Ease of Use
impossible until getting the frets dressed and polished, the action set, and what might be the worst intonation on any guitar, especially factory fresh.
Quality
Gibson has figured out how to return to a quality build that has been missing since around 74... now if the QC department would stop pencil whipping documentation they created to ensure customer satisfaction by staying committed to the quality standard the promise
Value
Had the product showed up with the readiness that has stolen a few weeksand half a paycheck for me to even be able to play it I would say yes.... but that is unforgiveable
Manufacturer Support
Gibson makes sure to leave room to be desired
The Wow Factor
It's prettier that an Alabama cousins mouth
Musical Background:
Pro recording and touring musician/Home audio engineering enthusiast/Live sound engineer
Musical Style:
Human
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