Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body and Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Indian Laurel Fretboard and 2 Humbucking Pickups
The Epiphone Les Paul Standard ’60s model is part of the “Inspired by Gibson” collection, and it shows. With a mahogany body capped with flamed maple, a set mahogany neck with a slim profile, redesigned headstock and 2 ProBuckers, this Standard has a whole-lotta Gibson for an Epiphone. If you’ve been searching for a guitar with maximum mojo for your money, the Epiphone Les Paul Standard ’60s should rank high on your list.
The Les Paul Standard ’60s: Powered by ProBuckers
Gibson’s original PAF (Patent Applied For) pickups are some of the most sought-after humbuckers in history. They are the sound of British blues. Epiphone’s ProBuckers are built with the same tone in mind—warm and fat. The Les Paul Standard ’60s features 2 ProBuckers with dual volume and tone controls wired with CTS pots.
Body and Neck Construction
Epiphone’s AA maple top adds clarity and spank to the mahogany body. This wood combination has been with the Les Paul Standard since the beginning. The mahogany neck has a slim taper ’60s C-shape. Finally, check out the headstock—it’s a redesign that is closer to Gibson’s “open book” headstock, but with enough variation to give the Epiphone a new identity.
Other ’60s Specs
Epiphone outfitted the Les Paul Standard ’60s model with tried-and-true hardware: a LockTone tune-o-matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece and Grover high-ratio Rotomatic tuners.
The Les Paul Standard ’60s is the one to get if you want a faster neck
We think this Standard is a standout in the Epiphone line. If you want a ‘Paul with a comfortable neck and classic sounds, the Epiphone Les Paul Standard ’60s is worth a deeper dive.
Features
- Gloss-finished mahogany body with AA flame maple top for sustain with tonal clarity
- Mahogany neck with Slim Taper ’60s C-profile for faster and more comfortable play
- Indian laurel fretboard with 12″ radius and 24.75″ scale length for easier bending
- Pearloid Trapezoid fret markers and 22 medium jumbo frets
- 2 Epiphone ProBucker pickups for classic tones, dual volume and tone controls
- 3-way pickup selector
- LockTone Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece for added resonance
- Grover Rotomatic tuners with precise 18:1 gear ratio for more accurate tuning
- Graph Tech nut for a clear bell-like high end
Les Paul Standard ’60s Electric Guitar Specifications:
Body
- Body Type: Single Cutaway Solid Body
- Top wood: AA Flame Maple Cap
- Body wood: Mahogany
- Body finish: Gloss
Neck
- Neck shape: ’60s Slim Taper C
- Neck wood: Mahogany
- Joint: Set-in
- Scale length: 24.75″
- Neck finish: Gloss
- Fingerboard
- Material: Indian Laurel
- Radius: 12″
- Number of frets: 22
- Inlays: Trapezoid Pearloid
- Nut width/material: 1.69 in. (43 mm)
Electronics
- Configuration: HH
- Neck: Epiphone Probucker 2
- Bridge: Epiphone Probucker 3
- Control layout: Individual volume Individual tone
- Pickup switch: 3-Way
Hardware
- Bridge type: Fixed Bridge
- Bridge design: Individual saddle LockTone ABR
- Tailpiece: LockTone Stopbar
- Tuning machines: Grover Rotomatic Kidney Button
- Color: Nickel
Other
- Number of strings: 6-string
- Orientation: Right handed
