Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue
A left-handed Les Paul in Tangerine Burst was specific enough to feel unlikely, which is exactly why this one belongs in the collection. It is a 2024 Gibson Custom reissue built around the faster neck and small visual changes that distinguish the 1960 Burst from its 1959 predecessor.
At A Glance
Section titled “At A Glance”| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Full model | Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue, left-handed, VOS |
| Build year | 2024 |
| Factory | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Finish | Tangerine Burst |
| Model code | LPR60LHVOTGBNH1 |
| Neck | Solid mahogany, 60s SlimTaper |
| Fingerboard | Indian rosewood |
| Pickups | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Status | Owned |
Why The 1960 Reissue Is Different
Section titled “Why The 1960 Reissue Is Different”1960 was the final year of the original Les Paul Standard run. Gibson’s reissue keeps the classic construction while changing the feel and a few visible details: a slimmer neck, reflector volume and tone knobs, and double-ring tuner tips. This is the version for someone who wants vintage construction without the fuller 1958-style neck.
Body And Neck
Section titled “Body And Neck”| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Back | One-piece lightweight mahogany |
| Top | Two-piece figured maple, hide-glue fit |
| Weight relief | None |
| Binding | Single-ply Royalite |
| Finish | Nitrocellulose VOS, Vintage Patina |
| Neck joint | Long tenon, hide-glue fit |
| Neck profile | 60s SlimTaper |
| Fingerboard radius | 304.8 mm / 12 in |
| Scale length | 628.65 mm / 24.75 in |
| Nut | Nylon, 42.85 mm / 1.69 in |
| Frets | 22 Authentic Medium-Jumbo |
| Inlays | Aged cellulose nitrate trapezoids |
Electronics
Section titled “Electronics”| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Neck pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Bridge pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Controls | CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers, paper-in-oil capacitors |
| Selector | 3-way Switchcraft |
| Output jack | Switchcraft |
Hardware And Case
Section titled “Hardware And Case”| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Bridge | No-wire ABR-1 |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight aluminium stop bar |
| Tuners | Kluson Single Line, Double Ring |
| Hardware finish | Nickel |
| Control knobs | Gold top hats with silver reflector inserts |
| Truss rod | Authentic 1950s no-tube |
| Case | Brown/pink Lifton Reissue 5-latch case |
| Factory string gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
The original accessory set includes Gibson Custom documentation, historic-style hang tags, and the switchplate medallion with a plain historic cover stored in the case. The guitar also received a professional PLEK setup before delivery.
Official Reference
Section titled “Official Reference”Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Left-Handed, VOS, Tangerine Burst
The public product code is included because it identifies the model. The individual guitar’s serial number, invoice, exact purchase details, and private correspondence remain in the private archive.