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Description
The Gibson Les Paul Classic 1960 Reissue Goldtop is a tribute to one of the most iconic guitars in music history. Known for its vintage charm and modern reliability, this solid body electric guitar is perfect for those who appreciate the classic tone and feel of early Les Paul models. The meticulously crafted mahogany body and maple top deliver exceptional resonance and sustain, while the slim-taper neck provides smooth playability.
Equipped with Burstbucker 61R and 61T humbucking pickups, the Les Paul Classic 1960 Reissue offers a rich, warm tone with the ability to cut through any mix. The hand-wired electronics, featuring orange drop capacitors, ensure clarity and precision, allowing your playing to shine in any setting. This reissue stays true to its roots with a traditional Tune-o-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece for excellent tuning stability and sustain.
Whether you're on stage or in the studio, this guitar's versatility makes it a reliable companion for a wide range of musical styles. With its timeless design and attention to detail, the Gibson Les Paul Classic 1960 Reissue Goldtop is an instrument that honors the past while looking boldly to the future.
Key Features:
- Solid mahogany body with a maple top
- Slim-taper neck for comfortable playability
- Burstbucker 61R and 61T humbucking pickups for versatile tone
- Hand-wired electronics with orange drop capacitors
- Traditional Tune-o-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
- Vintage-style tuners for classic aesthetics and functionality
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Gibson Les Paul Classic (1960 Reissue)
Gibson Les Paul Classic (1960 Reissue)
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Gibson Les Paul Classic 1960 Reissue.
Build quality
User experience
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Owners appreciate the slim-taper neck for its playability, especially when compared to thicker neck profiles on other Les Paul models.
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At 3.8kg (8lbs 6oz), this guitar is considered reasonably lightweight, making it comfortable for extended playing sessions.
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Despite some criticism, owners often overlook the greenish fret color, focusing instead on the guitar's overall performance and aesthetics.
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Features and functionality
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The ABR-1 bridge is a standout feature, offering vintage-style construction that many players prefer for its tonal qualities.
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The model includes ceramic pickups, offering a different tonal quality compared to the hotter Alnico V pickups.
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Unlike the Les Paul Standard, the Classic has a plain maple cap instead of a AA Flame maple cap.
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The 2006 Classic is not chambered for weight relief, contributing to its overall heft compared to some later models.
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Comparisons
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This model is noted to be a different animal compared to a 2002 Les Paul Standard, complementing it well in a collection.
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Value and pricing
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Despite being designed as a cheaper alternative to the Standard, the 2006 Classic’s discontinued status has driven prices up, nearing those of a similar-year Standard.
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Despite being less common, the 2006 model is available on platforms like Reverb, with prices varying slightly based on condition and modifications.
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In an interview featured on Guitar.com, Troy Van Leeuwen discusses his gear, mentioning his use of the Gibson Les Paul Classic 1960 Reissue Goldtop among his guitars.
Deryck Whibley used the Gibson Les Paul Classic 1960 Reissue Goldtop as his main guitar during the "All Killer No Filler" tour cycle in 2001, as highlighted in an Instagram post celebrating his influence on music.
Vivian’s Goldtop with humbuckers (so not his ‘56.) if you look closely you can see “Classic” on the neck plate.
On the [http://www.billyduffy.com/gear/gibson-les-paul-1960-reissue-gold-top/) of Billy Duffy's website, he says, "This one is just a regular production 1960 re-issue Gold Top that Gibson made in 2000. It was quite inexpensive but it just sounded really good. I did all the usual changes though: changed the pick-up and tuning pegs, took the scratch plate and pick-up cover off. I use this one all the time live. It’s a good, honest guitar. Nothing fancy or special but it really feels good and plays great.”
It would be my main guitar, which is a 1960 Classic Reissue Les Paul that's pretty modded and customized. It's got Tom Anderson pickups on it and the headstock is on at the wrong angle. I've actually talked with Gibson about a signature model and we might revisit that. I just talked with somebody two months ago about it. So it would be that guitar, the rest would depend on the band but if it's quick and dirty and we need to get there lightly, it would be my little Gibson GA15RV amp and probably just the little Line 6 delay pedal - the little green one. I think that would be a pretty good setup.
Cody is playing a Gibson Les Paul Classic, I guess a 1960 Reissue Goldtop. At 0:20 you get a good view of the body. He has the pickguard removed. At 3:00 the "Classic" headstock is visible
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