Gibson Custom 50th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul Review

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Overall Rating 5

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Features 5

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Quality 2.5

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Reliability / Value 4.5

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  • Body Shape: LP  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Construction: Single cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Body Top Wood: Maple  
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  • Finish: Nitrocellulose  
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  • Finish: Lacquer  
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  • Binding: Creme  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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  • Neck Joint: Mortise & Tenon  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Trapezoid  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Nut Width: 1.6875" (1-11/16")  
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  • String Nut: Corian  
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  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic  
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  • Bridge: Stoptail  
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  • Hardware: Gold  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Burstbucker  
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  • Neck Pickup Type: Burstbucker  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Neck position: burstbucker 1 – mounted with slotted screws Bridge position: burstbucker 2 – mounted with slotted screws

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Comparing to other guitars in its range this is an absolute must have! 50th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul is a perfect choice for musicians seeking a guitar in this price range. If you give it a shot, you won't be sorry and surely you'll fall in love with this Gibson Custom's beauty in no time.

Feature-wise this guitar is perfect! There is no need to add or remove anything, and that is quite an achievement by Gibson Custom, considering that it's quite hard to please every musician's desire, in order to grade an instrument such as 50th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul with such a high score when it comes to guitar features. That means that Gibson Custom has constructed more or less a guitar with perfect features, so if you decide to buy 50th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul you will be more than happy with it.

This beauty has virtually no flaws. Gibson Custom surpassed their traditional level of quality and produced an instrument that is built great, and built to last. The finish is amazing and the hardware easily adjustable to fit any kind of action. The neck is superb and smooth while playing. 50th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul stays in tune 99% of the time and responds well to various playing styles.

If you need an instrument that withstands live performances and studio sessions, rehearsals and practicing, you should rest assured that Gibson Custom's 50th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul is the right choice. This instrument is definitely built to last and will do so , through fire and flames. Gibson Custom has the knowledge and experience you can rely on, and that kind of experience is well built into 50th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul.