Gibson 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway VOS Review

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Gibson 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway VOS has been rated by 11 musicians.

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Overall Rating 3.8

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Features 3.77

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Quality 4.4

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Reliability / Value 2.82

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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Construction: Double cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Finish: Gloss  
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  • Binding: Creme  
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  • One Piece Body: Yes  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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  • Neck Construction: 1-piece neck  
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  • Neck Shape: '60s  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Pearloid Dot  
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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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  • Tuners: Grover  
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  • Bridge: Stoptail  
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  • Hardware: Nickel  
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  • Fret Size: Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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There are some musicians that might state that 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway VOS is not a very good guitar, but there are more of those who claim that Gibson did a fine job. 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway VOS is a guitar model with balanced price for the quality and sound it offers. It's up to you to decide if it's right for your playing style.

Gibson went really far in carefully choosing 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway VOS's features. There's little to be wished for, which makes 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway VOS a full-featured guitar for a musician that plays a music style this instrument is primarily built for. If you decide to go for Gibson's 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway VOS you will be happy with its, safe to say - rich features. A job well-done by 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway VOS.

You can plug this baby into a toaster and, God knows, maybe it would sound as great as it does with any other amp. Seriously, Gibson made a 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway VOS, a terrific sounding instrument that deserves all the praise it can get. There is simply no need to change any stock-provided parts built into this axe, as it sounds professional all the way. Gibson's 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway VOS is a flawlessly sounding instrument.

Gibson did a good job. 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway VOS is built well, the finish feels just right, the hardware is solid. While playing for a longer periods of time you can expect 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway VOS to stay in tune and you will be pleased while playing, because the neck is extremely comfortable. You might find that over time metal parts will oxidize a bit, but that's normal and nothing to worry about. Gibson did a really good job with 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway VOS guitar.

This guitar will hold on really well as it is built well. Not to be battered as it is not the ultimate gigging tool; still, 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway VOS will perform OK in most live situations. You might feel that it will let you down in you hour of need, but in reality this guitar will do just well. Should you feel unconfident, have a backup guitar ready and you'll have no worries with Gibson's 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway VOS.