Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s Iced Tea Electric Guitar, (Used, Comm)
The Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s in Iced Tea is a premium USA-made electric guitar built for players who want classic Les Paul tone, elegant vintage-inspired styling and a slimmer 1960s-style playing feel. Featuring a rosewood fingerboard, traditional 628.65mm / 24.75in scale length and 60s Burstbucker pickups, this Les Paul Standard delivers the warmth, sustain, clarity and dynamic response that have made the Les Paul one of the most important electric guitars ever made.
This pre-owned Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s is listed in Excellent condition, making it a strong choice for serious players who want a clean, carefully kept Gibson with professional tone, classic looks and reliable stage or studio usability.
With its Iced Tea finish, dual humbucker layout and familiar Les Paul single-cut design, this guitar is ideal for blues, rock, classic rock, hard rock, indie, alternative, worship, studio recording and expressive lead or rhythm playing.
At A Glance
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Product | Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s |
| Brand | Gibson |
| Model | Les Paul Standard ’60s |
| Finish | Iced Tea |
| Type | Solid Body Electric Guitar |
| Condition | Pre-Owned, Excellent Condition |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Pickups | 60s Burstbuckers |
| Nut Width | 43.05mm / 1.69in |
| Scale Length | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Main Appeal | Classic Les Paul sustain, 1960s-style feel and powerful humbucker tone |
| Best For | Blues, rock, classic rock, hard rock, studio work and lead guitar |
| Skill Level | Intermediate to professional, also suitable for committed beginners |
Condition Overview
Excellent Condition
This Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s is in Excellent condition. This means it shows very light signs of use while remaining fully functional and ready to play.
Excellent condition is ideal for players who want a clean, carefully kept pre-owned Gibson with only minimal evidence of previous ownership.
What’s Included?
✔ Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s Iced Tea Electric Guitar
✔ Hardcase
✘ No Additional Accessories Included
Condition Notes
This guitar shows very light signs of use such as minor surface marks, faint handling wear or small signs of careful previous ownership.
No faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing. The guitar has been checked for playability and functionality before sale.
Fair Deal Inspection & Assessment
This pre-owned Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before being offered for sale.
Our checks include:
- Electronics tested
- 60s Burstbucker pickups checked
- Pickup selector tested
- Volume and tone controls checked
- Output jack tested
- Frets inspected
- Tuners checked
- Bridge checked
- Tailpiece checked
- Neck relief assessed
- General playability assessed
- Hardcase checked for basic usability
Service / Setup Work
All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are set up and checked before leaving the shop.
This Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s has been assessed for playability, with the following checked:
- Action checked
- Neck relief checked
- Frets inspected
- Tuning stability checked
- Electronics tested
- Hardware checked
- Bridge setup checked
- Intonation checked
Please note that guitar setup can sometimes shift slightly during delivery due to changes in temperature and humidity. We take this into account during our checks, but wood can naturally move in transit.
Why Choose The Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s?
Classic Les Paul Tone
The Les Paul Standard ’60s delivers the powerful, sustaining and expressive sound that has made the Les Paul a benchmark electric guitar. It offers warmth, body and clarity, making it suitable for everything from smooth clean tones to driven rock leads.
60s Burstbucker Pickups
The 60s Burstbucker pickups give this guitar a lively, vintage-inspired humbucker voice. They are well suited to blues, classic rock, hard rock and expressive lead playing, with enough clarity for chord work and enough output for driven tones.
Slimmer 1960s-Style Feel
The Les Paul Standard ’60s is designed for players who prefer a faster, more streamlined neck feel compared with chunkier 1950s-style Gibson profiles. It is a strong choice for players who want classic Les Paul sound with a sleeker playing experience.
Rosewood Fingerboard
The rosewood fingerboard gives the guitar a familiar Gibson feel under the fingers. It suits chord work, lead lines, bends and vibrato, helping the guitar feel smooth, musical and expressive.
Iced Tea Finish
The Iced Tea finish gives this Les Paul a refined burst look with strong vintage-style appeal. It is a classy, stage-ready finish that suits the carved-top Les Paul shape beautifully.
Strong Stage And Studio Instrument
A Les Paul Standard is one of the most reliable choices for players who need a guitar that records well, performs well and works across multiple genres. This model offers serious tone, professional looks and dependable Gibson usability.
Comparison Against Popular Alternatives
Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s vs Gibson Les Paul Standard ’50s
The Les Paul Standard ’50s has a fuller neck profile and a more traditional 1950s playing feel. The Les Paul Standard ’60s offers a slimmer neck feel and a slightly faster playing experience. Choose the ’60s if you prefer a sleeker neck with classic Les Paul tone.
Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s vs Gibson SG Standard ’61
The SG Standard ’61 is thinner, lighter and offers easier upper-fret access. The Les Paul Standard ’60s has a thicker single-cut body feel, stronger carved-top presence and the classic Les Paul sustain that many players want for blues and rock.
Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s vs Gibson Les Paul Traditional
The Les Paul Traditional leans into classic Gibson features and older-style appointments. The Les Paul Standard ’60s offers a clear 1960s-inspired identity with 60s Burstbucker pickups and a more streamlined playing feel.
Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s vs Epiphone Les Paul Standard ’60s
The Epiphone Les Paul Standard ’60s is a strong value option inspired by the same design era. The Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s offers the USA-made Gibson experience, premium feel, stronger long-term desirability and professional-level performance.
Who Is It For?
Beginner Players
This can suit a committed beginner who wants a high-quality Gibson from the start. It offers long-term potential, professional tone and a guitar that will continue to support progress over many years.
Intermediate Players
Intermediate players will appreciate this Les Paul Standard ’60s as a serious upgrade. It offers classic Gibson tone, a comfortable 1960s-style feel and the power needed for rehearsals, recording and live performance.
Professional Players
Professional players can use this guitar as a main stage or studio instrument. Its 60s Burstbucker pickups, sustain and versatile Les Paul voice make it suitable for demanding performance and recording situations.
Suitable Genres And Uses
This Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s is well suited to:
- Blues
- Rock
- Classic rock
- Hard rock
- Indie
- Alternative
- Worship music
- Soul
- Studio recording
- Live performance
- Rhythm guitar
- Lead guitar
- Slide guitar
- Overdriven amp tones
- Players wanting a premium Gibson Les Paul Standard
Educational Section: Why Choose A Gibson Les Paul Standard?
A Gibson Les Paul Standard is one of the most iconic electric guitars ever made. It is known for its sustain, power, warmth and ability to deliver both smooth lead tones and strong rhythm sounds.
The Les Paul format is especially loved by players who want a guitar that feels solid, sounds full and responds beautifully to overdrive. It can be smooth and refined through a clean amp, thick and singing through a driven amp, or aggressive and punchy with the right pedals.
The Les Paul Standard ’60s keeps the classic Les Paul formula while offering a slimmer, faster-feeling 1960s-style playing experience. It is a great choice for guitarists who want traditional Gibson tone with a more streamlined neck feel.
Looking for advice on choosing the right Gibson Les Paul, ’50s vs ’60s neck profile or pre-owned high-end electric guitar? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.
Story & Context: Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s
The Gibson Les Paul Standard has shaped the sound of countless recordings and performances across blues, rock, classic rock, hard rock and modern guitar music. Its carved-top single-cut design, humbucker pickups and set-neck construction have made it one of the most recognisable guitars in the world.
The Les Paul Standard ’60s takes inspiration from the 1960s era of Les Paul design, offering a slimmer feel while retaining the core ingredients players expect from a Gibson Les Paul. It is built for guitarists who want classic tone, strong sustain and a more modern-feeling vintage-style neck.
For players who want a premium Gibson with timeless looks and professional performance, the Les Paul Standard ’60s remains one of the most desirable choices in the current Gibson range.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Product Type | Solid Body Electric Guitar |
| Brand | Gibson |
| Model | Les Paul Standard ’60s |
| Finish | Iced Tea |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Pickup Configuration | HH |
| Pickups | 60s Burstbuckers |
| Nut Width | 43.05mm / 1.69in |
| Scale Length | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Body Style | Les Paul Single-Cut Solid Body |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Selector |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic Style Bridge |
| Tailpiece | Stopbar Tailpiece |
| String Configuration | 6-String |
| Condition | Pre-Owned, Excellent Condition |
Power Requirements
No power supply or battery is required. This is a passive electric guitar and only needs a standard 1/4" instrument cable and a suitable guitar amplifier, pedalboard or audio interface.
Fair Deal Music Verdict
★★★★★ 5/5
A superb choice for players who want the classic Gibson Les Paul sound with a smoother, faster 1960s-style feel. The 60s Burstbucker pickups, rosewood fingerboard and Iced Tea finish make this a highly desirable Les Paul Standard for blues, rock, classic rock and studio work.
This example offers excellent pre-owned appeal, combining premium Gibson build quality, strong visual character and serious everyday usability in a clean, carefully kept instrument.
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FAQ
Is the Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s suitable for live performance?
Yes. Its strong humbucker tone, sustain and professional Gibson build make it a strong choice for live performance.
What styles does the Les Paul Standard ’60s suit?
It suits blues, rock, classic rock, hard rock, indie, alternative, worship music, soul, studio work and lead guitar playing.
How does the Les Paul Standard ’60s compare with the ’50s model?
The ’60s model has a slimmer-feeling neck, while the ’50s model has a fuller neck profile. Choose the ’60s if you prefer a sleeker playing feel.
What are 60s Burstbucker pickups good for?
60s Burstbuckers are excellent for vintage-inspired humbucker tones, offering warmth, bite, clarity and strong overdriven character.
Is this guitar suitable for recording?
Yes. Les Paul Standards are widely used in studios because they provide sustain, strong midrange, powerful lead tones and full rhythm sounds.
Can it handle overdrive and fuzz?
Yes. The Les Paul Standard ’60s works very well with overdrive, fuzz, boost and distortion pedals.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes. It can suit committed beginners who want a high-quality Gibson guitar with long-term potential.
How does it compare with an SG?
An SG is lighter and gives easier upper-fret access, while a Les Paul has a thicker single-cut feel, stronger carved-top presence and classic sustain.
Does it work well with pedals?
Yes. It works well with overdrive, fuzz, delay, reverb, modulation, compression, boost and amp-modelling setups.
Can I try this guitar in-store?
Fair Deal Music has a large Birmingham showroom, and our team can offer advice on Gibson Les Paul models, pre-owned Gibson guitars and suitable amplifiers.