Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard V3 (LIMITED EDITION - RARE)
480 GBP
For sale is this beautiful Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard V3 (COLLECTION ONLY).
This is a 50th anniversary, limited edition version of the Les Paul Standard, designed to commemorate the important changes the Les Paul went through during the year 1960. In essence, this is an upgrade to an Epiphone Les Paul Standard that mirrors a vintage Les Paul from the later end of the year 1960. Some of the key changes that were made over that year are mentioned below in Epihpone's description of this guitar - but some of the features that stand this particular rare model out from any other in Epiphone's range are that it has Gibson BurstBucker pickups (same as Gibson Les Paul Standards), vintage style 'tulip' tuners and a real maple carved top, with a veneer flame.
This guitar comes with a hard-case (vintage-correct pink interior!) and owners certificates. The hard case has a few small scuffs (pictured) but the condition of the guitar is MINT and has just received a full set up.
This guitar plays a dream and sounds fantastic. My reason for selling is I just do not play the sort of music that justifies using a Les Paul and this guitar needs to be played! It is worth pointing out that the Epiphone Custom Shop only made 1,960 of these guitars, so this opportunity may not come around again! This is what Epiphone say about this instrument: Commemorating the Beginning of an Era that ROCKED the World!
Epiphone is proud to introduce the Ltd Ed "1960" Les Paul Standard honoring 50 years of perhaps the most beloved electric guitar of modern times. The Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard comes in three distinct colors, Heritage Sunburst (Version 1), Cherry Sunburst (Version 3) and Heritage Darkburst (Version 3).
Historical Sound and Style
The 1960 Les Paul initially carried over the same basic specifications as its predecessor from 1959. Among these details were the full, rounded "D" shaped neck profile, top-hat control knobs, and Heritage Sunburst finish. These characteristics can be found in Epiphone's new "Version-1" of the 50th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul Standard.
However, by the latter part of 1960, several key specifications were changed. The most significant change was the new SlimTaper™ “D” neck profile that was slimmer and considered "more modern" than the fatter 1959 profile. The "new" SlimTaper neck profile went on to become the standard neck on Les Pauls throughout the 1960s and can be found on Epiphone's "Version-3" of 50th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul in both Cherry Sunburst and Heritage Darkburst.
Both versions were equipped with flatter, wider frets that allow for more dramatic bends. The impact of that change was not truly realized until the 1960's when rock and blues players like Fleetwood Mac’s Peter Green, Michael Bloomfield, Duane Allman, and Eric Clapton discovered the magical voice and feel of the Les Paul Standard. And since our history with Les Paul goes back to the 1940's when Les would work late hours at the Epiphone factory in New York to perfect "The Log", the first solid body electric guitar, we made sure our Limited Edition pays homage to the man that started it all.
Each guitar includes a numbered certificate of authenticity as well as Epiphone's Limited Lifetime Warranty and 24/7/365 Customer Service. If you don't have the wallet for a real "1960" or want a professional instrument that you can perform with night after night hurry and pick up an Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard today. Quantities of the "1960" (both Version-1 and Version-3 combined) are limited to 1,960 total.
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