Gibson Les Paul Standard 50's vs 60's

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[@derrick11]

Picked up a 60's Bourbon Burst 2 weeks ago and my poor strat now sits neglected. An absolute dream to play.

[@frankbrooks1724]

Same here..lol

[@JonathanGasper]

I just got one yesterday. My strat and tele are gonna be mad for a bit, lol.

[@Arragato]

LOL facts bro my pro ii strat is gonna take a little vacation

[@XxSkydog71xX]

My new wildwood LP is going to become the king for a while

[@Arragato]

@@XxSkydog71xX that's a really nice guitar congrats man. I feel you dude my LP has been in my hands all weekend I faked being sick at my girl's house saturday just to go home and play

[@robertbeaver7804]

I bought the Standard 60 in Unburst. I love the tone and feel of my guitar.

[@sgmarshall3]

I just played one today for the first time. The unburst finish is beautiful!

[@hansbanate8724]

Just graduated from college once I find a job I'm definitely going to go for the 50's Cherry sunburst since it's been my dream guitar ever since I saw one when I was at still 7th grade and that got me to learn and play the guitar. Love the video!!!

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Congrats and great choice! Thanks for watching, you can pick it up here: www.zzounds.com/a--3979398/item--GIBLPS500

[@bryantcochran5065]

I have two LP Standards, both are 50s, one is a 59 I've had since 1968, the new kid is a 2024 50s. I love them both and the new kid sounds almost exactly like the 59.

[@rocktorrocks]

I prefer slimmer necks so the 60s was a no brainer. Was just playing it earlier this evening and I couldn’t put it down. It may have the best neck, feel and overall playability of any of my guitars. Feels like it was made for my hands. Has a nice flame to it too. I love it. 🤘😎

[@Paratus1179]

The 61 sg standard has the same neck. It’s so freaking fast. I had both guitars and sold them but I’m gonna go get another 61 sg and probably the 50s les Paul this time.

[@DonAmos_stories]

Weight?

[@rocktorrocks]

@@Paratus1179 Nice! The 50s standard and 61 SG would be a good pair to have together.

[@rocktorrocks]

@@DonAmos_stories Don’t know exact weight but mine is right around 10 lb I believe. It’s heavy but feels super balanced so I don’t noticed the weight much.

[@rodneysnextchapter615]

30+ years and all I've ever played is a slim neck guitar. Electric anyway. Are the 50s thicker than a martin ??

[@maurizioferegalli6850]

Hi, after seeing this excellent comparison of yours I bought a Les Paul Standard Heritage Cherry Sunburst '50 identical to the one in the video and I'm very happy with it... 🙂Congratulations for the explanations!

[@jameshughes6049]

I have the 60's in unburst & it is awesome!!

[@fossilmatic]

Kudos to you, dude.I was surprised at how different these two sounded, especially clean or on the edge of breakup, which is where I live. Will be trying both when I buy mine.

[@larrywatters688]

Picked up a 60s Unburst few weeks ago, great guitar..

[@djcurtis9547]

Great tone and playing Both Masterpieces of Les Paul's are so beautiful so Gorgeous

[@45Vanguard]

About to pick up a 50's Wildwood Select. Can't wait! Love those 50's necks!

[@frankswildyear]

I bought the 60’s…loved it. Recently bought a custom shop 58….returned it for a 50’s standard. These guitars are amazing

[@urgidover]

Do you think the quality and sound of these guitars is comparable to the custom shop 58?

[@Squall6575]

@@urgidover having played quite a few custom shops now/high end japanese custom built replica les pauls, Id say the Gibson standard 50s, which I owned for a bit as well, is a very premium feeling instrument. However, be prepared for it to be really heavy. The one I had was like 9.5 pounds at least and that seems to be the norm for these. The custom shops usually come around 8.5 pounds, which is ideal. In terms of sound, the standard 50s has a burstbucker pickup set, which imo sounds muddy, but still ok. If you play it side by side with a custom shop, you will definitely feel and hear a difference. Ive heard the standards, even when you change pickups and wires still sound a bit darker than custom shops because of the woods used (denser probably), but Im sure they can get close enough to the real thing. Overall, great playing and sounding guitars, which could be a bit better, but they are definitely not 3000 dollars worse than the custom shops

[@bayougtr]

⁠​⁠@@Squall6575I have a 9.2lb 50’s standard. Akin to the R8’s I tried. I was, looking for a R8-9 until I played the 50’s. The R8-9’s I played were all loud and bright and I’ll dare say bit thin sounding!😂

[@Darrin67]

I went with the 50s because I already head a Strat with the slimmer neck. Glad I did because the 50s neck made me a much better player as it really forced my to focus on not only Chords buy musical phrasing and progressing as well. The thinner strat neck makes me just want to shred. I've got the best of both worlds.

[@jecoboost7775]

I definitely prefer the 50s over 60s. I like a thicker neck feel, and I think the finishes are better on the 50s. Especially the Heritage cherry sunburst that’s my favourite! Hope to buy it one day

[@festushaggen2563]

I’ve been lusting after a Standard LP for a very long time and the Standard 60’s since it came out. I’ve played it in stores and look at them every time I see them but just can’t afford it. It’s my “someday” dream guitar. No question. I only debate on the Iced Tea or Bourbon Burst. Sometimes one looks better than the other depending on the flame and paint. Both gorgeous though.

[@brooksphillips2234]

Hope you get that guitar one day man!

[@malcolmsansom5026]

I bought a 50's style heritage burst a couple of weeks ago and it looks and sounds just superb 👍🎸🎸

[@georgelasko8346]

I bought a LP 60 in Unburst. I love it! I did need to take it to a luthier to have it set up, and to paint the insides to prevent noise. It’s fantastic now.

[@ianplb2378]

This channel deserves 10 M subs

[@andysfishingandflytyingcha2310]

I got the 50's Gold Top. It's a truely great guitar. The build quality and finishing is just great. So easy to get the Kossoff sound out of those burstbuckers too. Did the 60's not have the push pull knobs? I know they do now. Cheers, nice review. It's great to have someone else confirming my thoughts about the 50's Gold top, it s just so beautiful.

[@therapist6328]

Neither of the Standard versions have push/pull pots anyomore. No phase switching or coil tapping anymore. No weight relief. Mine is just under 10 lbs. The Classic model has those options.

[@Meep207]

Went with the 50s cause of the neck, but the 60s is also really good!

[@McDagger90]

Me too. I also prefer the lower output pick ups. But both are great!

[@TheChattanoogaBandit]

I played a higher end epiphone Les Paul for years. Finally thought a 50s standard and I love the neck on it!!!!!!! So comfortable every Gibson I look at now is gonna have me saying does it have a 50s style neck on it!? lol

[@buzzburb1]

50`s just sounds more alive !!!, thats why I bought one ! amazing Blues sounds, cheers for a great review👌👍

[@jakemertz2660]

very thorough and well executed playthrough, I really appreciate that in a guitar review!

[@SoundlabStudios63]

50s… if for nothing else that they have all the iconic finishes

[@jordanpratt3821]

Thats why when I pull the trigger it will be the 50's.

[@SoundlabStudios63]

@@jordanpratt3821 get one! I have the cherry burst and it’s my favorite guitar. TBH I kind of want the Tobacco burst, and the gold top but with p90s

[@luissantiago7525]

I picked up The Standard 60's with the AAA top in Bourbon Burst the flames just dance in every motion. Love the neck profile the burstbuckers are ok. But I swap them out for double cream Super Distortion in da bridge and 36th anniversary PAF in the neck. Sounds awesome. Plus I change the tuners to Keystone Grover Locking tuners.

[@stripesd]

@taxationistheft2.0lmao you’re wrong

[@jtbandy1]

I have a LP special with the 50’s neck and a Standard 60’s. To me the difference in the neck thickness isn’t really all that noticeable. That could just be my examples though. Both feel great to me. The 60’s slim taper doesn’t feel as thin as some SG necks that I’ve played, and the 50’s is nowhere near the baseball bat necks I’ve heard about.

[@joecrowaz]

It really does come down to neck profile preference.

[@SarcasticComments23]

In love with the Satin finishes Gibson Standards 2022+

[@Logan24855]

I have a Epiphone Les Paul Classic Worn 2020 a Cherry burst 💥 so I’d have to go with the 50’s. The more red the better 👍👍 The Cherry and Tobacco burst are my favourite of the Les Paul’s.

[@williamwinn948]

will be grabbing a 60s oxblood standard soon

[@luckyg8971]

Great choice

[@MandyH1972]

I have two 50s in different colours. Love them.

[@flurkin]

I have both the 50's and 60's standards, and i have to say, the 50s is my favorite.... but only because of the fatter neck. Both guitars are absolutely stellar though.

[@flurkin]

I have the 70s deluxe goldtop now as well, and i have to say the neck is even fatter than on my 50s. It goes without saying, i love it

[@brooksphillips2234]

​@flurkin wow I would love to check that out! I own a 50's standard goldtop and I dig that fay neck!

[@_Blasman_]

I´m thinking of getting the 50's one, does it weight less than the 60's?

[@flurkin]

@_Blasman_ I find each LP is unique in how much it weighs. My 50's is the heaviest of the 3.

[@cjbaker9703]

Just ordered the 50s like 30min ago

[@ilikeblackguitars]

I have always wanted a gold top and I like a thick 50s neck

[@davidkenneth3983]

Youd probly dig the hck outa a 53 p90 stop the first historic collecs were awesome .

[@davidkenneth3983]

57 otherwise was great too one of the best ever

[@l8tapex]

best of both... Gold top and just had the neck reshaped to the 60's. Smokin and I have the 60's sunburst.

[@josephmalez4918]

Have the 50's Heritage Cherry. Love it with the exception of a mismatched flame top. But it makes it all that more unique.

[@EdHeinzelman]

wow. I liked the looks of the 50s better at first but that bourbon burst grew on me. I think if I were just chording all day the 50s might be a better sound but once you got to shredding/riffing, the 60s won me over for good and all. So now...on to saving up some bucks.

[@andrewmallard2301]

Bought the 2012, 60 LPS. Love it. Great tone and particularly like the slim neck.

[@rickflippin1]

Couldn’t decide i got both but i will say the 50’s is so close to my 2002 standard. But i have been playing the 60’s lemonburst a lot the pickups not near as hot as the 50’s or the 2002 standard

[@craigrobbins2229]

I bought the 50s through Wildwood guitars, honeyburst. Fantastic. Thanks.

[@jeffholliday8304]

Great comparison I have an Epiphone 1960 tribute plus that’s a great guitar it comes out of the factory with Grover locking tuners Gibson 57 classic pick ups they did a run of them and they’re great guitars for the money Maybe if you ever hear or see one pick it up and do a video on it

[@magesticpenguin2184]

The tribute is an amazing guitar bro! I had one in the black cherry but sold it a few months ago and found another epi lp from 2010 that’s kinda rare, it’s a 50th anniversary 1960 v3 in cherry sunburst kind of the 1959 that they make now but with a gloss finish and the one that I found would have came with burstbuckers new but someone put mojotone pickups in it along the way, anyway great guitar and I’m super pleased with it!! Keep rocking that tribute brother 👍🎸

[@peterjf2665]

I just picked one of these up after watching this video I was on the fence about it but seeing that he’s a solid body is very reminiscent of the R9 at half the price

[@ericbitzer5247]

Been wanting one of these. Having played a Les Paul custom SG for the last 35 years, I'm probably better off with the 60's, although I should probably try both.

[@ragnakak]

I wish I could get the 60s standard in the tobacco burst

[@clubfubar4996]

Brilliantly presented video. Thanks.

[@OptimalEdge-u6t]

This baby first hit the scene in 1952, thanks to some guitar nerd named Les Paul. He’s a guy who took one look at the state of guitars and said, “Nah, we can do better.” And thus, the Les Paul was born, and it’s been making rock legends out of mere mortals ever since. Think Jimmy Page, Slash, Duane Allman, and Joe Perry - they all signed their names in the holy book of rock with this six-stringed wonder! ​ Now let’s talk design. The Les Paul has got this single cutaway thing going on, so it looks like it’s ready to punch you in the face with one hand tied behind its back. It’s got a solid feel, like you're holding the very essence of rock 'n' roll in your hands. We’re talking a mahogany body with a carved maple top - because why settle for just one kind of wood when you can have two? Add in a mahogany neck and a rosewood fretboard, and you’ve got yourself a guitar that’s as smooth as a single malt scotch. ​ The pickups? Two humbuckers. You know what that means? No hum, no buzz, just pure, unadulterated power. These things churn out a thick, warm tone, like hot chocolate on a winter’s day, but with a shot of whiskey to make sure you’re paying attention. It’s the sound of a Les Paul, folks - rich and full, with lows that rumble in your gut and mids that make your spine tingle. ​ And don’t forget the fixed bridge. This isn’t some flimsy tremolo setup; this bridge stays put. It’s solid, it’s stable, and it’s got sustain for days. You hit a note on this thing, and it’ll sing until you tell it to shut up. ​ The tone? Oh, man, the tone! It’s like biting into a piece of dark chocolate - rich, full, and a little bit naughty. Those humbuckers give it a thick, powerful sound, perfect for everything from hard rock to heavy metal, to jazz, to blues. This guitar doesn't just play music; it makes statements. It tells the world, “I’m here, I’m loud, and you’re gonna listen!” ​ So, there you have it - the Les Paul. A guitar that’s not just an instrument, but a lifestyle choice. It’s got soul, it’s got character, and it’s got enough power to knock you on your ass. And that, my friends, is what rock 'n' roll is all about! stratvslespaul.com

[@jonathanaldenactor]

I haven't picked up either yet to try but I'm drawn to the 60s!

[@billleith7110]

I bought the 50s heritage cherry, someday id like to get a 60s so I say both.

[@MarbsMusic]

I had the 61s in a SG and hated them... to me they were dark muddy and lifeless. I had also put a set of BB1 & BB2 in a 2018 Tribute and they weren't that great... when I ordering late last year I figured either way I would be swapping pickups. However I went with the 50s and the BB1 & 2 in it, as you mention, sound amazing in my standard 50s. I love them... I don't know if Gibson modified something or the set I had before (you know they are all wound a little differently to emulate the 50s winding) just were meh. I have a 2017 Standard HP with the slim asymmetrical neck, it's a 4A top and amazing but almost too thin. For long gigs, unless it's more of a shred fest, the 50s is very comfortable. Great review, hoping you guys get to 50K soon, keep up the great work!

[@tadask.4931]

Sounds exactly like the pickups sitting too close to the strings. Lower them down. For some reason manufacturers usualy default the pickups higher than nececary and you lose dynamics and clarity.

[@MarbsMusic]

@@tadask.4931 Pickup height is dependent on the pickups. They were set correctly on the SG and all my other guitars, I just didn't like the sound of the 61s.

[@sramBC]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, talent and taste!

[@noneofyourbusiness2766]

Is the Gibson Les Paul Classic a less expensive version of the 60s Standard?

[@pedraw]

60's neck all day and I really dig those 61 pickups.

[@jimwguitar3002]

50’s is the winner in my opinion. But I’ll take both.

[@veroniquemonier7790]

I like watching your reviews. Very usefull. Do you think is it better to buy a '60s or a '50s Standard Les Paul when already owning a '50s with P-90 and a SG Standard '61 ? Playing styles are mainly a lot of blues, some classic rock, some pop, some jazz... but no hard rock or heavier playing styles. I like the '61 burstbucker in my SG and really like the fat neck of my '50s P90 Les Paul ... but my fear is that the '50s Standard with burstbucker 1 & 2 will sound too close to my P-90. Thanks for the help.

[@billhannum4117]

I have the 50s in tobacco love it . I like a chunkier neck . The bb1 and 2 are OK but I wanna eventually throw a set of 57 classic and classic plus in it those are my favorite gibson pick up.

[@jimwoodard64]

I have the gold top with the humbuckers and a cherry burst (that's not so cherry, see my profile pic) in the 50's Standard as well as an alpine white custom and appetite burst Slash. My favorite is the one you see in my profile pic. It's under 8-1/2 pounds where all the others are around 9, and there's just something right (maybe wrong?) about the feel as well. I love all of my Les Pauls, but that's my fav.

[@teresathomley3703]

You're a great player, dude.👍

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Thanks I appreciate that! Thanks for watching 🍻

[@kentfranklin736]

*nickel. Also did you make sure both volume knobs were at 10 when doing dc readings? Seems like you had the burstbucker 2's volume knob a bit down.. it should have a higher resistance than the bb1

[@tadask.4931]

More likely a fail in factory on labeling stuff. To set the volume pot accidently so it is exactly the same as other pickup would be a great coincidence

[@kentfranklin736]

@@tadask.4931 or the bridge volume was at 8.5 when he made the reading. Which you can literally see at 4:22 in the video 👍

[@richardsmith7322]

My dream guitar is a 59 gold top with Tim Shaws

[@waitaminute7257]

The 60s sounds better to me with the distortion or overdrive as I suspected. I have one that I setup with heavy flatwounds for jazz but even through a super clean Fender amp I can tell those pickups are pissed off at me and they just wanna rock lol!

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Lol that is a great way of putting it, I might steal that line!

[@DrJeebles]

I was pretty distracted by another 1990 Firebird hanging in the background. I notice this one is on Reverb. Probably a good move not giving this one away. Let me know if you change your mind. Keep it up guys. Great review, as always.

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

I couldn’t pass it up! Lol thanks for watching 🤘

[@SteveResor]

Man those both sound and look great !

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Clapton's Beano Gibson is 50s (1959). I'll buy one.

[@williamcarulli4629]

It was a 1960

[@hikupmusicofficial]

have you done an epiphone verision of this video

[@BobK5]

The 60’s sounds like it has more mojo here but I like the chunkier neck.

[@walterjr.steinert6054]

Very good review. The burst buckers are not as “muddy” sounding as the 61’s. I bought the 50’s in heritage cherry. It is amazing. Very articulate pickips! The neck is in fact noticeably fatter and really does fit most bigger hands, better.

[@a_new_hourbandofficial9121]

Which tuners are better out of the two? Thank you 🙏 tuning stability wise…

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

To me it's just cosmetic, I just like the vintage style. They both functioned equally in my eyes. Thanks for watching

[@jejuislandtrekker8113]

I have had an Epiphine sunburst for 18 years. Great guitar. Wanna upgrade to the limited edition 60’s tri-burst

[@calogeroavanzato398]

Either would do very nicely

[@user-cd2cz3tv3u]

I’ve played a 20 yr old Sg (got new back in early/mid 2000’s, for a gift/1st brand name guitar, got very lucky. Has 60. Neck 490r/498t, the grain of wood and feel and sound is great! Love it). ; But seeing ive always loved LP’s & 20 yrs wirh my orginal axe, saw gibson went back to old school for new (2023 standards), i went for the 60s model burst, it looks great, feels good but different around heel lol), Big question is due to having spent a pretty $ on this brand new 60’s LP standard burst…im familar with 61 (or sny burstbuckers), i assumed the 490/498t was a very close model to the classic rock PAF tone. Which Bring me to FINAL question..main diffetences between BBucker 1 & 2 vs a paid of 61 humbucks? Want to love this axe but heard mixed reviews on 61 pups? Also i play thru a mashall & usually play with gain in standard tuning; fan of classic rock & tones). I do liie my SG tone, seems like the LPs neck is lowder while playing deep low notes/chords, only time i think bridge is louder is playing lead from G-high E? Curious thoughts on pAir of 61’s 2023 pups in an lp standard vs classic PAF sound

[@ericbitzer5247]

I been playing a 37 year old Les Paul custom SG for the last 34 years. I'm looking into getting I would think the 60's standard because I'm used to the SG neck. So you're not liking the pickups on yours?

[@user-cd2cz3tv3u]

@@ericbitzer5247love the guitar..60s neck feels on the Lp feels the same until u get to the heel around the 14the fret lol so yes , the neck is rhe same or mine may be skinnier on my 60s LP by a little, the body is what you need to get used to, the 60s standard also isnt weight relieved …i got lucky and got an 8.5lbs lol but i read most cone in between 9-12lbs. My SG has the pickups that Gibson puts in a lot of their Les Paul Customs (490r/498t) which give my SG a great rock tone, the 61 burstbuckers in the 60s Lp is rhe only thing in changing on my Lp , love the body/finish/neck, but i need to swap pups to make if the Lp ive always wanted. Go play one before buying..or at least a Les Paul, the neck is great, but obvs the higher up the neck , the less access since its a singe cut vs the SGs double cut..where u can almost play the 22nd note lol so thats the part id say to check if u like..cuz theres no changing the wooden profile lol but i can always swap pups

[@ericbitzer5247]

@@user-cd2cz3tv3u Thank you so much. I will try them out before I buy anything. I bought an Epiphone Les Paul years ago to not beat on my Gibson, but ended up playing the Gibson anyway because it just sounded and felt better. The Epiphone was stolen, but I do kind of know how the Les Paul feels, just sure a Gibson would feel, play, and sound better than the Epiphone. I would hate to have to change pickups on a new guitar, but I'll see how it sounds. Thanks again for the information, I really appreciate it.

[@user-cd2cz3tv3u]

@@ericbitzer5247 i liked the sound of the stock 50s standard LP (burst bucker 1&2’s rather than 61 burstbuckers), but i dont like the wider neck profile, i cant change that so i figured i go with the most comfortable standard, and the 60s does have some small “upgraded” specs, such as AA figured maple top vs maple top on 50s, and 60s has the Grover Tuners (knock on wood, it stays in tune great, better then my SG with gibson tuners), but yah if you can go play a 50s standard and 60s standard..but if ur coming from an SG odds are 60s will feel more at home, takes time getting used to the less access up high cuz its a single cut..didnt wanna add a fat neck into the mix too. The stock pickups are ok…they have a very hot/vintage tone, little harsh , which is why im most likely putting in symour duncan slash 2.0 alnico 2 pro pickiups..they sound open and warm with a nice bite still, but def not selling the 61 burstbuckers (theyre unpotted and unbalanced, which sounds like a bad thing but thats how the original PAF’s were, but these are just a tad too hot for vintage tones (unless playing in a bad/mix, they would prob cut right thru nicely). Goodluck

[@ericbitzer5247]

@@user-cd2cz3tv3u Thanks again. I'll definitely try several out.

[@aldrinsa1203]

how to win brother

[@scottbussey499]

Have you guys gotten your hands on one of the Gibson les paul faded guitars?

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Yes! Gibson Faded Series SG vs. Les Paul kzbin.info/www/bejne/bauXfIOelpmAras Thanks for watching

[@popitn2nd]

Do you guys sell Gibson cases with retro handle just like what came with these guitars?

[@benmiller4563]

Got the 50’s les Paul standard now after a 60’s to complete the duo

[@gregtaylor7363]

I traded my Classic with a 60s style neck for a 50s Standard. The thicker neck feels so much more comfortable for me.

[@jesusguajardo2701]

I love Gibson Les Paul guitars

[@justsilent1207]

Sounds as good as they look.

[@concernedcitizen939]

Did Gibson make a “61” Les Paul. Standard? I think they had already moved to the SG body style. Interesting they would use a “61” pickup in a guitar that wasn’t made in “61”.

[@jordanpratt3821]

Man that's a good point.If you're right.

[@dalewetzel773]

What is the green LP?

[@gustavomelo4998]

Thank you so much for the video,you Rock man!!!!!!

[@jjlbridge7877]

So is the 50s LP built like the 59, hence the 50s model? Thanks.

[@Bluedragon003]

Good video great assessment, caught my eye cause i thought Gibson might of changed something (glad they haven't)! I actually bought a 2019 50's standard tobacco burst back in early 2020, according to my serial number i have a 1st batch Wednesday guitar! I absolutely LOVE my Les Paul and i honestly think Gibson is making there best guitars since the 50's! Maybe i'll use your purchase link to get the 60's or p90.

[@grwilly00]

I’d go with the 60s in Unburst. I like the slimmer neck

[@msaintpc]

Mighty fine pickin kid!👍

[@Michael777Simmons]

Awesome thanks

[@samruhman1555]

What about how the pots are wired?

[@rocknrollresignation93]

60’s for the neck all day. The pickups don’t present much of a difference that some minor EQ adjustments couldn’t compensate for

[@todoguitar]

Love everything on 50s except the neck :) 🤘

[@Remsterdam]

Or buy the 59 Standard. There are more interesting LP’s like a Special or a Custom, would not want or need two Standards. Nice comparison video, both great guitars!

[@Mike_Hunt_69]

I bought a gold top w/ p90s about a year ago. HATED IT. The neck was a baseball bat. Traded it for a SG with a shit load of extras. GC still ripped me tho😔

[@tykit9230]

Have the 2016 Traditional and Standard. I like the Traditional a tiny bit better

[@billydworrell8259]

Both looked and sounded excellent, But to my ear when you had it on the fuzz , it seemed like you had to push the 50s a lil harder to get the tone you were looking for, whereas the 60s seemed to fit right in crisp n clean.. And just seemed to have a lil more bite imo. Great reaction.

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

The 61 Burst Buckers are my favorite Gibson pickups (as found on the 60s), even as much as I love the overall feel of the 50s

[@planzed.2]

I’ll take a 50’s with ‘61 pickups please! Beautiful guitars both of them but I need that larger neck, the slim is just too tight for me.

[@a_new_hourbandofficial9121]

I love the 50s gold tops and the 60s triburst, and guitar center has a lemon burst 60s that’s very nice too…. But if you want a 50s guitar that’s a little hotter than try the slash stuff, or even the Adam Jones one of you can find one…. Also don’t forget about the classic it’s a super versatile guitar 🎸 actually I think the classic is best for a newer guitar player trying to decide if they want to invest everything into playing 😂 plus it’s like putting money in the bank because they hold their value

[@jhonpasquez6145]

What are the most common pups change on the Les paul 60 for a more aggressive tone suitable for metal?? 🤟

[@dragan4658]

Personally I prefer the thinner neck as hand size plays a big role in how well you play based on how fast your hands move around the neck. Both of these guitars are an affordable way to own and play a Les Paul! Thanks for show casing these awesome guitars!

[@OldeDog_NewTricks]

You and I have a vastly different definition of affordable 😂

[@dragan4658]

@@OldeDog_NewTricks 18 interest free payments adding upto $2900.00 for a brand new Gibson is very attainable or save up. Costs Less than smoking a pack a day 🤔🎸...jus sayin...🤘

[@adampeacock7992]

I have small hands and find myself loving modern c Stratocaster necks. I know both Gibsons will be very different but in my position which would suit more? I assume the 60s...

[@tusergei3226]

Gibson Les Paul Modern

[@BuhdaPunk]

Love the 60's but hate the machine heads like the 50's style machine heads

[@heut4384]

If you have smaller hands, you might prefer 60s neck. They're alittle thinner like Fender and PRS. I've never gotten comfortable on my 50s neck. They are alot thicker like mine acoustic guitar neck. If I would had known, I would never buy two of mine 50s. 13:33

[@Ledzepfan88]

So in your honest unbiased opinionn if someone with a knack for tinkering got the 50s and upgraded the pups and pots to CS, pups, would it get you that much closer to the real deal or does the long neck tenon/lighter wood really make an impact. I know some of those vintage ones were heavy as hell. ) I feel like what most people pay the extra cash for is the provenance and attention to detail, aesthetics etc. I wish the Gibson 50s had the long neck tenon like its Epiphone counterpart does.