Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s 2023 - Translucent Oxblood

This is a 2023 Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s Figured Top in Translucent Oxblood, one of the more interesting Custom Color finishes Gibson offered on the modern Original Collection Standards. Underneath the color is the familiar ’60s Standard formula: a non-weight-relieved mahogany body, carved AA figured maple top, mahogany neck with the SlimTaper profile, bound rosewood fingerboard, 22 medium-jumbo frets, and the traditional ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with aluminum stop bar.

The Translucent Oxblood finish is the centerpiece here. These can vary dramatically from guitar to guitar, and this one is noticeably lighter and more visibly red than most Oxblood examples I’ve had. Instead of reading almost black until it catches direct light, the deep wine-red color is apparent from most angles, with the figuring underneath showing through nicely. It has a really rich metallic-looking depth in person and is one of those finishes that changes quite a bit depending on the lighting.

Electronics are completely original, with the factory 60s Burstbucker humbuckers, individual volume and tone controls, and the traditional three-way selector. They have the punch and upper-mid presence I expect from a ’60s Standard—clearer and a little more immediate than a softer vintage-style humbucker while still retaining plenty of warmth in the neck position. Everything has been fully tested and is functioning correctly.

The mahogany neck uses Gibson’s ’60s SlimTaper carve, giving it the familiar quicker, slimmer feel compared with a ’50s Standard. The current setup passed inspection with comfortable medium action, the neck is playing correctly, intonation is spot on, and the frets remain in excellent condition. It weighs 9.51 lbs on my scale.

Condition is where this one differs from the typical collector-clean example, and I’ve priced it accordingly. It has several noticeable finish chips on the front, including a couple around the lower center of the top and additional edge wear on the treble side. There is also a chip on the back of the headstock and some finish checking around the neck/binding area near the headstock. These areas are clearly photographed. Importantly, there are no breaks, repairs, or structural damage—this is cosmetic wear. The back of the body is actually in excellent shape, and the guitar as a whole remains structurally solid and plays exactly as it should.

It includes the original Gibson hardshell case along with the complete pictured case candy and accessories. For someone more interested in getting a great-playing Translucent Oxblood than paying the premium for a spotless example, this one makes a lot of sense.

What stood out to me

• 2023 Les Paul Standard ’60s Figured Top Custom Color
• Translucent Oxblood finish that shows substantially more red than many examples
• AA figured maple top visible beneath the translucent finish
• Original 60s Burstbucker pickups
• Non-weight-relieved mahogany body
• SlimTaper ’60s mahogany neck
• ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic and aluminum stop bar
• Grover Rotomatic tuners
• Excellent fret condition with spot-on intonation
• Comfortable setup and strong overall playability
• 9.51 lbs on my scale
• Several photographed cosmetic chips and finish checking, but no breaks or structural damage
• Original Gibson hardshell case
• Complete pictured case candy

Like all my guitars, this one’s been cared for and dialed in—no guesswork, no surprises, just a great instrument that’s ready to play. I personally inspect and test every guitar before it ships, making sure it’s in the exact condition I’d want to receive myself. These guitars come from me, not a shop—each one gets the kind of attention and care only a real guitar lover gives. Ships fast and insured.

⏳ Quick note: These guitars don’t usually sit. Most are purchased within 3–7 days, and I regularly hear from watchers after the listing has already sold. If this one’s on your radar, now’s the window!