Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s Faded 2024 - Vintage Cherry Sunburst

This 2024 Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s Faded in Vintage Cherry Sunburst has a particularly nice flame maple top, with wide, flowing figuring that shifts quite a bit depending on the lighting. The satin nitrocellulose finish gives the guitar a softer, more natural appearance than a traditional gloss Standard, and the cherry red transitions into a warm amber center without hiding the wood underneath.

The top is probably the first thing you'll notice, especially in natural light. Some of the flame runs in broad horizontal bands, while other areas have a more irregular, wavy pattern. It's an AA figured maple top over a solid mahogany body, with cream binding, nickel-covered humbuckers, and the familiar '60s-style reflector knobs. The lighter finish also leaves the wood grain visible on the back and sides.

The neck is Gibson's '60s SlimTaper profile, measuring 20.8 mm at the first fret and 23.9 mm at the 12th. Playability is genuinely excellent on this one. It recently received a full setup, and the action is low and effortless, with spot-on intonation and absolutely no buzzing. The frets and fretboard are in excellent condition. The satin finish also gives the neck a smoother, less glossy feel that I find particularly comfortable. It plays and feels remarkably close to a new guitar.

Electronics are completely original, including the factory '60s Burstbucker humbuckers with Alnico 5 magnets. Gibson pairs these with hand-wired controls, Orange Drop capacitors, an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, and aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece. Everything passed my electronics inspection and functions correctly.

Condition is Very Good near Excellent, with very little evidence of actual playing time. The body, neck, and fretboard are exceptionally clean. There's one small nick along the backside edge, photographed for reference, along with minimal signs of handling. No finish checking, cracks, headstock repairs, or modifications.

It weighs 9.26 lbs on my scale and includes the original Gibson hardshell case with complete case candy.

What stood out to me:

• Vintage Cherry Sunburst with an especially attractive, light-reactive flame maple top

• Satin nitrocellulose finish that feels noticeably different from a gloss Standard

• '60s SlimTaper neck with comfortable 20.8 mm / 23.9 mm measurements

• Full setup completed with effortless low action and absolutely no buzzing

• Original '60s Burstbucker pickups and hand-wired electronics

• Excellent condition with just one small nick on the backside edge

• 9.26 lbs on my scale

• Original Gibson hardshell case with complete case candy

The photos shown are real photographs of this exact guitar. I do not use AI-generated imagery, replacement backgrounds, or image manipulation to misrepresent the condition of my guitars. What you see is the instrument you’ll receive.

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 fully insured via Reverb Safe Shipping.

⏳ 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!