Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue Electric Guitar Washed Cherry Sunburst
The Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue offers classic LP specs with ProBucker pickups, flame maple top, and period-correct '60s SlimTaper neck. The Washed Cherry Sunburst finish splits the difference between Heritage and Tobacco—subdued but classy. At $749, it's the entry point for players who want traditional Les Paul tone without Gibson pricing.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +ProBucker pickups deliver warm, PAF-style tone that works for classic rock and blues
- +Flame maple top and Washed Cherry Sunburst finish punch above the $749 price point aesthetically
- +'60s SlimTaper neck is faster and less fatiguing than chunky '50s profiles
- +LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar improve sustain over cheaper alternatives
- +Epiphone's post-2020 QC improvements make these more consistent than older models
Cons
- −Stock Epiphone tuners are functional but not great—locking tuners would be a smart upgrade
- −Nut material and fret finishing can be inconsistent batch-to-batch
- −Resale value is significantly lower than Gibson, even with improved build quality
- −At $749, you're entering used PRS SE and higher-end Schecter territory with better hardware
The Verdict
The 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue earns its 78 score with solid specs and a finish that doesn’t scream ‘budget guitar.’ The ProBuckers sound legit, the neck feels good, and the flame top looks expensive under stage lights. Epiphone’s QC has improved, but fret ends and binding are still hit-or-miss—buy from somewhere with a return window. At $749, it’s a reasonable deal for Les Paul tone if you accept you’re getting Epiphone compromises (hardware, resale, inconsistency). If you can stretch to $900-1000, used Gibsons occasionally surface, but for new-in-box LP vibes on a budget, this works. Not groundbreaking, but competent.
