Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s AAA HCS

I couldn’t be happier. It plays like an absolute dream and sounds incredible. I gave it a good inspection, and while there are a couple of very minor issues, nothing that bothers me. It weights 4.1 kg.

Funny enough, this is actually my second attempt. The first one I ordered (in Triburst) had some serious QC issues, so I had to return it. Thankfully, that went smoothly and now I’m so glad it did, because this one is so much better.

When I removed the pickguard, I noticed a small paint imperfection near the screw hole, and the sponge under the pickguard left a faint mark on the top. Both are hidden when the pickguard is back on, so it’s really no big deal, especially considering how well this guitar plays.

The top is stunning. It actually leans a bit toward an Iced Tea vibe in person, with some wild flame figuring that looks amazing under the light. I’m honestly blown away by how good this one turned out.

So glad I went for it, absolutely worth it!

This is a model with AAA top, but in my case it was more like a AA. So I had to ask myself why did I pay 300 Euro extra for this top?

This guitar sounded great though. When I sat with it on my lap however, it had a tendency to slip backwards. It was too buttheavy, and weighed 4.45 kg. It was just too heavy and with the sliding backwards thing (unlike other les pauls I have had) it had to go back.
Interestingly, the Gibson cardboard that it came in had a sticker that said Sweetwater on it. I found out that this version with AAA top is a Sweetwater USA special made. I checked their site, and all their in-stock guitars (they have pictures and weight of each guitar) were prettier and lighter than the one I received.
I feel a bit disappointed. Dare I buy another and hope for a lighter guitar with an actual AAA top? The sending back and waiting for money back is a hassle, and shouldn't be necessary with at 3000 euros per item.

Très bien emballée, jouable directement avec une action même un peu basse pour moi et un manche parfaitement droit. Je cherchais le son de ledzep années 72-74, donc la version 60 de la les paul et je l'ai retrouvé dès les premiers essais, un son doux mais précis, incisif.
Pour la table AAA, il est vrai qu'elle n'est pas éclatante comme on pourrait l'espérer mais les vagues sont très régulière et les deux pans sont assez harmonieux. En fait, la beauté de la table dépend de la lumière, parfois, elle est apparaît superbe, desfois on ne voit que quelques bandes.
Pour la couleur, c'est un cherry plutôt magenta/carmin que rouge brique.
Je n'ai pas trop eu le temps de la jouer mais je sens qu'on va faire un long chemin ensemble!