The Gibson Custom Shop Pre-Sold Limited 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue V1 VOS in Tomato Soup Burst is a meticulously crafted tribute to one of the most revered electric guitars in history, brought to life with obsessive vintage accuracy and Custom Shop refinement. Built in the classic Les Paul body style and shape, this instrument pairs a two-piece figured maple top, fitted with hide glue, to a one-piece lightweight mahogany back, delivering the harmonic depth, warmth, and sustain that define legendary late-’50s and early-’60s Les Pauls. Finished in nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina), the Tomato Soup Burst evokes the rare, vibrant bursts seen on original examples while offering a lightly aged look and broken-in feel straight out of the case. With no weight relief, the guitar retains its authentic resonance and tonal authority.

The neck is carved from solid mahogany and shaped to the V1 ’59 medium C profile, measuring approximately .860" at the first fret and .975" at the 12th—substantial yet exceptionally comfortable, striking a perfect balance between vintage heft and modern playability. A traditional long tenon neck joint with hide glue fit maximizes energy transfer between neck and body. The 24.75" scale length and Indian rosewood fingerboard with a 12" radius provide a familiar, fluid playing experience, while aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays and 22 authentic medium-jumbo frets complete the period-correct aesthetic. Details like the nylon nut and authentic 1950s no-tube truss rod further reinforce its historical accuracy.

Electronics are equally faithful to the golden era. Dual Custombucker Alnico III unpotted humbuckers deliver exceptional clarity, dynamic response, and complex overtones, capturing the airy highs, rich mids, and woody low end associated with vintage PAFs. The control layout features CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers paired with paper-in-oil capacitors, allowing smooth, musical roll-off and nuanced tonal shaping. A Switchcraft 3-way pickup selector and output jack ensure reliability while staying true to original construction methods.

Hardware appointments reflect uncompromising attention to detail. A no-wire ABR-1 bridge with nickel-plated brass saddles and a lightweight aluminum stop bar tailpiece enhance resonance and sustain, while Kluson single-line, double-ring tuners provide classic looks and dependable tuning. Nickel hardware, authentic profile nickel silver pickup covers, M69 cellulose acetate butyrate mounting rings, and period-correct plastics—including the pickguard, jack plate cover, and switch washer—round out the vintage presentation. Gold top hat knobs with silver reflector inserts and an amber Catalin switch tip add the final visual touches.

This limited, pre-sold reissue ships strung with .010–.046 gauge strings and comes housed in a brown/pink Lifton reissue 5-latch case, complete with a Gibson Custom switchplate medallion, historic reissue hang tags, and a Certificate of Authenticity booklet. Bearing the designation LPR60V1PSL000000614, this 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue V1 is not just a guitar—it’s a painstakingly faithful recreation of a holy-grail instrument, built for discerning collectors and players who demand the sound, feel, and soul of a true vintage Les Paul.