Limited Edition Les Paul with Uncovered Double White Pickups
Sometimes a guitar just stops you in your tracks. This Les Paul Standard '60s Double Trouble does exactly that — and it's not just the uncovered pickups. Gibson built this as a limited edition run (only 500 in this finish), and it's easy to see why players have been gravitating toward these since they launched. You get the full Les Paul Standard '60s platform — solid mahogany body, AA figured maple top, SlimTaper neck — but with two features that set it apart: uncovered Burstbucker 61 pickups revealing those classic double white bobbins, and a hand-sprayed "Vintage" nitro finish that looks subtly aged right out of the gate.
This isn't a relic job or artificial aging. The finish mimics the natural fading that happens over a few years, giving you that worn-in vintage vibe without waiting decades. The uncovered pickups aren't just for show, either — leaving the covers off lets you see those double white bobbins that were only seen on certain 1959 and 1960 Les Pauls, a detail that's become part of humbucker lore. And yes, they sound as good as they look.
If you've been searching for a Les Paul that delivers classic '60s specs with a bit of limited-edition personality, this is it. The SlimTaper neck profile is fast and comfortable, the non-weight-relieved body gives you that substantial feel and resonance, and the whole package is handcrafted in the USA. With only 500 of these made in Vintage Tobacco Burst, they're not going to stick around long.
Uncovered Burstbucker 61 Pickups with Alnico 5 Magnets
The Double Trouble name comes from those pickups, and they're the real stars here. Gibson hand-builds these Burstbucker 61R (neck) and 61T (bridge) pickups in their own pickup shop, loaded with Alnico 5 magnets and hand-wired to audio taper potentiometers and Orange Drop capacitors. Internally, they're identical to the covered Burstbucker 61s you'd find on a standard Les Paul Standard '60s — same magnets, same winding, same vintage PAF-inspired tone — but they're left uncovered to reveal those double white bobbins.
What does that mean for tone? You get warm, full-bodied cleans that bloom beautifully when you dig in, and when you add gain, these pickups deliver that classic humbucker growl with plenty of articulation and bite. The neck pickup is smooth and singing, perfect for lead work or jazz-inflected rhythm playing. The bridge pickup has more punch and clarity, cutting through a mix without ever sounding harsh. The Alnico 5 magnets give you a bit more output and aggression compared to Alnico 2, making these pickups responsive to your playing dynamics — roll back your volume and they clean up nicely, or push your amp and they'll saturate with that legendary Les Paul character.
The hand-wired control assembly ensures you hear every nuance. Two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way toggle let you dial in anything from warm neck tones to bright bridge snap, or blend them together for that iconic middle position sound. The Orange Drop capacitors preserve your tone even when you roll off the volume, so you're not losing clarity when you need to clean things up mid-song.
SlimTaper Neck and Classic '60s Appointments
The neck on this guitar is pure '60s Les Paul. Gibson carved the mahogany neck to their SlimTaper profile, which is noticeably slimmer than the chunky '50s profiles but still has enough meat to feel substantial in your hand. If you've got smaller hands, like to play fast, or just prefer a neck that doesn't get in your way, this is the one. The rosewood fingerboard is smooth and comfortable, with 22 medium jumbo frets, acrylic trapezoid inlays, and a 12-inch radius that works equally well for big chords down low and string bends up high.
The set neck joint couples the neck solidly to the body, maximizing resonance and sustain — a hallmark of the Les Paul design. You'll feel it when you play an open chord and let it ring. The nut is Graph Tech, chosen specifically to help with tuning stability (the 3rd and 4th strings on a Les Paul headstock have a shallow break angle, and the self-lubricating nut helps). Nut width is 1.695 inches, and the scale length is the classic Gibson 24.75 inches, giving you that slightly slinky feel and easier bending compared to longer-scale guitars.
Hardware is vintage-correct: an ABR-1 Tune-o-Matic bridge and aluminum stop bar tailpiece for rock-solid intonation and maximum string-to-body contact, and Grover Rotomatic tuners with kidney buttons for smooth, reliable tuning. The control knobs are gold Top Hat style with silver reflectors and dial pointers, just like the originals. Finish is full-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer in that hand-sprayed Vintage Tobacco Burst — slightly faded compared to a brand-new nitro finish, giving it character right out of the case.
Solid Mahogany Body with AA Figured Maple Top
This is a no-compromise Les Paul body. Solid, non-weight-relieved mahogany gives you that classic LP heft and the resonance and sustain that comes with it. Yes, it's a heavier guitar — these typically run between 9 and 10 pounds — but that weight translates directly to tone. The mahogany delivers warmth, midrange punch, and that thick, singing sustain Les Pauls are famous for.
The top is AA figured maple, and on this guitar, it's particularly nice — book-matched and visible through the Vintage Tobacco Burst finish. The maple adds brightness and clarity to the mahogany's warmth, giving you a balanced tone with plenty of articulation. You're not losing low end, but you're getting enough high-end sparkle and definition to keep things from getting muddy, even with high gain. The carved top isn't just cosmetic; it's part of what makes a Les Paul sound and feel the way it does.
The nitrocellulose lacquer finish is thin compared to modern poly finishes, which means the wood can breathe and resonate more freely. Nitro also ages beautifully — it'll develop natural checking and wear over time, adding to the guitar's character. The "Vintage" variation Gibson used here gives you a head start on that aging process, with a finish that looks like it's already lived a few years.
Product Features:
- Body: Solid, non-weight-relieved mahogany with AA figured maple top
- Finish: Hand-sprayed Vintage Tobacco Burst gloss nitrocellulose lacquer (subtly faded vintage variation)
- Neck: Mahogany with SlimTaper profile, set neck construction
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, 12-inch radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, acrylic trapezoid inlays
- Scale length: 24.75 inches, nut width 1.695 inches, Graph Tech nut
- Pickups: Uncovered Burstbucker 61R (neck) and Burstbucker 61T (bridge) with double white bobbins, Alnico 5 magnets
- Electronics: Hand-wired with audio taper potentiometers and Orange Drop capacitors, 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way toggle
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-o-Matic with aluminum stop bar tailpiece
- Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with kidney buttons
- Limited edition: Only 500 guitars made in Vintage Tobacco Burst, handcrafted in USA
Brand: Gibson
Model: Les Paul Standard '60s Double Trouble
SKU: LPS6DCW25VONH1
Condition: New
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