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If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
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Key Features
Product Ref: 336109
Exquisite Craftsmanship
Each 'Gold Book' Les Paul features a carved figured maple top paired with a solid mahogany body, delivering the classic tone and sustain that Les Pauls are renowned for. The neck is crafted from a single piece of mahogany, shaped into a slim-taper profile that was characteristic of the 1960 models. The rosewood fingerboard is adorned with trapezoid inlays, and the guitar is finished in a stunning Sunset Tea Burst, protected by a thin nitrocellulose lacquer.Authentic Hardware and Electronics
This model is equipped with Burstbucker 1 and 2 pickups, which faithfully replicate the tone of the original PAF humbuckers. The hardware includes a nickel-plated ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece, ensuring both tuning stability and resonance. Vintage-style tulip tuners and gold top hat knobs with silver inserts complete the period-correct aesthetic.Limited Edition Collectibility
Only 500 of these guitars were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors and players alike. Each instrument comes with a special 'Gold Book' certificate of authenticity, original case candy, and a black Gibson form-fit case, underscoring its exclusivity and value.Conclusion
The Gibson 1960 Custom Shop 'Gold Book' Ltd Edition Les Paul stands as a testament to Gibson's legacy of excellence, offering players and collectors an opportunity to own a piece of guitar history. Its combination of vintage specifications, premium materials, and limited availability make it a true gem in the world of electric guitars.
