Gibson Les Paul Standard 1960

We are pleased to offer this 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard, serial number 0 2165, known as “Birdy.”

This is an early 1960 example, produced in the first third of the year and retaining the transitional specification associated with late 1959 appointments.

Birdy has been a working musician’s Burst since the 1960s. According to the seller, Gary Ciuci received the guitar from his neighbor in the mid-1960s and used it throughout his career. In 2014, the guitar was sold to J.J. Blair, Grammy-winning producer, engineer, and musician. A letter from J.J. Blair and a pair of digital photographs are included with the sale.

Visually, the guitar features a birdseye maple top that has mellowed into a tea burst appearance with remaining traces of cherry.

The guitar is fitted with two double black PAF pickups, measuring:

• 7.91k neck
• 8.45k bridge

It has newer frets with good remaining life and is described as playing well across the fingerboard.

A highly appealing early 1960 Burst with documented musician ownership, desirable early features, and strong player appeal.

More details:

• Model: Gibson Les Paul Standard
• Year: 1960
• Serial number: 0 2165
• Nickname: Birdy
• Top: Birdseye maple
• Finish: Tea burst with traces of cherry
• Pickups: Double black PAFs
• Pickup readings: 7.91k neck / 8.45k bridge
• Frets: Later frets with good life remaining
• Provenance: Gary Ciuci, later J.J. Blair
• Included: Letter from J.J. Blair and two digital photographs

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