I thought the 50s sounded rounder than grandma's cheeks next to a dirty dumpster behind an Applebees in the heat of summer! ..it's great they make two!! Hey, any of you guys on myspace?
I like both 2020 Gibson's and 2020 50s & 60 Epiphones as well. I have played all and own a 50s Gibson and 60s Epiphone, amazing guitars this year with the new management at Gibson/Epiphone
I’ll have to say I have a 60’s unburst and a 50’s cherry sunburst with locking tuners. My 2002 standard is what I measure all guitars against the 50’s has pleased me so much it has moved up the rotation I can’t put it down. But they are all stellar and so different sounding I love it
@@Gma7788 'Old fashioned'?? These are classically styled, authentic and qualified music tools that have supported the creation of decades of music and can continue to do so.
Thanks for a useful well made video. My 2cents worth ... I prefer the 60s model for clean sounds. It has sparkly upper-mids, and more responsive dynamics. I was surprised when I heard the overdrive comparison, the 50s guitar was sweeter on the ear. Still, I imagine that some treble cut and a touch of compression on the 60s model would yield a very similar sound. You can easily filter treble out, but you can’t put it in if it’s not there.
In real life, you don't normally set the amp the same for different guitars...you optimize ALL the equipment. If you optimize for the 60s, the 50s won't sound the same If this was everything at noon, that was better for the 50s...but again, you wouldn't take the 60s and think...well, the 50s sounded great with this setting, so I have to leave it there for the 60s..
@@RickMcCargar good point however the point is TO hear the difference and remove the variables. Unless you're a computer or a sound tech with dead nuts hearing you wouldn't be able to exactly "optimize" personally I think a better comparison would be to play each guitar with the 50s pups back to back (pup swap) then the 60s and see how the pickups respond. I'm curious how the 60s pups would respond to 50s wiring and vice versa. Personally what I would love to see is someone try to get as close to the CS as possible, put a pair of cs pups in there and upgrade pots etc if necessary, to see if you can get in the ballpark with either model. Wood being wood the only variable being the glue at this point and perhaps nicer finish and period correct aesthetics like binding , long neck tenon, and lighter wood.
Last weekend, I finally got a chance to play the 50s and 60s models back-to-back, unhurried, in a quiet room. To provide a familiar sonic frame of reference, I used my own Fender Mustang Micro amp and headphones. As this video coveys, the two guitars sound VERY similar. In fact, the differences I heard could have easily been replicated in a single guitar through minor changes in pickup height. The store also had a USED 2021 50s model, which clearly had been set up post-factory. It played much nicer than the other two, and oddly, had a neck thickness that was halfway between them. I seriously considered buying it, but the case was not included, and I really don't care for the traditional bright Cherry Sunburst finish. Garish and cheap-looking, to my taste. Moral of the story? If the neck feels good in your hand, buy the one you think is prettiest. You can adjust the sound to compensate for any differences in pickups.
Exactly how the price shifts is from the top I've had a 97 Historic R9 standard heritage cherry and a 2019 50's HCS and the only real difference was the 97 faded triple A top and the pick-ups 57's vs Burst Buckers
This is 100% the real life scenario. All the cork sniffing is just for the internet. You could easily and mistakenly switch one for the other live, or in the studio and no one would know the difference. I pick the one that I like looking at, or touching the most. That's all there is to it.
Well.... during the cleans I thought definitely the 60s! More beefy/warmer tones! Definitely buying that one! but THEN... the distortion solos I’m like oh crap! Definitely the 50s! I’m going watch it again I’m so confused 😫..... awesome video dude!
Great review. To my ears, the '50's LP sounds a bit clearer than the '60's LP... and somewhat sweeter too. Both sound awesome but I like the tone of the '50's LP better. Thing is, the current selection of colors the '50's come in I'm not crazy about. I wish the '50's LP came in an "Unburst" color like the '60's does!
This was the answer I was looking for cause I'm about to buy a standard and I like the smaller necks....I love My USA Jackson Kelly, favorite playing guitar. Fast slim neck....Thanks for not me having to ask !
@@will4673 Of course! I always figured, pickups can be changed pretty easily, but once you buy a guitar you’re stuck with that neck profile. Enjoy the new standard 60’s. I love mine, I posted a video demoing it on my channel.
OMG FINALLY SOMEONE WITH THE BALLS TO PLAY THE FORBIDDEN SONG, WELL DONE, SOMETHING WE CAN ALL RELATE TO TONE, TO REALLY GET AN IDEA AND COMPARE , SO MANY DO COMPARISONS OF GUITARS AND PLAY TWO DIFFERENT SONGS ON THE GUITARS OR SOME STUFF OF THEIR OWN AND YOU CAN'T REALLY GET A CLEAR PICTURE SONICALLY
Love mine altho I am considering putting 57's that I've had since 97 from a crazy expensive 97 R9 Historic Actually this new standard is as nice but doesn't have that crazy quilt that was one of the best I've seen
I've got the Custom Shop 59 reissue and a 60s Standard as well, both really nice guitars to play and look at. Love the neck on the 60s, weight of the 59 is better though.
Never used to like the iced tea burst but it really grew on me. Personally I prefer the lower output sound of the 50s model. But both guitars objectively sound amazing
@@xreejan5545 if he was "rich" he would have bought the Gibson's. And since you can buy 4 Epi LP's for the price of one Gibson LP it's only logical to buy both.
It varies from guitar to guitar. Just because your 50s standard sounds brighter and your 60s sounds warmer does not mean that all 50s standards are brighter and all 60s are warmer . I have a 50s standard that is very warm and dark and when I bought it I compared it to 60s standard at the guitar shop and the 60s was way brighter than the 50s and its bright to the point of being harsh and shrill but that is just one example. Sometimes the 50s will be warmer and sometimes the 60s will. But you cannot say that all 50s are brighter than all 60s based on one comparison its does not work like that .
@@adamwatson6916 you're wrong. the les paul 50s will necessarily sound more open with a sound rich in harmonics and warm velvety it has an aluminum stopbar with the aluminum bridge also and its pickups sound of burstbucker 1 and 2 while the 60s series have 61t 61r burstbuckers which are less well defined pickups it will tend to sound less articulate. the Gibson 50s has a bigger neck profile so more sustain too.
Excellent review! Pickups and neck size are the only difference here. 50's LP sounds more butter-y, the 60's sounds more brighter - both tones are amazing but neither sounds better than the other. Rather, each is its own tool for specific tone in songs. Dagnabbit... I'm gonna have to get both of these.
The best part of the comparison was this guy is using my guitar and my amp head 😂 bought a 60's iced tea and running it thru an MT15 with a Krank 1x12 cab. Sounds amazing!! Great cleans, days upon days of gain to bring in if you need it but you can dial it back if you're looking for the crunch tone, and the clean channel has that boost function to give you some spanky blues tones too.
They both sound like a Les Paul. I have a standard 60's and love it. Mainly due to the neck profile, but also because it weighs 9 pounds (which certainly could be the case for either), and lastly, I like the reflector knobs and Grover tuners. But their definitely is a sound difference. The 50's has a more vintage tone, and the 60's brighter with more bite.
Like everyone says the 60's has a "brighter" or "thinner" sound than the 50's. Hearing them alone I'd say the 50's sounds better to me but in a band mix the 60's would probably sounds better as it would cut through the mix more. Both awesome guitars and great playing.
Yeah i dont know how you can say either one of these is better than the other, aside from just your preference. I bought the 50s in cherryburst but i think i would have been just as happy with the 60s. In my collection i have 12 fenders of various kinds, from the 75th anniversary commemorative telecaster and ultra strat to a squire starcaster and player series duo sonic. This is my very first Gibson because i thought i needed something different in my music room. It won't be my last Gibson though. Very very impressed
No fluff review. Love the tones. Beautiful guitar there. Very informative! That Les Paul is piece of American History as iconic as a Harley Davidson, IMO. This baby first hit the scene in 1952, thanks to some guitar nerd named Les Paul. He’s a guy who took one look at the state of guitars and said, “Nah, we can do better.” And thus, the Les Paul was born, and it’s been making rock legends out of mere mortals ever since. Think Jimmy Page, Slash, Duane Allman, and Joe Perry - they all signed their names in the holy book of rock with this six-stringed wonder! Now let’s talk design. The Les Paul has got this single cutaway thing going on, so it looks like it’s ready to punch you in the face with one hand tied behind its back. It’s got a solid feel, like you're holding the very essence of rock 'n' roll in your hands. We’re talking a mahogany body with a carved maple top - because why settle for just one kind of wood when you can have two? Add in a mahogany neck and a rosewood fretboard, and you’ve got yourself a guitar that’s as smooth as a single malt scotch. The pickups? Two humbuckers. You know what that means? No hum, no buzz, just pure, unadulterated power. These things churn out a thick, warm tone, like hot chocolate on a winter’s day, but with a shot of whiskey to make sure you’re paying attention. It’s the sound of a Les Paul, folks - rich and full, with lows that rumble in your gut and mids that make your spine tingle. And don’t forget the fixed bridge. This isn’t some flimsy tremolo setup; this bridge stays put. It’s solid, it’s stable, and it’s got sustain for days. You hit a note on this thing, and it’ll sing until you tell it to shut up. The tone? Oh, man, the tone! It’s like biting into a piece of dark chocolate - rich, full, and a little bit naughty. Those humbuckers give it a thick, powerful sound, perfect for everything from hard rock to heavy metal, to jazz, to blues. This guitar doesn't just play music; it makes statements. It tells the world, “I’m here, I’m loud, and you’re gonna listen!” So, there you have it - the Les Paul. A guitar that’s not just an instrument, but a lifestyle choice. It’s got soul, it’s got character, and it’s got enough power to knock you on your ass. And that, my friends, is what rock 'n' roll is all about! stratvslespaul.com
You know what I used to love lps for there dirty tone and that’s it ,, but you realise a low output pafs in them sound superb , Alnico 2 s really make it a different instrument brighter sweeter mellow the sustains are better ,, People have been messing up the characteristics of these vintage instruments with over powered buckers for so long we forgot that it’s not how they were made to sound
Went into guitar center to buy an acoustic and left with a standard 50s les Paul sunburst the sound and playability was the best I’ve ever played ! That fat 50s neck made playing so easy !!! And it was 600 dollars off due to it being guitarathon !
@@jarredbaca8112 It was guitar center ! 1999 was the price I paid . Apparently they discount certain models for guitarathon and that particular 1950s standard les Paul in the heritage cherry sunburst was the one they decided to discount .
I’ve played a 20 yr old Sg (got new back in early/mid 2000’s, for a gift/1st brand name guitar, got very lucky. Has 60. Neck 490r/498t, the grain of wood and feel and sound is great! Love it). ; But seeing ive always loved LP’s & 20 yrs wirh my orginal axe, saw gibson went back to old school for new (2023 standards), i went for the 60s model burst, it looks great, feels good but different around heel lol), Big question is due to having spent a pretty $ on this brand new 60’s LP standard burst…im familar with 61 (or sny burstbuckers), i assumed the 490/498t was a very close model to the classic rock PAF
I always thought I would prefer the 60's model, but now I'm Jones'n for the 50's model & the skill to play like you! Dang UA-cam to Hell for recommending your channel! 🤣🤣
I just picked one of these up not too long ago and Im very happy with it! The only gripe I have is that the neck pickup almost sounds like it has a blanket over it. It's very "muddy" and lacks high end clarity. The bridge pickup is absolutely killer on the other hand. How do you have the neck pickup set?
You should experiment with them or find a brighter one for the neck Great after market winder's out there Check out WCR.... Doyle's Coils....Wizz Premium You can even talk to them and explain the issue Sure they would be familiar with that problem Cheers and good luck
Big help hearing an A/B. They both sound pretty much the same, I think they share the same pickups? Main difference must be the feel of the neck. I played a standard 50s and loved the chunky neck.
@@UA-camHandlesAreMoronic Now I see, the Sweetwater exclusive 50s Iced Tea has 57 classics. I've been drooling over that one for a while now, I just assumed all 50s came with them.
I just got the 50s version. She was born on March 15th 2021. Quality is excellent. UPDATE: This guitar was sitting in a warehouse for over a year and they signed the paperwork March 15th. The guitar had so many issues I sent it back. I just purchased a D'angelico and I am shock of the quality. I actually bought a second limited edition which will be here tomorrow. These guys know how to make a guitar.
I’d say buy the 2019 versions, or any traditional before that. The 2020 ones now have the cases made in China. I also heard that they are using a lesser quality of their nitro finishes. The 2020 cases feel a lot cheaper than the TKL Canadian cases which were always top notch
Kevin O'Neill yeah there’s multiple videos on UA-cam for the new 2020 models. I tried them out as well and checked for the QC. The back plates have extra holes drilled in for no reason and the Chinese cases. Guitar played nicely though but if I’m buying something new then I expect it to meet or pass the QC from 2019 which was definitely better. Tooling marks were a bit crazy as well on the fretboard. Maybe it’s just this current batch with the machine malfunctioning or something. Just saying if you pay 2k + you expect some standards. Not trashing on them, I’m a big Gibson fan boy but I was expecting the QC to only improve from now on with the whole relaunch in 2019.
@@yestoES355 No idea what you are talking about. I just bought a new 60's Gibson Les Paul Standard last week. It's flawless and the best top I have ever seen in person. Case is like the inside of Hugh Hefner's coffin - fabulous. I haven't seen any of the things you mentioned.
I can't notice the difference, is it very noticeable or subtle? It's a great review but I think that if was same bridge 50 and bridge 60, neck 50 and neck 60 would be easier to compare, thank you
The 60's model has slightly hotter pickups. You can hear it the mid range. The 50's guitar is a little scooped in comparison. The 60's model has a bit of sizzle in the top end that is missing in the 50's model too. Pretty minimal difference honestly, but if is audible. Personally I like the lower output 50's pickups better, but the 60's would be better for heavier music. All personal taste really.
@@urgidover ok this might sound stupid but i think its californication that hes modified a little bit. thats the closest thing ive been able to find. and if thats not the case its probably some random song by a small band weve heard on the radio a few times that we will never find.
To my ears the bridge pickup of the ‘60 stood out for clean tones. I don’t usually like that pickup for clean, but this one was scooped enough in the mids to please my ears. On the leads, however, this becomes a weak point, the ‘50 was way more tight and punchy. Anyway both great overall. Apparently Gibson finally made it through the weird stuff of the last decade.
Oh no. The audience must go into rehab now, so it's your turn. 1950s or 1960's isn't your style. Neither is pristine guitars. Blue denim next to a yellow spotlight decorated guitar looks stupid.
No talking, same riff comparison, this is how a true review is done!
00:01 50's neck clean
00:28 60's neck clean
00:55 50's neck clean
01:14 50's neck & bridge clean
01:33 50's bridge clean
01:53 60's neck clean
02:12 60's neck & bridge clean
02:31 60's bridge clean
02:50 50's bridge drive
03:25 50's neck drive
04:00 60's bridge drive
04:34 60's neck drive
I think what sounded best was the no talking....seriously, that was a bg help! I like the 60's both in looks and the playing,
I love the simplicity of the 50s..
The tobacco sunburst 50s is beautiful IMHO
@@bewusstsein3527 tobacco sunburst on a Les Paul is definitely my favorite finish ever
@@Ledzepfan88 no, you're not allowed to have a tobacco finish on a guitar now!
I'm going to report you and Gibson to the authorities., now.
That 60's sounds warmer than a grandma's hug by the fire place in the dead of winter
Whilst the 50s is sharp enough to shave the whiskers off a cowboy at 100 yards
Exactly the opposite
I thought the 50s sounded rounder than grandma's cheeks next to a dirty dumpster behind an Applebees in the heat of summer! ..it's great they make two!! Hey, any of you guys on myspace?
@@DoJo-HyGe 😂
I think you confused the 60s with the 50s. The 50s has a more warmer sound and the 60s has that sharper and thinner more bitey sound.
Has to be the best comparison 50s and 60s Les Paul video on UA-cam, thank you.🤘
My 60s bourbon burst just shipped from Sweetwater. Can't wait to get it.
I love my bourbon burst. YOu will love it
Why not iced tea?
Does your sampe flamed well?
I ended up sending it back. There were problems with the nut. I got a November burst slash model instead. It's amazing
@@MotleyMethods why not just get a new nut?
My 60s ice tea just shipped from AMS cannot wait too get it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like both 2020 Gibson's and 2020 50s & 60 Epiphones as well. I have played all and own a 50s Gibson and 60s Epiphone, amazing guitars this year with the new management at Gibson/Epiphone
I’ll have to say I have a 60’s unburst and a 50’s cherry sunburst with locking tuners. My 2002 standard is what I measure all guitars against the 50’s has pleased me so much it has moved up the rotation I can’t put it down. But they are all stellar and so different sounding I love it
Given the neck differences I'd say playability is the main deciding issue with these.
No.
The issue is what are you going to look like with these old fashioned items.
@@Gma7788 'Old fashioned'??
These are classically styled, authentic and qualified music tools that have supported the creation of decades of music and can continue to do so.
The 60s had a slightly louder, more strident tone but the 50s also sounded good and would probably feel best for me due to it's chunkier neck profile.
Thanks for a useful well made video.
My 2cents worth ... I prefer the 60s model for clean sounds. It has sparkly upper-mids, and more responsive dynamics. I was surprised when I heard the overdrive comparison, the 50s guitar was sweeter on the ear. Still, I imagine that some treble cut and a touch of compression on the 60s model would yield a very similar sound.
You can easily filter treble out, but you can’t put it in if it’s not there.
In real life, you don't normally set the amp the same for different guitars...you optimize ALL the equipment. If you optimize for the 60s, the 50s won't sound the same If this was everything at noon, that was better for the 50s...but again, you wouldn't take the 60s and think...well, the 50s sounded great with this setting, so I have to leave it there for the 60s..
@@RickMcCargar good point however the point is TO hear the difference and remove the variables. Unless you're a computer or a sound tech with dead nuts hearing you wouldn't be able to exactly "optimize" personally I think a better comparison would be to play each guitar with the 50s pups back to back (pup swap) then the 60s and see how the pickups respond. I'm curious how the 60s pups would respond to 50s wiring and vice versa.
Personally what I would love to see is someone try to get as close to the CS as possible, put a pair of cs pups in there and upgrade pots etc if necessary, to see if you can get in the ballpark with either model. Wood being wood the only variable being the glue at this point and perhaps nicer finish and period correct aesthetics like binding , long neck tenon, and lighter wood.
Last weekend, I finally got a chance to play the 50s and 60s models back-to-back, unhurried, in a quiet room. To provide a familiar sonic frame of reference, I used my own Fender Mustang Micro amp and headphones. As this video coveys, the two guitars sound VERY similar. In fact, the differences I heard could have easily been replicated in a single guitar through minor changes in pickup height. The store also had a USED 2021 50s model, which clearly had been set up post-factory. It played much nicer than the other two, and oddly, had a neck thickness that was halfway between them. I seriously considered buying it, but the case was not included, and I really don't care for the traditional bright Cherry Sunburst finish. Garish and cheap-looking, to my taste. Moral of the story? If the neck feels good in your hand, buy the one you think is prettiest. You can adjust the sound to compensate for any differences in pickups.
Exactly how the price shifts is from the top I've had a 97 Historic R9 standard heritage cherry and a 2019 50's HCS and the only real difference was the 97 faded triple A top and the pick-ups 57's vs Burst Buckers
This is 100% the real life scenario. All the cork sniffing is just for the internet. You could easily and mistakenly switch one for the other live, or in the studio and no one would know the difference.
I pick the one that I like looking at, or touching the most. That's all there is to it.
I'm excited I just ordered a 60's. Bourbon burst which I'm guessing this one was?
Well.... during the cleans I thought definitely the 60s! More beefy/warmer tones! Definitely buying that one! but THEN... the distortion solos I’m like oh crap! Definitely the 50s! I’m going watch it again I’m so confused 😫..... awesome video dude!
I have the 50s in tobacco burst. Sounds great and just feels right.
Dazed and confused ❤
What did you go with?
60's for me. I like the added punch in the clean midrange sounds.
Great review. To my ears, the '50's LP sounds a bit clearer than the '60's LP... and somewhat sweeter too. Both sound awesome but I like the tone of the '50's LP better. Thing is, the current selection of colors the '50's come in I'm not crazy about. I wish the '50's LP came in an "Unburst" color like the '60's does!
Get the 60 and do the treble bleed and switch pickups
They do if you buy the Wildwood version. I just picked one up, and it looks amazing.
and i wish the 60s came in cherry burst !
Aaron Meier the WW guitars are sooo sweet. I love the unpotted pickups.
The 50s honeyburst is beautiful. My opinion of course. Others may hate it.
What a sweet sounds coming out of that 50s. Great comparison
Both sound awesome, I liked the 50’s tone a bit more here, but I ended up getting the 60’s for that slim fast neck.
This was the answer I was looking for cause I'm about to buy a standard and I like the smaller necks....I love My USA Jackson Kelly, favorite playing guitar. Fast slim neck....Thanks for not me having to ask !
@@will4673 Of course! I always figured, pickups can be changed pretty easily, but once you buy a guitar you’re stuck with that neck profile. Enjoy the new standard 60’s. I love mine, I posted a video demoing it on my channel.
I love the 60’s GLP, but the 50’s just sounds so much better, you can’t really compete with it.
OMG FINALLY SOMEONE WITH THE BALLS TO PLAY THE FORBIDDEN SONG, WELL DONE, SOMETHING WE CAN ALL RELATE TO TONE, TO REALLY GET AN IDEA AND COMPARE , SO MANY DO COMPARISONS OF GUITARS AND PLAY TWO DIFFERENT SONGS ON THE GUITARS OR SOME STUFF OF THEIR OWN AND YOU CAN'T REALLY GET A CLEAR PICTURE SONICALLY
Bein in Korea however helps-- not the easiest place to be sued.
I chose the 50s in tobbacoo burst Much prefer the thicker neck carve and the alnico 2 magnets of the burst bucker 1 and 2 pick ups ..
Love mine altho I am considering putting 57's that I've had since 97 from a crazy expensive 97 R9 Historic Actually this new standard is as nice but doesn't have that crazy quilt that was one of the best I've seen
In all seriousness, you can't go wrong with either of these instruments, which is why I bought the '59 Special and the 60's Standard.
I've got the Custom Shop 59 reissue and a 60s Standard as well, both really nice guitars to play and look at. Love the neck on the 60s, weight of the 59 is better though.
The 60s for me personally, but maanaan i love me some 50s too!!
Can i have both? *Crying in poor*
I went with the 50s. The 60s neck felt really thin and cheap and I didnt like that. If your going to get a les Paul. Get a chunky neck. 👍
Damn, i totally disagree.. Sorry
@@musicoxygen its chunky but not as chunky as I originally thought it was. I have smaller hands but I got used to It in no time.
I just want to say that there is some well executed playing in this video. I've been listening to it over and over.
Awesome playing!!!
Great video!!!
I loved the bourbon burst on the 60's model but the 50's model sounded better to me.
This video shows how nice an LP can sound clean. Every other video is full on ACDC crunch
Wow! that Sweet Child o' Mine solo! So nicely played!
Never used to like the iced tea burst but it really grew on me. Personally I prefer the lower output sound of the 50s model. But both guitars objectively sound amazing
Great video!! Love it. Could you compare a 50’s p-90, to a 50’s and a 60’s one day? This is fantastic!! Excellent playing too
50’s Sound solo sweet
60’s Sound good rythm
the Gibson 60's sounds warm, while the 50's sounds brighter and more defined. for having bought both I can confirm it
lol what are you rich or sum??
@@xreejan5545 if he was "rich" he would have bought the Gibson's. And since you can buy 4 Epi LP's for the price of one Gibson LP it's only logical to buy both.
@@ajwallace381 especially since the inspired by gibson lineup in amazing.
It varies from guitar to guitar. Just because your 50s standard sounds brighter and your 60s sounds warmer does not mean that all 50s standards are brighter and all 60s are warmer . I have a 50s standard that is very warm and dark and when I bought it I compared it to 60s standard at the guitar shop and the 60s was way brighter than the 50s and its bright to the point of being harsh and shrill but that is just one example. Sometimes the 50s will be warmer and sometimes the 60s will. But you cannot say that all 50s are brighter than all 60s based on one comparison its does not work like that .
@@adamwatson6916 you're wrong. the les paul 50s will necessarily sound more open with a sound rich in harmonics and warm velvety it has an aluminum stopbar with the aluminum bridge also and its pickups sound of burstbucker 1 and 2 while the 60s series have 61t 61r burstbuckers which are less well defined pickups it will tend to sound less articulate. the Gibson 50s has a bigger neck profile so more sustain too.
Excellent review! Pickups and neck size are the only difference here. 50's LP sounds more butter-y, the 60's sounds more brighter - both tones are amazing but neither sounds better than the other. Rather, each is its own tool for specific tone in songs. Dagnabbit... I'm gonna have to get both of these.
Which neck is more comfortable 50s or 60s?
The best part of the comparison was this guy is using my guitar and my amp head 😂 bought a 60's iced tea and running it thru an MT15 with a Krank 1x12 cab. Sounds amazing!! Great cleans, days upon days of gain to bring in if you need it but you can dial it back if you're looking for the crunch tone, and the clean channel has that boost function to give you some spanky blues tones too.
They both sound like a Les Paul. I have a standard 60's and love it. Mainly due to the neck profile, but also because it weighs 9 pounds (which certainly could be the case for either), and lastly, I like the reflector knobs and Grover tuners. But their definitely is a sound difference. The 50's has a more vintage tone, and the 60's brighter with more bite.
more bite? like a dog bite? 🤣👍
It's easy to get rid of bite when you don't need it but if it's not there when you do, trouble.👍
@claudio cruzat 'bite' is a common guitar tone term.
This is exactly the kind of comparison I was looking for. Thank you!
50s les Paul all day long.
Like everyone says the 60's has a "brighter" or "thinner" sound than the 50's. Hearing them alone I'd say the 50's sounds better to me but in a band mix the 60's would probably sounds better as it would cut through the mix more. Both awesome guitars and great playing.
Love the attack of a slim neck 60s LP. Not the best on their own, but they really cut through the mix in a band👍
I have played both recently and the 50s was definitely brighter.
What about neck profile.. 50 more bigger than 60 .. is that true?
@@gitarbangsatchanel8036 yeh this is true
No way ...60s is brighter.
@@gitarbangsatchanel8036 yes
Yeah i dont know how you can say either one of these is better than the other, aside from just your preference. I bought the 50s in cherryburst but i think i would have been just as happy with the 60s. In my collection i have 12 fenders of various kinds, from the 75th anniversary commemorative telecaster and ultra strat to a squire starcaster and player series duo sonic. This is my very first Gibson because i thought i needed something different in my music room. It won't be my last Gibson though. Very very impressed
Waiting for my 60s unburst. CANT WAITTTT!!!! MY 1ST GIBSON
how do you feel after 1 month? do u like it?
btw unburst the most beautiful u can buy nice choice
It sounds incredible. Neck is nice the flame is nice. Can really see and feel the difference between epiphone and gibson. The tone just WOW!
My ‘50s thanks Kluson for supplying Revolution tuning machines to replace the sub par GD tuners it came with.
Mhmm I think I liked the 60's more out of those two, but I'd go 50's p90 if I was getting any of them.
Geeeeezzzz deciding between these two is like deciding between breathing or eating!! Impossible!!!! Utterly fantastic guitars.
I couldn't decide either so I got both.
But now I can't afford to take my Girlfreind to France :(
Still Totally worth it :)
They truly are incredible guitars. I just got the 60s LP in Iced Tea Burst a few weeks ago. It's now my number one guitar.. I just love it.
@@noughtpoint1gaming247 girlfriend might leave you, but les paul won’t lol 😂
Yep, both great. I went for the 60s
Like the tone of the 60 better, but bought the 50 for the neck
The neck is the most important thing. Sound can be changed. New pickups, pedals, amps etc..
After 20 years with my epi lp custom, i bought a standard 60´s. It was a hard decision, but the 60´s neck is f... awesome!
No fluff review. Love the tones. Beautiful guitar there.
Very informative!
That Les Paul is piece of American History as iconic as a Harley Davidson, IMO. This baby first hit the scene in 1952, thanks to some guitar nerd named Les Paul. He’s a guy who took one look at the state of guitars and said, “Nah, we can do better.” And thus, the Les Paul was born, and it’s been making rock legends out of mere mortals ever since. Think Jimmy Page, Slash, Duane Allman, and Joe Perry - they all signed their names in the holy book of rock with this six-stringed wonder!
Now let’s talk design. The Les Paul has got this single cutaway thing going on, so it looks like it’s ready to punch you in the face with one hand tied behind its back. It’s got a solid feel, like you're holding the very essence of rock 'n' roll in your hands. We’re talking a mahogany body with a carved maple top - because why settle for just one kind of wood when you can have two? Add in a mahogany neck and a rosewood fretboard, and you’ve got yourself a guitar that’s as smooth as a single malt scotch.
The pickups? Two humbuckers. You know what that means? No hum, no buzz, just pure, unadulterated power. These things churn out a thick, warm tone, like hot chocolate on a winter’s day, but with a shot of whiskey to make sure you’re paying attention. It’s the sound of a Les Paul, folks - rich and full, with lows that rumble in your gut and mids that make your spine tingle.
And don’t forget the fixed bridge. This isn’t some flimsy tremolo setup; this bridge stays put. It’s solid, it’s stable, and it’s got sustain for days. You hit a note on this thing, and it’ll sing until you tell it to shut up.
The tone? Oh, man, the tone! It’s like biting into a piece of dark chocolate - rich, full, and a little bit naughty. Those humbuckers give it a thick, powerful sound, perfect for everything from hard rock to heavy metal, to jazz, to blues. This guitar doesn't just play music; it makes statements. It tells the world, “I’m here, I’m loud, and you’re gonna listen!”
So, there you have it - the Les Paul. A guitar that’s not just an instrument, but a lifestyle choice. It’s got soul, it’s got character, and it’s got enough power to knock you on your ass. And that, my friends, is what rock 'n' roll is all about! stratvslespaul.com
I really like the 60s. What finish is that?
Bourbon burst. They vary in color based on lighting. They’re usually darker than in the pictures you see on websites. I own one 😎
can’t wait , my 50s tobacco burst coming Monday :)
It’s monday, any feedback ? ^^
60's all the way for me!!!
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You know what I used to love lps for there dirty tone and that’s it ,, but you realise a low output pafs in them sound superb , Alnico 2 s really make it a different instrument brighter sweeter mellow the sustains are better ,,
People have been messing up the characteristics of these vintage instruments with over powered buckers for so long we forgot that it’s not how they were made to sound
60's resonance is unbelievably good.
I know right? That bridge pickup on the 60s absolutely kills the 50s. You can tell on clean
“No stairway, denied”
I can't decide between the 50s/60's, I like the neck on the 50s and the cleans. But really dig the gain on the 60s.
Solution: '60 and the change pickups
I ended up with the 60's because of the tuners. I know, but that's the only way I can lie to myself and justify it. Tough choice.
All these years of practicing and I finally made it mom and dad,it my chance to shine lol
Hey ! No Stairway !
denied
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hhahahahahahhaha sounded good though
Went into guitar center to buy an acoustic and left with a standard 50s les Paul sunburst the sound and playability was the best I’ve ever played ! That fat 50s neck made playing so easy !!! And it was 600 dollars off due to it being guitarathon !
just curious, what retail store did you purchase from?
@@jarredbaca8112 It was guitar center ! 1999 was the price I paid . Apparently they discount certain models for guitarathon and that particular 1950s standard les Paul in the heritage cherry sunburst was the one they decided to discount .
I’ve played a 20 yr old Sg (got new back in early/mid 2000’s, for a gift/1st brand name guitar, got very lucky. Has 60. Neck 490r/498t, the grain of wood and feel and sound is great! Love it). ;
But seeing ive always loved LP’s & 20 yrs wirh my orginal axe, saw gibson went back to old school for new (2023 standards), i went for the 60s model burst, it looks great, feels good but different around heel lol), Big question is due to having spent a pretty $ on this brand new 60’s LP standard burst…im familar with 61 (or sny burstbuckers), i assumed the 490/498t was a very close model to the classic rock PAF
Very similar sounding if not the same on this video, I love my 50sG-LP
60s it tighter 50s is more fuller
and bassier
Wow not much flame on the 50s glad I got the goldtop
Thank you. This was what I need.
wish some one would do a side by side quick same chords ,chugging, differnt dynamics, notes always just sound the same
I always thought I would prefer the 60's model, but now I'm Jones'n for the 50's model & the skill to play like you! Dang UA-cam to Hell for recommending your channel! 🤣🤣
didn't like the finish on the 50's, the lower half of it
Well done. Just what I needed to see before I buy. Thank you.
The 60s Les Paul sounds incredible
Does anyone know the second clean song he plays is? I like it and want to learn how to play it.
I just picked one of these up not too long ago and Im very happy with it! The only gripe I have is that the neck pickup almost sounds like it has a blanket over it. It's very "muddy" and lacks high end clarity. The bridge pickup is absolutely killer on the other hand. How do you have the neck pickup set?
You should experiment with them or find a brighter one for the neck Great after market winder's out there Check out WCR.... Doyle's Coils....Wizz Premium You can even talk to them and explain the issue Sure they would be familiar with that problem Cheers and good luck
Both sound great. 60s has just a tad more horsepower. I prefer the 50s. I think. Hahaha.
Big help hearing an A/B. They both sound pretty much the same, I think they share the same pickups? Main difference must be the feel of the neck. I played a standard 50s and loved the chunky neck.
researched and found out their pickups are slightly different. Not in a big way though.
50s use 57 Classics, 60s uses Burstbuckers
@@sleepnaught Nope. 50s = Burstbucker 1&2, 60s = 61R & 61T.
@@UA-camHandlesAreMoronic dang, you're right. Not sure why I thought that. Thanks for the correction.
@@UA-camHandlesAreMoronic Now I see, the Sweetwater exclusive 50s Iced Tea has 57 classics. I've been drooling over that one for a while now, I just assumed all 50s came with them.
'60's has more character. Both are excellent though
60’s look is so gorgeous , and that tone !
I just got the 50s version. She was born on March 15th 2021. Quality is excellent. UPDATE: This guitar was sitting in a warehouse for over a year and they signed the paperwork March 15th. The guitar had so many issues I sent it back. I just purchased a D'angelico and I am shock of the quality. I actually bought a second limited edition which will be here tomorrow. These guys know how to make a guitar.
What was wrong with it? Just curious. Tuning issues, eh les Paul’s are known to do that. Had to be something major
I really liked the 50’s🙂
I’d say buy the 2019 versions, or any traditional before that. The 2020 ones now have the cases made in China. I also heard that they are using a lesser quality of their nitro finishes. The 2020 cases feel a lot cheaper than the TKL Canadian cases which were always top notch
I’ve never read or seen anything like that. Do you have any links highlighting those differences?
Kevin O'Neill yeah there’s multiple videos on UA-cam for the new 2020 models. I tried them out as well and checked for the QC. The back plates have extra holes drilled in for no reason and the Chinese cases. Guitar played nicely though but if I’m buying something new then I expect it to meet or pass the QC from 2019 which was definitely better. Tooling marks were a bit crazy as well on the fretboard. Maybe it’s just this current batch with the machine malfunctioning or something. Just saying if you pay
2k + you expect some standards. Not trashing on them, I’m a big Gibson fan boy but I was expecting the QC to only improve from now on with the whole relaunch in 2019.
@@yestoES355 No idea what you are talking about. I just bought a new 60's Gibson Les Paul Standard last week. It's flawless and the best top I have ever seen in person. Case is like the inside of Hugh Hefner's coffin - fabulous. I haven't seen any of the things you mentioned.
@@michaelcostello9157 It may be a 2019. I am getting redy to by the 50s, and it is a 2019, from AMS
I have a new 2020 Standard 60’s and the case is made in Canada.
I can't notice the difference, is it very noticeable or subtle? It's a great review but I think that if was same bridge 50 and bridge 60, neck 50 and neck 60 would be easier to compare, thank you
The 60's model has slightly hotter pickups. You can hear it the mid range. The 50's guitar is a little scooped in comparison. The 60's model has a bit of sizzle in the top end that is missing in the 50's model too. Pretty minimal difference honestly, but if is audible. Personally I like the lower output 50's pickups better, but the 60's would be better for heavier music. All personal taste really.
I agree. There may well be, and probably is, a significant difference in person, but in this video, they sound virtually identical.
60s sound warmer and nicer for me
I disagree, different guitars were used…not a fair test. Regardless, both sound great..
The 50s for the blues and the 60s for rock
Currently awaiting my bourbon 60’s to be delivered from musicians friend. Can’t wait to get it
00:56 Neck 50
01:53 Neck 60
Good review, what's the name of the song in the min 1:33?
ahahaha 7 months later and im trying to find out too what that song is. it sounds so familiar but i cant remember at all driving me crazy
@@jh134mvp8 yeah man, I still haven't found out what is the name of the song. Even Shazam is useless.
@@urgidover ok this might sound stupid but i think its californication that hes modified a little bit. thats the closest thing ive been able to find. and if thats not the case its probably some random song by a small band weve heard on the radio a few times that we will never find.
@@jh134mvp8 yeah maybe, Frusciante is a master with the guitar, I like all his riffs and solos. I hope someone has more information about it...
has anyone put the 60's pickups in the 50's guitar? I'm considering it but would be interested to hear other people's thoughts!
you can just change the magnets to alnico v
60s all day, but the 50 is still sweet. I have both but like the 60s more :)
What a dreamy clean tone
Couldn’t most of this be compensated for by turning the tone down up or down a tiny bit or raising or lowering the pickups?
I would prefer if you played one pickup on one guitar and then the same pickup on the other guitar.
Stairway denied..🍷😎👌
They sound pretty close to me. I don’t think I can decide which is better sounding. I can guarantee the 60s is easier to play
50s! that's not the only video on which 50s with some gain sounds way fuller than 60s
Exactly👍
For this comp. hands down the 60's and for blues the 50"s. There is a reason why Guns and Roses , ACDC ....... run hoter pick's in their gear.
actually slash's pickups are low wound alicino 2 like this 50s. The 60s one has hotter pups.
@@jarrydee2799 can confirm this, he uses alnico 2 magnets which are warmer than the alnico 5
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its like if you had either youd never miss the other one but as other have said in this setup
50s for LEAD
60s for Rhythm
That’s the forbidden song. I’m telling my mom on you!
@ushbag : You think that is forbidden? Try playing smoke on the water in a guitarshop 😂
damn it.. I want that 50s, the lead sounds nice, but the neck always sounds like mud to me. Does it sound muddy in the room?
Well, I ordered the 50s, and just sent it back. Could not get used to the fat neck, going to go with the 60s. And yes, that neck pup was muddy!
jarry Dee how is the neck on 60s?? .. most of the gibby neck pickups are muddy unless you go customshop.
Im a fan of the 50's. Although I would be happy with a 60s !
To my ears the bridge pickup of the ‘60 stood out for clean tones. I don’t usually like that pickup for clean, but this one was scooped enough in the mids to please my ears. On the leads, however, this becomes a weak point, the ‘50 was way more tight and punchy. Anyway both great overall. Apparently Gibson finally made it through the weird stuff of the last decade.
Oh no.
The audience must go into rehab now, so it's your turn.
1950s or 1960's isn't your style.
Neither is pristine guitars.
Blue denim next to a yellow spotlight decorated guitar looks stupid.