Gibson
Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s
$2599
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Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s vs Ibanez RG550
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ibanez RG550 is cheaper at $1199.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Ibanez RG550
$1199.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s or Ibanez RG550?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Ibanez RG550 is the cheaper at $1199.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s | Ibanez RG550 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2599 | $1199.99 |
| Brand | Gibson | Ibanez |
| Released | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany body with a plain maple top | Basswood |
| Neck wood | Mahogany, '60s SlimTaper profile | 5-piece Maple/Walnut, Super Wizard profile, bolt-on |
| Scale length (in) | 24.75 | 25.5 |
| Pickup configuration | HH | HSH |
| Number of frets | 22 | 24 |
| Bridge type | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge with aluminum stopbar tailpiece | Ibanez Edge double-locking tremolo |
| Fingerboard material | Indian Rosewood | Maple, black dot inlays |
| Finish | Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer; Ebony and other plain-top colors | Gloss polyester; Road Flare Red, Purple Neon, Desert Sun Yellow, Black, Electric Blue, Gray Metallic Flat, White Flat |
| Weight (lb) | — | — |
Sources — Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s: gibson.com (verified 2026-08-01). Ibanez RG550: ibanez.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s and Ibanez RG550?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Body wood: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Mahogany body with a plain maple top vs Ibanez RG550 Basswood
- Neck wood: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Mahogany, '60s SlimTaper profile vs Ibanez RG550 5-piece Maple/Walnut, Super Wizard profile, bolt-on
- Scale length (in): Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s 24.75 vs Ibanez RG550 25.5
- Pickup configuration: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s HH vs Ibanez RG550 HSH
- Number of frets: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s 22 vs Ibanez RG550 24
- Bridge type: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge with aluminum stopbar tailpiece vs Ibanez RG550 Ibanez Edge double-locking tremolo
- Fingerboard material: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Indian Rosewood vs Ibanez RG550 Maple, black dot inlays
- Finish: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer; Ebony and other plain-top colors vs Ibanez RG550 Gloss polyester; Road Flare Red, Purple Neon, Desert Sun Yellow, Black, Electric Blue, Gray Metallic Flat, White Flat