Gibson
Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s
$2599
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Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s vs PRS SE Custom 24
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. PRS SE Custom 24 is cheaper at $789. Every spec and price links to its source.
PRS (Paul Reed Smith)
PRS SE Custom 24
$789Cheaper
Which is better: the Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s or PRS SE Custom 24?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The PRS SE Custom 24 is the cheaper at $789.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s | PRS SE Custom 24 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2599 | $789 |
| Brand | Gibson | PRS (Paul Reed Smith) |
| Released | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany body with a plain maple top | Mahogany body with maple top (flame maple veneer), Shallow Violin carve |
| Neck wood | Mahogany, '60s SlimTaper profile | Maple, Wide Thin shape, multi-ply construction |
| Scale length (in) | 24.75 | 25 |
| Pickup configuration | HH | HH |
| Number of frets | 22 | 24 |
| Bridge type | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge with aluminum stopbar tailpiece | PRS Patented Tremolo |
| Fingerboard material | Indian Rosewood | Rosewood, Bird inlays |
| Finish | Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer; Ebony and other plain-top colors | Gloss nitro/poly; multiple colors |
| Weight (lb) | — | — |
Sources — Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s: gibson.com (verified 2026-08-01). PRS SE Custom 24: prsguitars.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s and PRS SE Custom 24?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Body wood: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Mahogany body with a plain maple top vs PRS SE Custom 24 Mahogany body with maple top (flame maple veneer), Shallow Violin carve
- Neck wood: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Mahogany, '60s SlimTaper profile vs PRS SE Custom 24 Maple, Wide Thin shape, multi-ply construction
- Scale length (in): Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s 24.75 vs PRS SE Custom 24 25
- Number of frets: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s 22 vs PRS SE Custom 24 24
- Bridge type: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge with aluminum stopbar tailpiece vs PRS SE Custom 24 PRS Patented Tremolo
- Fingerboard material: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Indian Rosewood vs PRS SE Custom 24 Rosewood, Bird inlays
- Finish: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer; Ebony and other plain-top colors vs PRS SE Custom 24 Gloss nitro/poly; multiple colors