Gibson
Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s
$2599
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Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s vs Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster is cheaper at $449.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Squier
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster
$449.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s or Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster is the cheaper at $449.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s | Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2599 | $449.99 |
| Brand | Gibson | Squier |
| Released | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany body with a plain maple top | Nyatoh |
| Neck wood | Mahogany, '60s SlimTaper profile | Maple, "C" shape, bolt-on, tinted gloss urethane finish |
| Scale length (in) | 24.75 | 25.5 |
| Pickup configuration | HH | SS |
| Number of frets | 22 | 21 |
| Bridge type | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge with aluminum stopbar tailpiece | 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Chrome Barrel Saddles |
| Fingerboard material | Indian Rosewood | Indian Laurel, 9.5" radius |
| Finish | Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer; Ebony and other plain-top colors | Gloss polyester body with bound edges; 3-Color Sunburst |
| Weight (lb) | — | — |
Sources — Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s: gibson.com (verified 2026-08-01). Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster: fender.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s and Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster?
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 Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster Nyatoh
- Neck wood: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Mahogany, '60s SlimTaper profile vs Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster Maple, "C" shape, bolt-on, tinted gloss urethane finish
- Scale length (in): Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s 24.75 vs Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster 25.5
- Pickup configuration: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s HH vs Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster SS
- Number of frets: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s 22 vs Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster 21
- Bridge type: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge with aluminum stopbar tailpiece vs Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Chrome Barrel Saddles
- Fingerboard material: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Indian Rosewood vs Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster Indian Laurel, 9.5" radius
- Finish: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer; Ebony and other plain-top colors vs Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster Gloss polyester body with bound edges; 3-Color Sunburst