Gibson
Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s
$2599
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Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s vs Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX is cheaper at $849.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Yamaha
Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX
$849.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s or Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX is the cheaper at $849.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s | Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2599 | $849.99 |
| Brand | Gibson | Yamaha |
| Released | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany body with a plain maple top | Alder |
| Neck wood | Mahogany, '60s SlimTaper profile | Maple, bolt-on |
| Scale length (in) | 24.75 | 25.5 |
| Pickup configuration | HH | HSS |
| Number of frets | 22 | 22 |
| Bridge type | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge with aluminum stopbar tailpiece | Wilkinson VS50 6-screw vintage-style tremolo |
| Fingerboard material | Indian Rosewood | Rosewood, 13-3/4" radius |
| Finish | Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer; Ebony and other plain-top colors | Satin/gloss polyurethane; Yellow Natural Satin, Teal Green Metallic |
| Weight (lb) | — | — |
Sources — Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s: gibson.com (verified 2026-08-01). Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX: usa.yamaha.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s and Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX?
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 Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX Alder
- Neck wood: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Mahogany, '60s SlimTaper profile vs Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX Maple, bolt-on
- Scale length (in): Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s 24.75 vs Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX 25.5
- Pickup configuration: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s HH vs Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX HSS
- Bridge type: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge with aluminum stopbar tailpiece vs Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX Wilkinson VS50 6-screw vintage-style tremolo
- Fingerboard material: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Indian Rosewood vs Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX Rosewood, 13-3/4" radius
- Finish: Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer; Ebony and other plain-top colors vs Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX Satin/gloss polyurethane; Yellow Natural Satin, Teal Green Metallic