1960 Gibson Les Paul "Giotto" Burst

[EddyLenz]

Hey Guys,

I was extremely fortunate to get ahold of this awesome guitar overnight and use it for some videos.


There really is something special about these old bursts.
I didn't want to believe it at first but comparing it to even the best custom shop Greeny Les Pauls, it has something the new guitars lack.

Especially when playing single notes, they have a chewiness that I haven't noticed on any other guitar.
The original PAFs measure 8.33k on the bridge and 7.9k on the neck, in circuit.

This guitar has some history to it, being one of three 1960 Les Pauls that were sold in Italy that year.
The first owner added a Hagström tremolo to it, which was removed in the 80s by the second owner.
That's why there's an inlay and some smaller filled holes behind the tailpiece.

There's another video coming next week where I play some metal with this guitar using a different amp.

 

[Nashville Riff Co]

Hey Guys,

I was extremely fortunate to get ahold of this awesome guitar overnight and use it for some videos.


There really is something special about these old bursts.
I didn't want to believe it at first but comparing it to even the best custom shop Greeny Les Pauls, it has something the new guitars lack.

Especially when playing single notes, they have a chewiness that I haven't noticed on any other guitar.
The original PAFs measure 8.33k on the bridge and 7.9k on the neck, in circuit.

This guitar has some history to it, being one of three 1960 Les Pauls that were sold in Italy that year.
The first owner added a Hagström tremolo to it, which was removed in the 80s by the second owner.
That's why there's an inlay and some smaller filled holes behind the tailpiece.

There's another video coming next week where I play some metal with this guitar using a different amp.

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holy shit, congrats dude, that is fuckin badass!

 

[EddyLenz]

holy shit, congrats dude, that is fuckin badass!

Thanks, mate!

 

[VH1R2]

Amazing guitar, wow.

 

[rushcentrale]

Wtf damn!!! Sounds and looks awesome! How did it get into your hands and how long do you get to have it?

 

[Nashville Riff Co]

Wtf damn!!! Sounds and looks awesome! How did it get into your hands and how long do you get to have it?

Yea seriously @EddyLenz tell is the full story!

 

[DanTravis62]

That is one of the coolest guitars I've ever seen wow

 

[Smash]

Love that string break. Almost as sharp as my string through

 

[EddyLenz]

Wtf damn!!! Sounds and looks awesome! How did it get into your hands and how long do you get to have it?

Thanks! I know the owner through my business partner, who used to have a guitar store with boutique gear. I just had it overnight for 24h haha.

 

[Nashville Riff Co]

Thanks! I know the owner through my business partner, who used to have a guitar store with boutique gear. I just had it overnight for 24h haha.

Oh I thought you bought it for yourself!

Still what a cool guitar to encounter even if it was only for a short time!

I bet it was Siggi with the connection

 

[EddyLenz]

Oh I thought you bought it for yourself!

Still what a cool guitar to encounter even if it was only for a short time!

I bet it was Siggi with the connection

Yeah, I wish I could afford a guitar like that lol.

Siggi knew him because of a guitar he was selling.
I brought him some amps to check out and lent him my Octane Prototype.
When he brought it back to me, he also gave me the Burst for a day so that I could make some videos.
I might make some videos with the custom shop Greeny at some point as well.

 

[VonBonfire]

Sounds outstanding. That bridge never sounds harsh even clean and edge of breakup. Can't imagine the amp having nothing to do with it. What a great tone. Thanks for sharing it with us Eddy.

 

[Nashville Riff Co]

Yeah, I wish I could afford a guitar like that lol.

Siggi knew him because of a guitar he was selling.
I brought him some amps to check out and lent him my Octane Prototype.
When he brought it back to me, he also gave me the Burst for a day so that I could make some videos.
I might make some videos with the custom shop Greeny at some point as well.

That’s killer dude! Very much looking forward to your vids with the guitar!!

 

[SBlue]

Congrats on having the chance to have the guitar overnight and try it out with your gear, Eddy. That's a priceless opportunity!!!
This burst has one of my favorite flame pattern and color. I think it's very pretty!
Having played a few of them I can attest that not all are great. But the good ones, are beyond incredible!

 

[EddyLenz]

Congrats on having the chance to have the guitar overnight and try it out with your gear, Eddy. That's a priceless opportunity!!!
This burst has one of my favorite flame pattern and color. I think it's very pretty!
Having played a few of them I can attest that not all are great. But the good ones, are beyond incredible!

Thanks! Yeah, I really like the way the red has faded on this one.

 

[thegame]

Wow, it just instantly has that tone from the old records.

 

[mooncobra]

Sounds epic. I played a couple 59s and a 60 a number of years back, and only one of them was truly epic and two were straight up duds. The good ones, whoa, it sounded super tough and tight and bad ass. It sounded so tough! This one sounds similar.