LES PAUL STANDARD 50s VS 60s - HOW DO THE PICKUPS COMPARE? Gibson Les Paul Standard Comparison

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Credit:
Presenter: Kenneth Kishandave
Producer: Thaqif Noor Azmi
Editor & Videographer: Emran Malek
Music Store: Music Bliss Malaysia

Equipment Used:
Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister Deluxe 20 Head
Orange PPC212V Vertical Cabinet with Celestion Neo Creamback Speakers
MXR DC brick Power Supply
SE Electronics V7X Dynamic Mic
SE Electronics X1 S Condenser Mic
Rode Wireless GO
Rode Lavalier GO
MOTU M6 Interface

0:00 Soundbite Standard 60s
1:11 Hello Everyone!
2:31 Signal Chain
3:35 Clean Tones - Neck Humbucker
4:14 Clean Tones - Both Humbuckers
4:51 Clean Tones - Bridge Humbucker
5:41 Crunch Tones - Neck Humbucker
6:33 Crunch Tones - Both Humbuckers
6:59 Crunch Tones - Bridge Humbucker
7:25 Outro & Conclusion
7:50 Soundbite Standard 50s

About us:
“Birth”
Music Bliss came about in June of 2009, residing in a humble shop lot catering to music lessons and sales of instruments. As humble as it was, Music Bliss quickly grew to expand its range of products at a point in time where boutique products such as guitar effects pedals were on the rise.

“Bliss”
As the name implies, Music Bliss truly aims to consistently provide excitement with our choice of products. It didn’t take long for people and musicians to notice that, and thanks to the age of the Internet people began frequenting both our site and our physical store at a quick pace.

“Insistence”
We’re people pleasers, we don’t settle for less and we don’t do this just because “It’s Our Job”. Music Bliss has always insisted to recommend and obtain products that the people want. That is exactly how the store grew; from obtaining rare and boutique effects pedals for musicians to catering to pro audio systems for international schools and event companies.

“Rise”
Fast forward to 2019, Music Bliss has expanded to a Mega Showroom (Located in Petaling Utama, amidst of Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, nearby Sunway and easily accessible through Old Klang Road as well as Puchong) with 3 separate floors for every product category. Because of the support of our loyal customers, Music Bliss now proudly has everything you’ll need: Guitars, Amps, Keyboards, Drums, Digital Pianos Studio Recording Equipment, Live Sound Equipment, Jamming Studios and an assortment of accessories to compliment your instruments and equipment.

Location:
Music Bliss Petaling Jaya HQ
No. 5-G, 5-1, 5-2 & 5-3,
Petaling Utama Avenue,
Jalan PJS 1/50,
Petaling Utama,
46150 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor

Tel: [phone]
H/P: 016-3111286
Operation Hours:
Monday-Thursday 10am-730pm
Friday-Saturday 10am-7pm
Sunday 10am-6pm

Credit:
Presenter: Kenneth Kishandave
Producer: Thaqif Noor Azmi
Editor & Videographer: Emran Malek

Equipment Used:
Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister Deluxe 20 Head
Orange PPC212V Vertical Cabinet with Celestion Neo Creamback Speakers
MXR DC brick Power Supply
SE Electronics V7X Dynamic Mic
Rode Wireless GO
Rode Lavalier GO
Audient ID14 Interface

About us:
“Birth”
Music Bliss came about in June of 2009, residing in a humble shop lot catering to music lessons and sales of instruments. As humble as it was, Music Bliss quickly grew to expand its range of products at a point in time where boutique products such as guitar effects pedals were on the rise.

“Bliss”
As the name implies, Music Bliss truly aims to consistently provide excitement with our choice of products. It didn’t take long for people and musicians to notice that, and thanks to the age of the Internet people began frequenting both our site and our physical store at a quick pace.

“Insistence”
We’re people pleasers, we don’t settle for less and we don’t do this just because “It’s Our Job”. Music Bliss has always insisted to recommend and obtain products that the people want. That is exactly how the store grew; from obtaining rare and boutique effects pedals for musicians to catering to pro audio systems for international schools and event companies.

“Rise”
Fast forward to 2019, Music Bliss has expanded to a Mega Showroom (Located in Petaling Utama, amidst of Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, nearby Sunway and easily accessible through Old Klang Road as well as Puchong) with 3 separate floors for every product category. Because of the support of our loyal customers, Music Bliss now proudly has everything you’ll need: Guitars, Amps, Keyboards, Drums, Digital Pianos Studio Recording Equipment, Live Sound Equipment, Jamming Studios and an assortment of accessories to compliment your instruments and equipment.

Location:
Music Bliss Petaling Jaya HQ
No. 5-G, 5-1, 5-2 & 5-3,
Petaling Utama Avenue,
Jalan PJS 1/50,
Petaling Utama,
46150 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor

Tel: [phone]
H/P: 016-3111286
Operation Hours:
Monday-Thursday 10am-730pm
Friday-Saturday 10am-7pm
Sunday 10am-6pm

[museacmount]

Great comparison man! For me the '60 sounds a bit more brighter, not better but they are different. It's just a matter of taste.

[Dragon_rls]

Dude you rock. Thank you for posting, and being excellent. Subscribed!

[desmondgonnoud]

The 50s has somethig special especially when play through a good tube amp

[jatinrajmusic]

One of the best on the 50s and the 60s standard les paul. 50s has a warmth and vintage feel to it.

[kylecravens]

Great video - thank you for your work here!

[chief]

The 60s do sound a little brighter. I don’t know if it’s just but it seems you can hear it in the middle position . Excellent composition

[equaleyez]

Excellent playing and demo of the guitars. I have smaller hands but still think a 50s is more for me. I want to test the difference in a store but I know I will never buy a new Gibson.

[aaronbruch]

Hello !
For you what is the best for led zep and gun n roses songs ??

[Rons-yzqt]

Funny. I bought a new 60s a couple of years ago from Sweetwater. I watched this wanting to like it better than the 50s lol. But honestly, both sound amazing, just different. For example I thought the 50s "spoke" better on the intro to Dazed and Confused, but liked the 60s better at times also. Thumbs up on a really good video from a new subscriber.

[stevep]

Both sound great. I bought a 60's LP Standard second-hand recently and couldn't be happier. The slimmer neck is not as slim as some Gibsons I have played in the past. The 60s pickups are little more refined and articulate and sound similar to a few PAF equipped old Gibsons I have played in the past- good if you want to play more cleaner tones.

[cliff]

Bro…your opening jam is so beautiful! Goosebumps 🔥

[deano-uvdr]

Who is this guy, he is awesome, love his playing and presentation . Brilliant 👏

[DTGuitarTech]

Nice! Great comparison video. Subscribed.

[veroniquemonier]

Great comparison !
Do you think is it better to buy a '60s or a '50s Standard Les Paul when already owning a '50s with P-90 and a SG Standard '61 ? Playing styles are mainly a lot of blues, some classic rock, some pop, some jazz... but no hard rock or heavier playing styles. I like the '61 burstbucker in my SG and really like the fat neck of my '50s P90 Les Paul ... but my fear is that the '50s Standard with burstbucker 1 & 2 will sound too close to my P-90. Thanks for the help.

[davidohara]

Great demo. Just picked up a 60s and it's way good. Tried the 50s and again, way good. However, the size of the 50s neck especially up dusty end, was so thick it kept irritating my previously dislocated/fractured thumb ! Had to give it up . 60s is a bit brighter mibbee. Neck v playable.

[larryparkinson-np]

Would LOVE to see side by side of the Lp Standard 60's with LP Standard 50's p 90 pickups. I love these recent Gibsons ( bought a 60's) but may want 50's P 90 for my single coil. Anyone seen this in a vixeo ? AkwYs come to R& Beard first for Gibson stuff

[marcop]

Warmer but muddier tone and a little less definition on the 50s to my ear, but with looks like that it's hard not to go for the Gold Top

[CustomTeleRI]

Dazed and Confused sounds more authentic on a Telecaster - the way it was recorded :o) Great playing but neither one sounds like the record. Overall, the 50s is the one that makes me think, "THAT sounds like a Les Paul!" But the neck on the one I tried was too chunky for me 🤷‍♂ Guess I'll stick with my Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson" '59 LP Ltd. Edition as that neck feels perfect to me. It comes with all-Gibson electronics and I did *eight* more mods to make it look and play more like a Gibson. Bought a Gibson Burst Bucker 1 for the neck and moved the BB2 it came with down to the bridge where there had been a BB3 (way too hot for me). Now it's configured like a Standard 50s, but with a neck I love. At the end of the day, I don't care that much what it says on the head stock. YMMV

[fp]

I prefer the '60's.
Slimmer & thinner tapered neck enhance the playability.

[Moufosboufos]

I was torn between the two as I sold a 60’s for a 50’s for the fatter neck. Loved the 60’s didn’t love the neck. From a sound pov I love the warmth of the 50’s on the cleans and the brightness of the 60’s with overdrive. Go figure.