Which is better for a beginner?

The Les Paul Standard '60s. It costs less at $499 and has the SlimTaper 60s neck that most players find easier to handle.

Is the 1959 Reissue worth the extra $151?

Only if you want the vintage 1959 spec and the Deep Cherry Sunburst finish. The '60s gives you a solid body, ProBucker pickups and a gig bag for less.

Which has better pickups?

Both use humbuckers built to their era. The '60s pairs a ProBucker 2 neck with a hotter ProBucker 3 bridge, which suits rock and blues well.

Which stays in tune better?

The '60s lists Grover Rotomatic tuners and a Graph Tech nut, a strong tuning package. The Reissue's tuners are not specified.

Both are mahogany-neck Les Pauls built to similar standards. The '60s adds a long neck tenon, which helps stability and sustain.

Does either come with a case?

The '60s includes a premium gig bag. The Reissue's listing does not state a case.

Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Electric Guitar vs Epiphone Les Paul Standard '60s

The Les Paul Standard '60s is the better buy for most players. It costs $499 at Black Mountain Guitar Co as of November 4, 2026, against $650 at eBay for the 1959 Reissue as of November 4, 2026. The '59 Reissue is worth the extra $151 only if you want the vintage-accurate 1959 build and the Deep Cherry Sunburst finish.

Today the Epiphone Les Paul Standard '60s costs $151.00 less at its best price.

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