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Sam Beattie
The Les Paul Standard is the flagship model for Gibson. As the iconic design creeps closer to its 70th birthday, Gibson have rather fittingly taken it back to its roots. The ‘50s Les Paul Standard is the true essence of the definitive instrument, down to the finest detail.
New Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s and 60s - The Best Gibson Range Yet...
Key features
ABR-1 Bridge normally found on Custom Shop models
Vintage-style kluson machineheads
Traditional 50s style fatter neck carve
No weight relief
Burstbucker 1 and 2 pickups which are vintage voiced Alnico II pickups
Audio Taper pots for a smooth volume transition
Electronics are no longer PCB mounted
Body & Neck
The guitar is made with the winning formula that the Les Paul is known for. The solid Mahogany body is topped with Figured Maple. This classic combo gives you an undeniably beautiful aesthetic, not to mention jaw-dropping sustain, weighty lows and a timeless top-end sparkle.
In keeping with tradition, the neck is also Mahogany, in this case using a rounded ‘50s-style profile. Combined with a Rosewood fingerboard and Trapezoid inlays, it feels, looks and sounds every bit as classic as you’d expect.
Hardware & Electronics
Gibson have loaded the ‘50s Standard with Burstbuckers featuring Alnico II magnets. These magnets are known for their PAF-style sound; combined with the Mahogany & Maple duo and handwired electronics with Orange Drop capacitors, the Burstbuckers deliver that singing Les Paul tone that’s inspired guitarists for generations.
The hardware has been carefully selected to echo the classic Les Paul blueprint. Vintage Deluxe tuners & Amber Top Hat knobs are among the notable features, with Nickel plating and luxurious binding perfectly tells the story of an iconic instrument.
Specifications
Body
Material: Mahogany
Top: Figured Maple
Weight Relief: None
Neck
Neck: Mahogany
Profile: Vintage ‘50s
Nut width: 1.695" / 43.05mm
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
Number of fret:s 22
Nut: Graph Tech
Inlay: Acrylic Trapezoids
Hardware
Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Aluminium Stop Bar
Knobs: Amber Top Hats with Pointers
Tuners: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone buttons
Plating: Nickel
Electronics
Neck pickup: Burstbucker 1
Bridge pickup: Burstbucker 2
Controls: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch (hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
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Gibson USA Les Paul Standard '50s in Heritage Cherry Sunburst Video Reviews
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Gibson USA Les Paul Standard '50s in Heritage Cherry Sunburst Specifications
Body Wood:
The wood type making up the body of the guitar. Woods like Mahogany are heavier and will give a warmer sound than Maple for example.
Mahogany
A popular tonewood due to it's lovely mid-range warmth and balanced bottom-end response.
Brand:
Gibson
Bridge Type:
Bridges can be fixed to the body for stable tuning and maximum tone transfer to the wood, or have a spring tremolo/floating bridge for added effects and note manipulation.
Fixed Bridge
Bridge Pickup:
This is the pickup closest to the bridge of the guitar. This pickup gives a brighter tone with a more aggresive attack than a 'neck' or 'middle' pickup.
Burstbucker 2
Case/Gigbag:
Case
Fretboard Wood:
Rosewood
Rosewood fretboards offer warm tones with lots of depth. The EQ response is a pronounced mid-range with balanced low and top-end.
Hardware Colour:
Nickel
Neck Pickup:
The pickup nearest to the neck of the guitar. Known for giving a 'softer' or 'warmer' sound than the bridge pickup.
Burstbucker 1
Neck Wood:
This is the wood the neck is made from, and is often different to the fretboard material.
Mahogany
Number of Strings:
6 String Guitars
Pickup Config:
H/H
H/H means that this guitar has 2 humbucker pickups. The 'H' stands for humbucker.
Scale Length:
The distance from the nut to the bridge. Short scale lengths reduce string tension making bends easier. Longer scale lengths produce greater resonance on lower notes.
24.75"
Top Wood:
Top woods often add exotic wood grains or flamed patterns to the body of the guitar.
Maple
Body Shape:
Single Cut
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Overall Rating
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Mr James Galliers
/ Aug 28th 2020
Excellent
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Mr Paul Douglas
/ Jun 21st 2020
Now played the guitar and it fantastic, great setup stright out of the box and it looks beautiful.
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Mr Alexander Henshall
/ Jun 10th 2020
Truly, a wonderful example of exceptional musical instrument craftsmanship.
The guitar plays great, looks stunning and sounds fantastic. What is there to say about the Gibson other than it feels great and smooth in the hand. The neck is not to chunky but not too slim either.
The AA flame tops on these guitars visually bring the guitar to life and catch in the right light and you will see they look amazing.
The Burstbucker 1 and 2 pickups within the 50's model truly lend themselves to the original un-potted PAF's from the original Les Pauls from yesteryear. The neck pickup almost has a hollow-body sound to the tone however the bridge pickup carries a little more weight with heavier distorted tones.
In all a great guitar for the money and what is there more to say? its a Gibson.
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Mr. David Thompson
/ May 24th 2020
I've kept an eye on Gibson Les Pauls for quite a few years. I can honestly say that I think this is the best Gibson Les Paul Standard they have ever built. There are a number of subtle improvements, such as the TUSQ nut is cut in a way that the strings are angled to suit the break angle of the neck. This reduces string pinching, and the tuning stability it actually really good on the D and G strings once the strings are stretched in a bit.
The tone, playability, and overall quality are outstanding and what you'd expect from such a premium instrument.
I have to say, I'm genuinely sold on Gibson now. This guitar is amazing and well worth the money.
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Anna Ashton
/ Apr 20th 2020
Nice to see Gibson back! A proper Les Paul Standard.
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Mr Milan Barritt
/ Mar 14th 2020
Very Happy with my purchase. This is my first Gibson and my first Les Paul. The detail and finish are both excellent.
Also, the hard case that comes with the guitar is very, very nice and smells great too!
I feel a Gibson Les Paul Standard is a great investment.
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Mr Oliver Meighan
/ Feb 28th 2020
Plays beautifully and inspires me to pick up the guitar. Looks exactly as shown in the images and I searched for weeks for a grain pattern that I liked.
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Graham Mitchell
/ Feb 21st 2020
Beautiful look and beautiful sound. I always wanted a Gibson with a burst finish and now that Gibson are back on point , quality wise I am Happy
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Mr Nigel Woodcock
/ Feb 12th 2020
Beautiful looking and sounding guitar.
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Mr Derek Harper
/ Jan 7th 2020
Flawless
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Mr Timothy Bonney
/ Dec 18th 2019
Superb guitar waited a long time to be able to get it
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Trusted Customer
/ Nov 21st 2019
Quality product, exactly as expected!
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Trusted Customer
/ Nov 19th 2019
... it's a love thing
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Darren Archer
/ Nov 3rd 2019
Always wanted a full fat Gibson & this docent disappoint & now much more affordable.
Mr Nick Tipping
/ Oct 30th 2019
Feels and sounds like a Les Paul should. Well-made, great finish. What a Gibson should be.
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Mads Bolding Fenger Poulsen
/ Jun 8th 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWUZM2d82eU
An excellent piece of musical equipment, which I can see myself using in a number of projects. It's definitely worth giving this series a shot, if you're looking for a classic Les Paul.
Trusted Customer
/ May 21st 2019
Excellent build quality, tones and playability. Gibson are back with a wonderful return to form. It's not quite Custom Shop feel but not a million miles away either. Very good instrument. The neck is 50s but slimmer than the pre 2017 Custom Shop models.
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