Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Custom Shop Top Lemon Burst

The new Les Paul Standard returns to the classic design that made it relevant, played, and loved, shaping sound across generations and musical genres. It pays homage to Gibson's golden age of innovation and revives its authenticity. The Les Paul Standard '50s features a solid mahogany body with a maple top and a '50s-style rounded mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard and trapezoid inlays.

It features an ABR-1, a classic-style Tune-O-Matic bridge, an aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece, Vintage Deluxe tuners with keystone buttons, and antique gold top hat knobs. The calibrated Burstbucker 1 (neck) and Burstbucker 2 (bridge) pickups are loaded with Alnico 2 magnets and wired with Audio Taper pots and Orange Drop capacitors. A hardshell case is also included.

Overview

• Hardshell case included

• Burstbucker 1 and 2 pickups with Alnico 2 magnets

• Solid mahogany body with maple top

• Mahogany neck

• Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish

Unmistakable Sound

The moment you put your hands on this iconic guitar and hear the powerful humbucking tone generated by the Burstbucker pickups, you'll immediately understand why they reign supreme.

These pickups faithfully capture the essence of the Les Paul sound with unparalleled precision, thanks to meticulously crafted Alnico 2 magnets and period-accurate windings. It's this incredible attention to historical detail that helps capture the timeless classic sounds that have made this guitar an icon.

Plug it in and you'll be immersed in a soundscape characterized by smooth low-end response, nuanced mid-range crunch, and sweet highs. Whether you prefer a clean sound or a blistering overdrive, these pickups deliver excellent performance on all fronts and then some.

High-quality hardware

The mahogany neck features the classic '50s Gibson rounded profile, offering a comfortable and familiar feel. The 12"-radius rosewood fingerboard contributes to its exceptional playability, ensuring a smooth and satisfying experience.

But it's the high-quality hardware details that contribute to the undeniable excellence of this Les Paul Standard. The Graph Tech nut, ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridge, aluminum stopbar tailpiece, and deluxe vintage-style tuning machines combine to create a reliable foundation for tuning stability.

The elegant binding on the body and fingerboard, the acrylic trapezoid inlays on the fingerboard, the mother-of-pearl logo on the headstock, and the eye-catching nitrocellulose lacquer finish contribute to this guitar's unique appeal.

For those looking for a modern Les Paul with a '50s vibe and high-quality finishes, the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s is undoubtedly the answer you've been waiting for.

Technical Specifications

Specific Features

Body Type: Solidbody

Les Paul Body Shape Paul

Body Material: Mahogany with AA-Figured Maple Top

Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Color: Lemon Burst

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Shape: 50s Vintage

Neck Joint: Set of 12" Radius

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

Acrylic Trapeze Fretboard Inlays

Number of Frets: 22

Scale Length: 24.75"

Nut Material: GraphTech

Bridge/Tailpiece: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic/Aluminum Stop Bar

Vintage Deluxe Tuning Machines with Keystone Frets

Neck Pickup: Burstbucker 1

Bridge Pickup: Burstbucker 2

Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-Wired with Orange Drop Capacitors

3-Way Toggle Switch