Gibson USA Les Paul Standard Double Cutaway Plus "Trans Red + Rosewood" (2005)

Specifications

• Model: Les Paul Standard Double Cutaway Plus
• Year: 2005
• Finish: Trans Red
• Body: Carved Maple Top with Mahogany Back
• Neck: Mahogany, Set Neck
• Fingerboard: Rosewood with Trapezoid Inlays
• Neck Profile: Slim Taper 60s
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Pickups: Gibson Burstbucker Humbuckers (Neck and Bridge)
• Electronics: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Selector Switch
• Bridge: Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Stop Bar Tailpiece
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatics
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Nut: Corian
• Hardware: Chrome

Personal Thoughts

This 2005 Les Paul Standard Double Cutaway Plus is an exceptional and rare find. The Trans Red finish highlights the stunning carved maple top, giving it a vibrant and premium look. The double cutaway design enhances upper fret access, making it an excellent choice for lead players or anyone wanting a versatile Les Paul with a modern twist. The Burstbucker Pro pickups deliver that signature Les Paul tone—warm and smooth on clean settings, with dynamic bite and clarity when pushed into overdrive. The Slim Taper neck profile ensures comfortable and fast playability, perfect for extended sessions.

This guitar is a near-perfect example of Gibson’s attention to detail, combining stunning aesthetics, tonal versatility, and playability in a design that’s both timeless and practical.

Condition Report

This guitar is in near-mint condition, showing only a touch of hardware fade on the chrome components, which adds a subtle vintage charm. The Trans Red finish is immaculate, with no scratches, dings, or blemishes. The frets and rosewood fingerboard are in pristine shape, offering smooth playability, and the electronics function perfectly. The light hardware fade does not affect the guitar’s overall appearance or performance. This is a stunning, well-preserved instrument that’s ready to perform or take pride of place in any collection.