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Gibson
Les Paul Standard '50s Electric Guitar - Gold Top - Left-Handed
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Your Price: $3,999.00 CDN
or from $185 CDN/mo
Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer’s specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
5 models to choose from:
The new Les Paul Standard returns to the classic design that made it relevant, played and loved; shaping sound across generations and genres of music. It pays tribute to Gibson's Golden Era of innovation and brings authenticity back to life. The Les Paul Standard 50's has a solid mahogany body with a maple top, a rounded 50's-style mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard and trapezoid inlays. It's equipped with an ABR-1, the classic-style Tune-O-Matic bridge, aluminum stop bar tailpiece, vintage deluxe tuners with keystone buttons, and aged gold tophat knobs. The calibrated Burstbucker 1 (neck) and Burstbucker 2 (bridge) pickups are loaded with AlNiCo II magnets, audio taper potentiometers and orange drop capacitors.
Specifications
Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Maple
Weight Relief: None
Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: Vintage 50s
Scale Length: 24.75" / 62.865cm
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12" / 304.8mm
Number of Frets: 22
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 1.695" / 43.05mm
End-of-Board Width: 2.26" / 57.4mm
Inlays: Acrylic Trapezoids
Hardware
Finish: Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
Pick Guard: Cream
Control Knobs: Aged Gold Tophat w/ Pointers
Switch Tip: Amber
Switch Washer: Cream
Jack Plate: Cream
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Burstbucker 1
Bridge Pickup: Burstbucker 2
Controls: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
Miscellaneous
Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Included Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Specifications
Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Maple
Weight Relief: None
Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: Vintage 50s
Scale Length: 24.75" / 62.865cm
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12" / 304.8mm
Number of Frets: 22
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 1.695" / 43.05mm
End-of-Board Width: 2.26" / 57.4mm
Inlays: Acrylic Trapezoids
Hardware
Finish: Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
Pick Guard: Cream
Control Knobs: Aged Gold Tophat w/ Pointers
Switch Tip: Amber
Switch Washer: Cream
Jack Plate: Cream
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Burstbucker 1
Bridge Pickup: Burstbucker 2
Controls: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
Miscellaneous
Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Included Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
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$$$ 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Henderson), Manitoba
Great guitar!!! I luv it! It` just not worth 4K and that`s the truth.
Posted by perry on May 12, 2023
Tone Machine 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton Whyte, Alberta
I've played SG my whole life due to the lower weight, which is a plus when you stay 3+ hours stand up.
Even so I decided to buy this beauty. It's a beast, definitely a tone machine.
My only complaint is about the tuning machines? for near 130 bucks you can replace them by Kluson locking and be happy.
Even so I decided to buy this beauty. It's a beast, definitely a tone machine.
My only complaint is about the tuning machines? for near 130 bucks you can replace them by Kluson locking and be happy.
Posted by Carson on Apr 6, 2023
Beautiful Guitar:) (Gold Top) 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Fantastic guitar, wouldn't change a thing about it, plays perfectly, professionally set up, no major adjustments to make:) Saskatoon north store gets top marks for sales and service here:)
Posted by Jared on Nov 8, 2022
Standard -Goldtop 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary East, Alberta
This RockTober makes me broke. Really. Last week, I just bought a Gibson Standard Goldtop w/P90. Today, I just pulled the trigger again to get this Standard Goldtop w/Humbuckers.
Now, I have goldtop Deluxe W/Mini Humbuckers, Goldtop w/P90 and now I have this w/Humbuckers.
I love them equally. Each of them sound different obviously. This one is awesome. My gosh, I can go to Gary Moore's territory. Keep in mind, I am using a Mesa California 4/40 and a Mesa GoldMine OD..
You do not believe me? You can ask my neighbors that this guitar sound sooooo awesome.
I tank L&M Calgary East Store's Reps. Alex and Brandon. Awesome.
Now, I have goldtop Deluxe W/Mini Humbuckers, Goldtop w/P90 and now I have this w/Humbuckers.
I love them equally. Each of them sound different obviously. This one is awesome. My gosh, I can go to Gary Moore's territory. Keep in mind, I am using a Mesa California 4/40 and a Mesa GoldMine OD..
You do not believe me? You can ask my neighbors that this guitar sound sooooo awesome.
I tank L&M Calgary East Store's Reps. Alex and Brandon. Awesome.
Posted by Adam on Oct 27, 2022
Wow 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Burlington, Ontario
I went in to the Burlington store to look at a classic because of the weight relief. I kept looking at this standard but did not think of it as my Slash Standard is too heavy. I finally caved and picked this one up. It was lighter then the classic, and felt amazing. Since this model was on sale it was a no brainer. I could not be happier
Posted by Jay on Oct 23, 2022
My Dream Guitar 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Victoria, British Columbia
Gibson's newest iteration of the guitar I've wanted since I first saw Slash playing in a music video. A bit pricey, but you get what you pay for. The 50s style "C" neck is super comfortable, and the sheer craftsmanship that goes into this 10 lb. beast just make it a joy to play.
Posted by Erik on Aug 16, 2022
Beautiful guitar 7 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Kanata, Ontario
Love this guitar. The finish, sound, and playability are amazing. Just a minor quality control issue with one of the tone knob pointers being loose, but was easy enough to fix myself. No other faults to be found, but for the price, there shouldn't be any at all.
Overall, good experience purchasing from L&M. They could do a better job of inspecting and setting up instruments, especially pricy ones, before turning them over to the customer. Sweetwater in the US seems to go the extra mile for their customers, but since red tape won't allow them to ship to Canada, L&M should up their game and fill that role here.
Overall, good experience purchasing from L&M. They could do a better job of inspecting and setting up instruments, especially pricy ones, before turning them over to the customer. Sweetwater in the US seems to go the extra mile for their customers, but since red tape won't allow them to ship to Canada, L&M should up their game and fill that role here.
Posted by JB on Mar 3, 2022
lp satandard 50?s 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
😊😊😊😊👍👍👍 great guitar
Posted by marvin tan on Feb 24, 2022
Awesome guitar 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Ive been a Fender man all my life, having never owned any Gibson electrics. Ive had a blues king and a J45 but never until now have I owned a Les Paul. I cannot express how happy i am with the tone, playability and build quality of this standard 50s model. I just got home from 21 days out on an oil production platform and have been looking forward to this guitar for weeks and it has surpassed all expectations. Thanks Craig, at the st. John's NL long&mcquade for another spectacular guitar!
Posted by Reg Dyke on Nov 4, 2021
Incredible guitar and worth the price 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Tillsonburg, Ontario
Absolutely love this guitar. Had always been a Fender guy because of Gibsons quality control issues in recent years, but decided to try out my dream Les Paul and see if things have changed.
Gibson has really got it together with this standard series; looks incredible, quality control is perfect (a slight truss rod adjustment was needed but totally normal after shipping from the factory, etc.), and the pickups are insanely good. Was between this or the p90s, but in my opinion, for the value of the guitar the humbuckers just seemed like the obvious choice.
Very happy with what Gibson has been able to produce following years of quality issues.
Gibson has really got it together with this standard series; looks incredible, quality control is perfect (a slight truss rod adjustment was needed but totally normal after shipping from the factory, etc.), and the pickups are insanely good. Was between this or the p90s, but in my opinion, for the value of the guitar the humbuckers just seemed like the obvious choice.
Very happy with what Gibson has been able to produce following years of quality issues.
Posted by Pete on May 2, 2021
Great Guitar 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Kanata, Ontario
Lovely instrument picked mine up, the Gold Top, at the Kanata store last weekend. Blown away by the sound, feel and build quality of this guitar, The finish is just dazzling; I have to wear Sunglasses when I am playing it LOL. Expensive; but, well worth it. IMO Gibson have really picked up there quality control this year. These are great guitars. Thanks L&M for offering 3 year financing to make these and other instruments affordable to aspiring musicians during these difficult times.
Posted by T. Kellett on Apr 12, 2021
Well, Gibson is still that Gibson 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton South, Alberta
I purchased this guitar last September, it works well so far and I love it. But there are 2 things you need to know before you purchase, first, Gibson stop using AAA FLAME MAPLE top for their lp std. From my experience, it doesn't sound different. But if you prefer the classic flame maple look, there is a AAA option and you need to spend hundreds more on it. The second thing is this guitar is a product, not an artwork. I do notice a small crack on my Pickup Ring after I went back home. It is a small crack beside the screw hole. Since it does not affect the sound, I just leave it be.
Posted by Vik on Mar 15, 2021
I think Gibson is back 5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Peterborough, Ontario
I have been eying up Les Pauls for a few years now, but never really felt impressed with the build quality.
Friends told me Gibson is back - my friends were right. Went to L&M with the intention to check out one of the 1960s Standard models, but went with the 1950s model.
Surprisingly, I found the thicker neck quite comfortable. It is much thicker than I'm used to, but it feels good.
I think it is fair to say, I didn't know good sound until I plugged this beauty into my rig at home. Such a full, broad and balanced sound with tons of sustain - well, guess that is the LP sound advantage.
Quality is top notch, the case is beautiful and the guitar looks stunning. Many people say Gibsons are overpriced, maybe that applied 3-4 years ago, but the current lineup is high quality and the price compares favourable to alternative LP-style guitars in the premium segment.
It is a Gibson, alright.
Friends told me Gibson is back - my friends were right. Went to L&M with the intention to check out one of the 1960s Standard models, but went with the 1950s model.
Surprisingly, I found the thicker neck quite comfortable. It is much thicker than I'm used to, but it feels good.
I think it is fair to say, I didn't know good sound until I plugged this beauty into my rig at home. Such a full, broad and balanced sound with tons of sustain - well, guess that is the LP sound advantage.
Quality is top notch, the case is beautiful and the guitar looks stunning. Many people say Gibsons are overpriced, maybe that applied 3-4 years ago, but the current lineup is high quality and the price compares favourable to alternative LP-style guitars in the premium segment.
It is a Gibson, alright.
Posted by Bastian on Feb 17, 2021
Best Guitar I've played 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Mississauga, Ontario
Finally after 1 year and a half I finally got my dream guitar, and it definitely lives up to the hype. Everything sounds perfect from the cleans all the way up your lead tone. Neck is nice and beefy, tone and volume knobs work as there're supposed to, feels great and offers great playability. If you are still skeptical try one out for yourself, it's the only way these guitars can be done justice. Big thanks to Rory from the Mississauga location! Very helpful and patient. Keep up the great work. :)
Posted by Nathan on Jan 14, 2021
Dream guitar 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Markham, Ontario
I bought this guitar at the Markham location with my friend Rick. Wasn't expecting to walk away with a guitar that day but good friends encourage you. It plays like a dream - it weighs in at about 10-ish pounds and the top is perfectly flamed. The neck is quite beefy and allows you to get your hands on it. (not as beefy as a 58 but still quite beefy) The orange drop capacitors allow for the pots to be audio tapered. 4 sounds like 4, 8 sounds like 8, and 10 roars like a lion in heat. The neck pickup feels like butter and the bridge has a lot of bite. It's an amazing guitar and I'm really thankful I own one. I never found a Les Paul that I really loved or had enough money for one - but this one was the one. Gibson had a lot of quality control issues in the past - The one I grabbed was perfect. No tooling marks - no nothing. If you are interested in one of these - I would 10/10 recommend it.
Posted by Daniel on Nov 25, 2020
Dream Guitar 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Mississauga, Ontario
Finally Picked up a Standard 50s in Heritage Cherry Burst around 3 months ago from L&M Brampton. Have not done the free setup that comes with the guitar yet, but it sounds and plays terrific out of the box. Slight bit of fret buzzing on the upper greys that should disappear once a set-up is complete. The only other issue I have is I believe the toggle switch is most likely wired incorrectly on mine (so much for quality control, wonder if anyone else with this model has the same issue) The Rhythm seems to control the Bridge Pickup and the Treble controls the Neck Pickup. Will hopefully get this fixed when I take it in for a setup. Other than that the sounds that this guitar is capable of producing with tweaks to the tone and volume are phenomenal.
Posted by Ryan on Nov 20, 2020
Love it ? 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Surrey, British Columbia
Bought one at Surrey location & big thanks to Bradan for being patient & let me pick the Gibson i wanted & this was it. Beautiful guitar! Absolutely love it! Thx again!!
Posted by Bob C on Oct 17, 2020
Les Paul en regalia! 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Montréal, Quebec
Got this guitar exactly two months ago from L&M. Amazing instrument! Previously was so put off by chambering and other questionable things Gibson did to their Gibson USA line and finally!!! I was considering getting a Traditional - yet having compared to the new '50s Standard - Traditional fell short in the neck department - it is somewhat substantial- but still like a symbiosis between 50s and 60s profile - when you compare the two the new '50s is by far superior - it is the '59 neck profile. No chambering, great weight, delicate AA burst ("mine is Heritage Cherry), fantastic medium output pickups that bark and roar while letting dynamics through - well done, Gibson, well, well done!
P.S. Re: new Gibson hardshell case - "Bring back the 'blanket'!" :)
P.S. Re: new Gibson hardshell case - "Bring back the 'blanket'!" :)
Posted by Leonard Ciornii on Aug 6, 2020
My dream guitar 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton North, Alberta
I just bought this guitar a week ago. I’ve wanted one for years and when I got it it did not disappoint. It’s everything that makes the les Paul so iconic with none of the issues that have been plaguing Gibson
Posted by Allan on Aug 3, 2020
WOW !! 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Vancouver, British Columbia
I have considered a Les Paul for my home studio for many years and finally pulled the trigger on this one, my other choice was an 79 original used $4000-6000 !! I was put off from some of the production flaws Ive seen and heard about. This is definitely not the case with this guitar ! Right out of the box it was set up perfectly, no flaws or blemishes, fits case snugly with all the case candy-yes case candy was there(strap, warranty card, inspection check w/picture, tools etc).
Plugged it in to my DR Z MAZ 18jr and sonic bliss was achieved immediately. Plays beautifully, has some weight to it but feels like a real guitar, sounds great clean or crunchy. Don’t hesitate if your looking you won’t be disappointed.
Plugged it in to my DR Z MAZ 18jr and sonic bliss was achieved immediately. Plays beautifully, has some weight to it but feels like a real guitar, sounds great clean or crunchy. Don’t hesitate if your looking you won’t be disappointed.
Posted by Don Ducharme on May 30, 2020
Great purchase 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Kingston, Ontario
Purchased this a couple of weeks back at the Kingston store. Gibson seems to have improved their quality on these new models. The one I have is basically flawless, great setup and finish. I also own a 1958 reissue from the custom shop and aside from some cosmetic differences and the pickups, there really isn't a whole lot of difference. I couldn't say that about the previous standards. I don't think you will be disappointed with this guitar. The staff at the Kingston store are always accommodating and great to work with.
Posted by Kevin on Feb 20, 2020
Fantastic! Can't think of a better word 10 of 10 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Hamilton, Ontario
Just purchased from Paul at the Hamilton store. Top-notch service, no pressure at all. He helped me find exactly what suited me.
I especially like the neck pickup for rhythm. Full, thick and creamy sounding. And it's beautiful, with a flawless finish. (I almost wish it had a few minor blemishes to indicate 'hand-built'). Nope. Flawless indeed.
I've always been a "Fender guy", but the sound of this guitar is magnificent. Totally worth it.
I looked into getting a Les Paul after watching a YouTube factory tour of the Nashville factory. I'm thrilled at the direction Gibson has taken after their re-structure. They're actually listening to what the customers want. This guitar is as genuine 1950's as you can get with no extras bells and whistles that nobody wants (robotuners, dipsswitches, push/pull pots etc.). Awesome work Gibson!!
I especially like the neck pickup for rhythm. Full, thick and creamy sounding. And it's beautiful, with a flawless finish. (I almost wish it had a few minor blemishes to indicate 'hand-built'). Nope. Flawless indeed.
I've always been a "Fender guy", but the sound of this guitar is magnificent. Totally worth it.
I looked into getting a Les Paul after watching a YouTube factory tour of the Nashville factory. I'm thrilled at the direction Gibson has taken after their re-structure. They're actually listening to what the customers want. This guitar is as genuine 1950's as you can get with no extras bells and whistles that nobody wants (robotuners, dipsswitches, push/pull pots etc.). Awesome work Gibson!!
Posted by Rob on Oct 6, 2019
One Happy PL owner 8 of 8 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary, Alberta
I just walked in the door after buying a 2019 Heritage Cherryburst Les Paul Standard from Long & McQuade South in Calgary.
The guitar is flawless and sounds sooo good through my Fender tube amp! It has some real grunt along with the crisp/mellow or anything in-between clean sounds, and I haven't even plugged it into any effects pedals yet. This guitar is everything I ever wanted in a Les Paul. The guitar sitting with the sun glinting off of it is gorgeous, and a work of art IMO
The service at L&Q is second to none. Huge thanks to Hari who never pressured me, he just made sure I had the right guitar, and then ticked off every box in terms of customer satisfaction. Very cool guy and a great experience buying my first LP. OK, back to playing!!!
The guitar is flawless and sounds sooo good through my Fender tube amp! It has some real grunt along with the crisp/mellow or anything in-between clean sounds, and I haven't even plugged it into any effects pedals yet. This guitar is everything I ever wanted in a Les Paul. The guitar sitting with the sun glinting off of it is gorgeous, and a work of art IMO
The service at L&Q is second to none. Huge thanks to Hari who never pressured me, he just made sure I had the right guitar, and then ticked off every box in terms of customer satisfaction. Very cool guy and a great experience buying my first LP. OK, back to playing!!!
Posted by Mark Dietz on Sep 15, 2019
Thank you Gibson 7 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Mississauga, Ontario
..for going back to what made the Les Paul such an iconic guitar. I've been holding out on this guitar and I'm glad I did. It is a work of art, and the tone is absolutely incredible. It weighs like a tank and sounds like one too. Best guitar I've ever owned.
Posted by Serj on Jun 19, 2019
Top Quality Gibson! 6 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
Great playing and sounding guitar! Worth the price!
Posted by Wyatt on May 5, 2019
Wow. Thanks Gibson! 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
Beautiful looking sounding and playing instrument.
Posted by Ktm on May 4, 2019
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