Gibson
Les Paul Standard '50s Electric Guitar - Gold Top - Left-Handed

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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
Q & A
Reviews
$$$ 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
Tone Machine 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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.
Beautiful Guitar:) (Gold Top) 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
Standard -Goldtop 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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.
Wow 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
My Dream Guitar 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
Beautiful guitar 7 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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.
lp satandard 50?s 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
Awesome guitar 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
Incredible guitar and worth the price 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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.
Great Guitar 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
Well, Gibson is still that Gibson 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
I think Gibson is back 5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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.
Best Guitar I've played 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
Dream guitar 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
Dream Guitar 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
Love it ? 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
Les Paul en regalia! 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
P.S. Re: new Gibson hardshell case - "Bring back the 'blanket'!" :)
My dream guitar 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
WOW !! 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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.
Great purchase 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
Fantastic! Can't think of a better word 10 of 10 customers found this review helpful
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!!
One Happy PL owner 8 of 8 customers found this review helpful
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!!!
Thank you Gibson 7 of 7 customers found this review helpful
Top Quality Gibson! 6 of 7 customers found this review helpful
Wow. Thanks Gibson! 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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