Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Tobacco Sunburst 2022
$32.38
$41.77
Description This second hand electric guitar is in great condition. Includes original hard case and paperwork. The Gibson Les Paul Standard ’50s is a loving tribute to the golden age of electric guitars.Reviving the classic late-’50s specifications, it captures the tone, feel, and look that helped shape decades of rock, blues, and beyond. Body: Mahogany with AA figured maple top Neck: Mahogany, ’50s Vintage Rounded profile Fingerboard: Rosewood with trapezoid inlays Scale length: 24.75″ Frets: 22 medium jumbo Nut: Graph Tech Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with aluminum stop bar tailpiece Pickups: Burstbucker 1 (neck), Burstbucker 2 (bridge) Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way switch, hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors Finish Options: Heritage Cherry Sunburst, Tobacco Burst, Gold Top, and more Made in: USA Design & Build Quality Visually, the Standard ’50s oozes vintage class.From its carved AA figured maple top and bound body to the gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, it’s every bit the Les Paul you’d imagine in the hands of Jimmy Page or Slash. The craftsmanship is excellent, with attention to historical accuracy.There’s no weight relief here – it’s a solid mahogany body, which adds to the sustain and tone, but also means it’s on the heavier side.The ’50s rounded neck profile is chunky, great for players who like a substantial grip. Tone & Electronics The Burstbucker 1 and 2 pickups deliver a warm, rich vintage PAF-style tone, perfect for classic rock, blues, and soul. Neck pickup: Smooth and creamy, great for solos, jazz, and warm clean tones. Bridge pickup: Bright, punchy, and cuts through a mix with midrange bite. Middle position: A balanced, vocal-like tone for rhythm or blues leads. The hand-wired electronics with Orange Drop capacitors are a nod to vintage wiring and give you a more interactive and expressive control over tone and volume. Playability While the ’50s neck is chunkier than modern slim tapers, it’s comfortable and supportive, especially for players with larger hands or those who prefer that vintage feel.The action is typically set low from the factory, and tuning stability is excellent thanks to the high-quality hardware and Graph Tech nut. It’s not a fast neck by modern standards, but it’s ideal for players who dig in with bends and vibrato. Classic tone and feel with no compromises Gorgeous vintage aesthetics Excellent build quality No weight relief – pure, resonant tone Hand-wired electronics and quality components The Gibson Les Paul Standard ’50s is a player’s guitar steeped in tradition, offering the unmistakable look, feel, and tone of the original Les Pauls that shaped rock history If you’re after a no-nonsense, vintage-style Les Paul that sounds and feels just like it came off the line in 1959, this is it.
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