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Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s Electric Guitar - Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Heritage Cherry Sunburst
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Les Paul Standard ’50s: Born to Rock

From its carved maple top to its stockpile of premium features, the Gibson Les Paul Standard ’50s is ready to rock. Burstbucker pickups and handwired electronics deliver a massive tone arsenal. And you’ll enjoy effortless playability courtesy of a satisfying vintage ’50s profile neck and fast-action rosewood fingerboard. If you’ve been wanting a modern Les Paul with a chunky neck feel and premium appointments, Sweetwater has your axe. The Gibson Les Paul Standard ’50s is the guitar you’ve been waiting for.

Burstbucker pickups deliver vintage PAF tone

When it comes to capturing that vintage ’50s Patent Applied For (PAF) humbucker tone, nothing beats the sound of this Les Paul Standard’s Burstbucker pickups. Alnico II magnets capture the subtle variations in true humbucker tone, thanks to the period-correct unmatched windings on the bobbins. Plug into your favorite amp, and experience smooth low-end response, complex midrange crunch, and sweet-sounding highs. These pickups sound great clean, or they can be used to push your amp into overdrive for the legendary fat, snarling tone you can only get with a humbucker. Under the hood, the control assembly is handwired with matched potentiometers and Orange Drop capacitors, ensuring that you’ll hear the mellifluous voice of your Les Paul Standard ’50s in all its glory, even when you back down your volume.

Vintage ’50s neck and Plek’d frets for optimized playability

Comfort and playability were two of Gibson’s primary concerns when they were designing the Les Paul Standard ’50s. You’ll be delighted by how this guitar’s vintage ’50s neck profile comfortably fills your hand in just the right way. For your playing pleasure, the rosewood fingerboard is buffed to silky smoothness and bound with rolled edges so that no fret ends impede your dexterity. The frets are dressed to perfection using a Plek Pro machine for optimized playability. Typically reserved for top-dollar custom guitars, this process levels the frets with pinpoint precision, providing you with the most playable fretboard you’re likely to own.

Nitro finish for the look and feel of a classic

Gibson gave the Les Paul Standard ’50s a gorgeous nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Nitro finishes — standard back in the day — are significantly thinner than today’s polyurethane finishes, allowing the guitar to “breathe.” Nitro finishes not only look amazing, but they also enhance the instrument’s tonal qualities. The Les Paul Standard ’50s has the look and feel of a lovingly cared-for classic — one that will only improve with age.

Gibson Les Paul Standard ’50s Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • Mahogany body, maple top; gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
  • Mahogany neck, vintage ’50s profile, gloss nitro finish
  • Rosewood fingerboard, 12" radius, acrylic trapezoid inlays
  • 24.75" scale length; 22 medium jumbo frets
  • Bridge pickup: Burstbucker 2 humbucker
  • Neck pickup: Burstbucker 1 humbucker
  • Handwired electronics with Orange Drop capacitors
  • 3-way pickup selector; per-pickup volume and tone controls
  • ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridge; stopbar tailpiece
  • 1.695" Graph Tech nut (proprietary Gibson formula)
  • Vintage Deluxe tuning machines
  • Single-action truss rod

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Les Paul Standard '50s
  • Body Material Mahogany
  • Top Material Maple
  • Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Color Heritage Cherry Sunburst
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Mahogany
  • Neck Shape Vintage '50s
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 12"
  • Fingerboard Material Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay Acrylic Trapezoids
  • Number of Frets 22, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length 24.75"
  • Nut Width 1.695"
  • Nut Material GraphTech
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Tuners Vintage Deluxe
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Burstbucker 1 Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Burstbucker 2 Humbucker
  • Controls 2 x volume, 2 x tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Gibson, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LPS500HSNH1

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Rated 5/5

Even better than expected

As usual, Josh Strid made the transaction a breeze. He always exceeds my expectations. The 50s Les Paul Standard Cherry has a much nicer top than the website pictures indicated. Beautiful horizontal flame. The SD Pearly Gates pickups intallation was well done and they sound great. And, as usual, the setup was perfect.
Rated 5/5

MY GRANDSONS NEW ADVENTURE

Bought this beautiful Les Paul for my grandson.bought a les Paul for my son in the 80s and I also wonted my grandson to have his own.he was blown away when I gave it to him and he loved the look and sound of it.he always wanted one.to is absolutely beautiful and has a great sound.
Music background: None
Rated 5/5

Couldn't be happier!

The title says it all. I won't rehash all of the issues that came up with this guitar, but my SW Rep Austin Zachrich was like John McEnroe at the net smashing all those issues back into my court with a ribbon on the ball. And I appreciate that! As far as the guitar goes, it's beautiful! It plays and sounds like a Gibson should: effortlessly, sustain that even Nigel Tufnul would be envious of, and growls/ purrs in all the right places! It's expensive, yeah, for sure it is. But sometimes in life, you have to remind yourself that no one knows if they'll be arou
Rated 5/5

Amazing Guitar!

First I want to thank Nate DeRusha at Sweetwater for his attention to my order. The Gibson Les Paul 50s heritage cherry sunburst has been my dream guitar for over 25 years. I finally pulled the trigger thanks to Nate, and it doesn't disappoint. The aesthetic beauty of this guitar is unparalleled. Sweetwaters pics are awesome, but don't do it justice until you see it first hand. What I mean is if you like what you see on the screen, you're going to love it even more once you see it. The sound and playability of this guitar is also awesome. I can't say enough great things about Gibson and this guitar. If you're considering this as a purchase, don't hesitate. Now I just need to save for a better amp. LOL!
Rated 5/5

Incredible

Guitar looks amazing sitting still. Get a comfy strap - these are heavier than a Fender.

Sounds far superior to anything. Especially through a tube amp. Go listen to Live Throwing Copper album's "Iris" and you have that exact tone.

The hardest question you face is not whether to buy this guitar - it's whether to get classic Gold, sunburst, or black or white.

And get it sooner rather than later with inflation!

Happy hunting and call Ryan Springer!
Music background: 25yrs guitar and bass

From rockers to jazz cats, there are generations of guitarists right here at Sweetwater who swear by Gibson guitars. Not only do they make many of the most iconic solidbody electric guitars of all time - the Les Paul, the SG, the Flying V - but they also produce classic hollowbody and semi-hollowbody models and some of the most iconic acoustic guitars on the planet. We play them all! Our close relationship with Gibson often allows us to stock exclusive models and rare finds, and we're always happy to turn players and collectors on to the gems in the Sweetwater Guitar Gallery. We also have access to all the latest Gibson hardware, and the Sweetwater Guitar Repair Shop has upgraded countless guitars with their top-of-the-line humbuckers, classic P-90s, and more.

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