Gibson Les Paul Slash Standard GT
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Gibson
Les Paul Slash Standard GT
Product Info
Article Number:
495755
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul Slash Standard GT
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$2,858.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Slash Standard GT is a seriously well-built instrument, capturing that iconic Gibson Les Paul vibe. The Burstbucker pickups are fantastic for classic rock and blues tones, and the '50s neck profile makes it a joy to play. It's a premium-priced option, but if you're chasing that Slash tone and vintage feel, this is a solid choice.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul Slash Standard "Victoria" Goldtop
- Electric Guitar
- Slash Signature Model
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: '50s Vintage
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Nut: TekToid
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Custom Burstbucker Alnico II humbuckers
- Bridge: ABR
- Aluminium stopbar
- Colour: Gold Top
- Includes a case
- accessory kit and a Slash set of picks
- Made in the USA
PROS
- • Burstbucker II pickups deliver Slash’s signature thick, vocal midrange tone.
- • ’50s Vintage neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability for vintage feel.
- • Gold Top finish with meticulously applied nitrocellulose lacquer looks stunning and ages beautifully.
- • ABR bridge with aluminum stopbar provides authentic vintage sustain and intonation.
CONS
- • Mahogany body construction results in a noticeably heavy instrument – neck strain possible.
- • Rosewood fretboard may require occasional oiling to prevent dryness and cracking.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to guitars with more modern pickup configurations.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Custom Burstbucker Alnico II Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
ABR with Aluminium Stopbar
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Burstbucker IIs have a slightly more aggressive and focused midrange, contributing to Slash’s characteristic vocal tone – less scooped than many stock Gibson pickups.
It's a very faithful reproduction of a '50s neck, offering a comfortable, rounded profile with a subtle vintage feel – not a super-thin modern profile.
The finish itself doesn't directly impact tone, but the thicker nitrocellulose lacquer does allow the wood to 'breathe' more over time, potentially leading to a slightly more resonant sound as it ages.
