Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s AAA CS
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Gibson
Les Paul Standard 50s AAA CS
Product Info
Article Number:
601397
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul Standard 50s AAA CS
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$3,054.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Les Paul is a serious contender for players chasing that iconic 1950s vibe. The AAA maple top looks gorgeous and adds a real depth to the sustain, and the '57 Classics are just magic for blues, rock, and anything in between. It's a premium-priced instrument, but the feel and tone are worth it if you're after that vintage Les Paul experience.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s AAA CS
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: AAA maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Vintage '50s
- Cream-coloured fingerboard and body binding
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Graph Tech nut
- 22 Medium frets
- Pickups: 2 ‘57 Classic humbuckers (neck and bridge)
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- Hand-wired with "Orange Drop" capacitors
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
- Stop Bar
- Colour: AAA Cherry Sunburst
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • AAA maple top provides stunning aesthetics and enhanced sustain.
- • ’57 Classic humbuckers deliver authentic, warm vintage tone and plenty of bite.
- • Vintage ’50s neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability.
- • Hand-wired Orange Drop caps improve clarity and dynamic response.
CONS
- • The weight, typical of Les Pauls, can be a burden for extended playing.
- • Rosewood fretboards may require more frequent maintenance in drier climates.
- • The tonal palette, while excellent, leans towards classic rock and blues.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
'57 Classic Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Stop Bar
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The AAA grade signifies a more figured and resonant maple top, generally leading to a brighter, more articulate tone with improved sustain compared to a plain maple top.
They’re designed to replicate the output and tonal characteristics of early Gibson PAF humbuckers, capturing much of their warmth and clarity, although modern manufacturing tolerances apply.
While the weight contributes to a potential neck dive, the construction and balance of this model are generally well-managed, but a strap lock system is still recommended for optimal comfort.
