Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Cl.White
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Les Paul Standard 50s Cl.White
Product Info
Article Number:
589515
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul Standard 50s Cl.White
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$2,583.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Les Paul Standard is a fantastic recreation of a '50s classic, nailing that sweet spot of vintage vibe and modern usability. The Burstbucker pickups are surprisingly versatile, handling blues, rock, and even some lighter metal with aplomb. It's a premium-priced instrument, perfect for players seeking authentic tone and feel without going full custom shop.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Cl.White
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Cream-coloured body binding
- Top: Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Cream-coloured fingerboard binding
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Neck profile: Vintage '50s
- Fingerboard inlays: Trapeze
- Scale: 628 mm
- 22 Medium frets (cryogenically-treated)
- Pickups: Burstbucker #2 (bridge) and Burstbucker #1 (neck) humbuckers
- Controls: 2 Volume and 2 tone
- Hand-wired with Orange Drops capacitors
- Bridge: Aluminium Tune-O-Matic with aluminium stop bar
- Colour: Classic White
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Burstbuckers deliver a warm, articulate vintage tone with modern clarity.
- • The '50s neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability for many.
- • Cryogenically-treated frets provide smoother playability and potentially enhanced sustain.
- • Hand-wired electronics with Orange Drops improve signal flow and tone response.
CONS
- • The mahogany body contributes to a substantial, potentially unwieldy weight.
- • Classic White finish shows every fingerprint and minor imperfection easily.
- • Burstbuckers, while excellent, may lack the extreme high-gain character some prefer.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Burstbucker #1 (Neck), Burstbucker #2 (Bridge)
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75")
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
Aluminum Tune-O-Matic with Aluminum Stop Bar
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're designed to emulate the tonal characteristics of PAFs, but with a slightly more refined and balanced output – less microphonic, a bit more clarity.
Yes, lighter finishes like Classic White tend to highlight any scratches or blemishes, so extra care during transport and playing is recommended.
It’s a modern interpretation of the '50s profile, offering a similar feel but with slightly more consistent dimensions and a more refined smoothness.
