Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Ebony

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Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Ebony

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Les Paul Standard 50s Ebony

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Product Info

Article Number: 578072
Brand: Gibson
Model: Les Paul Standard 50s Ebony
Price: $2,418.90

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This Les Paul Standard 50s Ebony is a serious contender for players seeking that iconic Gibson tone and feel. The ebony top looks incredible, and the Burstbucker pickups deliver a warm, powerful voice perfect for classic rock, blues, and beyond. It's a premium-priced instrument aimed at experienced players who appreciate a vintage-inspired design and construction.

Product Description

  • Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Ebony
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Top: Maple
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Trapeze fingerboard inlays
  • Scale: 628 mm
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Graph Tech nut
  • Neck profile: Vintage '50s
  • Cream-coloured binding
  • 22 Medium frets
  • Burstbucker #2 bridge pickup
  • Burstbucker #1 neck pickup
  • 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
  • Hand-wired with Orange Drops capacitors
  • Aluminum Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop bar
  • Colour: Ebony
  • Includes case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Ebony top delivers stunning aesthetics and enhanced sustain.
  • • Vintage '50s neck profile provides exceptional comfort and playability.
  • • Burstbucker pickups offer thick, articulate tones ideal for rock and blues.
  • • Hand-wired Orange Drop caps improve clarity and dynamic range.
CONS
  • • Ebony fretboards can be unforgiving with aggressive bending techniques.
  • • The weight will be substantial, potentially requiring a strap or careful handling.
  • • Burstbucker pickups, while excellent, may lack extreme high-gain versatility.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups Burstbucker #1 & #2
Scale Length 628 mm
Frets 22 Medium
Bridge Aluminum Tune-O-Matic
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Burstbuckers are designed to emulate the output and tone of early PAF humbuckers, offering a slightly hotter and more focused sound with a similar vintage character.
Gibson strives for accuracy, but modern manufacturing tolerances mean it’s a modern interpretation – very comfortable, but not a perfect replica of every 50s neck.
It’s a heavier instrument, so a quality strap and potentially a back support system are recommended for prolonged use to avoid discomfort.

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