Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s FadedVTB
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Les Paul Standard 50s FadedVTB
Product Info
Article Number:
601801
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul Standard 50s FadedVTB
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$2,121.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Les Paul Standard 50s Faded is a fantastic choice for players chasing that classic Gibson vibe. The Burstbucker pickups are a real step up, providing a sweeter, more refined tone than many vintage-spec pickups. It's a premium-priced instrument, but delivers a ton of character and playability, especially suited for blues, rock, and vintage-inspired tones.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s FadedVTB
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: AA flamed maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Cream-coloured body and fingerboard binding
- Neck profile: Vintage 50s
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Graph Tech nut
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 1 Burstbucker #2 (bridge) and 1 Burstbucker #1 (neck) humbucker
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls with Orange Drops capacitors
- Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Aluminium stop bar
- Colour: Vintage Tobacco Burst
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Vintage 50s neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability
- • Burstbucker pickups deliver warm, articulate tones with plenty of grit
- • Faded finish provides a unique, aged aesthetic and comfortable feel
- • Solid mahogany body and flamed maple top create a resonant, powerful tone
CONS
- • Weight can be a factor for extended playing sessions – expect around 10-11 lbs
- • Rosewood fingerboard might not appeal to players preferring maple or other options
- • Limited pickup versatility compared to guitars with coil-splitting capabilities
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with AA flamed maple top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Burstbucker #1 (neck) & Burstbucker #2 (bridge)
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic with Aluminium stop bar
Weight
10.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Burstbuckers aim to emulate PAFs but with more consistent output and a slightly smoother high-end response; they're a modern interpretation of that classic sound.
The faded finish is cosmetic; it's achieved through a thinner finish layer, which some believe allows for slightly more resonance, though the effect is subtle.
It's a full 'C' shape, noticeably rounder than a slim taper, but generally comfortable – not as thick as some earlier 50s profiles, offering a good balance.
