Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s GT
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Gibson
Les Paul Standard 50s GT
Product Info
Article Number:
462504
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul Standard 50s GT
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$2,688.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This '50s GT is a serious contender for players craving that classic Les Paul vibe. The Burstbucker pickups give you a creamy, powerful tone perfect for rock, blues, and even some soulful country. It's a premium-priced instrument, but the feel and sound are genuinely rewarding, especially for those seeking a comfortable neck and vintage-inspired tone.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s GT
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
- Cream-coloured body binding
- Top: Maple
- Neck: Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
- Vintage '50s neck profile
- Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Trapezoidal fretboard inlays
- Cream fretboard binding
- Graphtech nut
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale: 628 mm
- 22 Cryogenically treated medium frets
- Pickups: Burstbucker # 2 (bridge) and Burstbucker # 1 (neck) Humbucker
- 2 x Volume and 2 x tone controls
- Handwired with Orange Drops capacitors
- Aluminium Tuneomatic bridge
- Aluminium stop bar
- Colour: Gold Top
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Burstbuckers deliver a thick, vintage-voiced harmonic richness.
- • 50s neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability.
- • Mahogany body provides warm sustain and resonant tone.
- • Graphtech nut enhances tuning stability and clarity.
CONS
- • The Gold Top finish can be prone to fingerprints and handling marks.
- • Weight can be a factor for extended playing sessions – expect around 10-12 lbs.
- • Burstbucker pickups, while fantastic, might be too dark for some modern genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Cream-colored binding
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Trapezoidal inlays and Cream binding
Pickups
Burstbucker #1 (Neck) & Burstbucker #2 (Bridge)
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22 Medium Cryogenically Treated
Bridge
Aluminium Tuneomatic & Stop Bar
Weight
10-12 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Burstbuckers offer a slightly more compressed and aggressive tone, with a more pronounced midrange and less of the open, airy quality of '57 Classics.
It’s a very accurate interpretation, aiming for that comfortable, rounded feel, though modern manufacturing tolerances mean it's slightly more consistent than original vintage necks.
The Gold finish is more susceptible to scratches and fingerprints than a satin or nitrocellulose finish, so extra care is advised during handling and cleaning.
