Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s GT LH
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Gibson
Les Paul Standard 50s GT LH
Product Info
Article Number:
467297
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul Standard 50s GT LH
Category:
Lefthanded Guitars
Price:
$3,078.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty Les Paul GT 50s is a real treat – a premium-priced instrument oozing vintage vibe. The Burstbucker pickups provide a fantastic, thick tone that's perfect for classic rock, blues, and anything needing that warm, creamy growl. It's a solid choice for serious players craving a genuine vintage-inspired experience.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s GT LH
- Electric Guitar
- Left-handed model
- 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
- • Gold Top finish provides stunning aesthetics and excellent light reflection.
- • Burstbucker pickups deliver thick, warm tones ideal for classic rock and blues.
- • Vintage '50s neck profile offers comfortable playability and vintage feel.
- • Handwired Orange Drop caps enhance clarity and dynamic response.
CONS
- • Mahogany body contributes to significant weight, potentially tiring for extended playing.
- • Rosewood fretboard may require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness.
- • Burstbucker pickups, while excellent, aren't as versatile for modern, high-gain genres.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) with Cream-coloured binding
Neck Material
Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia) with Trapezoidal inlays and Cream binding
Pickups
Burstbucker #2 (Bridge) & Burstbucker #1 (Neck) Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75 in)
Frets
22 Medium Cryogenically treated
Bridge
Aluminium Tuneomatic with Aluminium Stop Bar
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Burstbuckers aim to emulate the output and tonal characteristics of early PAFs, but with a slightly more modern clarity and slightly higher output – a good balance for contemporary playing.
It's a very close interpretation; it’s thinner than modern profiles, offering a comfortable, vintage feel but retaining good string access and playability.
While substantial, the weight is typical for a Les Paul; a strap and potentially a Les Paul weight relief system can help mitigate fatigue for longer playing periods.
