Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s HCS
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Gibson
Les Paul Standard 50s HCS
Product Info
Article Number:
462505
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul Standard 50s HCS
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$2,688.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Les Paul Standard 50s HCS is a seriously sweet package. The vintage vibe is spot-on, the Burstbuckers offer a fantastic, warm tone, and the neck profile is just a joy to play. It's perfect for players chasing that classic rock and blues sound without the extreme price tag of some higher-end models.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s HCS
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Cream-colored body binding
- Top: Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- 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: Heritage Cherry Sunburst
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Burstbuckers deliver a thick, creamy vintage PAF-era tone
- • The '50s neck profile is incredibly comfortable and fast playing
- • Mahogany body provides excellent sustain and warmth
- • Cream bindings elevate the aesthetics with a touch of class
CONS
- • The weight can be a burden for extended playing sessions
- • The Burstbucker pickups, while excellent, limit high-gain versatility
- • Rosewood fretboard may not appeal to players preferring maple
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Pickups
Burstbucker #1 (Neck), Burstbucker #2 (Bridge)
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
Aluminium Tuneomatic with Aluminium Stop Bar
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
They’re designed to emulate the output and character of vintage PAFs, offering a similar warmth and clarity, but they’re a modern recreation and won’t be a perfect clone.
It's a faithful reproduction of a '50s neck – thinner than later '60s profiles, with a comfortable, rounded feel that’s quick and easy to navigate.
Yes, lighter tuners, a graphite nut, and potentially a chambered or weight-relieved body can all contribute to reducing the overall weight.
