Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s HCS LH
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Gibson
Les Paul Standard 50s HCS LH
Product Info
Article Number:
467298
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul Standard 50s HCS LH
Category:
Lefthanded Guitars
Price:
$2,968.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty Les Paul Standard 50s HCS is a serious contender for vintage-inspired tones. The Burstbuckers provide a fantastic blend of warmth and bite, and the neck profile is a joy to play. It's a premium-priced instrument ideal for players seeking a comfortable, classic Les Paul experience, particularly those into blues, rock, and classic country.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s HCS LH@Left-handed model
- 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 warm, articulate vintage tone with surprising clarity.
- • The '50s neck profile offers exceptional comfort and effortless playability.
- • Cream binding on the body and fretboard elevates the aesthetic appeal significantly.
- • Cryogenically treated frets promise enhanced sustain and a smoother feel.
CONS
- • The mahogany body contributes to a substantial weight, potentially tiring for some.
- • The Burstbucker pickups, while excellent, might lack extreme high-gain versatility.
- • Rosewood fretboards can experience some drying and cracking over time if not properly maintained.
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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 & Stop Bar
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're voiced to emulate vintage PAFs but with a slightly more refined and focused character – a bit less raw, a bit more articulate.
It's a faithful recreation of a '50s neck – slimmer than later models, with a comfortable rounded feel that's not overly thick or D-shaped.
Rosewood benefits from occasional oiling with a dedicated fretboard conditioner to prevent drying and cracking; regular cleaning is also recommended.
