Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Honey Am
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Les Paul Standard 50s Honey Am
Product Info
Article Number:
601372
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul Standard 50s Honey Am
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$2,935.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Les Paul Standard 50s Honey Am is a serious contender for players craving that classic Gibson vibe. The Burstbucker pickups are a real step up, providing a richer, more nuanced tone than the standard '57 Classic. It's an excellent choice for blues, rock, and even some lighter jazz – a real workhorse for the discerning guitarist.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Honey Am
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Maple
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Trapez fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Vintage 50s
- Cream-coloured body and fingerboard binding
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Graph Tech nut
- 22 Frets with cryogenic fret treatment
- Pickups: 1 Burstbucker #2 (bridge) and 1 Burstbucker #1 (neck) humbucker
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- Hand-wired with Orange Drops capacitors
- Aluminium Tuneomatic bridge
- Aluminium stop bar
- Colour: Honey Amber
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Burstbucker pickups deliver a warm, articulate vintage-inspired tone.
- • Vintage '50s neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability.
- • Cryogenically treated frets improve sustain and intonation stability.
- • Hand-wired Orange Drop caps enhance clarity and dynamic range.
CONS
- • The mahogany body contributes to a substantial, potentially unwieldy weight.
- • Rosewood fingerboard might feel less smooth than maple to some players.
- • The Honey Amber finish, while beautiful, can be prone to fingerprints.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Burstbucker #1 (Neck), Burstbucker #2 (Bridge)
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22, Cryogenically Treated
Bridge
Aluminium Tuneomatic with Aluminium Stop Bar
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Burstbuckers offer a slightly more open and dynamic response, with a bit more clarity and a smoother high-end than the '57 Classics, leaning towards a vintage PAF sound.
It's a very accurate interpretation – thinner and more rounded than later profiles, providing comfortable access to the higher frets while retaining a classic feel.
It's a beautiful finish, but it's a bit more delicate than some others; regular gentle cleaning with a microfiber cloth is recommended to avoid streaks and fingerprints.
