Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s TB

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Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s TB

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Les Paul Standard 50s TB

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Product Info

Article Number: 462507
Brand: Gibson
Model: Les Paul Standard 50s TB
Price: $2,748.90

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This Les Paul Standard 50s TB is a beautifully crafted instrument designed for players seeking a genuine vintage vibe. The Burstbucker pickups offer a warm, powerful tone perfect for classic rock, blues, and beyond, while the comfortable neck profile makes extended playing sessions a joy. It’s a premium-priced guitar ideal for serious players wanting that iconic Gibson feel and sound.

Product Description

  • Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s TB
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Cream-coloured 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: Tobacco Burst
  • Includes case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Burstbucker pickups deliver authentic vintage-voiced, thick and articulate tones.
  • • The '50s neck profile provides exceptional comfort and effortless playability.
  • • Cream binding on the body and fretboard elevates the aesthetic and feel.
  • • Handwired Orange Drop caps enhance clarity and dynamic response across the spectrum.
CONS
  • • The mahogany body contributes to significant weight; neck support may be needed.
  • • The tonal palette, while excellent, leans towards classic rock and blues, limiting versatility.
  • • Rosewood fretboards can exhibit some fret sprout over time, requiring occasional maintenance.

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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) Humbuckers
Scale Length 628 mm (24.75 in)
Frets 22 Medium Cryogenically Treated
Bridge Aluminium Tune-O-Matic with Aluminium Stop Bar
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

They're designed to emulate early PAF humbucker tones, offering a slightly more open and dynamic sound with a bit more clarity and less compression.
Yes, it's a rounded profile with a bit more thickness and vintage feel than a modern slim taper; it’s a comfortable medium-C shape that’s not too chunky but still offers substance.
Certainly, lightweight hardware swaps (like tuners and tailpieces) and potentially drilling small holes in the headstock can shave off some weight, though it’s a delicate process best left to a qualified luthier.

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