Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Trans.BB
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Gibson
Les Paul Standard 50s Trans.BB
Product Info
Article Number:
569907
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul Standard 50s Trans.BB
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$2,748.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Les Paul Standard 50s Trans Blueberry Burst is a seriously good time. The vintage specs and those Burstbucker pickups nail that classic rock and blues vibe, and the neck is a joy to play. It's a premium-priced instrument aimed squarely at players seeking authentic vintage tone and feel.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Transp. BB
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Trapeze fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Vintage '50s
- Cream body and fingerboard binding
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Graph Tech nut
- 22 Frets with cryogenic fret treatment
- Pickups: Burstbucker #2 (bridge) and Burstbucker #1 (neck) humbuckers
- 2 x Volume and 2 x tone controls
- Hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors
- Aluminium Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Aluminium stop bar
- Colour: Transparent Blueberry Burst
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Burstbuckers deliver thick, articulate tones ideal for classic rock.
- • Vintage '50s neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability.
- • Mahogany body and maple top combination provides rich sustain and warmth.
- • Cream binding enhances aesthetics and contributes to a premium feel.
CONS
- • The weight, typical of Les Pauls, can be fatiguing during extended play.
- • The Burstbucker pickups, while excellent, might limit versatility for modern genres.
- • Rosewood fingerboard might not be preferred by players favoring maple.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Burstbucker #1 (Neck), Burstbucker #2 (Bridge)
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75")
Frets
22, 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
Burstbuckers offer a slightly more articulate and nuanced tone with a more defined upper-midrange, providing a more 'open' sound compared to some older Gibson pickups.
Gibson strives for accuracy, but it’s an interpretation – it captures the general feel of a '50s neck, with a comfortable rounded profile that’s not overly thick or thin.
Cryogenic treatment hardens the frets, reducing wear and potentially improving note clarity, but the effect is subtle and subjective—most players won't hear a massive difference.
