Gibson LP Standard 50s AAA HCS 57 PU
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Gibson
LP Standard 50s AAA HCS 57 PU
Product Info
Article Number:
612099
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
LP Standard 50s AAA HCS 57 PU
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$3,054.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously well-made Les Paul, folks. The AAA maple top really pops, and those '57 Classic pickups nail that vintage, slightly gritty tone. It's perfect for players craving a classic, comfortable feel and that warm, powerful Gibson sound – a real sweet spot for rock, blues, and even some country.
Product Description
- Gibson LP Standard 50s AAA HCS 57 PU
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: AAA maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Trapeze fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Vintage '50s
- Cream-coloured fingerboard and body binding
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Graph Tech nut
- 22 medium frets
- Pickup: Two '57 Classic humbuckers
- Two volume and two tone controls
- Hand-wired with Orange Drops capacitors
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
- Stop Bar
- Colour: Heritage Cherry Sunburst
- Includes case
- Made in the USA
PROS
- • AAA maple top provides exceptional clarity and sustain.
- • Vintage '50s neck profile offers comfortable, fast playability.
- • ’57 Classic pickups deliver authentic, warm PAF-era tones.
- • Hand-wired Orange Drop caps enhance clarity and responsiveness.
CONS
- • The weight can be substantial, potentially fatiguing for extended playing.
- • Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish can be prone to fingerprints and blemishes.
- • The rosewood fretboard may require occasional maintenance due to dryness.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
’57 Classic Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic / Stop Bar
Weight
Approximately 10.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The '50s profile is generally slimmer and more rounded than later '60s or '70s necks, offering a faster, more vintage feel.
They're designed to emulate the output and tonal characteristics of early PAF humbuckers, capturing much of their warmth and character, though not a perfect clone.
Yes, the AAA grade guarantees a highly figured maple top with visually appealing grain patterns – expect a beautiful instrument.
