Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s - Used

Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s finished in Heritage Cherry Sunburst.

Made in USA - 2019

Hardly played and in immaculate unmarked condition. 

Currently set-up with 10-46 gauge strings.

Gibson hard case and 'candy' included.

Weight is 4.3kg

 

FREE UK delivery

Part-exchange welcome

 

A Classic, Reborn

The Les Paul™ Standard 50s is a carefully crafted homage to the timeless instrument that changed the course of popular music. Reflecting the specs of Gibson’s most revered era, this guitar pairs a non-weight-relieved mahogany body with a carved maple top, echoing the construction of those celebrated models of the 1950s.

At the core of its vintage appeal is a 50s Vintage neck profile that fills your hand comfortably, perfect for both chunky power chords and expressive single-note lines. The bound Indian rosewood fretboard features 22 medium jumbo frets and classic trapezoid inlays, capturing the aesthetic that set the stage for generations of electric guitar design. Together, the solid body and robust neck yield a resonant platform for Burstbucker™ 1 and Burstbucker 2 pickups—both loaded with Alnico 2 magnets, calibrated to recreate the warm midrange, lively highs, and transparent lows of early PAF-style humbuckers.

Wired with audio taper potentiometers and Orange Drop® capacitors, this Les Paul responds with exceptional precision to volume and tone adjustments, letting you explore a broad spectrum of sonic possibilities. From mellow jazz voicings to unfettered rock crunch, these pickups deliver the same nuanced detail and harmonic richness that made the original Les Pauls legendary. Hardware appointments include an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ bridge, aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece, Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons, and gold Top Hat knobs, ensuring modern performance reliability without sacrificing old-school vibe.

The Les Paul Standard 50s stands as a testament to Gibson’s Golden Era—an era defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and pure musicality. Complete with a Gibson hardshell case, it’s a guitar that looks, feels, and sounds like a direct line to rock ’n’ roll history. Whether you’re a purist, a collector, or simply someone who appreciates timeless design, this instrument remains a beacon of what made the Les Paul an enduring classic.

Specifications

Body Specs

Binding                Single-ply, Top and Fretboard

Body Finish        Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body Material   Mahogany

Top                         Maple

Weight Relief    None

Neck Specs

End Of Board Width       57.4mm / 2.26in

Fingerboard Material     Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius         304.8mm / 12.0in

Fret Count                           22

Frets                                      Medium Jumbo

Inlays                                    Acrylic Trapezoid

Neck Material                   Mahogany

Nut Material                      Graph Tech

Nut Width                          43.05mm / 1.69in

Profile                                  50s Vintage

Scale Length                      628.65mm / 24.75in

Electronics Specs

Bridge Pickup                    Burstbucker 2

Controls                               2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors

Neck Pickup                       Burstbucker 1

Output Jack                        1/4"

Pickup Selector                 3-way Toggle

Hardware Specs

Bridge                                   ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic

Control Knobs                   Gold Top Hats with Dial Pointers

Finish                                    Nickel

Jack Plate Cover               Cream

Pickguard                            Cream

Switch Tip                           Amber

Switchwasher                   Cream

Tailpiece                              Aluminum Stop Bar

Truss Rod                            Adjustable

Tuning Machines             Vintage Deluxe with Keystone Buttons