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Les Paul Standard '50s Figured Top
(Dark Purple Burst)
A Classic, Reborn The new Les Paul Standard '50s Figured Top returns to the classic design that made it relevant, played, and loved, shaping sound across generations and genres of music. It pays tribute to Gibson's Golden Era of Innovation and brings authenticity back to life.
The Les Paul Standard '50s Figured Top has a solid mahogany body with an AA figured maple top, and a distinctive translucent custom colour nitrocellulose lacquer finish that showcases the figured maple top. The mahogany neck has a rounded, '50s Vintage profile with a rosewood fingerboard and trapezoid inlays. It's equipped with a classic ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece, Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons, and gold Top Hat knobs.
The calibrated Burstbucker™ 1 (neck) and Burstbucker 2 (bridge) pickups are loaded with Alnico 2 magnets and wired to audio taper potentiometers and Orange Drop™ capacitors. A hardshell case is also included.
at a glance
• Hardshell case included
• Burstbucker 1 & 2 pickups with Alnico 2 magnets
• Set mahogany neck
• AA figured maple top
• Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
Burstbucker Pickups
Unmistakable ToneThe moment you lay hands on this iconic guitar and hear the powerful humbucker tone powered by the Burstbucker pickups, you'll soon understand why they reign supreme.
These pickups accurately capture the essence of Les Paul tone with unmatched precision, thanks to carefully crafted alnico 2 magnets and period-correct windings. It's this incredible attention to historical details which helps capture the timeless classic tones which made this guitar such an icon.
Plug in, and you'll be met with a sonic landscape defined by smooth low-end response, nuanced midrange crunch, and sweet highs. Whether you prefer a clean sound or a red-hot overdrive, these pickups deliver on all fronts and more.
Acrylic Trapezoid Inlays
premium hardwareThe set mahogany neck features Gibson's classic rounded '50s profile, providing a comfortable and familiar feel. The smooth playing 12" radius Indian rosewood fingerboard adds to the exceptional playability, ensuring a smooth and rewarding playing experience.
But it's the premium hardware details which contribute to the undeniable excellence of this Les Paul Standard. The Graph Tech nut, ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridge, aluminium stopbar tailpiece, and vintage deluxe tuners all come together to form a reliable foundation for tuning stability.
The single-ply body and elegant fingerboard binding, acrylic trapezoid fingerboard inlays, mother-of-pearl headstock logo, and the eye-catching nitrocellulose lacquer finish all contribute to the guitar's high-end showstopping appeal.
For those seeking a modern Les Paul with a '50s vibe and premium appointments, the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s Figured Top is undoubtedly the answer you've been waiting for.
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Every Guitar Includes Professional Setup
It doesn’t matter what the value of the guitar, if you buy it from us we take extra steps to ensure you are completely satisfied with your instrument. Each guitar goes through a 22 step professional guitar set up process to make sure your new instrument sounds as the manufacturer intended it to play.
This means that your guitar may take an extra day to deliver, just so we can get these checks done. You’ll receive email updates once your guitar is ready for despatch.
We hope you feel it’s worth the extra time and patience we spend on your instrument.
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The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Body Type | Solidbody |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Les Paul |
| Body Material | Mahogany with AA figured maple top |
| Body Finish | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Colour | Dark Purple Burst |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | 50s Vintage |
| Neck Joint | Set Neck |
| Radius | 12" |
| Fingerboard Material | Indian Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Acrylic Trapezoid |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
| Nut Material | GraphTech |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic/Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Tuners | Vintage Deluxe with Keystone Buttons |
| Neck Pickup | Burstbucker 1 |
| Bridge Pickup | Burstbucker 2 |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors |
| Switching | 3-way toggle pickup switch |
