Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Goldtop
Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Goldtop
Serial Number: 216050348
Weight: 8.5 lbs.
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 Patent Applied For-style humbucker pickups.
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.
Body
Type: Solidbody
Shape: Les Paul
Top Material: AA Figured Maple
Body Material: Mahogany
Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color: Goldtop
Neck
Material: Mahogany
Shape: 50s Vintage
Dimensions: .880" at the 1st fret, .990" at the 12th fret
Joint: Set-Neck
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose
Headstock: Gloss Black
Inlay: Acrylic Trapezoids
Radius: 12"
Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 24.75"
Nut Width: 1.695"
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Fretboard Binding: Cream
Hardware
Bridge/Tailpiece: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Tailpiece
Tuners: Grover Rotomatics
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Pickguard: Cream
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Burstbucker 1 Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: Burstbucker 2 Humbucker
Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-way Toggle, Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors
Case/Gigbag: Hardshell