Used Gibson Les Paul '50s Tribute Goldtop

Used 2013 Gibson Les Paul '50s Tribute Goldtop
Serial Number: 1270305559
Weight: 8.68 lbs.
Condition: Very Good condition, 2013 model. Guitar shows some wear and modifications. Top shows some glossiness in the satin finish on treble side of the strings between the pickups, pick-scratches on the bass side. Some green oxidation in the gold finish on the bass side/edge of the body where arm rests, extends around the lower bout. A few small indentations in the finish from the pickup rings, tailpiece. Handful of small dings, some scratches on the back and sides of the body. Headstock shows some scratches in the satin black finish. Aftermarket Grover Locking tuners, DiMarzio Fantom P90 and Bartolini PBF-77D pickups, "Fogerty" Truss Rod Cover. Comes with original Gibson Hardshell case, no original parts.

This 2013 Gibson Les Paul '50s Tribute in Goldtop pairs Gibson's stripped-down, satin-finished Tribute construction with a set of genuinely upgraded aftermarket electronics, making it a compelling option for players who want real Les Paul tone without new-guitar pricing. The solidbody design combines a maple top with a mahogany back in a lightweight-for-the-model 8.68 lbs., finished in satin Goldtop rather than the heavier gloss nitro of standard-line Les Pauls — a finish choice that trims weight and lets the mahogany breathe tonally while still delivering that classic gold-top look.

The mahogany neck carries Gibson's Rounded '50s profile (.815" at the 1st fret, .950" at the 12th) — a fuller, vintage-style carve that fills the hand more than a slim modern neck — set into the body and topped with a rosewood fretboard, pearloid trapezoid inlays, and a 12" radius across 22 medium jumbo frets and the full 24.75" Gibson scale length. A 1 11/16" Corian nut sits up front, and the headstock carries the classic black finish with gold Les Paul script logo. A Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece handle intonation and sustain, upgraded with aftermarket Grover locking tuners for rock-solid tuning stability on stage.

Where this guitar really stands out is the electronics: a DiMarzio Fantom P90 at the neck paired with a Bartolini PBF-77D humbucker at the bridge, wired to independent volume and tone controls per pickup and a 3-way toggle selector — a genuinely upgraded pickup pairing that punches well above what you'd find in a stock Tribute. This particular example is in very good condition for a 2013 model, showing honest player wear (some satin glossiness and pick scratches on the top, light green oxidation along the arm-rest edge, a few small finish dings, light scratching on the black headstock finish, and an aftermarket "Fogerty"-style truss rod cover) and comes with the original Gibson hardshell case, though no other original parts remain. Whether you're a player who wants a genuine Gibson platform with pickups already upgraded, a tone-chaser drawn to the DiMarzio/Bartolini pairing, or a gigging guitarist who needs Grover locking tuners for reliability night after night, this Tribute delivers real value. Order today from Brian's Guitars. Questions about this instrument? We're happy to help.

Body
Type: Solidbody
Shape: Les Paul
Top Material: Maple
Body Material: Mahogany
Finish: Satin
Color: Goldtop

Neck
Material: Mahogany
Shape: Rounded 50s
Dimensions: .815" at the 1st fret, .950" at the 12th fret
Joint: Set-Neck
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Finish: Gloss
Headstock: Black w/ Gold Les Paul Script Logo, Aftermarket "Fogerty" Truss Rod cover
Inlay: Pearloid Trapezoids
Radius: 12"
Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 24.75"
Nut Width: 1 11/16
Nut Material: Corian

Hardware
Bridge/Tailpiece: Tune-O-Matic, Stopbar Tailpiece
Tuners: Aftermarket Grover Locking
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome

Electronics
Neck Pickup: Aftermarket Dimarzio DP279BKP Fantom P90
Bridge Pickup: Aftermarket Bartolini PBF-77D Humbucker
Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-way Toggle Pickup Selector

Other
Case/Gigbag: Gibson Hardshell Case