A Limited-Edition Twist on a Timeless Classic
If you've ever found yourself scrolling through vintage Les Paul listings at 2 a.m., mesmerized by those holy-grail double-white pickup bobbins peeking out from under removed covers, this guitar is for you. The Les Paul Standard '50s Double Trouble brings that iconic visual straight from the factory — no screwdriver required. These limited-run models differ from the standard Les Paul Standard '50s in two key ways: the Burstbucker 1 and Burstbucker 2 pickups come uncovered with Double Classic White bobbins, and the finish is a "Vintage" variation on Gibson's standard nitrocellulose lacquer, subtly faded to replicate light vintage aging that occurs over several years. It's a rare combination of vintage vibe and modern build quality, limited to just 500 guitars in this Vintage Cherry Sunburst finish.
Everything else is pure Les Paul Standard '50s goodness. You get a solid, non-weight-relieved mahogany body with an AA figured maple top and a rounded '50s Vintage-style mahogany neck with a rosewood fretboard, 22 medium jumbo frets, and trapezoid inlays. The neck fills your hand without crowding it out — substantial enough for confident bends, but not the baseball bat some folks imagine. The Vintage Cherry Sunburst gloss finish has that hand-sprayed character that makes every guitar unique, with a color depth that shifts beautifully under stage lights.
Burstbucker Pickups Built in the Gibson Pickup Shop
The uncovered Burstbucker 1 (neck) and Burstbucker 2 (bridge) pickups are handcrafted in the Gibson Pickup Shop, loaded with Alnico 2 magnets, and hand-wired with audio taper potentiometers and Orange Drop capacitors. Those white bobbins aren't just for looks — they're a nod to the PAF humbuckers that came out of Kalamazoo in the late '50s, and the tonal character matches the era. You get warm, full tones at lower volumes that bloom and saturate as you dig in, with unbalanced coil windings that capture that slightly raw, organic quality players love about vintage-inspired pickups.
The hand-wired electronics give you the full Les Paul control suite: two volume, two tone, and a three-way toggle. The audio taper pots and Orange Drop caps ensure smooth, musical response when you roll back, and the uncovered pickups respond beautifully to your picking dynamics. Whether you're chasing clean jazz tones or pushing your amp into saturated overdrive, these Burstbuckers deliver classic PAF energy across the board.
Classic Hardware and Vintage-Correct Appointments
The guitar is equipped with an ABR-1, the classic-style Tune-O-Matic bridge, an aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece, Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons, and aged gold Top Hat knobs with dial pointers. The ABR-1 bridge is the original Les Paul bridge design — a hardtail setup that maximizes sustain and keeps your tuning rock-solid. The Graph Tech nut contributes to tuning stability and clear open-string response, while the Vintage Deluxe tuners with their iconic Keystone buttons add that unmistakable vintage aesthetic.
The nut width is 1.69" (43.053mm), with a 24.75" scale length and a 12" fretboard radius. The rosewood fretboard is bound in cream, matching the top binding for a clean, classic look. Acrylic trapezoid inlays mark your way up the neck, and the medium jumbo frets offer a great balance between vintage feel and modern playability. The nickel-plated hardware completes the period-correct vibe, and the full-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish will age beautifully as you play it.
Product Features:
- Solid, non-weight-relieved mahogany body with AA figured maple top
- Mahogany neck with rounded '50s Vintage profile and rosewood fretboard
- Uncovered Burstbucker 1 (neck) and Burstbucker 2 (bridge) pickups with Double Classic White bobbins
- Hand-wired electronics with Alnico 2 magnets, audio taper pots, and Orange Drop capacitors
- Full-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer Vintage Cherry Sunburst finish with subtle faded aging
- ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge with aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece
- Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons and Graph Tech nut
- 24.75" scale length, 1.69" nut width, 12" fretboard radius
- 22 medium jumbo frets with acrylic trapezoid inlays
- Limited to 500 guitars in Vintage Cherry Sunburst finish
Brand: Gibson
Model: Les Paul Standard '50s Double Trouble
SKU: LPS5DCW25VCNH1
Condition: New
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