A Modern Classic with Golden-Era Soul
There's something deeply satisfying about picking up a Les Paul that feels exactly like it should—substantial, balanced, ready. The Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Figured Top delivers that experience right out of the case. With its non-weight-relieved mahogany body and carved AA figured maple top, this guitar carries the authentic heft and resonance that made the original Les Pauls legendary. The tobacco burst finish shows off the flame in the maple beautifully, and that chunky 50s Vintage neck profile fills your hand like it's been there forever. Whether you're chasing vintage tones or just want a guitar that inspires you to play, this is the real deal—built the way Gibson built them during their most celebrated era.
This isn't a replica or a budget alternative. It's a genuine Gibson, crafted to the specs that defined rock and roll guitar. The Burstbucker pickups nail that slightly uneven, organic PAF tone—warm, open, and responsive to how you play. Roll back the volume and you'll find glassy cleans; dig in and you get that thick, singing sustain Les Pauls are famous for. The hand-wired electronics with Orange Drop capacitors give you precise tonal control, and the classic ABR-1 Tune-o-Matic bridge keeps everything stable and resonant. If you've always wanted a Les Paul that honors the past without compromising modern playability, you've found it.
Perfect for players who appreciate authenticity and aren't afraid of a guitar with some real weight to it. Blues, rock, jazz, hard rock—this guitar handles it all with the kind of tonal versatility that comes from decades of proven design. Gibson includes a hardshell case to keep it safe between gigs.
The 50s Vintage Neck: Made for Playing
The rounded 50s Vintage neck profile is one of those things you either love immediately or grow to love fast. It's noticeably chunkier than a slim modern neck—more wood in your hand, more surface contact. Some players find it perfect for thumb-over blues licks and big barre chords, while others appreciate how it encourages a more relaxed grip. The mahogany neck is topped with a bound Indian rosewood fingerboard, featuring 22 medium jumbo frets and classic acrylic trapezoid inlays. At 24.75" scale length with a 12" radius, the fretboard offers that familiar Gibson feel—comfortable for rhythm work and expressive enough for leads.
The Graph Tech nut (1.695" width) provides smooth tuning stability, and the Vintage Deluxe tuners with keystone buttons keep everything locked in while maintaining that classic aesthetic. The set neck joint delivers excellent sustain and upper fret access, letting you explore the full range of the fingerboard without fighting the body contour. If you've played modern slim-profile necks for years, give this one a few sessions—many players find the 50s profile reduces hand fatigue during longer playing sessions.
Burstbucker Pickups: Vintage PAF Tone, Calibrated
Gibson's Burstbucker 1 (neck) and Burstbucker 2 (bridge) pickups are specifically designed to recreate the slightly mismatched, uneven windings of original Patent Applied For humbuckers from the late 1950s. That subtle asymmetry is what gives these pickups their open, airy quality—they don't sound compressed or overly polished like some modern humbuckers. The Alnico 2 magnets deliver warm midrange punch, articulate highs, and clear bass response that doesn't get muddy even with heavy gain.
The hand-wired electronics with audio taper potentiometers and Orange Drop capacitors give you genuine control over your tone. The two volume and two tone knobs respond musically to subtle adjustments, and the three-way toggle switch offers classic Les Paul versatility: thick neck humbucker warmth, snappy bridge bite, or that sweet spot in the middle. These pickups clean up beautifully when you roll back the guitar's volume—a hallmark of great pickup design. Whether you're running into a clean amp or a high-gain stack, the Burstbuckers deliver dynamic, responsive tone that reacts to your playing.
Solid Construction, Classic Hardware
The non-weight-relieved mahogany body with its carved AA figured maple top is built exactly like the Les Pauls that defined the 1950s. No chambering, no weight relief—just solid tonewood that resonates and sustains. Yes, this guitar has some heft to it (as it should), but that mass is part of what gives a Les Paul its signature sustain and low-end punch. The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish in tobacco burst lets the wood breathe and ages beautifully over time.
Hardware appointments include an ABR-1 Tune-o-Matic bridge with nickel finish, aluminum stop bar tailpiece, cream pickguard, and gold top hat knobs with dial pointers. The single-ply binding on the body top and fingerboard adds a touch of elegance without going overboard. Every component is chosen for reliability and tone—this is a working musician's guitar that's also a genuine piece of Gibson history. The guitar ships in a Gibson hardshell case, ready for the road or safe storage at home.
Product Features:
- Body: Non-weight-relieved solid mahogany with carved AA figured maple top
- Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer in tobacco burst
- Neck: Mahogany with 50s Vintage profile, set neck construction
- Fingerboard: Bound Indian rosewood with 12" radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, acrylic trapezoid inlays
- Scale Length: 24.75" with 1.695" Graph Tech nut
- Pickups: Burstbucker 1 (neck) and Burstbucker 2 (bridge) with Alnico 2 magnets
- Electronics: Hand-wired with 2 volume, 2 tone controls, Orange Drop capacitors, 3-way toggle switch
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-o-Matic with aluminum stop bar tailpiece
- Hardware: Vintage Deluxe tuners with keystone buttons, nickel hardware finish, gold top hat knobs
- Includes: Gibson hardshell case
Brand: Gibson
Model: Les Paul Standard 50s Figured Top
SKU: LPS500TONH1
Condition: New
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