{"product_id":"les-paul-standard-50s-left-handed-heritage-cherry-sunburst","title":"Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Heritage Cherry Sunburst Les Paul Electric Guitar Left-handed","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Classic Les Paul, Built for Southpaws\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding a great left-handed guitar shouldn't feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. The Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s left-handed model is the real deal—a full-spec, USA-made Les Paul that puts left-handed players on equal footing with their right-handed counterparts. This isn't some afterthought or stripped-down version. It's the same solid mahogany body, carved maple top, and chunky 50s Vintage neck profile that made this guitar a legend in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular model wears a Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish under gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, showing off the natural flame of the maple top. The finish isn't just pretty—nitro lacquer lets the wood breathe and age naturally, which players often find contributes to better resonance over time. At its core, this is a guitar built to the specs of Gibson's golden era: non-weight-relieved mahogany body for maximum sustain, traditional set-neck construction, and the kind of attention to detail that made the late-1950s Les Pauls so sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a left-handed player who wants a Les Paul that sounds and feels like the records you grew up with—from classic rock to blues to modern alternative—this guitar delivers. It's substantial, resonant, and unapologetically vintage in its approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThat 50s Neck Profile and Playing Feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 50s Vintage neck profile is what sets this guitar apart from its slimmer 60s counterpart. It's a rounded, chunky profile that fills your hand—roughly 0.88 inches at the first fret and 0.96 inches at the twelfth. If you have larger hands or prefer a neck with some meat to it, this profile tends to feel very comfortable for chord work and rhythm playing. The bound Indian rosewood fretboard features a 12-inch radius with 22 medium jumbo frets and classic acrylic trapezoid inlays. The 12-inch radius sits right in the middle—flat enough for comfortable bending and lead work, curved enough that open chords feel natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nut width measures 1.695 inches (43.05mm), which is standard for Gibson and offers balanced string spacing at the nut. The Graph Tech nut provides smooth tuning stability, and the 24.75-inch scale length is classic Gibson—slightly shorter than a Stratocaster, which means a bit less string tension and easier bends. The mahogany neck is glued in using traditional set-neck construction, contributing to the instrument's legendary sustain and midrange warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBurstbucker Pickups and Vintage-Voiced Electronics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGibson equipped this guitar with calibrated Burstbucker 1 (neck) and Burstbucker 2 (bridge) humbucking pickups, both loaded with Alnico 2 magnets. These pickups were designed to recreate the warm midrange, articulate highs, and transparent lows of the early PAF-style humbuckers that defined the late-1950s Les Paul sound. The Burstbucker 1 in the neck position delivers smooth, singing lead tones and warm jazz voicings, while the slightly hotter Burstbucker 2 in the bridge position provides clarity and bite for rhythm work and rock leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe electronics are hand-wired with audio taper potentiometers and Orange Drop capacitors, giving you precise control over volume and tone. You get two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way toggle switch—simple, effective, and responsive. This wiring setup responds well to subtle adjustments, letting you clean up your tone by rolling back the volume or dial in darker tones with the tone controls. It's a versatile platform that works across genres, from clean jazz to blues to full-throttle rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHardware and Construction Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardware on the Les Paul Standard 50s stays true to vintage specs. The ABR-1 Tune-o-Matic bridge and aluminum stop bar tailpiece deliver rock-solid tuning stability and excellent string-to-body contact for maximum sustain. Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons provide smooth, accurate tuning adjustments and look the part on the classic 17-degree headstock. All hardware is finished in nickel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body construction is non-weight-relieved solid mahogany with a carved maple cap—meaning this is a hefty instrument, often weighing in around 9 to 10 pounds. That weight contributes to the guitar's resonance and sustain, but it's worth noting if you're planning long sets or extended playing sessions. The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish not only looks stunning but also allows the wood to resonate naturally. This guitar ships in a Gibson hardshell case for protection during storage and transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Non-weight-relieved solid mahogany with carved maple top for rich sustain and resonance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Heritage Cherry Sunburst gloss nitrocellulose lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Mahogany set neck with 50s Vintage profile (chunky, rounded feel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard: Bound Indian rosewood with 12-inch radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, and acrylic trapezoid inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 24.75 inches with 1.695-inch Graph Tech nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickups: Burstbucker 1 (neck) and Burstbucker 2 (bridge) humbuckers with Alnico 2 magnets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics: Hand-wired with audio taper potentiometers and Orange Drop capacitors, 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way toggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: ABR-1 Tune-o-Matic with aluminum stop bar tailpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone buttons, nickel hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandedness: Left-handed configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Les Paul Standard 50s Left-handed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e LPS500LHSNH1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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