Gibson Electric Les Paul Standard 50s Goldtop Original

The Essentials to Know About the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s Guitar

• 50s Les Paul DNA: solid mahogany body, maple top, and "Vintage 50s" neck with a generous feel.


• Big grain, singing attack: pair of Burstbucker 1 (neck) and Burstbucker 2 (bridge) pickups with AlNiCo II magnets.


• Reliable vintage hardware: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, aluminum stop bar tailpiece, Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons.


• Premium finish: glossy nitrocellulose lacquer for a classic look and very lively resonance.

A Proud Return to Gibson's Golden Age

The Les Paul Standard '50s continues the legacy of models that shaped generations of guitarists. It embraces the fundamentals of the "golden era": simple craftsmanship, traditional woods, and timeless aesthetics. Within the lineup, it stands as the Standard with the most "vintage" feel, featuring a rounded 50s-style neck and electronics geared towards modern, rich, and musical PAF-style tones.

For Whom and Which Styles?

This electric guitar is aimed at intermediate to advanced players who want a Les Paul without compromise, suitable for both stage and studio. It excels in rock, blues, classic rock, hard rock, and powerful pop: the neck pickup delivers creamy, articulate solos, while the bridge pickup provides dense, precise riffs with strong presence in the mix.

The Sound

The mahogany combo (body + neck) and maple top is the Les Paul signature: mahogany enhances the low-mids, warmth, and sustain, while maple adds attack, definition, and controlled brightness. The Burstbucker 1 and 2 pickups, inspired by vintage humbuckers, offer a dynamic response sensitive to playing style, from thick cleans to edgy crunch. The electronics (audio taper potentiometers and meticulous wiring) allow for volume and tone shaping to shift from biting grit to smoother textures without losing the "Gibson" character.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original spirit and string gauge, a 10-46 string set is ideal for replacement. For playing through amps or pedals, a 6.35 mm instrument jack cable works perfectly. The hard case is included, convenient for daily transport and protection.

Technical specifications

Shape	Les Paul	Inlays	acrylic trapezoids
Wood	mahogany	Hardware finish	nickel
Top	maple	Bridge	ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Weight relief	none	Tailpiece	aluminum stop bar
Finish	glossy nitrocellulose lacquer	Tuners	Vintage Deluxe with Keystone buttons
Profile	Vintage 50s	Pickguard	cream
Scale length	24.75" / 629 mm	Control knobs	gold knobs with pointers
Fingerboard	rosewood	Selector tip	amber
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Selector washer	cream
Number of frets	22	Jack plate	cream
Fret type	Medium Jumbo	Neck pickup	Burstbucker 1
Nut	Graph Tech	Bridge pickup	Burstbucker 2
Nut width	1.695" / 43.1 mm	Controls	2 volumes, 2 tones, and Toggle switch (handwired with Orange Drop capacitors)
Width at fingerboard end	2.26" / 57.4 mm