Gibson Electric Les Paul Standard 50S Mahogany Top? Tv Yellow

A Nod to the 1950s, "Mahogany Top" Version

Heir to Gibson's golden age, this Les Paul Standard 50s swaps the usual maple top for a mahogany top, reminiscent of some all-mahogany Les Paul Customs. The result is a warmer tone focused on the mids, perfectly matching the TV Yellow aesthetic and the "Standard" spirit of the 1950s. It stands as a heritage variant within the range, with no compromise on craftsmanship or stage reliability.

Who Is It For and What Styles?

Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a vintage feel and organic versatility. Blues, classic rock, alternative rock, soul, or modern jazz: the Mahogany Top excels wherever singing mids, nuanced dynamics, and a natural mix integration are desired, both in the studio and on stage.

Sound Characteristics

The Burstbucker 1 (neck) and Burstbucker 2 (bridge) duo delivers an expressive "PAF" character: rounded lows, silky mids, and smooth highs, with great definition in crunch. The mahogany body and top enhance the midrange, slightly compress the attack, and promote steady sustain. The hand-wired circuitry with audio-taper pots and Orange Drop capacitors provides smooth volume and tone control sweeps, while the ABR-1 + aluminum Stop Bar stabilize intonation and note sustain. An instrument both vintage and ready for modern demands.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

- Set of 10-46 electric guitar strings (nickel) to maintain the original balance of tension, attack, and sustain.
- Quality 6.35 mm instrument jack cable, straight/angled connectors depending on your stage setup.
- Sturdy strap (leather or fabric) compatible with standard Gibson strap buttons.
- Clip-on chromatic tuner for quick and discreet tuning during rehearsals and on stage.

Technical specifications

Shape	Les Paul	Inlays	acrylic trapezoid
Body wood	mahogany	Bridge	ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Top	mahogany	Tailpiece	aluminum Stop Bar
Binding	single-ply black	Knobs	black Top Hat with pointers
Neck wood	mahogany	Tuners	Vintage Deluxe with Keystone buttons
Profile	1950s Vintage (rounded)	Hardware finish	nickel
Nut width	43.05 mm / 1.69"	Neck pickup	Burstbucker 1
Fingerboard	rosewood	Bridge pickup	Burstbucker 2
Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Magnets	Alnico 2
Number of frets	22	Controls	2 volumes, 2 tones, hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors
Nut	Graph Tech	Finish/color	TV Yellow