Gibson USA Les Paul Standard 50s Figured Top Ocean Blue Original

A Return to the Spirit of the 1950s

A direct descendant of the first Les Paul "Standard" models, this 50s Figured Top version follows the recipe that defined the rock sound: mahogany + maple, nitro finish, and nickel hardware. Positioned as the most traditional option in the Standard range, it emphasizes authenticity down to its hand-wired electronics and its AA flamed maple top highlighted by a translucent finish.

For Which Guitarist and Styles

Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists seeking substantial feel and dynamic response. It excels in blues, rock, hard rock, soul, and pop, with an immediately familiar vintage tone. Ambitious beginners will find an inspiring and evolving platform here.

Sound Characteristics

The Burstbuckers with Alnico 2 magnets deliver a PAF spirit: singing mids, smooth highs, and precise lows, perfect for organic crunches and silky cleans. The solid mahogany body/maple top combination provides density and attack, while the fixed setup, ABR-1 bridge, and Stop Bar tailpiece promote sustain and stability. The hand-wired electronics with audio taper potentiometers and Orange Drop capacitors ensure smooth volume and tone response, offering a nuanced palette from clean to saturated lead.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the best out of it, choose a set of 10-46 nickel electric guitar strings, a quality 1/4" instrument jack cable, a sturdy strap, and a stable stand. The included hard case effectively protects the guitar during transport.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Category	Single cut	Electronics	Passive
Left handed	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Blue
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Nickel
Scalloped	Simple

Shape	Les Paul	Pickguard	cream
Body wood	solid mahogany	Truss rod	adjustable
Top	AA figured maple	Control knobs	gold Top Hat with pointers
Binding	top and fingerboard, single-ply	Selector tip	amber
Finish	glossy nitrocellulose lacquer	Selector washer	cream
Profile	Vintage 50s rounded	Jack plate	cream
Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Strap buttons	2
Fingerboard	Indian rosewood	Neck pickup	Burstbucker 1
Radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Bridge pickup	Burstbucker 2
Frets	22, Medium Jumbo	Controls	2 volumes, 2 audio taper tone controls, hand-wired
Nut	Graph Tech	Capacitors	Orange Drop
Nut width	1.694" / 43.05 mm	Selector switch	3-position toggle
Fingerboard width	2.259" / 57.4 mm	Output jack	1/4" / 6.35 mm
Inlays	acrylic trapezoids	Original strings	.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Bridge	ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic	Case	hard case included
Tailpiece	aluminum Stop Bar	Accessories	Gibson accessory kit included
Tuners	Vintage Deluxe with Keystone buttons