The Les Paul Standard Faded 50s is here to take you back to Gibsons golden era. A time when the Les Paul was still in its early days and its iconic humbuckers were the groundbreaking guitar invention. Taking these era-defining instruments and bringing them straight into the modern day the Standard Faded 50s is guitar thats got the looks style and sublime PAF-like tones of the Les Pauls that shaped generations of music. And it all starts with a pair of meticulously voiced BurstBucker 1 and 2 pickups. Designed to give you an exact copy of PAF performance theyre brimming with articulation and a rounded classic-style tonal character. To match these retro roars the appearance and appointments are nothing short of exquisite. The body features an AA figured maple top with a satin nitro finish instantly providing the sense of a guitar thats been loved cared for over the years. Indeed paired with the 50s style neck profile and itll feel like youre back in the days of Les Paul pioneers…
Vintage vibes Its Gibson so you know theres going to be the attention to detail thatll bring the past to life. And if you need convincing then look no further than the premium sets of appointments that decorate this Faded 50s. Starting with its accurate Vintage Deluxe Keystone tuning buttons and gold Top Hat knobs with dial pointers its got the period correct charm to win you over. Add to that its gorgeous vintage honey burst finish and satin nitrocellulose lacquer and its hard to keep your eyes away! But isnt just about its looks because Gibson have made sure it feels correct. An unchambered purely solid mahogany body provides the heft and weight youd expect from a vintage LP while the 50s neck profile ensures youll be chording and riffing like the players of old. Authenticity at its finest. Timeless tones The holy grail of humbuckers. These are the PAF tones that guitarists crave and the tones they try so hard to recreate. Well guitarists need try no more because Gibson have done the hard work for you! Featuring BurstBucker 1 and 2 pickups the Standard Faded 50s brings the sought-after PAF punch in both positions. Using historically correct unmatched bobbin windings and alnico II magnets in addition to unpotted construction and vintage wiring you couldnt get a closer match to the unique spark of 50s pickups. At the neck is BurstBucker 1 thats tuned for a much lower output. Excellent at rhythm work or providing a chunkier tone for solos its got a full-bodied voice for a range of genres. And over at the bridge is a gnarlier throatier BurstBucker 2. Its still airy in tone as its only medium output but put some overdrive through it and revel in the glistening high end and captivating distorted harmonics. And as these are both open coil youll get the cool uncovered aesthetic in addition to a slightly grittier sound. Les Paul level playability One of the finest playing experiences youll find on a guitar. Presenting an accurate 50s style mahogany neck the Standard Faded 50s has the period feel and a rounded chunky playing action thats great for chord work and solos alike. On top of that is a gloriously smooth rosewood fretboard that allows for seamless transitions over the scales. And these are backed up by the classic Gibson features that make the Les Paul an instrument like no other. Vintage style tuning machines pair with an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge with an aluminium stop bar to award you with rock solid stability while youre playing. And that TOM bridge makes intonation easy to adjust and set to your liking. With these working in tandem you can forget about the faff and focus on the fun. Hardshell case included With such a beautiful guitar in your possession youre going to want to keep it in a pristine condition for years to come. Luckily its included with a quality Gibson hardshell case thats bespoke to the Les Paul shape so you can safely stow away your treasured guitar whenever youre on the road. And thats good because a guitar this good looking and this good sounding needs to be out and about so it can be witnessed by as many people as possible! Specifications Product Name: Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded 50s Vintage Honey Burst Product Code: LPS5F00FHNH1 Body Shape: Les Paul Material: Mahogany Top: AA Figured Maple Binding: Single Ply Cream Top and Fretboard Weight Relief: None Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Neck & Fingerboard Neck Material: Mahogany Neck Profile: Vintage 50s Fretboard Material: Rosewood No of Frets: 22 Scale Length: 24.75″ / 628.65 mm Nut: Graph Tech Nut Width: 1.69″ / 43 mm Position Inlays: Acrylic Trapezoid Hardware Bridge ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic Tailpiece Aluminium Stop Bar Tuners Vintage Deluxe with Keystone Buttons Plating Nickel Electronics Neck Pickup: BurstBucker 1 Double Black Bridge Pickup: BurstBucker 2 Double Black Switching: 3-Way Switching Controls: 2 Volume 2 Tone & Toggle Switch (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors) Miscellaneous Case Included: Hardshell Case
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