Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded '50s, Vintage Honey Burst

Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded '50s, Vintage Honey Burst Overview

The Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded '50s, Vintage Honey Burst is a reimagining of a classic guitar, capturing the essence of Gibson’s Golden Era while introducing a satin finish for a well-loved, vintage aesthetic. This model brings back the traditional design elements and premium build quality that made the Les Paul a legend, making it a versatile and timeless instrument for a wide range of music genres.

Key Features:

• Body and Top:

  • Body Material: Solid Mahogany
  • Top Material: AA Figured Maple
  • The combination of a mahogany body and an AA figured maple top delivers warmth, sustain, and a brilliant top-end sparkle, perfect for everything from blues to rock.

• Neck and Fingerboard:

  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Neck Profile: Rounded '50s-style
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
  • Nut Width: 1.695" (43.05 mm)
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Inlays: Trapezoid
  • The rounded '50s neck profile offers a substantial, comfortable feel, perfect for players who love vintage-style necks.

• Electronics:

  • Neck Pickup: BurstBucker 1
  • Bridge Pickup: BurstBucker 2
  • Controls: 2 Volume controls, 2 Tone controls (hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors), 3-way toggle switch
  • These open-coil BurstBucker pickups deliver the vintage PAF-inspired tones, with a slightly hotter BurstBucker 2 in the bridge for powerful leads and a clearer, sweeter BurstBucker 1 in the neck for smooth, warm tones. Orange Drop capacitors provide superior tonal consistency, especially when adjusting volume and tone.

• Hardware:

  • Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
  • Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
  • Tuners: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone buttons
  • Knobs: Gold Top Hat with dial pointers
  • The vintage-inspired hardware gives the guitar both authentic styling and solid reliability, ensuring tuning stability and accurate intonation.

• Finish:

  • Finish Type: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Color: Vintage Honey Burst
  • The satin nitrocellulose finish gives the guitar a “played-in” feel while allowing the wood to breathe and resonate more freely, enhancing its tone over time.