Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Plain Top - Inverness Green Top
The Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Plain Top maintains its classic essence while introducing a fresh look with a range of vibrant colours for its plain top. These new finishes are complemented by a hand-applied nitro coating, imparting the iconic vintage gloss that defines the Les Paul aesthetic.
Beneath its visually appealing exterior, this guitar embodies the hallmark quality associated with the Les Paul lineage. Equipped with calibrated Burstbucker pickups, it delivers the beloved PAF character renowned in countless musical recordings. These pickups offer vintage alnico warmth, ideal for producing smooth, creamy tones, while also providing ample bite for moments requiring powerful distortion. Adding to its premium features are Gibson's renowned hardware components, including a TOM bridge, Vintage Deluxe tuners, a rosewood fretboard, and retro gold Top Hat control knobs. Backed by industry-leading audio taper pots and Orange Drop capacitors, this guitar ensures the utmost sonic finesse, elevating your playing experience to new heights.
Equipped with Burstbucker pickups, the Les Paul Standard '50s offers a wide spectrum of tones. Crafted with Alnico II magnets, these pickups deliver a vintage-inspired high output. In the bridge position, they infuse your sound with a bold boost and classic twang, resulting in a rich, full-bodied, and lively tone.
The Burstbucker 1 in the neck position is a medium-output humbucker that adds a creamy richness to your notes, filling the room with warmth. Lead passages emanate with a robust bottom end and the ability to soar melodically, whether drenched in gain or presented with pristine cleanliness. Each note, under any circumstance, retains its clarity and saturation, providing a solid foundation for your sonic expression.
The Les Paul Standard '50s features a rounded mahogany neck, a remarkable innovation that offers both satisfaction and playability. Whether your playing style involves thumb-over or thumb-behind techniques, you'll find comfort in every movement. The neck's warm resonance further enhances the guitar's voice, allowing it to resonate with clarity and depth.
Crafted with precision, the rosewood fretboard of the Standard '50s enhances the playing experience, offering unmatched resonance and sustain. Each note is imbued with conviction, making it effortless to articulate your musical ideas and express yourself fully.
Designed for the modern player, this guitar combines the timeless features of 1950s Les Paul Standards with contemporary enhancements for optimal performance. The ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge ensures impeccable tuning stability, while the aluminium stop bar provides a comfortable resting place for your picking hand. Coupled with its grand, majestic finish, this guitar pays homage to its vintage legacy while catering to the demands of modern musicians.
Specifications
Body
- Style: Les Paul
- Shape: Les Paul
- Material: Mahogany
- Top: Plain
- Binding: Single-ply Top and Fretboard
- Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Weight Relief: None
Neck & Fretboard
- Profile: 50s Vintage
- Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
- Fret Count: 22
- Frets: Medium Jumbo
- Nut Material: Graph Tech
- Nut Width: 43.05 mm / 1.694 in
- End Of Board Width: 57.4 mm / 2.259 in
- Inlays: Acrylic Trapezoid
Hardware & Electronics
- Finish: Nickel
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
- Tuning Machines: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone Buttons
- Pickguard: Cream
- Truss Rod: Adjustable
- Control Knobs: Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointer
- Switch Tip: Amber
- Switch washer: Cream
- Jack Plate Cover: Cream
- Strap Buttons: 2
- Neck Pickup: Burstbucker 1
- Bridge Pickup: Burstbucker 2
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors
- Pickup Selector: 3-way Toggle
- Output Jack: 1/4"
- Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case: Hardshell Case
- Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit