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The Les Paul Standard is the flagship model for Gibson. As the iconic design creeps closer to its 70th birthday, Gibson have rather fittingly taken it back to its roots. The ‘50s Les Paul Standard Gold Top is the true essence of Lester Polfus’ definitive instrument, down to the finest detail. Key features ABR-1 Bridge normally found on Custom Shop models Vintage-style kluson machineheads Traditional 50s style fatter neck carve No weight relief Burstbucker 1 and 2 pickups which are vintage voiced Alnico II pickups Audio Taper pots for a smooth volume transition Electronics are no longer PCB mounted Body & Neck The guitar is made with the winning formula that the Les Paul is known for. The solid Mahogany body is topped with Maple and that jaw-dropping Gold Top finish. This classic combo gives you an undeniably beautiful aesthetic, not to mention jaw-dropping sustain, weighty lows and a timeless top-end sparkle. In keeping with tradition, the neck is also Mahogany, in this case using a rounded ‘50s-style profile. Combined with a Rosewood fingerboard and Trapezoid inlays, it feels, looks and sounds every bit as classic as you’d expect. Hardware & Electronics Gibson have loaded the ‘50s Standard with Burstbuckers featuring Alnico II magnets. These magnets are known for their PAF-style sound; combined with the Mahogany & Maple duo and hand-wired electronics with Orange Drop capacitors, the Burstbuckers deliver that singing Les Paul tone that’s inspired guitarists for generations. The hardware has been carefully selected to echo the classic Les Paul blueprint. Vintage Deluxe tuners & Amber Top Hat knobs are among the notable features, with Nickel plating and luxurious binding perfectly tells the story of an iconic instrument. Specifications Body Material: Mahogany Top: Maple Weight Relief: None Neck Neck: Mahogany Profile: Vintage ‘50s Nut width: 1.695" / 43.05mm Fingerboard: Rosewood Scale length: 24.75" / 628.65mm Number of fret:s 22 Nut: Graph Tech Inlay: Acrylic Trapezoids Hardware Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic Tailpiece: Aluminium Stop Bar Knobs: Amber Top Hats with Pointers Tuners: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone buttons Plating: Nickel Electronics Neck pickup: Burstbucker 1 Bridge pickup: Burstbucker 2 Controls: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch (hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors) Other Case Included