Les Paul · Original
Les Paul Standard '50s
A vintage-voiced Les Paul with a chunky '50s neck, Burstbucker pickups and the warm, thick tone that defined the original Burst era.
Quick Specs
- Model Family
- Les Paul
- Production Years
- 2019–Present
- Body Shape
- Single Cut
- Neck Profile
- 50s Rounded
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.695"
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Pickups
- HH
- Typical Weight
- 9 lbs
- Country of Origin
- USA
Overview
A vintage-voiced Les Paul with a chunky '50s neck, Burstbucker pickups and the warm, thick tone that defined the original Burst era.
Solid mahogany/maple construction, CTS pots, Orange Drop capacitors, vintage-style tuners.
Body
- Body Shape
- Single Cut
- Body Material
- Mahogany
- Top Material
- Maple
- Binding
- Cream
Neck
- Neck Material
- Mahogany
- Neck Profile
- 50s Rounded
- Thickness Notes
- Thick, rounded C — substantial feel
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12"
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.695"
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Fret Type
- Medium Jumbo
Pickups & Electronics
- Neck Pickup
- Burstbucker 1
- Bridge Pickup
- Burstbucker 2
- Configuration
- HH
- Controls
- 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
Related Pickups
Hardware
- Bridge
- ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece
- Stop Bar
- Tuners
- Vintage Deluxe Keystone
Weight & Feel
- Weight Minimum
- 8.5 lbs
- Weight Maximum
- 9.5 lbs
- Typical Weight
- 9 lbs
- Left-Handed Available
- No
Who Is It For?
Players seeking classic Les Paul tone and a substantial, vintage-feeling neck for blues, rock and classic hard rock.
Strengths
Authentic vintage tone, sustain, premium build quality, Burstbucker pickups.
Things to Consider
Heavier weight, thick neck may not suit fast players, premium price.
Production History
- Production Years
- 2019–Present
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Notes
- Part of the Original Collection, recreating 1950s Les Paul Standard specifications.
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- Pickups
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- Weight
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- Neck
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- Pickups
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- Weight
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- Neck
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- Pickups
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- Weight
- 8.5 lbs
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Common Questions
- What is the Les Paul Standard '50s?
- A vintage-voiced Les Paul with a chunky '50s neck, Burstbucker pickups and the warm, thick tone that defined the original Burst era.
- Who is the Les Paul Standard '50s best for?
- Players seeking classic Les Paul tone and a substantial, vintage-feeling neck for blues, rock and classic hard rock.
- What neck profile does the Les Paul Standard '50s have?
- The Les Paul Standard '50s features a 50s Rounded neck profile. Learn more about the 50s Rounded.
- How much does the Les Paul Standard '50s weigh?
- The Les Paul Standard '50s typically weighs around 9 lbs.
- Is the Les Paul Standard '50s still in production?
- Yes, this model is currently produced.
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