The all-time favorite Gibson model, the Les Paul Standard is recognized the world over as an icon for rock and roll. As Gibson’s first solidbody electric guitar, the Les Paul Model made a lasting impression when it debuted in 1952, and it continues to shape the sounds of popular music today.
BODY
Top Species: Carved AA maple
Back Species: Mahogany
Binding: Single-ply top
NECK
Species: Mahogany
Profile: '50's Rounded or '60's slim taper
Neck Joint Location: 16
FINGERBOARD
Species: Rosewood
Scale Length: 243/4"
Number of Frets: 22
Nut Width: 1.695"
Inlays: Trapezoid
Fingerboard Binding: single-ply
HARDWARE
Plating Finish: Nickel
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Bridge: Tune-o-matic
Knobs: Gold Top Hat
Tuners: Green Keys
ELECTRONICS
Pickups: BurstBucker Pro pickups with Alnico V magnets
Controls: Two volume, two tone, three-way switch