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Week 34 - Les Paul Standard 50's Neck


The world's best loved electric guitar gains old world charm with a stunning Satin Antique Walnut finish. With a rounded neck profile, this guitar recalls the comfortable feel of the original. Introduced in 1952 as Gibson's first solidbody electric guitar, the Les Paul Standard is recognized the world over as an icon of rock and roll, and it continues to shape the sounds of popular music today.

Limited run of 400

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BODY
Top Species: Maple
Back Species: Mahogany
Binding: Single Ply

NECK
Species: Mahogany
Profile: 50's Rounded
Peghead Pitch: 17°
Nut Width: 1.695"
Neck Joint Location: 17th Fret

FINGERBOARD
Species: Rosewood
Scale Length: 243/4"
Number of Frets: 22
Inlays: Trapezoid
Fingerboard Binding: Single Ply

HARDWARE
Plating Finish: Nickel
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Bridge: Tune-o-matic
Knobs: Gold top hat
Machine Heads (Tuners): Green key

ELECTRONICS
Neck Pickup: ’57 Classic, uncovered with nickel polepieces
Bridge Pickup: ’57 Classic Plus, uncovered with nickel polepieces
Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way switch

OTHER
Strings: Brite Wires .010-.046

CASE
Case Interior: White Plush
Case Exterior: Hardshell with black reptile pattern
Case Silkscreen: Silver Gibson USA Logo


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