Gibson Les Paul STANDARD 50s (Should You BUY?)
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John uncases, takes apart, and plays the GIBSON LES PAUL STANDARD 50's. Stay tuned for the FINAL SCORE, and let us know what you think!
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From Gibson:
The Gibson Les Paul Standard returns to the classic design that made it relevant, played and loved -- shaping sound across generations and genres of music. It pays tribute to Gibson's Golden Era of innovation and brings authenticity back to life. The Les Paul Standard 50's has a solid mahogany body with a maple top, a rounded 50's-style mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard and trapezoid inlays. It's equipped with an ABR-1, the classic-style Tune-O-Matic bridge, aluminum stop bar tailpiece, vintage deluxe tuners with keystone buttons, and amber top hat knobs. The calibrated Burstbucker 1 (neck) and Burstbucker 2 (bridge) pickups are loaded with AlNiCo II magnets, audio taper potentiometers and orange drop capacitors.
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Advice from an old and old school les paul player.
Don't discount the burstbuckers 1&2.
You want the paul sweet singing sound the BB 1 and 2 can do it and there's a secret to it.
The first thing Gibson factory pick up set up is too high
If you want the sweet, responsive les paul tone clean and gain do this
After your action is set.
Hold down the high E and the low E at the last fret and adjust the low E"s to 4mm from the pole piece to the bottom of the string both of them and the do both high E's to 3mm from the pole piece to the bottom of the string.
You will be amazed in the tone difference in clean and dirty settings in the clarity note definition and bring out the sweetness a les paul should have.
Try this before you change pickups ,depending how good of ear you have you may play around lightly halve or quarter turn makes a difference to find your sweet spot if you need to .
Do your adjustments playing clean first then go to your pedals or gain..
People say BB 1&2 are to harsh but that's because the factory suggested height is to close.
I have set up many of the 50's with BB 1 &2's... try it ly won't hurt anything and you may be surprised how good it sound .... if not go back to factory spec.but I don't thing you will this is the sweet spot for these pickups
70 year old wisdom here...
Thank you for the tip🤙. This is why I love TH-cam 🤘
The 50’s standard is amazing. The extra resonance from the 50’s style neck rings like a cathedral bell, and (let the player understand) the instrument understands what I’m wanting when I play. I like the slightly lower output of the burstbucker II, as the player can always crank it higher, but no amp or effect (that I’ve found) can dial it back. It naturally plays like a warm and subtle blanket. Anyway, if you’re looking for a Les Paul and want to pay Gibson prices, you truly do get what you pay for here. Cheers.
The volume knob can dial anything back XD
This is my favourite of the 50s and 60s standards. Like the tobacco burst. Classy…
I have got it and I absolutely love it ❤
Hi, I've had a Gibson Les Paul Standard '50 Heritage Cherry Red since November 2023 and it's a real marvel to both look at and play.
Going back to Gibson. Tried the alternatives ( prs etc) and though very well made, nothing cuts it . Old stuff is still the best stuff, Fender/Gibson. Legend's for a reason!
Tried one of these out at my local shop and it was like butter. I’m a bigger guy so the baseball bat neck was perfect for me. Wide space for chords and good to grab up top
I have the 50s tobacco burst too its great 👍
Well done! After watching/hearing this, I am no longer waffling between the '60 and the '50 Gibsons. This is the guitar for me!
Trust me. Bigger neck is way better in many ways.
Ive been surfing over the videos from this channel for years. Recently I started watching vids over again to dial in towards what gibson les paul i would want for myself. To day was the day!! I picked up my very first gibson guitar, 50s standard in sparkling burgundy. I absolutely love this guitar
Man that's so awesome, congrats and GREAT choice!! 🤘
I love my ‘21 Tobacco Burst. First Gibson purchase and I enjoy it everyday
After watching your factory tour and reviews I’m going to invest in a 50s standard, thank you!
I got a 50's Gold Top last year. It was a year old and in perfect condition, not a mark on it. I'm so impressed with the build quality, finishing and sound. Gibson really seem to have upped their game and are producing really nice Les Paul's again.
No silly gimmicks, just a Les Paul like they used to be.
Bought a 2019 last week.
In retrospect I might have spent a couple hundred over market value versus condition but...I'm super happy with it.
Neck is amazing. Pickups are killer. Tobacco burst.
Mmmm good.
The 50's are awesome.
I picked up one of these last January, a 2022 in tobacco burst & its fantastic, looks, feels & sounds beautiful!
Get one.
I've got a 50s from December 30th 2019. It's absolutely amazing and worth every penny.
I purchased an Unburst 60’s LP new in 2021 directly from Gibson at the Gibson Garage. I looked at many Gibsons at the garage and had the sales person I was working with help me pick out one that had a fabulous top and rang out acoustically. Didn’t immediately purchase while there since I went home to think about it. A couple weeks went by, I really wanted it badly and they had a buyer for it so I pulled the trigger and had it shipped to me. It’s perfect in every way like the one you demonstrated here. I agree with your findings! This Gibson has 0 build quality issues. The sound is amazing! Don’t know what it weighs, but not a concern. I don’t play on stage and I certainly didn’t buy a LP to have a light guitar! Strap locks, particularly Scholler is a great upgrade if you do play onstage or standing up! Fantastic made hardware! I have them on my 05 Studio I bought new and customized with SD pickups uncovered with black hardware. That guitar turned out awesome, better than the day I purchased it in 05. Both Gibsons have served me well!! Great video!!!!! Keep em coming!!!!!!!❤👍
I love slim neck honey burst 2017 Classic with 59 tributes.2001 Studio also has slim neck.Both weigh about the same which is my sweet spot.
I got a burbon burst Standard '50s from zZounds, and I love it. I love the tobacco bursts as well, I may have to pick one up some day. As far as the pickups go, you could always swap the '60s pickups in there.
About to sell my Charvel DK 24 Pro mod, and Gibson Les Paul tribute, for a standard! I am going to miss the DK 24, but I m only 21, and can't afford both. The standard is my dream guitar, and I have to go for it. There is just something about that binding, and flamed maple top! wish me luck!
You will love it
Last week I got my Gibson Les Paul Standard 50’s in Tobacco Burst… and I love it!
I have bought les Paul standard , Junior , Les Paul classic & SG from the 20s & they are all great ,there is some small Q C problems on finishing on neck & nut etc but would not put me off .
Thanks so much for these rundowns, it will help me out when I go to buy. It's time I got a Les Paul again.
I have one of the "Greeny" it's basically a 50s satin faded with a AAA top, a really unique guitar. Probably the modern day "bursts".
I have the Gibson 50’s LP Bourbon 🥃 Burst! Amazing Les Paul and Uber light. Definitely can play 4 hours with no shoulder or back pain. I got lucky! My other Gibson Classic LP with the modern relief is still heavier than my Standards 50 by 2.5-3lbs.
I got one summer of '21, two weeks off the factory line and at the price they introduced the current models at (before the multiple subsequent price hikes)... Was glad I finally bought one before the price hikes as it was my dream guitar and I almost never find myself jonesing for new guitars now, but with the price hikes I'm even happier I bought it back then.
On stage I'm a strat guy, but I have 5 lp's for home use and this LP that your reviewing is the most beautiful of any I own or have seen in a while...and I must have one (someday). I so Love the thicker necks and I HATE the slim modern necks (modern C or D or U) that are being put on almost every single guitar made today (unless of course you pay premium prices for those custom shop builds). Thank God for these Standard 50's beauties.
For me they are a little pricey compared to what you can get for under $200.00 these days from China i.e. Firefly guitars ($189.99...mahogany body, bone nut, stainless steel frets and beautiful colors and inlay) but then...I have a quite few of those types of guitars as well, and though they sound good, play well and look terrific...I STILL WANT THIS BABY! OH YEAH! Just my 2 cents worth. Peace.
My favourite is 50' standard with p-90
Les Pauls are absolutely beautiful guitars. My only hesitations are the fragility of the headstock and the finish. I saw in another TH-cam channel how easily the guitar got scuffed in the stand. Still, I’m really tempted to get one.
Nitro has a certain character that in my opinion makes the wear look better with time. The headstock is something to watch out for, but you've got to have a Les Paul! I love that my telecaster can take any abuse you throw at it, and I definitely have to be more careful with the LP, but just couldn't cut it without both. Thanks for watching
The headstocks are just fine if you don’t abuse your guitars. About a week after I got my 50’s lp someone tripped on my cord and it yanked the guitar so hard it landed on its headstock. Bent the D string tuner but the headstock it’s self is completely fine.
@@Gayden9090 this definitely makes me feel way more inclined to get one! Thanks for sharing
Been playing Paul’s for years. Never once even came close to breaking a headstock. Also never really did any damage to the finish from a stand. Have banged a couple into something while playing but any guitar would be damaged with that though. Pull the trigger and get a Paul. You won’t regret it.
If you’re ever in the market for a Murphy Lab Custom Shop quality guitar at a fraction of the Gibson price, seriously consider an Eastman guitar. You’ll be glad you did.
I LOVE my 2021 50s Standard. The only thing I did to it was change from Modern to actual 50s wiring. Weird that a 50s Standard comes from the factory with Modern wiring. 🤷
I didn't know about that
What do you mean with "modern wiring"?
I need a tobacco burst with some pearly gates pickups in it... I've got a gold top with p-90's and a Wildwood Standard '50's in honeyburst. I love that guitar!
Just purchased a used 2023 excellent condition 50's style LP Standard VOS - Can't find any videos regarding Vintage Original Specifications.
Just bought one, I do not regret it. It is acoustically loud and I like the pickups, they are perfect for a classic LP sound. Mine is 9,4 pounds and that was the lightest out of 6, feels hefty but it's ok. You can feel the plasticiser in the lacquer, but I guess a real nitro finish would be impossible for Gibson to pull off at this price point. That Tobacco burst is gorgeous btw. mine is Cherry with a slight flame that is very 3D 🤩
That's my DREAM GUITAR except that I want the color Ocean Blue
This is one of my dream guitars to buy in the future
Had to choose between tobacco sunburst and the slim '60s neck- I have small hands.Went with the '60s (in bourbon-burst) but it was real close!
Love the video, the Guitar and the playing! Keep em coming! Thanks...
So Gibson got away from the printed circuit board inside the cavity. Wonder why. Im aware there is no push pull option on this guitar, and I like that. But still seems a PCB would be more stable and less likely to come loose in any kind of way.
This with that stain and a satin finish is one of my dream guitars. I doubt I will ever be able to afford it, but hopefully someday a Tribute. I feel the neck on the Tribute is close enough.
Nice one, guys.
Buy a used standard with a properly fixed neck brake and in ok condition. In Croatia (FAR FAR from the USA plant) its about 1400$
Epiphone does have the 1959 outfit in a tobacco burst and satin finish
Best guitar I have ever owned.
50.6k subs.... can't wait to see who wins that LP. Good luck everybody.
I got one and I give it a 10+!
YES fat neck 50's TB 😎🎸👍🏻💯
Yup!! It's definitely for me!! Now I just need to follow your link to purchase!!
Thanks for shopping using our link! Register your order # on Gleam too! 🤘 www.zzounds.com/a--3979398/item--GIBLPS500?siid=257848
I have a 2016 studio with the obsidian wire 50/60 mod. It sounds good, but not as good as that 50s standard. I also put a SD 59 in the neck and a JB in the bridge.
I have this and put some low wind lollar imperial low winds and what a great guitar..
I don't recommend buying a 50s neck if you have smaller hands. These 50s neck are alot thicker than any regular electric guitars: Fender, PRS, etc. I've never felt comfortable since I bought two of them. Both of them are less played.😅
Great review, thank you.
50' specs is my favorite Les Paul but with P90
Fat necks on LP kick ass !
I agree, thanks for watching!
I would buy gibson les paul standard faded 50s which is looks like gary Moore's still got the blues les paul
What’s the difference between standard, deluxe and custom
Could you measure pickup heights? Nice sound!
I like the 50s sound 13:05
Did John try to match Elvis hair for hair in the video? Must love the fifties.
Lol I was waiting for someone to point out my haircut. Got sick of the mop. There's worse comparisons in my book than Elvis for hair styles, I'll take it. Thanks for watching
I have one in Heritage Cherry Sunburst!!!
Nice! I wanted that finish when I got mine but I played both and liked the Tobacco better(just on the day).I just bought a Cherry R9 so I finally scratched that itch.
Is this 2022 model? I thought they are only Vintage Honey Burst without pikcguard?
Beautiful guitar
I think I was pretty lucky, my 50s Goldtop weighs in at 8.9 pounds.
Perfect weight, I love right around 9lbs
Why did your 50K subscriber announcement video get moved to members only private? I haven’t seen you post a video showing you drawing a name of the give a way winner. Did you guys do this yet? I know I’m not the only one who’s been waiting to see that video of who won the give a way.
The winner was randomly chosen and posted on Gleam, and they claimed the guitar. Enter our new Les Paul Deluxe giveaway, thanks for watching!
Would love to win this
I could destroy an argument with that guitar
Love that baby its killer the back looks great as well and the color 👍
Looks and sounds amazing🎸🎸 seriously thinking about pick one up👍🏻 Thank you for the great review!!
I love the Standard 50s, thanks for watching, and thank you for your channel membership! If you pick one up, let us know what you think! They're in stock, several to choose from: www.zzounds.com/a--3979398/item--GIBLPS500?siid=257848
I have a 50's standard goldtop and it plays like a dream!
Beautiful!!!!!!!
Im curious if the artisans that Gibson pays to build these can actually afford to own them?
listened hundreds tokais just dont cut soundwise
thinner binding and smaller frets are fucking lame. I love my 2013 LP Trad w/ 57s muuuch more now.
Just got mine last week, almost orgasmic!!! 😂
Weight is 4.4 kg ?!!!! On Standard line? Mine Traditional LP is 3.9 kg and it is not weight reliefed.......A bit too much for my taste, weight wise and price wise......Come on 3 K !!!!!!
As for the weight I think there are more people who want them heavy as apposed to weight relieved. The price?? I'm sure Gibson will take it into consideration HaHa.
DId anyone win the 50,000 subscriber Les Paul?
Yes, winner was randomly drawn on Gleam, posted, and claimed. Sign up for our Les Paul Deluxe Giveaway: gleam.io/competitions/lWi45-gibson-les-paul-deluxe-gold-top-giveaway
@@PlayandTradeGuitars Oh ok sweet!
Covers are not chrome, they are nickel plated
I got one. It's a Killer. Complete murder.
it really makes me laugh when people are all about the "true" les paul. did you ever hear les paul? it was crap music. kinda like made for tv pop country or some shit. like micky mouse club music. yea you stay true to that. that is what is most important
Just get an Epiphone
Love it!
I got the Goldtop with humbuckers, stunning guitar. The 50s neck is so comfortable.
I bought a LP 50s tobacco burst in 2020, still love it, paired with the Catalinbread Royal Albert Hall pedal it sings
Awesome video! I prefer the 60’s neck myself. Keep up the great work!
I hit the jackpot. I found a 2022 tobacco burst, with a ‘60 neck - a factory mistake, my dream guitar
"Factory mistake"? not necessarily. Music stores like Wildwood Sweetwater, CME,Zounds offered 50's and 60's in the
finishes other than what Gibson was offering of the Standards on their website. Like for instance i wanted a 50's in Iced Tea burst
but on Gibson's web site it said that finish was only on the 60's standards. Then i found out about Wildwood offering 50's in that finish.
@@These_go_to_eleven_1959 well, great point, BUT- it was shipped as a 50’s model, the serial number is assigned to a 50’s, and all of the features, including Kluson tuners and 50’s Burstbucker pickups are on it. My guess is, someone grabbed a neck off the wrong rack.
@@paulgeorgia8013 Where did you buy it?
@@These_go_to_eleven_1959 from a Gibson dealer
Brand new, in the box
I have this guitar in tobacco. Mine is just under 9 pounds and has a crazy flamed top . I mean it's almost like a custom shop top man it's sick . I do like the bigger neck on it compared to the 60s although I think the 60s slim taper is thicker than they have been in the past. Not in love with the burst bucker 1 and 2 so I got a set of 57 and 57 plus for it
Love this channel!
I’ve got one of these. It’s fantastic. 2020 I think. Also have a P90 50s Gold Top among others. But…… I just got an R9! I haven’t even seen it yet I bought it… long story but I’m away working since Feb until two days from now. Can’t wait to get home and open that case man!
Gibson has been making dope les Paul’s since 2019.
I've got a 2018 Classic Player Plus with P90's in Satin Sunrise Orange finish. It's so good that I don't see any reason for me to ever invest in anything higher up the food chain.
These new standards and deluxe guitars are really great!
Such great guitars to bad most people cant afford them.
Just like Joe Walsh before me, I prefer a 60’s neck.
Is that why he gave away the '59?
Great guitar though I prefer the 60's. Both excellent!
Just bought a les paul tobbaco burst . Very Pleased with it
Hell yea you should buy!
Regarding sound… 50’s pickups or 60’s?? What do you guys prefer??
I think the 61 burst bucker pickups are my favorite honestly
About cleaning the residue off of metal i highly recommend using NAPTHA/Lighter fluid as a cleaner/residue remover.
It is amazing for removing sticky residues like glue or gunk of any kind. It is perfectly safe and in 30 years have never had a issue with using it.
Bought a 2022 Standard in Iced tea burst which at the time was brand new and i paid $2670 with tax and shipping.
It is my Best built guitar other than my Custom shop 2009 TMZ Charvel san dimas Natural series mahogany.
This Gibson LP standard is Flawless which was a little of a surprise because i had read many times that Gibson's are not 100% perfect.
After watching this a bought this EXACT color/model
I love it, thank you for your review-great playing!!!
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For that price, the guitar should be perfect.
Little wonder Eastman is cutting into Gibson’s business.
Conclusion: Gibson still has room for improvement. (Let’s start with a scarf joint at the headstock.)
Just bought one used in mint condition, with a nice med flame tobacco burst top. Seems like I've been searching for one with this finish and a chunky neck, at the right price and condition for a decade. The search is over!
👍
I still regret selling this guitar
I just subscribed. I love your reviews! Can you do a weight Les Paul Paul comparison. One that weighs 8lbs+ vs a 10ibs+ Les Paul. So we can hear any possible audio differences and the weight/shoulder pull or possible pain on the shoulder! I'm in the market for a 2023 Les Paul 50's Gold Top. Tabaco Burst...! Thank you!
We're releasing the 60s standard review tonight, and sounds like it's perfect for your comparison - it came in at 10.4lbs! They really do range. My honestly ideal weight is right at 9lbs
@@PlayandTradeGuitars sounds good! I'll check the review! Thanks for the heads-up!
Is Gibson PLEKing the non-custom shop made in USA LPs? Just curious. P.S., I love chunky necks too but that one is not nearly as chunky as my R8 though…
Yes, every Gibson is Plekd! Thanks for watching. Yea I've had some really chunky R8s too!