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Key Features
- Classic Les Paul Standard 50s design in vivid Cardinal Red finish
- Non-weight-relieved mahogany body with plain maple top
- Rounded 50s vintage neck profile with rosewood fingerboard
- Burstbucker 1 and 2 pickups with hand-wired electronics
Gibson Custom Colour Series Les Paul Standard 50s, Cardinal Red - Ex Demo Overview
The Gibson Custom Colour Series Les Paul Standard 50s returns to the timeless design that defined generations of guitar music, now reimagined in a bold Cardinal Red finish. Staying true to Gibson’s Golden Era of innovation, it delivers the familiar look, feel and sound that players have relied on for decades. A solid, non-weight-relieved mahogany body is topped with plain maple, producing the rich sustain and tonal depth expected from a classic Les Paul.
A rounded 50s vintage neck profile offers a substantial, comfortable feel, paired with a rosewood fingerboard, trapezoid inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets. Calibrated Burstbucker 1 and Burstbucker 2 pickups, loaded with Alnico 2 magnets, provide warm cleans, dynamic crunch and expressive lead tones. Hand-wired controls with Orange Drop capacitors ensure smooth response and tonal clarity. Finished with vintage-style hardware and supplied with a Gibson hardshell case, it delivers iconic Les Paul character with standout custom colour appeal.
Ex-Demo: This product may be ex-display, have light signs of use, have slight cosmetic marks or may have non-essential parts or software missing. The original box, packaging or manual may not be included. Each item is checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure it meets our high standards. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price.
Product Ref: 336997
Full Description
View Full DescriptionA classic design brought back to life
The Les Paul Standard 50s is built around the design principles that made the original model one of the most influential electric guitars ever created. With its carved maple top and its solid mahogany body, every element reflects Gibson’s commitment to traditional construction methods. This model honours the sound, feel and visual identity that shaped countless recordings, delivering a familiar playing experience that instantly feels authentic.
Traditional tonewoods and vintage feel
A non-weight-relieved mahogany body provides natural resonance, sustain and a strong midrange foundation, while the plain maple top adds clarity and bite. The mahogany neck features a rounded 50s vintage profile, offering a substantial grip that suits expressive playing styles. Paired with an Indian rosewood fingerboard and medium jumbo frets, the neck delivers smooth playability while staying true to historic specifications.
Burstbucker pickups and hand-wired electronics
Burstbucker 1 and Burstbucker 2 humbuckers capture the warmth, clarity and dynamic response of early PAF-style pickups. Loaded with Alnico 2 magnets, they respond naturally to picking dynamics and volume adjustments. Hand-wired controls with audio taper potentiometers and Orange Drop capacitors ensure smooth tonal roll-off, making it easy to dial in everything from articulate cleans to rich, overdriven lead tones.
Vintage hardware and custom colour appeal
Classic hardware completes the package, including an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, aluminium Stop Bar tailpiece and Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons. Gold Top Hat knobs add a period-correct finishing touch, while the vivid Cardinal Red custom colour gives this model a striking visual identity. Supplied with a Gibson hardshell case, this Les Paul blends heritage craftsmanship with standout modern style.
Specifications
- Product Name: Gibson Custom Colour Series Les Paul Standard 50s, Cardinal Red - Ex Demo
- Product Code: LPS5P00TCNH1-EXDEMO-CCV8407
Body
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top: Plain maple
- Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
- Weight Relief: None
- Binding: Single-ply top and fretboard
Neck & fretboard
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: 50s vintage
- Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
- Fingerboard Material: Indian rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
- Frets: 22 medium jumbo
- Inlays: Acrylic trapezoid
- Nut Width: 43.05 mm / 1.69 in
Hardware & electronics
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Aluminium Stop Bar
- Tuning Machines: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone buttons
- Bridge Pickup: Burstbucker 2
- Neck Pickup: Burstbucker 1
- Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors
- Pickup Selector: 3-way toggle
Miscellaneous
- Strings Gauge: .010–.046
- Accessories: Gibson accessory kit
- Case: Gibson hardshell case
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