Gibson 1950s Les Paul Studio Tribute Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)

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With a 50s style rounded neck and warn finish, this guitar looks the part of a '50s Les Paul. But it features P90 pickups to loudly send it into modern times.

The Limited Edition Gibson 1950s Les Paul Studio Tribute Guitar features that low frills design that has made the Studio Les Paul popular among studio and live artists. Offering a 50's rounded neck and incredible finishes worn for that aged appearance, the 1950s Tribute is a powerhouse of tone with it's chambered body and powerhouse P90 pickups. The orange drop capacitors built into their tone circuit provide an authentic vintage sound.

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Features
- Chambered Mahogany Body with Maple Top

- 50s Profile Mahogany Neck with Rosewood Fingerboard

- Nashville Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Stop Bar Tailpiece

- Vintage Tuners with Pearloid Buttons

- P-90 Bridge and Neck Pickups

- Includes Gibson Gig Bag

Body and Finish
A solid, carved maple top and chambered mahogany body give the Les Paul Studio 50s Tribute the same tonewood combination that has been helping Les Pauls rock for nearly 50 years. Five authentic 50s-style finishes--Worn Gold Top, Worn Honey Burst, Worn Heritage Cherry Sunburst, Worn Ebony or Worn White--present a guitar with the look of a gently aged original, while the instrument's unbound body and neck keep it in line with the popular Les Paul Studio line.

Neck and Headstock
The Les Paul Studio 50s Tribute is crafted with a solid quarter-sawn mahogany neck, a rosewood fingerboard, and a headstock set at the traditional 17-degree angle for superior transference of vibrational read more energy--all ingredients of the classic Les Paul Standard of the 1950s.

Pickups and Electronics
To give it the vintage look and meaty, raw sound of an original 50s Les Paul, the Les Paul Studio 50s Tribute carries two Gibson USA P-90 pickups, which are wired through the traditional four-knob Les Paul control array, with a three-way Switchcraft toggle selector and quality Orange Drop tone capacitors on the tone pots.

Hardware
Designed to offer the rock solid dependability that today's musicians demand, while reflecting the look of classic hardware from the mid 50s, the Les Paul Studio 50s Tribute's Nashville Tune-o-matic bridge, stopbard tailpiece, and Kluson-style tuners present a best-of-both-worlds hardware package.
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Top: Maple

Body: Mahogany
- Type: Chambered
- Adhesive: Franklin Titebond 50

Neck: Mahogany
- Profile: 50s Style
- Truss Rod: Traditional Adjustable
- Joint Angle: 5 degrees (+/- 15 seconds)
- Adhesive: Franklin Titebond 50

Neck Fit: Joint Mortise and Tenon
- Adhesive Franklin: Titebond 50
- Joint Angle Tolerance: +/- .005 inches

Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Frets: 22
- Radius: 12 inches
- Nut: 1.695 inches
- E.O.B: 2.260 inches
- Inlays: Figured Acrylic Trapezoids

Nut: Corian
- Width: 1.695
- Slots: Gibson PLEK System

Headstock:
- Logo: Gold Gibson Logo with scripted Les Paul Model
- Truss Rod Cover: Black and White Antique Bell

Tuners: Vintage Tuners with Pearloid Buttons
- Plating: Nickel
- Tuning Ratio: 14:1

Bridge: Nashville Tune-O-Matic
- Material: Zamak
- Plating: Chrome

Tailpiece: Stop Bar
- Material: Zamak
- Plating: Chrome

Knobs: Gold Top Hat with Chrome Inserts

Pickguard: Aged Cream with P-90 Cutaways

Toggle Switch Washer: Cream with Gold Silkscreen

Control Plate Cover: Smoked see through Acrylic

Strings: Genuine Gibson strings
- Gauges: .010 - .046

Strap Buttons: Aluminum

Pickups:
- Neck Position: P-90
- Bridge Position: P-90

Potentiometers: 2 Volume Controls, 2 Tone Controls
- Type: 300k Linear Volume, 500k Non-linear Tone

Capacitors: Orange Drop Capacitors

Coil Wiring: Machine Wound

Toggle Switch: Three-way Switchcraft with Creme Plastic Tip

Output Jack: Traditional 1/4 inch

Sealer: Nitrocellulose
- Process: 1-1.5 mils

Case: Gibson Gig Bag
- Exterior: Black
- Interior: Plush Lining

Additional Materials: Owners Manual

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (20 ratings)
Submitted July 29, 2010 by a customer from comcast.net

"This guitar is too good to be This cheap and it's American Made."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I will own this along time no question about.
Sound
This guitar is too good to pass up. It is by far the best sounding Les Paul I have ever owned. I received it last week from Nashville showcase evidently it was pre flood manufactured, Everything was spot on from the fret finish to intonation. I am trying to get a Gold top for my grandson that is not even born yet!The P90's are the real deal in every way.The used finish is authentic as hell.I have not picked up my Tele since I got this Guitar.
Features
The volume and tone knobs are very easy to use and the toggle is solid.
Ease of Use
I don't know if it is the 300 ohm resistance, but the slightest turn of the tone dial and you can notice a distinctive sound change.
Quality
The pick guard is a little too flexible for me .I do a lot of palm muting and I have to get used to a little lighter feel because of it's flexing.
Value
This guitar is a breath of fresh air for me and hopefully for Gibson The American Icon ! The guitar is worth twice the msrp price.
Manufacturer Support
The people who shipped it were very professional and knowledgable Kudos to the Nashville store. PS: Great job of coping with Mother nature!

Musical Background:

Active musician

Musical Style:

Country,rock
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