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

By combining classic elements from the original '50s Les Paul with the affordability of the Les Paul Studio, the Les Paul Studio '50s Tribute Humbucker is an affordable and unique take on a legendary guitar. 35 People rated this product: Rate and Review This Product
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Product Description

The Les Paul Studio '50s Tribute Humbucker takes takes two iconic Les Paul models and PAF-style humbucking pickups and jams them together to produce an affordable and unique take on a classic guitar.

Part Legendary Original 1950's Les Paul...

The very first Les Paul was released in 1952 and immediately captivated the music world. The Les Paul Studio '50s Tribute Humbucker incorporates some of the eras most well-loved features such as a solid, carved maple top and chambered mahogany body. These tone woods allow the Studio '50s Tribute Humbucker to rock the same tonal depth and richness as the world famous '50s model, without sacrificing clarity or articulation.

Another staple from the era of the Les Paul's birth was its rounded '50s profile neck, noted for being extremely comfortable in the hand. The '50s tribute's glued-in neck is built from solid quarter-sawn mahogany and carved to that same profile for maximum playability. It also features a baked maple fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets and a 12-inch radius for easy, choke-free bending. Gibson also included a 17-degree back-angled headstock for optimum string pressure in the PLEK-cut slots of its Corian nut, and a 1-11/16" width that provides plenty of room to move around the fingerboard.

...Part No-Nonsense Les Paul Studio

Since it's introduction in 1983, the Les Paul Studio has been providing guitarists with an affordable no-frills Les Paul for their recording needs. By focusing on the sound of the guitar instead of its look, Gibson spared elements like body and fingerboard binding and an inlaid logo to bring significant savings. That same mentality was taken with the Les Paul Studio '50s Tribute Humbucker, and the result is a guitar that sounds miles more expensive than it actually is.

Loaded with Humbucker Tone

Taking the guitar to new heights of rockability, the Les Paul Studio '50s Tribute Humbucker features two popular humbucking pickups from Gibson USA's Modern Classics series. There's a 490R in the neck position that's made with an Alinico II magnet and wound to the specs of original PAF humbuckers. They're characteristically smooth with outstanding note clarity and definition. In the bridge position sits a 498T that carries an Alnivo V magnet for added punch, and slightly overwound coils for more "bite" in the lead setting.

It's all anchored in the traditional '50s style, with a Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece at the body end, and a set of vintage keystone style tuners with green tulip keys up at the headstock.

The Les Paul Studio '50s Tribute Humbucker is part classic '50s Les Paul, part budget-conscious Les Paul Studio and all humbucker-backed, face-melting, gut-punching, nod-to-the-past Rock and Roll.

Features of the Les Paul Studio '50s Tribute Humbucker
- Solid, carved maple top and chambered mahogany body
- Rounded '50s profile Mahogany neck
- Baked maple fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets and a 12-inch radius
- 17-degree back-angled headstock for optimum string pressure in the PLEK-cut slots of its Corian nut
- Pickups:
- Neck: 490R with an Alinico II magnet for a smooth tone with outstanding note clarity and definition.
- Bridge: 498T with an Alnivo V magnet for added punch, and slightly overwound coils for more "bite" in the lead setting.
- Tune-o-matic bridge
- Stopbar tailpiece
- Vintage keystone style tuners with green tulip keys
- Gibson Deluxe 940 gig bag included

Gibson Les Paul

One of history's most recognizable electric guitars, the Gibson Les Paul has been the trusted axe for some of the world's most loved guitarists. Originally released in 1952, the Les Paul has helped countless musicians find their voice for over half a decade. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Gibson products.
- Body: Mahogany (chambered)
- Top: Western Maple
- Neck: Mahogany (50s Rounded Profile)
- Fingerboard: Baked Maple
- Inlays: Trapezoid
- Hardware: Chrome Tune-o-matic
- Tuners: Vintage
- Electronics: Open Coil 490R/498T
- Case: Gibson Deluxe 940 Gig Bag
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
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Shipping Weight: 16 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 8 x 4 x 8 in
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Shipping Weight: 16 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 8 x 4 x 8 in
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zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us. This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful. "Another great Gibson guitar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Sound: The open pick-ups are hotter than the ones in my studio, probably because they are not covered. I'm playing it through a Peavey stack without using processors or pedals. I’m getting the same sound from this guitar as I do my Les Paul standard. I have owned this guitar for a week now and made it my primary guitar for gigs. With a little effort I get sounds ranging from 70’s -2000 rock. Feature: This guitar is a MUST buy for anyone wanting a Les Paul. At $849.00, more than half the price I paid for my standard, makes it affordable to anyone wanting an American made Gibson. The woods used are great, the bake maple neck is better than I thought it would be. I usually change the pick-ups out on every guitar I buy, but there is no need on this one. Gibson doesn’t need to change a thing on this guitar, but I can see it competing with their higher end models easily. Ease of Use: I’ve been playing guitars for over 25 years so getting the sound I want is easy, but this guitar has a natural sound that works for several genres of music. I’m partial to Gibson’s Plek system, with that said the action and intonation was spot on out of the box. I will as I always do with any guitar, have it set up to my playing style but this is individual preference. I find the neck very fast but I have always played on Gibson’s necks. Some people find the necks chunky but I like them like that. Quality: All I can really say here is: flawless. I bought the Worn Heritage Cherry and it was stunning out of the box. The picture does not do it any justice. As I said before the action and intonation was spot on out of the box. Frets are smooth with no rough edges. No fret buzz and the neck was straight, no back bow. It’s a Gibson, enough said…… Value: In short “Yes.” There are other brands out there for less money but do not have the craftsmanship Gibson places in their products. These other guitars are not American made. I own a Jackson Soloist and a Martin D-16, which both are fine guitars but cost a lot more than this Gibson does. I own 7 Gibsons, Les Paul’s and SGs, and will not sale any of them. Manufacturer Support: Any time I needed to call Gibson they were there and ready to help. Great customer service. Never needed to call them because of product problems. I own several Gibsons dating back to the 80’s and never had a defect or problem with their craftsmanship. The Wow Factor: This guitar feels and plays as great as the higher end Gibsons do. I’m actually thinking about purchasing another one, different color of course. The sounds produce from this model is absolutely great. The sustain is great, I can’t even begin to explain this in this small box. There is no sound that can’t be dialed in from this guitar. Overall: I’ve never sold any Gibson I own, so I expect to own it till I die, then I’ll pass it on to my kids. It was well made, no problems found with it. If it was lost or stolen I would buy another one, then I would chase down the person who stole it. The other Guitarist in my band began playing it, and then wouldn’t put it down. I had to take it from him. Now he’s buying one for himself from ZZOUNDS.
Style of Music: Rock
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zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us. "Just ordered and recived this guitar from ZZounds!!!"
Sound: The over all sound of this guitar is great!! I get every thing from nice warm jazzy tones to great crunchy rock sounds. sweat blues sounds as well!!! Pickups respond perfectly no matter what effects I use with this guitar. I have put it all the paces and I can not put it down!!!! Feature: The neck on this guitar is very fast as well I love it great when playing cords to riffs can't say enough on how I like the neck. I must admit I was a little apprehensive of the baked maple finger board instead of a rosewood finger board but I am sold after playing it for a few days now. I all so like the weight do to the cambering done to the mahogany body. Very light on your neck!!! makes you want to not put it down!!!! Ease of Use: I use a TS 808 tube screamer, vintage analog delay, wah-wah peddles right now with a little bit of spring reverb on my amp and I don't mind telling you I own a very cheep amp right now (in between new amp purchase doing my research right now). But even with that being said the pick ups are great, playability is awesome, it is a GIBSON all the way. Fit is great Quality: The one I got as I said is honey burst. I like the satin finish I think this will over time allow the wood this guitar is made from to really breath and mellow fast over time, the only thing I have to say is it has a few flaws in the finish on the on the I have received. nothing really bad and I am very picky about this kind of thing. But at the same time I do not think I will return it. The way this guitar has been put together it is classy Gibson all the way. Neck tight, frets perfect, pickups set just right, everything right where you need it to be and like all Les Paul's it feels sold Mahogany neck, mahogany body, nice maple top, Value: In this economy this guitar screams value it is top notch. Look if you want a real USA Made Gibson Les Paul and you can't go for the top of the line ones like me right now. It is well worth the price period!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Manufacturer Support: It's a Gibson USA don't think I will need to! The Wow Factor: Gibson Les Paul all the way if it were stolen, lost, burned, or zapped up mars I would be devastated and would replace it right away!!!!!!!!!!!! Overall: First I would like to say my shopping experience shopping with ZZ was awesome!!!!! The guitar arrived on time and the rest of the gear in my order were as described in product distributions. I ordered the honey burst the pictures do not do it justice!!!!! the over all experience was 5 stars!!!!!!!!
Style of Music: Classic Rock, Classic Punk, Country, And my beloved Blues
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