The Gibson Les Paul Standard represents the ultimate Les Paul, featuring its signature mahogany body, a beautifully carved maple top, dual humbucker™ pickups, and a set neck. For musicians seeking the most genuine and authentic Les Paul experience, the Standard is the ideal choice. Every aspect of the current Les Paul Standard is designed to replicate the same playing feel and sound as the Les Pauls from Gibson’s golden era.

The first Gibson Les Paul Standard to showcase the famous Cherry Sunburst finish was launched in 1958. Although the Les Paul model made its debut in 1952 with P-90 pickups and a trapeze tailpiece, the 1957 Goldtop, equipped with humbucking pickups and a Tune-O-Matic™ bridge, paved the way for the Standard we recognize today. The introduction of the Sunburst finish marked a significant design evolution for the Les Paul, and the Les Paul Standards manufactured between 1958 and 1960—affectionately known as Bursts—are considered some of the finest solidbody electric guitars ever created.

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