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The Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s P-90 solidbody electric guitar is a legend reborn. This iconic axe blends vintage-inspired looks with innovative, professional-level features, transporting players back to the golden age of rock and roll. At its core is a mahogany body with maple top and a rounded '50s-style mahogany neck for resonant, full-bodied tone. Coveted P-90 single-coil pickups deliver clarity and punch, powered by handwired electronics and Orange Drop capacitors. From its gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish to its vintage hardware, the Les Paul Standard '50s P-90 is a tribute to Gibson's storied history of excellence.

P-90 Pickups Provide Versatile Tone

The Les Paul Standard '50s P-90 is equipped with P-90 single-coil pickups in the neck and bridge positions. Renowned for their tonal versatility and articulate midrange, these Alnico V magnet pickups produce everything from glassy cleans to raunchy overdrive. The 3-way pickup selector allows players to access the neck pickup solo, bridge pickup solo or both pickups together.

Handwired Electronics Yield Vintage Sound

Gibson's handwired electronics feature quality components like audio taper potentiometers and Orange Drop capacitors, which help shape the Les Paul Standard '50s P-90's tone. Two volume and two tone controls provide flexibility in dialing in your perfect sound.

'50s Profile Neck Offers Fast, Comfortable Playing

This Les Paul's mahogany neck has a rounded '50s profile for a fast, comfortable playing feel. Its rosewood fingerboard features 22 medium-jumbo frets and acrylic trapezoid inlays. A 12" fingerboard radius and 1.695" nut width strike a balance between vintage specifications and modern playability.

Vintage-Style Bridge and Tuning Machines

An ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece anchor the strings and provide exceptional intonation and sustain. Vintage deluxe tuning machines with keystone buttons complete the look and performance.

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  • Nitro-finished, bound maple top on solid mahogany body
  • 24.75"-scale mahogany neck, bound 22-fret rosewood fingerboard
  • Dual Gibson P-90 single-coil pickups, handwired controls
  • ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, Vintage Deluxe keystone tuners

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Body
  • Body shape: Single cutaway
  • Body type: Solidbody
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood: Maple
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: '50s Vintage
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose
Fingerboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fret size: Medium jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Trapezoid
  • Nut width/material: 1.69" (43 mm) Graph Tech
Pickups
  • Configuration: SS
  • Neck: P-90
  • Bridge: P-90
  • Brand: Gibson
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, tone 1, tone 2
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: ABR-1
  • Tailpiece: Stopbar
  • Tuning machines: Deluxe vintage
  • Color: Nickel
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Handwired electronics
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Country of origin: United States

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  4. Small Venues8
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  3. Fun To Play11
  4. Solid Electronics11
  5. Good Pick Up10

Reviewed by 12 customers

  • Great guitar

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byScott

    fromLakeland Florida

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This is the best guitar you will ever own. Very versatile and has that cool p-90 sound.

  • What a great guitar

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byMike

    fromPueblo, CO

    I had wanted a gold top with p90s forever. I bought mine in 2022 and could not be happier with it. Quality is outstanding and the feel and tone is unbelievable.

  • Les Paul Fanatic

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byPeter

    fromVancouver, WA

    I love Les Pauls! This is a fantastic guitar and would recommend it to anyone who loves great tone and sustain.

  • Is Gibson Back?

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byJoel

    fromNew York

    I love this guitar, its my first LP and my first guitar with p90s but my fourth Gibson. The Gibsons I bought in the mid 2000s were frankly disappointing but this and the one prior (a red figured-top 335) are excellent. I was looking for something that could give me the clarity of my Strat with the warmth of my 335. I'm still not used to this new world of buying guitars from the internet (in my youth many hours were wasted not-buying but playing guitars at Guitar Center and elsewhere). Anyway this LP didn't disappoint, the fit and finish are good although not perfect I can see on the back areas that needed to be sanded a bit better before lacquer (but you have to look and want to see the imperfections). The top is flawless, the neck might be my favorite neck on any guitar I own (I've heard it tracks the 54' neck), the pots work linearly and smoothly and are connected by the orange drop caps, the pickups are amazing. The P90s do exactly what I hoped they would, move from warm cleans to crunch. Tons of harmonics, touch sensitive like my strat but with a fuller top end. People complain about the 60cycle hum and it is present but not much worse than my humbucker guitars. Ive also heard people complain that the bridge pickup lacks power, I found it was slightly anemic, however I adjusted the pickup height and the problem was solved (yes you can adjust p90 pickup height). if you have read this far you know what you want. If you can swing the money go for it you won't be disappointed

  • Love it

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byChristopher

    fromMemphis

    Great to play and practice on.

  • My favorite instrument.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byTony

    fromminneapolis

    I love the Gibson les Paul standard with P90s

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byRichard

    fromLa Mesa, California

    Is the body chambered?

    Is the body chambered?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byDanny

    fromStanwood, WA.

    Does this model have the slim tapered neck?

    Does this model have the slim tapered neck?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No. Vintage 50's neck

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byScott

    fromBremerton, WA

    Can you tell me the weight of this particular guitar? thank you.

    Can you tell me the weight of this particular guitar? thank you.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    9lbs 4.7oz

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked bygilach

    fromNJ

    how much does it weigh?

    how much does it weigh?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    9 lbs, 10 oz.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byGeorge

    fromFullerton ca

    Is this guitar a reiswe or what year is it

    Is this guitar a reiswe or what year is it

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It's a reissue. We won't know the exact year it was made without the serial number, but it would have been made in the last 5 years.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byFred

    fromCamarillo CA

    Is the 2019 Gibson LP Standard 50 P90 has weight relief?

    Is the 2019 Gibson LP Standard 50 P90 has weight relief?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byTexas Ranger

    fromColorado

    Does the pickguard come attached? I don't want to have it, and I sure don't want holes in the body predrilled...

    Does the pickguard come attached? I don't want to have it, and I sure don't want holes in the body predrilled...

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar does come with an attached pick guard.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byHum and strum

    fromRaynham,MA. 02767

    Where was this model made

    Where was this model made

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This is made in the US