I've only had it for a few days, so this is a "hot" review.
The sound is really great, I wanted the sound of a Gibson Les Paul, and I got it. I like the clear and naturally saturated sound, and it handles well (I had to tweak the amp settings a bit too to get it really clear and sharp).
The wood looks really beautiful, the notes sustain, it's quite versatile, more than I imagined. The knobs are relatively good, but I noticed a few things:
Below 1, the volume is cut off (it's not a big deal, but it's a detail).
In the middle position (both pickups active), if you turn one pickup all the way down, it completely cuts the sound (this can be practical as a master volume, I don't know if it's intentional or not, it doesn't bother me but it's surprising).
The details in the finish... That's where you can be disappointed, for a 2575 instrument. There are imperfections, it's a shame. Nothing that prevents playing though.
Overall, it's really a nice guitar, it meets what I expected, although the level of finish is lower compared to other guitars I've had (Fender US, Korean Gretsch,...). A little effort, Gibson, and I could have given 5 stars.
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Posted on 23 Aug 2024
By Lucas U.
Ordered for 1611 (!) at the beginning of June and received on August 10 due to delivery delays imposed by Gibson. At that price, I bought the Gibson Les Paul Standard of my dreams. A rather thick 50s round neck but far from being a log and perfectly suited to my small hands. No finishing defects, it's the first time I've received such a perfect guitar. The top is magnificent, the pickups very convincing with sharp trebles, the tuners keep my LP well in tune. It's a heavy guitar, those who like to run 3 hours on stage will end up at the physio. The most beautiful guitar I've received and the only one I'm sure I'll never part with. A floor price, but I also have a low-cost Asian LP at 150 at home and it certainly isn't worth 10 times less. With Gibson, you also buy a brand and a dream. The case is impeccable, you want to sniff it every morning when you wake up. I don't think that's perversion. Just love. A big thank you to Woodbrass for the impeccable delivery and to Stéphane who was a very professional contact, both for advice and follow-up. Now I just have to buy a tube amp.
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Posted on 27 Aug 2019
By Stéphane M.