NEW Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s Electric Guitar | Demo and Overview with Angela Petrilli

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For devoted Gibson Les Paul aficionados, ’50s Standards are, well, the “gold standard.” A 1958 or 1959 sunburst is an instrument of sublime beauty, and models in exceptional shape command astronomical prices. The Gibson Les Paul Standard ’50s Limited Edition evokes the look, feel and sound of these near-unobtainable treasures, and puts the magic into your hands. This celebration of an iconic Les Paul era features a solid mahogany body, plain maple top, rounded-C mahogany neck, 12" radius rosewood fretboard, 22 medium-jumbo frets and Burstbucker 1 (neck) and Burstbucker 2 (bridge) humbuckers.
“Players such as Jimmy Page and Warren Haynes inspired me to pick up a Les Paul,” says Los Angeles guitarist, educator and leader of her own band, Angela Petrilli. “I have a ’59 reissue back home that I absolutely love. Les Pauls are incredibly resonant instruments. You can strum them and get a beautiful rhythm with a big, all-encompassing tone, but you can also get a screaming lead sound if you hit an overdrive pedal. When I play in the rhythm position of a Les Paul, I’m looking for something that is well rounded with a lot of character, but still has enough bite to cut through a mix. In the bridge position, I look for something that really cuts. This guitar gives me the tones I would expect from a ’50s Les Paul Standard.”
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro with Angela Petrilli
01:26 - Overview and Features of the Gibson Les Paul Standard ‘50s
02:26 - Neck Position (Burstbucker 1 Pickup)
03:00 - Bridge Position (Burstbucker 2 Pickup)
04:46 - Middle Position (Burstbucker 1 and Burstbucker 2 Pickups)
06:12 - On the Tonal Versatility of the Gibson Les Paul Standard ‘50s
08:11 - Outro

[@guitarcenter]

What do you think of the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s? Let us know in the comments! 👇

[@roadking5270]

Looking forward to what? More of all this great new music huhh? Sorry, last 15yrs or so, music kinda stated dieing out. So sad. Seems nothing to make music about.

[@rustyshackleford9557]

I wish I played so fantastic and had such incredible gigs that owning a pricey guitar like that would make sense. But although I have toured and gigged for 40+ years, been an authorized repair tech for multiple guitar brands and have done a lot of session work, I see no reason why one of those should be added to my set of music tools. I'd feel silly playing a 4000$ guitar at a gig that paid me 150$.

[@endezeichengrimm]

@@rustyshackleford9557 You don't need to spend more than 3000$ on a guitar. Gibsons are a huge waste of money.

[@trigliderider]

Absolutely love mine. Heritage Cherry Sunburst 50s Standard. Paired with ‘65 DRRI. Glorious!!!

[@rustyshackleford9557]

@@endezeichengrimm Oh! I was just funnin'... I have been blessed to play gi-tar fer a livin' fer almost 5 decades. 95%of my recent gigs for the last 4or 5 years were done on a 155$ Grote 335-ish thing and a 89$ Grote strat with 33$ worth of Chineeeese Alnicos. I am old. I do it just to poke fun at guys with booo-tique amps and pricey git-tars. I use cheap fly rods too...whew ! Fly fisherman guys are worse than guys using a 4000$ gi-tar at a 100 dollar gig. I am just kiddin' folks...I'd say the same on stage. Some folks would laugh.

[@sanchezma20]

I always joke, but actually serious. Gibson Les Paul, one of the greatest inventions of all time. The tone, the wood, the feel of the neck, the vibration, the control, and the smell of a vintage LP.

[@cgage5467]

More demos by Angela please. She's one of my favourite players. Her playing in these demos is so tasteful, and her description of her use of controls to achieve the tones she is describing is developing my understanding. Love my les pauls!

[@bobmanners8624]

I love my '96 50's. With the permium plus top it looks as good as it plays. Iconic. Great demo.

[@michaelball7830]

Angela is the best guitar instructor going round. Any guitar looks perfect on her especially a Les Paul

[@Earthshaker1965]

Beautiful Les Paul!💜

[@tomaszklimkiewicz9273]

Thank you so much for this demo. What a beautiful instrument... I'll probably never be able to afford one, which does not mean I don't appreciate its awesome features, build quality and superb tones. Oh, and its so cool to finally hear someone presenting Les Paul tones playing through (mostly) a clean channel ;)

[@RusticSpirit]

I have one. FANTASTIC guitar!

[@marktinsley7845]

Great demo! Angela is a talented gal, respect 🎉

[@JohnnyFriendly]

This is a good demo that shows how versatile a Lester can be. Kudos to Angela for displaying good musical style and for not playing cheesy blues lawyer licks that all the other demos on YT seem to do

[@user-uo9cy2ep2h]

Absolutely gorgeous! That guitar is nice too.

[@iagobrown1800]

I love a plain top. That guitar looks so good but I’d like the red faded a bit more.

[@akmt123]

Had the same guitar... cheers from Canada.

[@kevindorsey1970]

I played one a couple of days ago. I really like the neck better than the older ones.

[@DorothyOzmaLover]

Angela knows how to make it sound with an irresisitble flare!

[@helensky13]

wonderful that one! I've got Gibson LP Standart black one (she was born in 1980) 😊 , still love that guitar and playing about 25 years, she's nice! but my dreams to buy one more Gibson! though I have another guitars, but Gibson is my favorite! 🥰

[@SlashDav]

Gibson « dont need to reinvent the wheel » Love this guitar

[@alexdenton6586]

I love the Les Paul, but they are overpriced, and I'm not sure they bring much more to the table. I just bought an Epiphone 1959 LP Standard Outfit ADCB (limited edition), and I am very happy with it. The value for money is much better, and it looks stunning in dark aged cherry sunburst. It has the Les Paul shape that I adore. Epiphone, to me, is a success by Gibson. And Angela is always beautiful and a talented guitar player.

[@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020]

I think it’s a great guitar. The pickups are well balanced and the nuances shown while dialing different tones were spot on. Great playing from the very talented Ms. Angela Petrilli too.

[@chriskrueger1865]

I personally like best the middle position with rhythm volume on 5, treble volume on 10, and both tones on 10 👍 👍

[@LopezBOT90]

Makes me miss my Les. Forever in a river lol

[@snapfinger1]

The ‘59 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud of solid body electric guitars.

[@LeeHoMusic]

Guitar yes great but what a beautiful woman.... 👍⭐️ I'm glad I own 50s std, really great guitar.

[@zoltan-zq3xe]

Had a 59 style Les Paul years ago the drummer knocked it over and split the neck, not happy.

[@rhum66]

Beautiful démo. Sound great. And You are a Beautiful and smart Woman Angela. From Paris.

[@geraldponce8336]

That's how you sell guitars folks. Actually, that is a particularly good sounding example. Someday I'll get a Les Paul. Die hard parts caster person. A Les Paul has that heavy sound a Telecaster is hard pressed to cover.

[@patmayer7222]

,,,....cool guitar,,,..,,,,,,,,,,,, your stunning,,,Mrs.Angela.

[@glaucosouza1971]

Im a 60s guy. Small hands. The thick 50s neck profile doesn't work for me. Amazing instruments tho.

[@KevinDarty]

Looks great, sounds great. Prices on Gibsons are still way too high compared to other brands. Worse, they are driving to prices for Epiphone as well, which is an alarming trend. The wood used today came from trees that were harvested years before COVID and worker salaries haven't risen for the cost of living changes so it's simply greed.

[@daletag]

Looks too shiny to me for a plain top. Doesn't put out a vintage vibe at all for me, IMO. Looks or sound-wise.

[@booshting3520]

​@daletag Nitro finish. Play it and it will age.

[@HALWASRIGHT]

@@KevinDarty What are you talking about? The Les Paul has basically been the same price since it was introduced. Plus or minus 100 bucks.

[@KevinDarty]

@@HALWASRIGHT I think your memory may be a little fuzzy.

[@HALWASRIGHT]

@@KevinDarty Jesus Christ...here we go. The Original list price for the first Les Paul Sunburst was $265.00 in 1956 (add $42.50.00 if you wanted a case, and add $30.00 if you wanted the deluxe case zipper cover). So, when adjusted for inflation (which is something YOU HAVE TO DO) comes out to $3,000.00 in 2024 dollars. This is an average inflation rate of 3.70% and cumulative inflation of 1,053.97%. In other words the VALUE of one dollar from then to now. Keep in mind the median home price in the United States in 1950 was $7,354.00 (Source: U.S. Census Bureau) Know what you're talking about before talking sh!t.

[@shakespeariancopy3053]

No flame maple on this? Wtf, Gibson doing it again

[@N.Dwastaken]

Ah yes nothing like the sound of my wallet depleting...

[@N.Dwastaken]

but srsly though good guitar

[@user-ly4cb6mc2r]

И девушка, и гитара👍❤

[@roadking5270]

Ok player, Great hair!.

[@nycshelbygt500]

Can't wait til we get to the #GibsonSGs. #Angela makes an #AngusYoung_ACDC Face. HaHa

[@SagaciousSage007]

I'd rather buy a good used Paul than waste money on a new one. You can always find a deal on a used Paul if you want to save $

[@mikeg2939]

That's what Kirk Hammett decided to do😂

[@HALWASRIGHT]

@@SagaciousSage007 I would rather buy new. Too many hobbyists treat their gear like shit, then pass it off to an unsuspecting buyer.

[@SHOWWHITE]

the neck position lacks clarity

[@HALWASRIGHT]

That's what those tiny little screws are for🤦

[@SHOWWHITE]

@@HALWASRIGHT really hope those magical screws can fix the issue but to my knowledge, there is no easy solution for thator else everyone will be happy with a current standard les paul from gibson.

[@HALWASRIGHT]

@@SHOWWHITE "Or else everyone would be happy with a current standard"? Not sure I've heard an adult speak with that level of absolution, but whatever. I have four current 50s & 60s standards, and they are all awesome. Most people don't take the time (or don't know how) to tune their humbuckers. Not to mention using the middle position in the way like Angela demonstrated.

[@SHOWWHITE]

​@@HALWASRIGHT Then I'd appreciate some guidance on tuning the pickup of my Les Paul. I've already tried adjusting the pole piece and pickup heights, but I haven't found the right balance yet. My current issue is that the neck pickup, especially in the higher register on the 6th string, has an overpowering bottom end. This seems common in many current Les Pauls, including my two limited edition Murphy painted and aged ones. Since these are collectible guitars, replacing the pickups isn't an option as it would decrease their value. Could you offer any advice on how to improve the tone while preserving the original hardware?

[@HALWASRIGHT]

@@SHOWWHITE Sure...what is your signal chain? Basically everything from guitar output to amp?

[@earjwee]

That guitar sounds "dead"

[@daletag]

Sounds treble-heavy to me. Wish it came with a Burstbucker 5 in the bridge rather than the BB 2. Sounds fine to me in the neck though.

[@HALWASRIGHT]

@@earjwee sure, ok.

[@earjwee]

@@HALWASRIGHT sure, whatever.

[@HALWASRIGHT]

@@earjwee 😢🤡

[@roadking5270]

Great guitar btw.. nowhere near worth what they cost though. My special set up similar..just sayin. Still,..great hair.

[@MercilessGuitar151]

They keep looking backward instead of looking forward.

[@bickleyjonas6145]

Kind of describes anyone who plays a musical instrument in 2024.

[@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020]

@dv8322the same way guys like Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Duane Allman, Randy Rhoads etc looked forward and helped the development of guitar playing.

[@HALWASRIGHT]

@@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020sorry mate...what are you "trying" to say? Because right now you're not making a lick of sense😂

[@booshting3520]

​@dv8322The Modern Collection.

[@JohnnyFriendly]

@@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020 That was 50 years ago though at a time when it was possible to be innovative with an electric guitar. This is not possible now - everything's been done. It is impossible to "look forward" unless a completely new instrument was invented.