The 2006 Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus 50s Neck in Iced Tea is a particularly attractive example of Gibson’s early-2000s USA Les Paul Standard, combining traditional mahogany construction with a highly figured maple top and a fuller 1950s-style neck profile.

Its pair of Gibson Burstbucker Pro humbuckers uses Alnico V magnets to deliver a powerful but articulate Les Paul voice, while the classic two-volume, two-tone control layout provides everything from warm neck-pickup cleans through to focused bridge-pickup rock tones.

The Iced Tea finish highlights the figuring of the maple top beautifully and gives the guitar the faded-burst appearance associated with well-aged vintage Les Pauls.

Serial number 015760365 dates this individual guitar to 6 June 2006. It is offered in Very Good condition and includes a hardcase.

At A Glance

Pre-Owned Condition Report

Very Good Condition

This 2006 Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus Iced Tea is offered in Very Good condition.

Very Good condition reflects normal evidence of previous ownership while the guitar remains well presented and suitable for regular playing, rehearsal, recording and live performance.

No faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing.

What’s Included?

✔ 2006 Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus 50s Neck Iced Tea
✔ Hardcase

✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

This Les Paul has been graded Very Good, making it an appealing option for somebody looking for an older USA Gibson with genuine playing history while still retaining a strong overall cosmetic presentation.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This Pre-Owned Gibson Les Paul has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before sale.

Checks cover the Burstbucker Pro pickups, three-way selector, individual volume and tone controls, output socket, frets, rosewood fingerboard, neck condition, tuning machines, Tune-O-Matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, hardware, tuning stability and overall playability.

The included hardcase is also checked for basic usability.

Service / Setup Work

All Pre-Owned electric guitars at Fair Deal Music are set up and checked before leaving the shop.

Our assessment includes action, neck relief, fret condition, intonation, tuning stability, electronics, pickup output, bridge setup, hardware and overall playability.

Please note that setup can shift slightly during delivery because changes in temperature and humidity can naturally affect wooden instruments in transit.

Why Choose The 2006 Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus?

Figured Maple Plus Top

The Plus designation identifies the more visually figured maple-top version of the Standard. Under the Iced Tea finish, the flame figure gives the guitar substantially more depth and movement than a plain-top Les Paul.

Fuller 50s Neck Profile

This example uses the 50s neck option, providing a more substantial feel than the alternative slim-profile Les Paul Standards Gibson offered during the same period.

It is particularly well suited to players who like a rounded neck that fills the fretting hand without moving into an oversized historic-reissue profile.

Burstbucker Pro Humbuckers

The factory-style Burstbucker Pro pairing uses Alnico V magnets and asymmetrical coil winding to provide plenty of clarity and attack alongside the strong midrange expected from a Les Paul.

They work particularly well with valve-style overdrive and retain useful definition as gain increases.

Classic Gibson Control Layout

Separate volume and tone controls for each pickup make it possible to set up two contrasting sounds and switch between them instantly.

Rolling back the volume controls also gives a wide range of cleaner and edge-of-breakup sounds without touching the amplifier.

Early-2000s Gibson USA Character

The 2002–2007 Standard generation occupies an interesting point in Gibson history, before the major redesign of the Les Paul Standard that followed later in the decade.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Les Paul Standard Plus 50s vs 60s Neck

The main difference is feel. The 50s-neck version provides a fuller, rounder profile, while the 60s alternative is noticeably slimmer. Players who prefer more neck depth will generally favour this example.

Standard Plus vs Regular Les Paul Standard

The core construction and electronics are closely related, but the Plus designation places greater emphasis on the visual quality of the figured maple top.

2006 Standard Plus vs Modern Les Paul Standard 50s

The current Standard 50s takes a more overtly vintage-inspired direction with different pickups and construction details. This 2006 guitar represents Gibson’s earlier interpretation of a professional production Les Paul, including the more assertive Burstbucker Pro pickup set.

Standard Plus vs Les Paul Classic

The Classic traditionally leans towards a slimmer neck and a more performance-focused identity. This 50s-neck Standard Plus is better suited to players wanting a fuller neck and the more premium figured-top Standard aesthetic.

Who Is It For?

Blues And Blues-Rock Players

The fuller neck and responsive Burstbucker Pro pickups work particularly well with expressive playing, volume-control changes and valve-amplifier breakup.

Classic Rock Guitarists

The Les Paul combination of mahogany, maple and twin humbuckers remains one of the defining sounds of classic rock rhythm and lead guitar.

Players Who Prefer Larger Neck Profiles

If slim Gibson necks feel too insubstantial, the 50s profile is one of this guitar’s most important attractions.

Studio Musicians

The independent pickup controls and clear contrast between neck and bridge positions make this a highly useful guitar for layered recording.

Gibson Enthusiasts

An Iced Tea Standard Plus from 2006 offers a distinctive combination of early-2000s Gibson USA construction, figured maple and the 50s-neck option.

Suitable Genres And Uses

• Blues
• Blues rock
• Classic rock
• Hard rock
• Southern rock
• Indie
• Alternative
• Heavy rock
• Rhythm guitar
• Lead guitar
• Studio recording
• Live performance
• Valve amplifier rigs
• Modern modelling systems

What Makes The Standard Plus Different?

During this period, the Plus designation centred largely on the visual quality of the maple top. Gibson’s Standard already provided the familiar mahogany body, carved maple cap and professional USA specification, while the Plus versions offered more pronounced figure beneath transparent burst finishes.

That makes a colour such as Iced Tea particularly effective. Rather than hiding the wood beneath an opaque colour, the finish allows the flame pattern to become a major part of the guitar’s individual appearance.

Story & Context

Gibson substantially refreshed the Les Paul Standard in 2002, offering buyers a choice between fuller 50s-style and slimmer 60s-style neck profiles while increasingly using figured maple tops and Burstbucker-family pickups.

The resulting 2002–2007 generation became one of the characteristic Gibson USA Les Paul specifications of the early 21st century. It retained the familiar set-neck mahogany construction and traditional four-control layout while offering a somewhat more powerful pickup response than many historically focused Les Paul reissues.

The Standard Plus versions placed additional emphasis on figured maple, with transparent finishes such as Iced Tea showing off the natural flame.

Serial 015760365 places this particular example firmly within that period, dating production to 6 June 2006.

Technical Specifications

Specification Note

Gibson used both 50s and 60s neck options within this generation of Les Paul Standard. This individual guitar has been identified as the 50s-neck version.

The exact weight and original paperwork have not been supplied, so these details have not been assumed.

Power Requirements

No battery or external power supply is required.

The Burstbucker Pro pickups and guitar electronics are entirely passive and connect to a suitable amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or recording interface using a standard 1/4" instrument cable.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Buying Pre-Owned is often the only practical way to access specific discontinued Gibson USA generations such as the early-2000s Les Paul Standard Plus.

Older figured-top instruments also offer the advantage of choosing the exact maple figure and finish character of the individual guitar rather than relying solely on a catalogue image.

Every Pre-Owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually checked and assessed before sale.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The 2006 Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus 50s Neck in Iced Tea is a strong example of a particularly desirable period of Gibson USA production.

The figured top and Iced Tea finish provide the visual appeal, but the fuller neck and Burstbucker Pros give the guitar its real personality: substantial in the hand, powerful through an amp and unmistakably Les Paul.

Best suited for: Blues, classic rock and hard-rock players who prefer a fuller Gibson neck.

Customers usually upgrade from: Les Paul Studios, Epiphone Les Pauls, modern Classics and more affordable twin-humbucker guitars.

Most commonly paired with: Valve amplifiers, overdrive, boost, fuzz, wah, delay and reverb.

Our tip: Use the individual volume controls. Burstbucker Pros clean up particularly well when backed down slightly, giving you far more range than simply leaving both pickups at 10.

Showroom feedback: The combination of the substantial 50s neck and figured Iced Tea top makes this feel like a particularly characterful early-2000s Standard rather than simply another production Les Paul.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

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Our knowledgeable musician-led team can help you choose the right instrument whether you're buying your first serious guitar, upgrading an existing setup or searching for something distinctive within the Pre-Owned market.

You can buy with confidence thanks to experienced advice, carefully checked new and Pre-Owned equipment, secure ordering, UK delivery and friendly support before and after your purchase.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What year is serial 015760365?

Gibson’s serial-number format dates it to 2006, specifically the 157th day of the year — 6 June 2006.

What does Standard Plus mean?

The Plus designation refers primarily to the more highly figured maple top used on transparent-finish examples of this generation.

Does this guitar have the 50s or 60s neck?

This example is the 50s-neck version, providing a fuller and more rounded feel than Gibson’s slimmer 60s option.

What pickups are fitted?

The period specification uses Gibson Burstbucker Pro humbuckers, featuring Alnico V magnets and a clear, relatively powerful response.

Are Burstbucker Pros active?

No. They are completely passive and require no battery.

What string gauge suits it?

A 10–46 set is an excellent general-purpose choice for the 24.75" Les Paul scale, although other gauges can be used with an appropriate setup.

Can I request a closer look before purchasing?

Yes. A Request a Video Demo is particularly useful with a figured-top guitar because it allows you to see how the flame maple and Iced Tea finish respond under different angles and lighting.