{"product_id":"2006-gibson-les-paul-standard-plus-50s-iced-tea-used-comm","title":"2006 Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus 50s Iced Tea, (Used, Comm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2006 Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus 50s Neck in Iced Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts pair of \u003cstrong\u003eGibson Burstbucker Pro humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIced Tea finish\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights the figuring of the maple top beautifully and gives the guitar the faded-burst appearance associated with well-aged vintage Les Pauls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial number \u003cstrong\u003e015760365\u003c\/strong\u003e dates this individual guitar to \u003cstrong\u003e6 June 2006\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and includes a \u003cstrong\u003ehardcase\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eKey Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLes Paul Standard Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 June 2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIced Tea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50s-Style Mahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFigured Maple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson Burstbucker Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Very Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardcase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly-2000s USA Les Paul with figured top and fuller 50s neck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlues, classic rock, hard rock and studio work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePre-Owned Condition Report\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVery Good Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e2006 Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus Iced Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good condition reflects normal evidence of previous ownership while the guitar remains well presented and suitable for regular playing, rehearsal, recording and live performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ 2006 Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus 50s Neck Iced Tea\u003cbr\u003e✔ Hardcase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✘ No Additional Accessories Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Les Paul has been graded \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Quality Control Assessment\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pre-Owned Gibson Les Paul has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChecks 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included hardcase is also checked for basic usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eService \/ Setup Work\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Pre-Owned electric guitars at Fair Deal Music are \u003cstrong\u003eset up and checked before leaving the shop\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur assessment includes action, neck relief, fret condition, intonation, tuning stability, electronics, pickup output, bridge setup, hardware and overall playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that setup can shift slightly during delivery because changes in temperature and humidity can naturally affect wooden instruments in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Choose The 2006 Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFigured Maple Plus Top\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFuller 50s Neck Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example uses the \u003cstrong\u003e50s neck option\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a more substantial feel than the alternative slim-profile Les Paul Standards Gibson offered during the same period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly well suited to players who like a rounded neck that fills the fretting hand without moving into an oversized historic-reissue profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBurstbucker Pro Humbuckers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory-style Burstbucker Pro pairing uses \u003cstrong\u003eAlnico V magnets\u003c\/strong\u003e and asymmetrical coil winding to provide plenty of clarity and attack alongside the strong midrange expected from a Les Paul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey work particularly well with valve-style overdrive and retain useful definition as gain increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Gibson Control Layout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate volume and tone controls for each pickup make it possible to set up two contrasting sounds and switch between them instantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRolling back the volume controls also gives a wide range of cleaner and edge-of-breakup sounds without touching the amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEarly-2000s Gibson USA Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLes Paul Standard Plus 50s vs 60s Neck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard Plus vs Regular Les Paul Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core construction and electronics are closely related, but the Plus designation places greater emphasis on the visual quality of the figured maple top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2006 Standard Plus vs Modern Les Paul Standard 50s\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard Plus vs Les Paul Classic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlues And Blues-Rock Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fuller neck and responsive Burstbucker Pro pickups work particularly well with expressive playing, volume-control changes and valve-amplifier breakup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Rock Guitarists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Les Paul combination of mahogany, maple and twin humbuckers remains one of the defining sounds of classic rock rhythm and lead guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlayers Who Prefer Larger Neck Profiles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf slim Gibson necks feel too insubstantial, the 50s profile is one of this guitar’s most important attractions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStudio Musicians\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe independent pickup controls and clear contrast between neck and bridge positions make this a highly useful guitar for layered recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGibson Enthusiasts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Iced Tea Standard Plus from 2006 offers a distinctive combination of early-2000s Gibson USA construction, figured maple and the 50s-neck option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSuitable Genres And Uses\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlues rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouthern rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhythm guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve amplifier rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern modelling systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat Makes The Standard Plus Different?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this period, the \u003cstrong\u003ePlus\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes a colour such as \u003cstrong\u003eIced Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGibson substantially refreshed the Les Paul Standard in \u003cstrong\u003e2002\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering buyers a choice between fuller 50s-style and slimmer 60s-style neck profiles while increasingly using figured maple tops and Burstbucker-family pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStandard Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e versions placed additional emphasis on figured maple, with transparent finishes such as Iced Tea showing off the natural flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial \u003cstrong\u003e015760365\u003c\/strong\u003e places this particular example firmly within that period, dating production to \u003cstrong\u003e6 June 2006\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Body Electric Guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLes Paul Standard Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 June 2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIced Tea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFigured Maple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet Neck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50s-Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard Radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.75\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Frets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInlays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrapezoid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson Burstbucker Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson Burstbucker Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Magnets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlnico V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Volume, 2 Tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Selector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Way Toggle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTune-O-Matic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTailpiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStopbar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e015760365\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Very Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGibson used both \u003cstrong\u003e50s and 60s neck options\u003c\/strong\u003e within this generation of Les Paul Standard. This individual guitar has been identified as the \u003cstrong\u003e50s-neck version\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact weight and original paperwork have not been supplied, so these details have not been assumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo battery or external power supply is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Burstbucker Pro pickups and guitar electronics are entirely passive and connect to a suitable amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or recording interface using a standard \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" instrument cable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying Pre-Owned is often the only practical way to access specific discontinued Gibson USA generations such as the early-2000s Les Paul Standard Plus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlder 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Pre-Owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually checked and assessed before sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Music Verdict\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e★★★★★ 5\/5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2006 Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus 50s Neck in Iced Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e is a strong example of a particularly desirable period of Gibson USA production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blues, classic rock and hard-rock players who prefer a fuller Gibson neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers usually upgrade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Les Paul Studios, Epiphone Les Pauls, modern Classics and more affordable twin-humbucker guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost commonly paired with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Valve amplifiers, overdrive, boost, fuzz, wah, delay and reverb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTrade In. Trade Up. Save More.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking about upgrading? Your next piece of gear could cost less than you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair Deal Music considers trade-ins and part exchanges across a wide range of musical instruments and equipment. Your current guitar, bass, amplifier, keyboard or other gear could help reduce the cost of your next purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet in touch with our team for a \u003cstrong\u003eno-obligation valuation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat year is serial 015760365?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGibson’s serial-number format dates it to \u003cstrong\u003e2006\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically the \u003cstrong\u003e157th day of the year — 6 June 2006\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Standard Plus mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Plus designation refers primarily to the more highly figured maple top used on transparent-finish examples of this generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this guitar have the 50s or 60s neck?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is the \u003cstrong\u003e50s-neck version\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a fuller and more rounded feel than Gibson’s slimmer 60s option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pickups are fitted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe period specification uses \u003cstrong\u003eGibson Burstbucker Pro humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring Alnico V magnets and a clear, relatively powerful response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Burstbucker Pros active?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They are completely passive and require no battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat string gauge suits it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e10–46\u003c\/strong\u003e set is an excellent general-purpose choice for the 24.75\" Les Paul scale, although other gauges can be used with an appropriate setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I request a closer look before purchasing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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