Is Gibson Back? | The NEW Les Paul Standard '50's! 

As a Strat player, I gotta say I’m happy Gibson hired Mark and looks to be listening to him already. Hopefully both Fender and Gibson stay around, and remain iconic.

2:16 "My reputation of keeping things in mint condition is not good" (instantly validates hypothesis with guitar balancing experiment)

The way you kept grabbing all those other guitars while you had that Gibson on your lap--I was sure you were going to put a big ding in it!

Makes an ad for Gibson with 1 mill subs.. not allowed to keep the guitar...

Not sure which is better, the gorgeous tones or the slick editing!

There is no one I enjoy watching play guitar on RU-vid than you Paul. Absolutely love your vids

Sounds great... or it could just be the person playing it.

I love the small jokes that he makes without making a big deal of them like "hello this is the voiceover guy", it makes his videos so much better!

I purchased the Classic Les Paul this past April as my first ``expensive'' guitar. It is truly amazing. Really love the feel of the guitar, the sound and everything. Has been a big motivation to up my game.

This is all I needed to see and hear today. Been contemplating a Gibson for a while being a Fender player, and it sounds 2019 may be the year the production of Gibsons is coming back up the standards. Thanks for the inspiration!

I picked up a 2020 Goldtop 50s standard, and I was blown away by the build quality and the acoustic sound it has

Just got a 50's standard last month in Tobacco Burst, and I have to say: Wow! Plays great right out of the box and it sounds terrific. My first ever new Gibson (had a used SG that was a mess) and I am VERY pleased with the quality.

Gibson answered their customers and I love it. Addressing all of the main complaints. Price, weight relief, wiring/ electronics, and hopefully quality. And a “Standard“ is a “Standard” again.

As more of a fender/prs guy i have to say im really glad about what turned out of gibson. For the very first time ever im considering one

Hey Paul. I actually bought this exact model, in some part based on your review. I was in the market for my first Les Paul and I'm happy to say it did not dissapoint. Thanks for such an in-depth and inspiring review.

Good to see, hear someone demo a les Paul without loads of gain / distortion. I just picked up a new 50s gold top and it is S

Having mint guitars scares me. rather just love em and play em and beat on em

I just bought mine yesterday. Picked it up and instantly fell in love.

That reminded me of the day I bought my Les Paul Standard, and that feeling when I got home and opened the case.

"I need to keep this guitar in mint condition :D" "You can probably get it in there with a light touch from a hammer."

Super important for this iconic brand to make the turnaround. It was the result of some unfortunate strategic decisions that got them where they ended up, but it looks like got it together now. Well done!

Wife just surprised me with one of these [Heritage Cherry Burst] for Father's Day/Birthday. It's incredible.

As you said, “How a Les Paul should be, no bells no whistles no zero fret no wider neck no push pull stuff.... no robot tuners...!” Mmhh, I think you’re talking about the Heritage H150. But, you’ve still given this taste on a non-biased opinion, playability, workmanship and end user review which is very nice, good guy..!

Not going to lie, the pick-ups sounds really good

Brother, the quality of your video is awesome! The little details in the editing, the skillful way of taking the footage and recording audio. I appreciate them. Subbed! I didn't expect a music channel to be made this way. Thanks for this!

I picked up a 2019 LP Standard with gold top yesterday and I'm feeling very lucky. The neck is like a 60s ( slim ) which feels great to me. The tones are so sweet! Life is good!

This new dude they hired from Norman’s is the best thing that’s happened to Gibson in the past 10 years. I can’t tell you how excited I am that they are making essentially vintage spec les paul specials and jrs again at a non-VOS price. P90 guitars are my favorite and the last few that gibson have released have been garbage both in looks and quality. Glad to see they got their act together with this series.

I really love this guy’s playing. Probably my favorite of these huge RU-vid guitar channels.

I am absolutely in love with the gold top. God damn, what a beautiful instrument.

Just slightly raise the neck pick-up and it transforms into a thing of beauty. Mine came from the factory perfectly set up apart from the neck pickup being slightly low. Mine is exactly the same as yours and I have to say, after 45 years of playing various Les Pauls, Gibson are finally right back on that quality track.

I've come to the conclusion that playing guitar is a seriously expensive hobby.

Picked up the 50’s standard a few months ago. I’m in love.

*Pick up falls down* Paul:"Its gone" Everyone here knows he will never find it again.

Amazing video Paul, there's no doubt that Gibson has made a mighty comeback these last years. I recently picked up a standard 60s iced tea and it is without a question the nicest craftsmanship I've seen comparing it to my pro ii strat, american tele, and PRS SE. It feels like it was made with love, played beautifully out of the box, and believe it or not, tuned it once and for the last 2 weeks has stayed in tune. Dropped the strings during the set up, gave the fretboard a nice shine, put some ernie ball strings on, and this les paul has become more of a shredding machine than my pro ii strat and that speaks volumes.

The MSRP is $3,200 CDN. They look and feel nice, but i noticed that all 5 of the new models that I observed had visible jumps in the frets when looking straight up or down the the fret board. The rest of the build from what I observed was what one could expect from a 2012 Les Paul Traditional. Very clean and classy. None the less, I enjoyed your review and as always top shelf content and production!

Your overdriven tone in this vid is just glorious Paul. It's dark, but bright enough. It's creamy. Smooth. Nothing harsh about it whatsoever. Absolutely love it. I want this guitar and purposely sought out a video of you playing it because I knew I would really get to hear what it sounds like and your playing is always so amazing and tasteful. Thank you sir.

Looks and sounds beautiful... would love one but I’ll stick with my Mex Strat, does the job for me!

I just walked in the door from Long & McQuade with my 2019 Heritage Cherryburst LP Standard. The thing is gorgeous and flawless. The thicker neck took a few minutes to get used to but I think it adds resonance as compared to the 60s neck. (could me just my ear) I like the fact it has no push pull knobs. To each their own but I found those guitars gave me option paralysis. This thing is simple and packs a punch!

Gibson did a really good job in 2019 I've got one , a standard sunburst it's pretty awesome. I've had R8 's and R9's .... The price point for these new standards is really good with the quality and their price point

I own both, 50’s neck standard, and a 60’s slim tapered standard! Both 2003 !!! They are both wonderful! Made in America 🇺🇸 with Pride,Integrity, and Skilled Craftsmanship 🇺🇸

The 2019 LP traditional is the exact same as this guitar. These 2020 versions dubbed the "standard 50s" even have the same AA flamed top available. The 2 differences are that the 2019 Traditional does not have the pick guard attached (nor the holes drilled which imho opinion is a HUGE plus) and the truss rod cover says traditional. Otherwise they are effectively the same guitar. 0 weight relief, so they both feel substantial in the hand. I managed to purchase a brand new 2019 Traditional for $1499 + taxes (with some back and forth with the manager) of a larger music store just a few days ago. I'm really please with the deal I managed to get. $1000usd less then what the "going" rate is for the "2020" models. I am extremely please with the quality. I had the entire guitar apart already. The routing of the cavities is very clean, the soldering and wiring job are top notch. The binding looks amazing and the frets are perfect. Maybe I just lucked out. Btw if you feel like you are missing some "high-end or tone" from either pick up or they are "too bright" just slightly adjust the pickup higher or lower. I mean its really simple. The smallest adjustments make a big difference. People seam to forget that.

Wish they would do these models for 1500-2000 American for a promotional for like 6 months. That would bring them back huge.

Very, very nice. I love how you describe the feeling of a well made guitar.

I've been out of the loop for a while, but this is exactly how I remember Gibson.

Congrats Paul .... it’s a beauty ! Great guitar for a great player!

Just picked up a 2023 50s les Paul standard having traded a 06 with a 60s neck . The neck is huge .Almost like a 52 tele. Big neck, BIG tone . Oh yeh!

Should have put the studio in the box. Just sayin...

They’re listening!! Great video dude.

You had to return the guitar, so I assume you charged them for the ad....right?

Just bought one, it's a dream come true.

Honestly I prefer the 60s one, but it's depending on your likes

Back in the 60s my guitar instructor had an authentic ’59 and I loved the midrange tone. When Gibson reissued the gold top in ’69 I took my hard earned money and bought one thinking it would sound like my instructors (but I was only 14 years old - I worked since I was 8 on weekends. The price was a massive $269.00 US., with the hardshell case! Don’t you wish they would go back to that price point?). It didn't sounds like the ’59. The 59’ is still my favorite.

Diamond style tuning pegs??? If there's one guy who should know they are known as tulip style...

I mean.. I knew what to expect but still, when you opened that case I just went WOW ! to me that's pure beauty

it was right there with your cs 59 at less then half the price easily

I dig the new Gibson line but I personally thought they never left.....I own a few different years and have played many throughout my time and always felt they were work horses no matter what year...Rock what you got!🇺🇸

Gibson still has some work to do but they're definitely heading in the right direction. I feel like the QC on these are hit or miss but I've seen a couple of the new models in stores and the QC looks miles better than it was like four years ago. I look forward to what Gibson has to offer.

Love your videos, man. Talent, knowledge, and down to earth attitude makes these a joy to watch during these trying times.

“I have to keep it in mint condition” *proceeds precariously to balance guitar on lap while reaching across the room to pick up another guitar*

A few months ago i bought a Slash signature series Epiphone Les Paul. I sent it to a luthier and had all the wiring, pots, caps, saddle, bridge, tuners, and nut replaced as well as getting the frets re-crowned. I think it plays as well as any Gibson.

one of the best sounding Gibson i have heard by far , i wish i had one ... :(

I hope they are. Just recently bought a brand new Les Paul custom and it arrived in perfect condition. Frets dressed perfectly, no flaws, good setup from the factory. If only my cat left it alone. Think he didn’t like the smell of the nitro finish. He scratched the hell out of it. Wanted to kill the little bugger. Now I want to get a 59 historic reissue.

Would love to see you jam the 60s version and compare to the 50s. Keep on creating.

I just bought a 2022 LP 60s model last week....and yeah, the new Standards are THAT good. The LPs are back to how they are supposed to be. It might weigh a lot, but I love it. hehe.

Not a goldtop fan, but I am a Les Paul lover. Sounds really sweet and warm 😍 too heavy for me though. That is the main reason why I sold my Epi... Custom 72 Tele and Les paul, my absolute favourite guitars.

THANK GOD - GIBSON IS BACK!!! Very happy to see these guitars!!! Now I'll start planning on that SG and Flying V I've wanted for so long... Congratulations Gibson! All the best of success to you! Cheers - Luther

I think you should jam with Cap'n Lee and Rob in Andertons at Guildford.

I love that you actually critiqued the guitar a bit (the neck pickup). Even in actual freaking online « reviews » of guitars, it’s hard to find any review that actually says what they don’t like.

Got one in sunburst after the great reviews on how Gibson started caring about it's quality again. Gotta say I love it! Ordered it and was pleasantly surprised how beautiful it was. The wood grain lined up so symmetrical... plays well....got a few more payments to pay off.... looking at the Sg '61 reissue.

If you find the neck pickup a bit dull you can always use the middle position, the bridge pickup with just a touch of volume to brighten it up. Joe Bonamassa taught that

Not to be that guy, but maybe they sent out the best one of the run for you guys to review? I'd be interested in seeing what you think of the actual production run guitars when they come out...thats where gibson need to get it right for me 8/10 les pauls on the wall in a shop are not good guitars, it needs to be the other way round.

i bought this guitar in october,still love it. have been my dream guitar since i began playing 8 years ago. would recomend

Always providing us with surprising and inspiring content ! I wish my wallet was okay with Gibson's prices tough !

I own multiple Gibsons prior to the new owners, all required various degrees of work to get them to the stage they should of been at when sold..however I recently bought the 60s LP standard, iced Tea, under the new ownership..it's the best Gibson i own, looks stunning and plays amazing straight out the box. I paid £1700.00 brand new from a dealer, thought it was worth every penny. Loved it so much I bought their SG high performance in blueberry burst, blew me away too. Gibson are definitely back, best they've been for decades.

*"you have been visited by the rare Dutch-speaking Paul Davids."*

Everyone likes 60s because the thinner neck but I personally love the 50s even though I don't have big hands.

Looking forward to see where Gibson is headed. That said, I'm just not a big fan of gold tops... same for the classic sunburst. I appreciate them from a historic standpoint, but I just find them a bit boring. I suppose better than the gaudy blueberry burst models that debuted late last year LOL... that was going too far. :) Anyway, great video!

For the money, that studio is quite something!

" I just dropped my pick. It's gone" lmao I've had the same experience when dropping my pick. It's so hard to find 😂😂😂

I really want one of these , only prob is they don’t do it in iced tea .

I think Gibson could do just two changes on all guitars...neck volute to reinforce and a minor angle at the headstock for best tuning stability.

You've heard of amp-in-a-box pedals? That pickup is Eric Johnson under a humbucker cover.

Is that first demo song at 1:11 from roller coaster tycoon 3?

That 59 re issue is Gorgeous!

Does Gibson still put potted pickups on these series? Don't get me wrong but I love the microphonic sound of my strat and my previous cheap epiphone.

I have a 60's Standard that is easily one of the best guitars I've ever played(I currently own 58 guitars of varying brands).

Bouncing Henry might get rid of bad big ideas, but day-to-day line management takes a long time to turn around.

I’ve had 4 Gibsons, all have been amazing. I’m the guy that likes the new stuff, my Les Paul is just over 8 pounds and pull pots, love it! My hollow body is ES 339, love it! I get guys that want it to be true to the 50’s guitars. Not me, I’ve compared to “real Gibson’s” not much tonal differences to my ears. Nice guitar! Congrats!

The answer depends on the price tag

I can tell you didnt fall in love with the guitar at all, happened the same to me while watching the video, hope its different when i try it at the store, thanks 4 the honest review

i didnt know you were from the netherlands

I'm excited to play the new Les Paul Special Tribute DC. Two P90s. Under a $ grand. It's looking good!

The les paul tribute 2018 was when Gibson came back, ironically it was a tribute made to be like the old Gibson Les Paul from the 50's which are what the 2019's are now made to be.

Please do a looping session with the gold top, feel like it's given you new inspiration

Love the ending... it's like on the movie Titanic.. I'll Never Let Go....Come Back! Come back!

It has the same features as my 2008 traditional. But it costs just 1000eur more 🤣

The chord at 1:13 is used in the intro and chorus of The Pretender, by Foo Fighters. Just an observation!

I’D BUY THAT FOR A DOLLAR!! GNRRRR!!!

My favorite LP of all time, the Gold Top. I LOVED your composition that you played form approx 1:10 to 2:05! Great job, thank you.

I don’t have a new 50’s standard, but I do have a 2011 Gibson custom shop 1958 (R8) historic reissue Les Paul. I absolutely adore it. Hands down the best guitar I now and have ever owned. It just sustains for days. It has ‘THAT’ tone that Les Paul’s are known for. I just love and adore it. Mine is a bourbon burst.