“The look and feel of a long-treasured musical companion”: Gibson expands Les Paul Standard range with satin nitro finishes and a plain mahogany topped model with a warmer tone and “punchier mids”

Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded Series.

Gibson has refreshed its lineup of Les Paul Standards offering both its ‘50s and ‘60s models in satin nitrocellulose “vintage” finishes for a muted but not aged look, and swapping out the usual AA figured maple with plain mahogany tops for a twist on the classic recipe.

The Les Paul Standard ‘50s Mahogany, models are the definition of quietly radical. Purists will do as purists do, and poo-poo the idea that a Les Paul Standard could have anything other than a maple top. But those looking for a Les Paul Standard with a different voice will do well to check these out.