{"product_id":"2023-gibson-usa-50s-les-paul-standard-cardinal-red-plain-top-chunky-neck-mint-in-original-box-1","title":"2023 Gibson USA 50s Les Paul Standard Cardinal Red Plain Top | Chunky Neck, MINT in Original Box!","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2023 Gibson USA 50s Les Paul Standard Cardinal Red Plain Top Chunky Neck, MINT in Original Box!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong\u003evirtually new old stock 2023 Gibson Les Paul Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished in a striking \u003cstrong\u003eCardinal Red\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one presents as essentially \u003cstrong\u003elike new throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no real wear to speak of. It still includes the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal shipping box\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with all original case candy and paperwork, making it a complete and highly intact example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the Cardinal Red finish really stands out—bold, clean, and modern while still retaining that classic Les Paul silhouette and vibe. The guitar has clearly been well cared for and minimally, if ever, played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayability is excellent, with a comfortable and familiar \u003cstrong\u003e’50s-style neck profile\u003c\/strong\u003e measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.89” at the 1st fret and 1.00” at the 12th fret\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a substantial but not overly large feel in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonally, it delivers exactly what you’d expect from a modern Les Paul Standard — \u003cstrong\u003efull, rich, and balanced with strong sustain, articulate mids, and a smooth, musical top end\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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