The NEW Standard 50s P90 Gold Top | 2019 Gibson Original Collection Les Paul Review and Demo

If that thing had to go back (the same color as the front) . For years I swore by humbuckers, I've been playing guitar 38 years and about 8 years ago p90s won me over for good!

If I wanted P90's, that's what I would expect from a Les Paul junior. Once the Les Paul standard 's famous upgrade away from these single coils, during this "vintage" point in time, well, .. that's what I want. The humbucker pickup, that other manufacturers also have with their claims of tone. That's what I expect from a Les Paul standard. Not going back to obsolete P90's, unless a LP junior, or some copy of such, is what you settle for. Therefore, WHY on Earth would I want P90's on ANY top-of-the-line Gibson instrument?

I've played a '69 P90 Gold top since '73 and this guitar sounds pretty good..

I tried a 60s standard and loved it but I really love the look of this 50s standard p90. But the only one I could try was a massive neck 50s custom shop and hated it. How close is this guitars neck to the 60s?

Even if the ‘board looks dark, I’d still condition it.

I hate that these don't come in lefties...

Why am i watching this 😂

The fretboard on mine is sooo dark! Almost ebony…

Currently, if you buy the custom shop version of this or the Black Beauty, you get the little frets. With this guy, you have that Nashville bridge thing and short tenon; but at least you get the medium jumbos. Seems you could always throw a Duncan or Knuckles into the bridge with A2 magnets to perhaps cut the brightness a bit ... just a guess on that ...

I've got this identical non-weight relieved Gibson LP Standard w/P90's --- 8.2 lbs!!! I also have a supposed weight relieved 2019 Gibson LP Classic --- 9.6 lbs.

Another video that I haven't seen

the 1500 specials have binding on the neck

Why does Gibson have to be so geetarded with their serial numbers? All the problems that they've gotten themselves into, has caused them to merge with Mesa Boogie. Does this mean poor quality for both Mesa & Gibson, or will it allow them both to go back to the reliable craftsmanship, we all know and love?!

Thanks for this video. I have been in the market for this model for a while now and today I put down a refundable deposit to a guitar store to get one shipped there so I can check it out. With this video I now know what to look for to get a good example!

I'd like a R6 but I just cannot justify the price difference for what you get, it's an insane price difference (used market value is even more so insane and continues to be so). On a side note; Gibson really need to work on their marketing as you would think their 1956 reissue product page would really have further details / charm / photos to help sell and justify the double price tag of the product. But no, it's the same page template as the standard, literally no frills! I look back at the 2018 marketing of my 1959 VOS Reissue Les Paul and it's like they actually cared by putting some effort in to the marketing!

I had an original 1968 Gold Top w/P90s. Bought it in around 1975, wish I still had it.

I have this guitar and I'm pretty pleased except that the I find the neck pickup is a bit too wooly, like almost every other P-90 neck. I'd like to try a staple P90 or a Lollar 50s wind neck to get more of a biting neck tone. The bridge is only slightly thin to me, Also, I'm disappointed that they didn't use 50's wiring. Instead, Gibson used standard modern wiring. However, it plays great, even with the funky chunky neck. It's a keeper.

i miss my yellow p90 lespaul .. i sell it to my friend and now i feel bad without my trusted partner. i want to buy again

Hello trogly, thanks for you channel! Im looking for a goldtop, ive been narrowing it down on a used 2020 50s or one of the new 70s deluxe... my main LP is a 2010 traditional pro that I really love the neck profile....what would be your take?

First of all, good video! I’ve been considering to purchase Gibson Les Paul, so that helps lots. Let me ask you a quick question; according to your video, the craftsmanship is sort of “rough” as expensive guitar. Almost same price range Japanese guitars (MIJ) aren’t happened these. So, is it sort of not matched between price and craftsmanship quality o Gibson? Please advise.

Do you know if the p90s are potted or unpotted on the 50s p90 model?

In my mind there should not be any flaws at all. One will find flaws on massproduced affordable guitars that is ok but otherwise NO!

Very nice, found the sound a bit wooly aside from the bridge, but as always there are too many sound variables, not just the guitar. Amp and or Amp settings really come into play, so we can't really blame the guitar. Plus the guitar is really true to a particular time in history, and does a great job of recreating that vibe. I guess that's why most guitar players gravitate towards more than one guitar.

Paramour album

Great review Trogly. Thank you my friend.

Are the controls using 50's wiring as compared to modern wiring?

A faithful re-creation of the guitar Pickles used in Snakes & Barrels.

My cousin had an original ‘56 he inherited from his father who bought it new. I played it way back in ‘79, and have always wanted a P-90’s Les Paul….I’m buying one next month. I just bought the Cherry Burst 50’s. Love it.

Thank you Mark Agnesi for bringing Gibson back. Now if only you could pop over to Fender and sort them out too. Start by bringing back the American vintage line!

did he give the pickups output?

I’ve got to get one

Out of curiosity is the carved top not as carved as the originals?

Maybach lester gold rush is way much better

“The New Originals” collection? Is This Spinal Tap?!

"As close to perfection as you will find on a Gibson". It's a beautiful guitar, but sadly, if it was Japanese, it would be perfect.

An update of my experience of a 2021 model I purchased.
I concur with all this very helpful and detailed review.
Recently purchased it last month - Great guitar and comfortable despite being accustomed to playing 60s necks such as my 1977 Gibson (Norlan period) LP. std and a number of MIA and MIM Fenders.
It was apparently based on serial# built at Gibson in August this year.
However, I am extremely disappointed with quality control.
How it was allowed to leave the factory with damaged jagged pickup pole piece screws is just beyond belief.
String Nut very sharp edges and tool mark running horizontally between GBE strings side facing fretboard. Also, there are what I assume are glue marks on the top of the fretboard between two or three frets tool marks on the neck binding located close where the neck meets the cutaway of the body.
Appears to be paint chipped off the body next to the lower string tailpiece post. The lead jack plate was not properly aligned with the body.
Though none of these things affect playability it is somewhat disappointing particularly as Gibsons are quite expensive here in Australia and the fact I had to wait 9 months for delivery as it was ordered at end of Feb this year.
I have by email put a complaint to Gibson US. 3 weeks ago but have received no response other than acknowledgment they received the email. Not sure or holding my breath I will get a further response.
So yes, It is a nice playable guitar but check out the detailing and QC before purchasing. Hopefully, my scenario is just a rare occurrence.

So despite a would I recommend this guitar?
Yes.
If you have the money and are happy to adjust to a little thicker neck compared to the 60s profile, go for it.

I picked a 50s heritage cherry and it looks like Gibson started putting in felt padding under the pickguard screw to prevent that blemish from occurring.

Hey trogly: I plan on buying a 56
gold top Murphy lab. It will be shipped from store.
What all should I expect to see in the case?
Your doing a awesome job, keep it up!

Worth $2500? Meh 😑

I bought the same one.
I'm very satisfied that good sound and just right playability for me.

lol just the song I think of when I see a 50's LP with P90s "Rocking After Midnight", god I love this channel!

good to look back at these nice library

My 99 SG also has a 50s neck. When I ordered it, I was really nervous when I found out that 99 SG standards had 50s necks. Mostly because my only prior experience with a 50s neck was one of those Special Fades Les Paul's from like 15 years ago. However, this thing feels like the neck is slimmer than the Epiphone SGs I had, which is saying something, because imho Epiphone usually has decent necks (except for those horrible masterbuilt acoustics from the 00s).

Absolute garbage for $2500, a $700 guitar like a Epiphone would be better quality,

I know this is an older video, but the bridge pickup is supposed to be thinner. That is correct. If you isolate the guitar tone in all of the old classic rock songs, you’ll find a much thinner guitar tone than you think. Those guys understand that the guitar is the treble side instrument. They relied on their bass players to provide bass tone to the mix.

Shame on Gibson for that shoddy pickguard installation. That’s pretty bad.

Sstruble I've played 6 or 6 new gibson les pauls, everyone had some problems, dead strings, bad setup, pickups at different volumes, not good for a $2500 guitar

Hi Troggly, nice review! I wonder how this model compares to the 2018's Classic Goldtop with p90s? The neck profile and tuners is the obvious difference but I wonder what is the overall feel of it? I have a 2020's Standard 50s with humbuckers as a reference and I think the Classic is a tad heavier and feels more robust although both are non-weight relieved and Standard having thicker neck profile. Also I found out the QC is a little better in the 2018 model and the fretboard is quite darker (Standard had a fretboard almost the same colour as Nesquik drink before lemon oil conditioning xD).