Gibson Double Trouble Les Paul Standards, Echoing Vintage Rarities - Limited Edition
Gibson releases limited-edition Les Paul '50s & '60s Double Trouble models, featuring rare double white bobbin pickups & vintage finishes. Only 500 of each worldwide!
Gibson has announced the release of two new limited-edition Les Paul Standard models, the '50s Double Trouble and the '60s Double Trouble. These models pay homage to the highly sought-after double white-bobbin PAF-equipped Les Pauls of the golden era of electric guitars. With unique features and limited availability, these models capture the essence of vintage Les Pauls.
A Tribute to the Elusive '60s Burst
The Les Paul Standard '60s Double Trouble, finished in Vintage Tobacco Burst and Vintage Cherry Sunburst, replicates the look and feel of the rare double white-bobbin PAF-equipped '60s Les Pauls.
Limited to just 500 units worldwide, this model features a solid Mahogany body with an AA figured Maple top, a '60s SlimTaper Mahogany neck, and a Rosewood fingerboard.
Key features include:
- Double White Bobbin Pickups: The guitar is equipped with uncovered double white Burstbucker 61R and 61T Alnico V humbuckers, replicating the highly desirable aesthetic of vintage double white PAFs.
- Vintage Finish: A gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish with an elegantly faded vintage appearance.
- Premium Hardware: Grover Rotomatic tuners with "kidney" buttons, gold "Top Hat" knobs with silver reflectors, and a nickel-plated ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge.
- Hand-Wired Electronics: The guitar's electronics are hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors for an authentic vintage tone.
Capturing the Spirit of the Late '50s Burst
The Les Paul Standard '50s Double Trouble, finished in Vintage Cherry Sunburst, draws inspiration from the late '50s Les Pauls with double white-bobbin PAFs.
Also limited to 500 units, this model features a solid Mahogany body with an AA figured Maple top, a '50s Vintage Mahogany neck profile, and a Rosewood fingerboard.
Key features include:
- Double White Bobbin Pickups: Burstbucker 1 and 2 Alnico II humbuckers with double white bobbins, providing classic PAF-style tones.
- Vintage Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish with a faded vintage aesthetic.
- Classic Hardware: Vintage Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons, gold "Top Hat" knobs, and an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge with an aluminum stop bar.
- Hand-Wired Electronics: The electronics are hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors for an authentic vintage tone.
Pricing & Availability
Both models come with a hardshell case. Gibson emphasizes the rarity of the double white bobbin pickups, highlighting their status as "one of the most desirable unicorns" among vintage Gibson enthusiasts.
These limited-edition releases aim to bring these iconic guitars' vintage vibe and tone to a broader audience.
MSRP - $2799/£2499
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- +Authentic vintage aesthetics with double white-bobbin pickups
- +Hand-wired electronics with Orange Drop capacitors
- +Premium hardware including vintage tuners and Grover options
- +Limited to 500 units per model—true collectibility
- +Available in two finishes (Cherry Sunburst and Tobacco Burst)
- +Nitrocellulose lacquer for authentic vintage tone and appearance
What makes the Gibson Double Trouble Les Paul Standards special?
These limited-edition models replicate rare vintage '50s and '60s Les Pauls equipped with double white-bobbin PAF pickups—highly sought collectibles. Each model is limited to 500 units and features hand-wired electronics, authentic nitrocellulose finishes, and period-correct hardware like Grover or Vintage Deluxe tuners.
What pickups come in the Gibson Double Trouble models?
The '60s Double Trouble features Burstbucker 61R and 61T Alnico V humbuckers with double white bobbins. The '50s Double Trouble uses Burstbucker 1 and 2 Alnico II humbuckers, also with double white bobbins—both designed to replicate classic PAF-era tone and aesthetics.
How much do the Gibson Double Trouble Les Pauls cost?
Both the '50s and '60s Double Trouble models are priced at $2,799 USD (£2,499 GBP). Each comes with a hardshell case and is limited to 500 units worldwide.
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