The Les Paul Standard Double Trouble delivers the features and performance of Gibson’s Les Paul Standard models but with more vintage appeal. Introducing two new colours, Vintage Honey Burst & Vintage Bourbon Burst, these limited run Les Pauls differ from the Les Paul Standard models in two respects:
PICKUPS
The Burstbucker™ 1 and 2 (50s) and the Burstbucker™ 61R and 61T (60s) pickups are left uncovered, and each has Double Classic White bobbins and is fitted with the standard Alnico 2 (50s) Alnico 5 magnets (60s).
FINISH
The second difference is the finish, which are “Vintage” variations on the standard nitrocellulose lacquer finishes. The standard gloss lacquer represents finishes on brand-new models from the 1950s, while the full-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer on the Les Paul Standard Double Trouble models are slightly faded, like the subtly light vintage aging that occurs over several years. The burst patterns vary somewhat from guitar to guitar since each is individually hand-sprayed.
Of course, all the features that make the Les Paul Standard models so widely loved are all still here, including a solid, non-weight-relieved mahogany body with an AA figured maple top. The uncovered Burstbucker™ pickups are internally the same as their standard Burstbucker counterparts, except for the Double Classic White bobbins. They are handcrafted in the Gibson Pickup Shop and hand-wired with audio taper potentiometers and Orange Drop® capacitors. The Double Classic White pickup bobbins and Vintage finishes combine to give the Les Paul Standard Double Trouble an elegant vintage vibe. While they have a vintage-style finish and an accessible price, production is limited to only 500 guitars world wide in each colour, meaning there’s limited availability, so act fast and get your favourite now while you still can!
GIBSON LES PAUL STD 50S / 60s DOUBLE TROUBLE
VINTAGE HONEY BURST / VINTAGE BOURBON BURST RRP $6,699
Available in Australia late August 2025. Distributed in Australia by Australis Music Group