Specs
Model: Les Paul Standard
Finish: Heritage Cherry Burst
Body: Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck: Mahogany, Slim Taper Profile
Fingerboard: Rosewood, 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
Inlays: Trapezoid
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Tailpiece
Pickups: Gibson 490R (Neck) and 498T (Bridge) Humbuckers
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch
Nut Width: 1.6875”
Scale Length: 24.75”
Tuners: Vintage-Style Grover
Case: Gibson Hardshell Case and paperwork
Personal Reflection
This Heritage Cherry Burst Les Paul Standard from 1997 is a stunning example of Gibson’s timeless craftsmanship. The combination of a mahogany body with a maple top creates a resonant, warm tone with plenty of brightness and sustain, while the rosewood fingerboard adds depth and smoothness to the playing experience. The slim taper neck profile is comfortable and fast, making it ideal for a range of playing styles, from intricate lead work to full, chunky rhythm playing.
The 490R and 498T pickups deliver that classic Les Paul tone, offering creamy, rich cleans and roaring overdrive with a powerful midrange punch. The Heritage Cherry Burst finish highlights the beautiful grain of the maple top, making this guitar as visually stunning as it is sonically versatile. This is a guitar built to handle anything from classic rock to blues, jazz, and more.
 
Condition Report
This guitar is in excellent condition, especially considering its age. The Heritage Cherry Burst finish remains vibrant and well-preserved, with only minimal signs of wear. There is some very minor age-related checking on the headstock, adding a touch of vintage character, but otherwise, the guitar is remarkably clean for its year. The frets and fingerboard are in outstanding shape, ensuring smooth and effortless playability, and the hardware is bright and fully functional. The electronics work flawlessly, delivering the rich tonal range expected from a Les Paul Standard. A superb instrument that balances vintage charm with exceptional care and maintenance over the years.