{"product_id":"gibson-les-paul-standard-premium-plus-2005-honeyburst","title":"Gibson Les Paul Standard Premium Plus 2005 - Honeyburst","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 2005 Gibson Les Paul Standard Premium Plus in Honeyburst—one of the higher-grade USA Les Paul Standards from this period, built around an upgraded AAA figured maple top, mahogany body and neck, rosewood fretboard, traditional Tune-O-Matic\/stopbar hardware, and a pair of original BurstBucker Pro humbuckers. The Premium Plus designation was really about giving the Standard a noticeably better piece of maple, and this guitar is exactly the kind of example that makes the upgrade worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top is the obvious centerpiece. There is intense flame running nearly edge to edge, with a lot of movement and variation depending on the angle of the light. The Honeyburst finish is especially good on this one because it stays warm and natural through the center while gradually deepening toward the perimeter rather than covering up the figuring. Some sections of the maple have a tighter, almost ribbon-like flame while others open into broader figuring, so the top never looks flat or overly uniform. It has that older Gibson burst look that photographs well but has considerably more depth in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original BurstBucker Pro humbuckers are still installed. These use Alnico V magnets and sit on the more articulate and punchy side of Gibson’s vintage-voiced humbuckers. The neck pickup has plenty of body without getting overly dark, while the bridge has a strong attack and enough output to push an amp without losing definition. Pickup height is dialed in particularly well on this guitar, and the balance between the two positions feels right rather than having one pickup overpower the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne thing I really like about this one is the neck. Rather than feeling like an exaggerated baseball-bat ’50s carve or an especially skinny ’60s SlimTaper, this particular neck lands somewhere in between to my hands. It has enough substance to feel substantial but still stays quick and comfortable. Combined with the current setup, it makes for a very easy-playing Les Paul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body uses Gibson’s traditional weight-relieved mahogany construction from this era rather than the more extensively chambered construction that appeared on later Standards. It comes in at \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9.92 lbs on my scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, so it has the substantial feel you would expect from an older-style Les Paul. The rosewood fretboard, bound neck, trapezoid inlays, nickel hardware and classic four-control layout keep everything firmly in traditional Standard territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayability is excellent. It has a recent setup with genuinely low action, a straight and properly adjusted neck, spot-on intonation and excellent frets. The relationship between the action, neck relief and pickup height is especially good on this one—it feels effortless without feeling overly delicate or buzzy, and bends stay smooth across the board. The strings are new and it is ready to play as it sits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCosmetically, this one is in excellent condition for a 2005 guitar. There are some light finish scratches and small handling marks here and there, along with one small ding on the treble-side\/front edge that is worth pointing out, but there is nothing that takes away from how clean the guitar presents overall. The back and neck are both especially clean, and the figured top remains the first thing your eye goes to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt includes the original Gibson hardshell case and the complete pictured case candy. A particularly cool piece is the silver Gibson inspection\/warranty sheet from this period, along with the original owner’s materials and the uninstalled cream pickguard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat stood out to me\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2005 Gibson Les Paul Standard Premium Plus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoneyburst finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally strong AAA figured maple top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep flame with a lot of movement from different angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional weight-relieved mahogany body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal BurstBucker Pro humbuckers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePunchy, articulate pickup set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup height is dialed in exceptionally well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck feels like a comfortable middle ground between a ’50s and ’60s carve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBound rosewood fretboard with trapezoid inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent fret condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecent professional-level setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffortless low action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot-on intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.92 lbs on my scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent overall cosmetic condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly one more noticeable small edge ding plus light finish scratches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Gibson hardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete pictured case candy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal cream pickguard included separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial silver Gibson inspection\/warranty sheet included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike all my guitars, this one’s been cared for and dialed in—no guesswork, no surprises, just a great instrument that’s ready to play. I personally inspect and test every guitar before it ships, making sure it’s in the exact condition I’d want to receive myself. These guitars come from me, not a shop—each one gets the kind of attention and care only a real guitar lover gives. Ships fast and insured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⏳ \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e These guitars don’t usually sit. Most are purchased within 3–7 days, and I regularly hear from watchers after the listing has already sold. If this one’s on your radar, now’s the window!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47665119625387,"sku":"AF-10438","price":2585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/8344\/1579\/files\/9894e397-385c-47a5-91ad-894b65a8ebb6.jpg?v=1787280575","url":"https:\/\/aeonicfrets.com\/products\/gibson-les-paul-standard-premium-plus-2005-honeyburst","provider":"Aeonic Frets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}