Gibson Les Paul Slash Standard AA LH

Gibson Les Paul Slash Standard AA LH review

The Gibson Les Paul Slash Standard AA LH is a left-handed, six-string signature guitar built around a familiar single-cut design. Its mahogany body and neck, rosewood fingerboard, 22 frets, and 628 mm scale put it firmly in traditional Les Paul territory. The pickup layout is two humbuckers, with a Custombucker Alnico II zebra pickup at each position. There is no tremolo. An included hard case, accessory kit, and Slash picks set round out the package.

The model is listed as available since November 2020, with item number 497153. The supplied price is 2638, with no currency specified. It is made in the United States. The product information gives more than one description of the top and finish: the general specifications say maple and Sunburst, while the detailed list calls the top AAA flamed maple and the color Appetite Amber. Buyers should confirm the finish and top grade with the seller for the particular guitar they are considering.

Build and playing feel

The neck is described in the detailed specifications as having a thick profile. One owner characterizes it as a 1950s-style C shape, with substantial depth similar to a Les Paul Custom. That shape will suit players who like a fuller handful of neck, though it may feel bulky to anyone used to a slim profile. The nut width is listed as 43 mm, and the fingerboard is rosewood.

Feedback on the finish is strongly positive. One player reports excellent paintwork and no visible finish flaws, while another praises the top as striking enough to justify adding the guitar to a collection. A separate owner says the instrument arrived well set up and without defects. These are individual reports, not a guarantee that every example will arrive in the same condition, but they point to a generally favorable impression of fit and presentation.

There is one specific setup concern in the owner feedback: a buyer found that the nut fitted to their left-handed guitar was the right-handed version and had it corrected by a guitar technician. The same owner said the issue was resolved after a visit to a luthier. That report deserves attention when checking a delivered instrument. It does not establish that every unit has the same problem, so inspect the nut and string alignment rather than assuming either way.

Pickup sound and range

The neck pickup drew praise for blues, rock, and jazz. Players describe the sound as smooth and clear in cleaner settings, with enough versatility for several styles. The bridge pickup was reported to stay defined under heavier saturation, with enough output for hard rock and even metal. One owner particularly liked the guitar through a boutique tube amplifier, saying it delivered the desired Slash-style hard rock sound without needing an added distortion or overdrive pedal.

That strong output will not suit every preference. One player found the Slash pickups hotter than they wanted and planned to change them, while another covered the zebra bobbins with Gibson pickup covers for a less signature-specific look. The feedback suggests a guitar aimed at players who want punch and drive, especially for distorted sounds. Anyone focused mainly on clean tones may want to try it first, since one reviewer felt the pickups were less suited to that use.

Hardware, finish details, and value

The listed hardware includes an ABR bridge, an aluminum stop bar, and a Tektoid nut. There is no tremolo system. The guitar comes with a case, and owner feedback also mentions a small Swiss Army-style tool for adjustments, Slash picks, and a photo. The detailed product list includes an accessory kit and picks set. One review notes that the control knobs on their guitar were black rather than gold, another detail worth verifying if matching the pictured finish matters to you.

At the stated price of 2638, this is a premium instrument, and its appeal is specific: a left-handed Slash signature Les Paul with a flamed maple top, substantial neck, and high-output Alnico II humbuckers. Owners praise its looks, finish, setup, and hard rock voice. The reported nut issue and the differences in listed finish details call for a careful inspection at purchase. For a player seeking Slash-inspired drive in a left-handed model, the package has a strong case. For someone seeking lower-output pickups, a thinner neck, or a more neutral specification, trying it in person is the sensible step.