Pre Loved Gibson Les Paul Standard Honeyburst 2005 - Inc Hard Case

This pre loved Gibson Les Paul Standard Honeyburst (2005) is a classic example of Gibson’s flagship solid-body design—combining traditional craftsmanship with the slightly modernised features of the early 2000s Standards. It is in excellent condition but has some tarnishing to the hardware and a small chip on the front of the headstock. Comes with a hard case.

Overview

The 2005 Les Paul Standard in Honeyburst delivers the iconic Les Paul look and sound: a carved maple top over a mahogany body, producing a rich, resonant tone with plenty of sustain. The Honeyburst finish is a warm, golden sunburst that subtly fades from amber to deeper brown edges, often showing off the wood grain beneath.

Build & feel

• Body: Mahogany back with a carved AA maple top

• Neck: Mahogany, typically with a ’60s Slim Taper profile (fast and comfortable) 

• Fingerboard: Rosewood with trapezoid inlays

• Scale length: 24.75", 22 frets

The overall feel is solid and weighty (as most Les Pauls are), with a smooth, slightly slimmer neck compared to chunkier ’50s profiles.

Electronics & sound

• Pickups: BurstBucker Pro humbuckers with Alnico V magnets

• Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way toggle

Tone-wise, you get:

• Warm, thick lows

• Punchy mids (great for rock and blues)

• Clear, singing highs with bite

These pickups are designed to capture a vintage PAF-style character but with a bit more output and clarity, making the guitar versatile across genres.

Hardware & features

• Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece

• Nickel hardware and classic Gibson styling (cream binding, gold top-hat knobs)

• Gibson hard case

Character

A 2005 Standard sits in an interesting era—often praised for:

• High-quality woods and solid build consistency

• Traditional specs without too many modern gimmicks

• A balance between vintage feel and modern reliability

In short

The 2005 Honeyburst Les Paul Standard is:

• Classic-looking (warm vintage burst finish)

• Powerful and versatile (BurstBucker Pro pickups)

• Comfortable to play (slim neck option)

• A staple rock/blues guitar with timeless appeal