Gibson Custom Shop's 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue is not just a tribute to the priceless original models - it's a clone of them. From laser-scanned dimensions to chemically-recreated plastics to color-matched shades of sunburst, every element has been rendered in unbelievable detail. It represents the culmination of decades of work by Custom Shop's expert team - a tireless quest to bring accuracy and authenticity to the hands of fans. Its the definition of cool, and it's the best representation of the 1959 Les Paul Standard since the Gibson Custom Shop began making Historic Reissues over twenty-five years ago. It features Ultra Heavy Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged finish treatment, paired with heavily aged hardware, simulates decades of heavy play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
Specifications
Body
- Construction: Solid Body
- Body Material: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
- Colour: Kindred Burst
- Orientation: Right Handed
Neck
- Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
- Profile: 59 Medium C Shape
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
- Inlay: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
- Number of Frets: 22
- Nut Width: 42.85mm
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Scale Length: 24.75"
Hardware
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
- Knobs: Gold Butyrate Top Hats
- Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
- Hardware Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
Electronics
- Configuration: HH
- Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
- Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in Oil Capacitors
Miscellaneous
- Case: Aged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch
