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Continue ShoppingGibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard "CME Spec" Southern Fade VOS w/59 Carmelita Neck
CME Exclusive 6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard, Includes Hardshell Case. Made in the USA.
Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard "CME Spec" Southern Fade VOS w/59 Carmelita Neck
Used
- $6,699.00
- $5,026.00
UNAVAILABLE
Used
- $6,699.00
- $5,026.00
UNAVAILABLE
This item is in great condition and is barely used, showing only minor signs of usage from display on our showroom floor.
Truly custom and truly CME, our relationship with Gibson Custom Shop reflects a shared philosophy—individually crafted guitars, built by hand. Before each new batch goes into production, CME’s guitar gurus join forces with Gibson to select new top woods, finishes, fingerboard materials, neck profiles, pickups, hardware—you name it—all that goes into each CME-designed Custom Shop model. That means no automated decision-making. No passing the buck. It’s the old way. The slow way. The hard way. It’s the Gibson Custom Shop way, and when it comes to Gibson Custom Shop guitars it’s the Chicago Music Exchange way.
Model Number: LPR59PSL12945
Serial Number: CME01178
Finish Package: VOS
Weight: 8lbs 13oz
Case: Hardshell Case
Neck Material: Mahogany
Peghead: Reissue
Head Veneer: Historic Holly Wood Headstock Veneer
Neck Dimensions: Carmelita Fine Carved 59 LP, .900-1.0"
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood 1-Piece
Scale: 24 3/4
Fingerboard Binding: .04 Cream
Fingerboard Dimension: Standard
Nut: Nylon
Inlays: Reissue Trapezoid
Fretwire: Reissue
Top Material: Figured Maple, CME Hand-Selected
Top Finish: Southern Fade
Top Binding: .09 Cream
Back Material: Mahogany 1-Piece Light
Back, Neck, Rims Finish: Historic Red Aniline
Routing: 59 Les Paul Carmelita Tilted
Drilling: 59 Les Paul Historic
Body Dimension: 59 Les Paul Historic
Rim: Hide Glue
Hardware Material: Nickel Aged
Machine Heads: Kluson Reissue
Bridge: ABR-1 Non Wire
Tailpiece: Light Weight Aluminum with Long Stud, Anchor
Jackplate: True Historic Reissue
End Pin: Aluminum
Truss Cover: True Historic
Pickguard: True Historic R9
Knobs: True Historic Gold Top Hats
Switch Tip: True Historic Amber
Switch Washer: True Historic Cream
Backplates: Reissue, Custom Shop Medallion
Neck Pickup: Custom Bucker "S"
Bridge Pickup: Custom Bucker "S"
Pickup Covers: Nickel Plated Historic
Mounting Rings: Cream Historic
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Extra Switch Plate in Case
Truly custom and truly CME, our relationship with Gibson Custom Shop reflects a shared philosophy—individually crafted guitars, built by hand. Before each new batch goes into production, CME’s guitar gurus join forces with Gibson to select new top woods, finishes, fingerboard materials, neck profiles, pickups, hardware—you name it—all that goes into each CME-designed Custom Shop model. That means no automated decision-making. No passing the buck. It’s the old way. The slow way. The hard way. It’s the Gibson Custom Shop way, and when it comes to Gibson Custom Shop guitars it’s the Chicago Music Exchange way.
Model Number: LPR59PSL12945
Serial Number: CME01178
Finish Package: VOS
Weight: 8lbs 13oz
Case: Hardshell Case
Neck Material: Mahogany
Peghead: Reissue
Head Veneer: Historic Holly Wood Headstock Veneer
Neck Dimensions: Carmelita Fine Carved 59 LP, .900-1.0"
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood 1-Piece
Scale: 24 3/4
Fingerboard Binding: .04 Cream
Fingerboard Dimension: Standard
Nut: Nylon
Inlays: Reissue Trapezoid
Fretwire: Reissue
Top Material: Figured Maple, CME Hand-Selected
Top Finish: Southern Fade
Top Binding: .09 Cream
Back Material: Mahogany 1-Piece Light
Back, Neck, Rims Finish: Historic Red Aniline
Routing: 59 Les Paul Carmelita Tilted
Drilling: 59 Les Paul Historic
Body Dimension: 59 Les Paul Historic
Rim: Hide Glue
Hardware Material: Nickel Aged
Machine Heads: Kluson Reissue
Bridge: ABR-1 Non Wire
Tailpiece: Light Weight Aluminum with Long Stud, Anchor
Jackplate: True Historic Reissue
End Pin: Aluminum
Truss Cover: True Historic
Pickguard: True Historic R9
Knobs: True Historic Gold Top Hats
Switch Tip: True Historic Amber
Switch Washer: True Historic Cream
Backplates: Reissue, Custom Shop Medallion
Neck Pickup: Custom Bucker "S"
Bridge Pickup: Custom Bucker "S"
Pickup Covers: Nickel Plated Historic
Mounting Rings: Cream Historic
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Extra Switch Plate in Case
- Brand: Gibson
Description & Specs
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic
condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our
Used and Vintage experts.
| Finish Details: | Original |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Details: | Mahogany body with CME hand-selected figured maple top |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | Slim taper |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Neck Details: | Mahogany neck with bound rosewood fingerboard and pearloid trapezoid inlays |
| Electronics: | Original; Gibson Custom bucker "S" pickups, 3-way selector switch, two volume, two tone controls |
| Pickup Measurements: | neck 7.1k ohms bridge 7.2k ohms |
| Hardware: | Original |
| Weight: | 8lbs 13oz |
| Case Details: | Original hardshell case included. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This guitar is in very good cosmetic condition. There is some finish checking along the lacquer of the neck binding at the frets that is common on guitars of this style. There are minor scratches in the glossy finish through out. |
| Serial Number: | CME01178 |
| Tech Notes: | This guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Frets are tall and wide with no signs of major play wear. |