Description
Description
From Gibson:
No specific Gibson model carries more intrigue and gravitas than the 1959 Les Paul Standard. It wasn't a successful model when it was released (under 650 were made) but before long it was adopted by some of the world's greatest guitarists -- Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Duane Allman, Mike Bloomfield, and Billy Gibbons, to name a few.
The instrument was simply enchanting, from its beautiful figured maple top to its extreme sonic versatility. "It has a deep, powerful sound and you can use it to imitate just about anything – violin, sax, cello, even a sitar," says Jeff Beck.
All these reasons and more made the 1959 Les Paul Standard the most coveted and legendary guitar on the planet. Gibson Custom Shop's 60th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard 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 yearly advancements to accuracy and authenticity since Gibson Custom Shop began examining vintage Les Pauls over twenty years ago.
Model Number: LPR59PSL13618
Serial Number: CME90007
Finish Package: VOS
Construction: All Hide-Glue Construction
Weight: 8lbs 11.5oz
Neck Material: Mahogany (CME Hand-Selected)
Peghead: Reissue LP Standard (2019)
Head Veneer: Historic Holly Wood Headstock Veneer (2019)
Neck Dimensions: Carmelita Fine Carved 59 LP, .900-1.0"
Fingerboard: 1-Piece Indian Rosewood (CME Hand-Selected)
Scale: 24-3/4
Fingerboard Binding: .04 Cream
Nut: Nylon
Inlays: Reissue Trapezoid (2019)
Fretwire: Reissue
Top Material: Highly Figured Maple (CME Hand-Selected)
Top Finish: Slow Iced Tea Fade
Top Binding: .09 Cream
Back Material: Mahogany 1-Piece, Light (CME Hand-Selected)
Back, Neck, Rims Finish: Aniline Dye
Routing: '59 Les Paul, Carmelita Tilted
Body Dimension: '59 Les Paul Historic
Hardware Material: Nickel Aged
Machine Heads: Kluson Reissue
Bridge: ABR-1 Non-Wire
Tailpiece: Lightweight w/Long Stud, Anchor
Jackplate: Historic Reissue
End Pin: Aluminum
Truss Cover: Historic
Pickguard: Cream, Historic
Knobs: Historic Gold Top Hats
Switch Tip: Historic Amber
Switch Washer: Historic Cream
Backplates: 2019 Reissue, Custom Shop Medallion
Neck Pickup: Custom Bucker "S"
Bridge Pickup: Custom Bucker "S"
Pickup Covers: Nickel Aged
Mounting Rings: Historic Cream
Case: Hardshell Case Historic Brown w/Pink Interior
Accessories: Chicago Music Exchange Certificate of Authenticity, Extra Switch Plate Included
No specific Gibson model carries more intrigue and gravitas than the 1959 Les Paul Standard. It wasn't a successful model when it was released (under 650 were made) but before long it was adopted by some of the world's greatest guitarists -- Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Duane Allman, Mike Bloomfield, and Billy Gibbons, to name a few.
The instrument was simply enchanting, from its beautiful figured maple top to its extreme sonic versatility. "It has a deep, powerful sound and you can use it to imitate just about anything – violin, sax, cello, even a sitar," says Jeff Beck.
All these reasons and more made the 1959 Les Paul Standard the most coveted and legendary guitar on the planet. Gibson Custom Shop's 60th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard 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 yearly advancements to accuracy and authenticity since Gibson Custom Shop began examining vintage Les Pauls over twenty years ago.
Model Number: LPR59PSL13618
Serial Number: CME90007
Finish Package: VOS
Construction: All Hide-Glue Construction
Weight: 8lbs 11.5oz
Neck Material: Mahogany (CME Hand-Selected)
Peghead: Reissue LP Standard (2019)
Head Veneer: Historic Holly Wood Headstock Veneer (2019)
Neck Dimensions: Carmelita Fine Carved 59 LP, .900-1.0"
Fingerboard: 1-Piece Indian Rosewood (CME Hand-Selected)
Scale: 24-3/4
Fingerboard Binding: .04 Cream
Nut: Nylon
Inlays: Reissue Trapezoid (2019)
Fretwire: Reissue
Top Material: Highly Figured Maple (CME Hand-Selected)
Top Finish: Slow Iced Tea Fade
Top Binding: .09 Cream
Back Material: Mahogany 1-Piece, Light (CME Hand-Selected)
Back, Neck, Rims Finish: Aniline Dye
Routing: '59 Les Paul, Carmelita Tilted
Body Dimension: '59 Les Paul Historic
Hardware Material: Nickel Aged
Machine Heads: Kluson Reissue
Bridge: ABR-1 Non-Wire
Tailpiece: Lightweight w/Long Stud, Anchor
Jackplate: Historic Reissue
End Pin: Aluminum
Truss Cover: Historic
Pickguard: Cream, Historic
Knobs: Historic Gold Top Hats
Switch Tip: Historic Amber
Switch Washer: Historic Cream
Backplates: 2019 Reissue, Custom Shop Medallion
Neck Pickup: Custom Bucker "S"
Bridge Pickup: Custom Bucker "S"
Pickup Covers: Nickel Aged
Mounting Rings: Historic Cream
Case: Hardshell Case Historic Brown w/Pink Interior
Accessories: Chicago Music Exchange Certificate of Authenticity, Extra Switch Plate Included