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Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Beauty of the Burst 40 VOS w/Double Classic White Custombuckers

Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Beauty of the Burst 40 VOS w/Double Classic White Custombuckers

Regular price $5,633.00
Regular price $7,299.00 Sale price $5,633.00

Serial Number: 951060

Weight: 8lbs 15oz

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Description

This item is in great condition and is barely used, showing only minor signs of usage from display on our showroom floor.

Gibson Custom Shop

Carrying on Orville Gibson’s historic pursuit of sonic excellence and aesthetic perfection, the Gibson Custom Shop combines traditional instrument-making techniques, innovative methods, and meticulous attention to detail to craft instruments worthy of its banner-era slogan, “Only a Gibson is Good Enough.”

The Holy Grail: 1959 Les Paul Standard

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.

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 951060
Product Color: Beauty of the Burst 40
Relic/Aging Level: VOS (Vintage Original Spec)
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Material: 1-Piece Solid Lightweight Mahogany
Body Finish: VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Top Material: AAA Flame Maple Top Hand-Selected by Gibsonn Custom Shop
Body Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
Body Notes: Full Cherry Aniline Dye

Neck

Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Finish: VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Tint/Color: Full Cherry Aniline Dye
Neck Shape: V1 Carmelita Profile (0.860"/0.975")
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Headstock Veneer: Holly
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Inlay: Celluloid Nitrate Trapezoids
Inlay Shape: Trapezoids
Side Marker Inlay: Tortoise Side Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal: Gibson Logo w/Les Paul Signature
Neck Binding: Cream .040

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Double Classic White Uncovered Custombucker
Neck Pickup: Double Classic White Uncovered Custombucker
Controls and Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft; 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Electronics Notes: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Fret Wire: Historic Medium-Jumbo
Saddle: Nickel-Plated Brass
Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Knobs: Gold Butyrate Top Hats
Switch Cap: Amber Catalin
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SKU: LPR59PSL22402-951060-U1

Description

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.
Top Material: Maple
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Weight: 8lbs 15oz
Serial Number: 951060

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 951060
Product Color: Beauty of the Burst 40
Relic/Aging Level: VOS (Vintage Original Spec)
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Material: 1-Piece Solid Lightweight Mahogany
Body Finish: VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Top Material: AAA Flame Maple Top Hand-Selected by Gibsonn Custom Shop
Body Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
Body Notes: Full Cherry Aniline Dye

Neck

Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Finish: VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Tint/Color: Full Cherry Aniline Dye
Neck Shape: V1 Carmelita Profile (0.860"/0.975")
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Headstock Veneer: Holly
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Inlay: Celluloid Nitrate Trapezoids
Inlay Shape: Trapezoids
Side Marker Inlay: Tortoise Side Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal: Gibson Logo w/Les Paul Signature
Neck Binding: Cream .040

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Double Classic White Uncovered Custombucker
Neck Pickup: Double Classic White Uncovered Custombucker
Controls and Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft; 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Electronics Notes: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Fret Wire: Historic Medium-Jumbo
Saddle: Nickel-Plated Brass
Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Knobs: Gold Butyrate Top Hats
Switch Cap: Amber Catalin