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Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard "CME Spec" Cherry Tea Burst VOS w/59 Carmelita Neck

Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard "CME Spec" Cherry Tea Burst VOS w/59 Carmelita Neck

Serial Number: 95498

Weight: 8lbs 12oz

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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.”

This instrument exclusively features woods hand-picked by CME’s expert guitar-buying team at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, paired with one of our favorite finishes, plus a thoughtful combination of preferred fingerboards, neck profiles, pickups, and hardware, to make this customized Gibson guitar.

1959 Les Paul Standard
Gibson Custom'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 Gibson Custom's expert team -- a tireless quest to bring accuracy and authenticity to the hands of fans. It’s the definition of cool, and it's the best representation of the 1959 Les Paul Standard since Gibson Custom began making Historic Reissues over twenty-five years ago.

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 95498
Product Color: Cherry Tea Burst
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 Lightweight Mahogany
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Top Material: CME Hand-Selected Figured Maple Top, Hide Glue Fit
Body Binding: .09 Cream 1-Ply Royalite
Body Notes: Hide Glue Fit Top

Neck

Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Tint/Color: Cherry Aniline Dye
Neck Shape: 59 Carmelita
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: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Inlay Shape: Trapezoids
Side Marker Inlay: Tortoise Side Dots
Neck Binding: .04 Cream

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Custom "S" Bucker
Neck Pickup: Custom "S" Bucker
Controls and Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft, 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Electronics Notes: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors, Authentic Profile Nickel Silver PIckup Covers

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge: No-Wire 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
Hardware Notes: Includes Custom Chicago Music Exchange & Gibson Custom Control Plate & CME COA
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SKU: LPR59PSL000000073-95498-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 12oz
Serial Number: 95498

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 95498
Product Color: Cherry Tea Burst
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 Lightweight Mahogany
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Top Material: CME Hand-Selected Figured Maple Top, Hide Glue Fit
Body Binding: .09 Cream 1-Ply Royalite
Body Notes: Hide Glue Fit Top

Neck

Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Tint/Color: Cherry Aniline Dye
Neck Shape: 59 Carmelita
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: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Inlay Shape: Trapezoids
Side Marker Inlay: Tortoise Side Dots
Neck Binding: .04 Cream

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Custom "S" Bucker
Neck Pickup: Custom "S" Bucker
Controls and Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft, 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Electronics Notes: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors, Authentic Profile Nickel Silver PIckup Covers

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge: No-Wire 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
Hardware Notes: Includes Custom Chicago Music Exchange & Gibson Custom Control Plate & CME COA