Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard Factory Burst Ultra Light Aged Factory Burst

The Gibson Custom Shop's 1959 Les Paul™ Standard Reissue is a meticulous recreation of the priceless original models. Every detail, from laser-scanned dimensions to chemically-recreated plastics and color-matched sunburst shades, has been painstakingly reproduced. Representing decades of work by the Custom Shop's expert team, this reissue is the culmination of a tireless pursuit of accuracy and authenticity.

With its Ultra Light Aging finish treatment and lightly aged hardware, the Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.  The 1959 Les Paul™ Standard Reissue is the best representation of the 1959 Les Paul Standard since the Gibson Custom Shop began making Historic Reissues over twenty-five years ago, and is the definition of cool.

Body Shape: Les Paul 

Top: 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit

Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany

Binding: 1-Ply Royalite

Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Weight Relief: None

Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C

Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in

Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in

Neck Material: Solid Mahogany

Fret Count: 22

Frets: Historic Medium-Jumbo

Nut Material: Nylon

Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in

End Of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 in

Inlays: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid

Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged

Bridge: ABR-1

Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass

Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar

Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring

Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube

Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply

Control Knobs: Gold Butyrate Top Hats

Switch Tip: Amber Catalin

Switch washer: Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

Jack Plate Cover: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

Control Covers: Black Royalite

Strap Buttons: Aluminum

Mounting Rings: M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver

Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)

Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)

Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors

Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft

Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft

Weight: 9.2

Width at 1st fret: 0.9"

Width at 12th fret: 0.99"