The Gibson Custom Historic Series goes beyond mere replicas—each guitar is a meticulously crafted time capsule, bringing the golden era of Gibson’s solid-body electrics to life. Extensive research, precision craftsmanship, and a commitment to authenticity ensure that these guitars are as close as possible to what you would have found in a music store in 1959.
The 1959 Les Paul Standard is widely regarded as the pinnacle of Gibson’s mid-century electric guitars. Though it was initially overlooked, it later became a staple in the hands of legendary players like Jimmy Page, Duane Allman, Mike Bloomfield, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, and Billy Gibbons. Today, original ’59 Les Pauls are among the most coveted and valuable instruments in the world.
This Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue is an uncompromising recreation of these legendary guitars, down to the finest details. From the historically accurate materials to the painstakingly recreated chemical composition of its parts, every aspect has been engineered for maximum authenticity. Sonically, visually, and physically, this is as close as you can get to owning a priceless vintage original.
Features
- Meticulous 1959 Les Paul Standard reissue, crafted to exacting historical specs
- Authentic materials and construction, including scientifically reengineered plastics and finishes
- Iconic sunburst finish, recreated with precise color-matching techniques
- Legendary tonal versatility, delivering the rich, dynamic sound that made the ’59 Les Paul a classic
- Premium hardshell case included, ensuring protection and preservation
Specifications
Body
- Body Style: Les Paul
- Body Shape: Les Paul
- Top: 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit
- Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
- Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
- Weight Relief: None
Neck
- 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
Hardware
- Finish: Nickel
- 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
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
- Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
- Control: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
- Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
- Output Jack: Switchcraft