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. It’s the definition of cool, and it's the best representation of the 1959 Les Paul Standard since the Gibson Custom Shop began making Historic Reissues over twenty-five years ago. It features Ultra Heavy Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged finish treatment, paired with heavily aged hardware, simulates decades of heavy play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

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Accurate reproduction of a 1959 Les Paul Standard

Amazing relic job by the Gibson Murphy Lab

Factory Plek'd

The appearance, sound, and sensation of a vintage 1959 model has been painstakingly recreated

Authentic '59 "C" profile neck with an Indian rosewood fretboard

Lightweight mahogany body with a gorgeous figured maple top

Period-correct details include vintage-style Kluson single-line/single-ring tuners, replica laminated cellulose acetate butyrate pickguard, and original cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays

CustomBucker Alnico III pickups for dead-on vintage PAF tone\s500K CTS pots, handwired wiring, paper-in-oil capacitors, and Switchcraft switch

Long neck tenon and hide-glued mahogany neck for exceptional sustain and response 

Number of Strings: 6

Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed

Body Type: Solidbody

Body Shape: 1959 Les Paul Standard

Body Material: Mahogany

Top Material: 2-Piece Figured Maple

Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Ultra-Heavy Aged

Color: Lemon Burst

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Shape: Authentic '59 Medium C

Neck Joint: Set Neck

Radius: 12"

Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard Inlay: Cellullose Nitrate Trapezoids

Number of Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo

Scale Length: 24.75"

Nut Width: 1.6875"

Nut Material: Nylon

Bridge/Tailpiece: ABR-1 Adjustable Bridge with Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar

Tuners: Kluson Single Line

Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 Humbucker

Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 Humbucker

Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone

Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch

Strings: Gibson, .010-.046

Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case

Manufacturer Part Number: LPR59UHLBNH1

Depth at 1st Fret: .895"

Depth at 12th Fret: .991"