Description
Description
No specific Gibson model carries more intrigue and gravitas than the 1959 Les Paul Standard. It wasn't a successful model when it was released (under 650 were made) but before long it was adopted by some of the world's greatest guitarists -- Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Duane Allman, Mike Bloomfield, and Billy Gibbons, to name a few.
The instrument was simply enchanting, from its beautiful figured maple top to its extreme sonic versatility. "It has a deep, powerful sound and you can use it to imitate just about anything – violin, sax, cello, even a sitar," says Jeff Beck.
All these reasons and more made the 1959 Les Paul Standard the most coveted and legendary guitar on the planet. 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 yearly advancements to accuracy and authenticity since Gibson Custom Shop began examining vintage Les Pauls over twenty years ago.
Model Number: LPR59PSL16770
Serial Number: CME01758
Finish Package: VOS NH
Case: Hardshell Case
Weight: 8lbs 14oz
Neck Material: Mahogany
Peghead: 2019 Reissue w/Silk Screen
Head Veneer: 2019 Reissue
Neck Dimensions: 60 V2 Neck
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Scale: 24-3/4
Fingerboard Binding: .04 Cream
Nut: Nylon
Side Dots: Tortoise
Inlays: 2019 Reissue
Fretwire: 2019 Reissue
Top Material: Highly Figured Flame Maple (CME Hand-Selected)
Top Finish: Factory Burst
Top Carve: 59 Les Paul
Top Binding: .09 Cream
Back Material: Mahogany
Back, Neck, Rims Finish: True Historic Aniline Dye
Routing: 59 Les Paul Carmelita Tilted
Body Dimension: 59 Les Paul
Hardware Material: Nickel Aged
Machine Heads: Kluson Reissue
Bridge: ABR-1 Non-Wire
Tailpiece: Light Weight w/Long Stud, Anchor
Jackplate: True Historic Reissue
End Pin: Aluminum
Truss Cover: True Historic Reissue
Pickguard: True Historic R9
Knobs: True Historic Gold Top Hats
Switch Tip: True Historic Amber
Switch Washer: True Historic Cream
Backplates: 2019 Reissue w/Custom Shop Medallion
Neck Pickup: Custom "S" Bucker
Bridge Pickup: Custom "S" Bucker
Pickup Covers: True Historic
Mounting Rings: True Historic Cream
Electronics: 2019 CPA (Paper-in-Oil Caps, Vintage Taper Pots)
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity