Gibson’s Take:
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 Heavy Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab 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. .
Standard Specifications
General Info
Brand: | Gibson |
Model: | 1959 Les Paul Standard Heavy Aged |
Color: | Slow Iced Tea Fade |
Serial: | 933808 |
Weight: | Call |
Condition: | Call |
Body
Top Material: |
2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit |
Body Material: |
1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany |
Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged |
Neck
Material: | Solid Mahogany
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Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Light Aged |
Fingerboard Material/Radius: | Indian Rosewood; 12″
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Frets (Number and Size): | 22, Authentic Medium-Jumbo |
Inlays: | Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
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Nut (Material and Width): | Nylon, 1.69″ |
Scale Length: | 24.75″ |
Profile: |
Rounded Medium C-Shape
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Electronics
Pickups: | 2 x Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) |
Pickup Switching: | 3-Way Switchcraft
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Controls: | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitators |
Hardware
Tuning Machines: | Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
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Bridge: | ABR-1
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Pickguard: | Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
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Control Knobs: | Gold Butyrate Top Hats
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Hardware Finish: |
Nickel; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
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Accessories
Hardshell Case
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