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Key Features
- '59 Les Paul reissue with vintage specs
- Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups deliver true PAF tone
- Hide glue construction enhances resonance and sustain
- VOS nitro finish recreates an authentic aged look
Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS, Washed Cherry Sunburst #944121 Overview
The Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS is a meticulously crafted tribute to one of the most sought-after guitars in history. Every detail, from the hand-carved maple top to the lightweight mahogany body, is built to match the original '59 specs. The '50s Rounded Medium C neck profile and Indian rosewood fretboard provide the perfect vintage feel, while the nitrocellulose VOS finish adds an authentic aged look.
Loaded with unpotted Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups, this Les Paul delivers the rich, dynamic tones that defined an era. The long-tenon neck joint and hide glue construction enhance resonance and sustain, ensuring every note sings with clarity. With historically accurate hardware and period-correct appointments, this reissue captures the magic of a true classic.
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View Full DescriptionVintage-accurate craftsmanship
The Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS is built with an obsessive level of detail, ensuring every element matches the iconic '59 model. The hand-carved two-piece figured maple top pairs beautifully with the lightweight one-piece mahogany body, delivering rich resonance and sustain. A long-tenon neck joint, secured with hide glue, enhances the guitar’s natural tonal depth, making every note bloom with warmth and clarity. Finished in nitrocellulose lacquer with a Vintage Original Spec (VOS) patina, this Les Paul has the feel of a well-preserved classic straight from the golden era.
Authentic PAF tone
At the heart of this reissue are Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups, engineered to capture the magic of late-'50s PAF humbuckers. These unpotted pickups allow for a natural, open response, delivering incredible dynamics and articulation. From smooth, soaring leads to thick, punchy rhythms, the Custombuckers provide a perfect balance of warmth and clarity. Paired with hand-wired electronics featuring CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors, this Les Paul delivers the legendary vintage tone that shaped rock and blues history.
Period-correct feel
The '50s Rounded Medium C neck profile is designed for a comfortable, broken-in feel, closely replicating the original '59 Les Paul. Its solid mahogany construction offers a substantial yet smooth grip, striking the perfect balance between playability and sustain. The Indian rosewood fretboard features historic medium-jumbo frets, ensuring effortless bends and smooth fretting across all 22 frets. Vintage-style cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays complete the aesthetic, while the 12" radius provides a familiar playing experience. Every aspect of the neck is crafted to give you the true feel of a late-'50s Gibson.
Classic hardware and aesthetics
This reissue is loaded with historically accurate hardware, ensuring both visual authenticity and rock-solid performance. The ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminium stop bar tailpiece offer excellent tuning stability and sustain, while Kluson single-line tuners complete the vintage-correct design. Gold butyrate top hat knobs, an amber catalin switch tip, and Royalite binding contribute to the unmistakable '59 look. From the aged hardware to the carefully colour-matched sunburst finish, every detail of this guitar reflects the timeless beauty of the original.
Specifications
- Product Name: Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS, Washed Cherry Sunburst
- Product Code: LPR59VOWCSNH1 #944121
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
- Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
- Weight Relief: None
Neck & fretboard
- 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 & electronics
- 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
- 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: Switchcraft
- Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case: Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch
- Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity
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