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Description
Product Description:
The Gibson 1959 Les Paul Electric Guitar is a meticulously crafted replica of the original 1959 Les Paul, widely revered as the pinnacle of Gibson's mid-century solid body electric guitars. This model is more than just a guitar; it's a piece of music history, embodying the spirit and tone that has inspired generations of musicians.
The Gibson 1959 Les Paul Electric Guitar is a musical masterpiece, featuring a solid mahogany body, a stunning figured maple top, and an Indian rosewood fingerboard, all contributing to its heavenly tonal quality. This guitar is equipped with Gibson's CustomBucker Alnico III humbuckers, a top-tier feature that delivers authentic PAF tones. The vintage-style Kluson tuners and cellulose Trapezoid inlays add to the guitar's overall vintage vibe, making it a faithful recreation of the original 1959 model.
Every detail of this guitar has been carefully designed and crafted to replicate the look, sound, and feel of the original 1959 model. The Vintage Original Sheen finish gives it the appearance of a well-loved and played guitar, enhancing its appeal to vintage guitar enthusiasts.
Key Features:
- Accurate reproduction of a 1959 Les Paul Standard
- Lightweight mahogany body with beautiful figured maple top
- Authentic ’59 C profile neck with an Indian rosewood fretboard
- CustomBucker Alnico III pickups for vintage PAF tone
- Vintage-style Kluson single-line/single-ring tuners
- Replica laminated cellulose acetate butyrate pickguard
- Original cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays
- Hide-glued mahogany neck with long neck tenon for exceptional sustain and response
- Vintage Original Sheen finish package with light matte nitrocellulose and aged hardware
Product specs
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Body Type | Solidbody |
| Body Shape | 1959 Les Paul Standard |
| Body Material | Lightweight Mahogany |
| Top Material | 2-Piece Figured Maple |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Material | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | Authentic '59 Medium C |
| Neck Joint | Set Neck |
| Radius | 12" |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid |
| Number of Frets | 22, Medium Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
| Nut Width | 1.687" |
| Nut Material | Nylon |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | Nickel-plated Brass ABR-1 with Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar |
| Tuners | Kluson Single Line |
| Neck Pickup | Custombucker Alnico III Humbucker |
| Bridge Pickup | Custombucker Alnico III Humbucker |
| Controls | 2 x volume, 2 x tone |
| Switching | 3-way toggle pickup switch |
| Strings | .010-.046 |
| Case/Gig Bag | Hardshell Case |
FAQs
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What makes the Gibson 1959 Les Paul Electric Guitar unique compared to other Les Paul models?
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The Gibson 1959 Les Paul Electric Guitar is renowned for its authentic '59 Medium C neck profile, Custombucker Alnico III humbuckers, and lightweight mahogany body, all contributing to its iconic tone and playability.
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Is the Gibson 1959 Les Paul suitable for modern music genres?
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Yes, the Gibson 1959 Les Paul is versatile enough for various genres, offering rich, warm tones suitable for rock, blues, and jazz, thanks to its Custombucker pickups.
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How does the neck profile of the Gibson 1959 Les Paul feel for playing?
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The neck features an authentic '59 Medium C shape, providing a comfortable grip that is favored by many players for its balance between thickness and playability.
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What kind of finish does the Gibson 1959 Les Paul have?
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The guitar features a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, which enhances its vintage aesthetic and allows the wood to resonate more freely over time.
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Does the Gibson 1959 Les Paul come with a case?
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Yes, the Gibson 1959 Les Paul comes with a hardshell case, ensuring protection and safe transport of the instrument.
Videos
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That time Bernie Marsden showed us 'The Beast' – his 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard
That time Bernie Marsden showed us 'The Beast' – his 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Gibson Les Paul Standard "Burst" (1958-1960).
Build quality
Features and functionality
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The 1959 model combined a sunburst finish, flame maple top, humbuckers, and tun-o-matic bridge for the first time on a Les Paul Standard.
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The new 1959 Epiphone Les Paul comes with Gibson Custombucker pickups, offering fewer mids and more polite highs compared to the hotter 61R and 61T Burstbuckers in the Gibson 60s Standard.
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User experience
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Owners note the '59 neck profile is generally preferred for its balance, being neither too thick like the '58 nor too thin like the '60.
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Original 1959 Les Pauls are reported to be lighter than some modern Custom Shop R9 reissues.
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Genuine vintage guitars, including the 1959 Les Paul, are noted for their unique aging and wear, which surpasses the feel of artificially aged models.
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Owners report smooth fret ends and commendable fit and finish on the new Epiphone 1959 models, often comparing favorably with entry-level Gibsons.
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Value and pricing
Comparisons
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Playing a vintage 1959 Les Paul offers a tonal experience that many find indescribable, with nuances more noticeable than in modern replicas.
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The neck profile of the 1959 Epiphone is slimmer, aligning more with the Gibson 60s Standard than the Gibson 50s, making it suitable for players accustomed to flatter necks.
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Based on 4 Reviews and 22 Ratings
Artist usage
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John famously used a vintage '59 Les Paul throughout the Second Coming recording sessions and the subsequent tour.
Paul Stanley used his 1959 Gibson Les Paul Sunburst during rehearsals and some tours, as highlighted on his official website.
In 1978, Lindsey Buckingham was seen using a Gibson 1959 Les Paul Electric Guitar, as evidenced by a user-uploaded photo on Tumblr.
In his YouTube video titled "The four guitars I CAN'T live without," Paul Davids showcases his Gibson 1959 Les Paul Electric Guitar, specifically a 50th Anniversary reissue model featuring a maple flamed top and mahogany back and neck.
"I've had this guitar for 7 years and have never played it. Today is the day. Time to record the 59' les Paul!"
In this video we see guitar collector, Phil Harris playing what is called the "Peter Green/Gary Moore Les Paul" and he talks about how he saw it change from "Peter (green)'s guitar to Gary (Moore)'s guitar". The out-of-phase pickups are also demonstrated, made famous by Greeny through his stint with John Mayall and through early Fleetwood Mac.
News article about Jason (Isbell) aquiring the guitar from the estate of the late Strawberry Alarm Clock \Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King. Guitar is nicked named "Red Eye" for the disticitive fade in the sunburst pattern.
Mick Jagger is seen using Keith Richards 59 Gibson Les Paul Standard during a recording session in 1970.
"Even some ardent Gibson Les Paul fans forget this, but Keith Richards was the first big-name guitarist to tote a Sunburst Les Paul. His most fabled was an original 1959 Les Paul Standard. (...) Keef sold the guitar to Mick Taylor in 1967 – the future Stone had replaced fellow Les Paul maestros Peter Green (and before him, Eric Clapton) in John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers."
In a studio tour video titled "Rick Beato Studio Tour 2025!" by Rick Beato, it is confirmed that he has a Gibson 1959 Les Paul Electric Guitar Custom Shop reissue in his studio.
You can see his Les Paul in his studio.
Above is John's 1959 Les Paul Sunburst. This Les Paul is pictured on the cover of the "Loveland" CD. It was also used for most of that recording. For those who are interested in Les Pauls, it doesn't get much better than this guitar! This model and year of guitar is about the most collectible guitar there is and this is a fine example. It doesn't have the most extremely figured maple top but it plays and sounds fantastic. John used this guitar for several shows a few years ago. However, he started wondering about the sense of subjecting a guitar of such value to the rigors of the road and switched back to his main black Les Paul Custom.
Album Usage
The Gibson Les Paul Standard "Burst" (1958-1960) has been featured on the following albums:
Hardwired…To Self-Destruct
Metallica (2016)
Loveland
John Sykes (2007)
A Hard Road (Deluxe Edition)
John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers (2006)
Back to the Blues
Gary Moore (2001)
Above
Mad Season (1995)
Blues For Greeny
Gary Moore (1995)
Second Coming
The Stone Roses (1994)
Blues Alive
Gary Moore (1993)
After Hours
Gary Moore (1992)
Still Got The Blues
Gary Moore (1990)
Wild Frontier
Gary Moore (1987)
Brothers in Arms
Dire Straits (1985)
Run For Cover
Gary Moore (1985)
We Want Moore
Gary Moore (1984)
Black Rose: A Rock Legend
Thin Lizzy (1979)
Back on the Streets
Gary Moore (1978)
The Pious Bird of Good Omen
Fleetwood Mac (1969)
Then Play On (2013 Remaster; Expanded Edition)
Fleetwood Mac (1969)
Blues Jam in Chicago, Vol. 1
Fleetwood Mac (1969)
Blues Jam in Chicago, Vol. 2
Fleetwood Mac (1969)
Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac (Deluxe)
Fleetwood Mac (1968)
Mr. Wonderful (Deluxe)
Fleetwood Mac (1968)
Genre Usage
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Used With
Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Gibson Les Paul Standard "Burst" (1958-1960), it is most commonly used with the following gear.
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