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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
Guitarist
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
Guitarist
1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard Burst / GuitarPoint Maintal / Vintage Guitars
GuitarPoint
Tommy Shaw in Hi-Def
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Guitar Shop Taiwan
ORIGINAL 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard BURST w/Aaron Heibert!
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Musician's Friend
1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard - "The World of Vintage Guitars"
No.1 Guitar Center
The Holy Grail of Vintage Guitars: 1959 Gibson Les Paul "Sunburst"
Rumble Seat Music Nashville
1959 Gibson Les Paul (Burst) - Are These Worth Hundreds Of Thousands Of Pounds?
The Studio Rats
1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard - Sunburst / GuitarPoint Maintal / Vintage Guitars
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Musician's Friend
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The Peach Boutique
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Peach Guitars
1959 Gibson Les Paul Sunburst - The Morgan Burst - Not A Reissue
Michael Watts
Gibson Custom Murphy Lab - 1959 Les Paul - Green Lemon Fade - Heavy Aged
The Peach Boutique
Top-of-the-line: Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard Murphy Lab Heavy Aged Green Lemon Fade
GuitarPoint
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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Mods and upgrades
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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In the video titled "The Collection: Brad Whitford of Aerosmith" on Gibson TV, Brad Whitford is seen at 32:51 showcasing a 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard, confirming his use of this iconic guitar.
Gibson writes on the Paul Kossoff Signature product page "Paul had a unique take on the blues-rock movement, exhibited particularly in the masterful vibrato that helped to give his Les Paul a huge, dynamic voice—and the 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard on which he achieved such heights is known to be one of greatest sounding 'Bursts ever made."
Tom says after their first album he bought a ‘59 Les Paul from the Dallas guitar show.
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The guitar can be seen in this image beside the 1970 Marshall Bluesbreaker Combo amp.
Tommy Shaw, guitarist for Styx, is seen using a Gibson 1959 Les Paul Electric Guitar in a photo shared by Gibson Guitar on Twitter.
"I had no intention of buying another burst, but after plugging this one in I knew that if didn't buy it I would regret it for the rest of my life." - Zac Brown
Gibson PAF pickups and wiring with Bumblebee capacitors. The pots date to 1959. The previous owner, Ed King, preferred wiring harnesses from 1959, so he had this 59 harness installed in the guitar. Included in the case is another Les Paul wiring harness with Bumblebees also dating to 1959.
Gibson PAF pickups and wiring with Bumblebee capacitors. The pots date to 1959. The previous owner, Ed King, preferred wiring harnesses from 1959, so he had this 59 harness installed in the guitar. Included in the case is another Les Paul wiring harness with Bumblebees also dating to 1959.
Henrik is playing 1959 Gibson Les Paul Sunburst serial 92318 on his live performance.
In this article by Vintage Guitar, Rick Derringer owned this 1959 Les Paul burst.
Bernie Marsden uses a lemonburst 1959 les paul throughout this video
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
Based on how artists on Equipboard use this gear, it is most commonly found in the following genres.
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